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VFC 193: Dos Santos vs Kaoklai PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cohen comes to the cage accompanied by Season in the Abyss. Lawrence Cohen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrey Nazarov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nazarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrey Nazarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cohen ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Nazarov lands with a nice combination. Cohen backs away looking to recover.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nazarov, as that shot connected.
Nazarov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cohen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cohens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cohen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nazarov to the mat! Nazarov manages to get full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cohen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cohen wants to control from the top but Nazarov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen cracks Nazarov with a solid left hand.
Nazarov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazarov wants to stand but Cohen is controlling the position.
Cohen trying to control but Nazarov is working from the bottom.
Cohen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cohen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohen trying to control but Nazarov is working from the bottom.
Cohen is stalling in the full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Lawrence Cohen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nazarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cohen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cohen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cohen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cohen throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen looking to sit in guard and control but Nazarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nazarov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nazarov throws a big shot that misses.
Cohen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarov is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cohen.
Cohen throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nazarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nazarov checks a leg kick.
Cohen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cohen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cohen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nazarov!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cohen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nazarov turns into him and now he's in Cohen's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cohen wants to sweep here but Nazarov controlling him for the moment.
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 Lawrence Cohen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target.
Cohen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cohen tries to clinch but Nazarov is having none of it.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Cohen ducks down to avoid it.
Cohen ducks right into an uppercut from Nazarov.
Cohen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nazarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nazarov scores with a hook.
Nazarov digs a good body shot into Cohen's ribs.
Cohen tries a low kick but Nazarov avoids it.
Cohen thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cohen blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen misses with an uppercut.
Nazarov misses with a jab to the body
and Cohen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cohen slips a straight right by Nazarov.
Andrey Nazarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Cohen ducks down to avoid it.
Cohen slips under a jab from Nazarov.
Cohen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Cohen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Cohen there.
Nazarov loads up on a big right hand but Cohen slips the punch.
Nazarov lands a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Nazarov.
Nice takedown defense from Nazarov. No joy for Cohen on that attempt.
Nazarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Cohen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarov is just out of range.
Andrey Nazarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazarov throws a nice looking combination but Cohen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cohen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazarov at a distance.
Cohen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazarov.
Cohen lands a jab to the nose.
Cohen misses with a hook
and Nazarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nazarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cohen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cohen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nazarov quickly recovers to half guard.
Cohen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lawrence Cohen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nazarov is trying to stand back up but Cohen is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen trying to control the action but Nazarov is working from the bottom.
Nazarov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cohen is keen to just control but Nazarov is a slippery customer.
Cohen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nazarov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cohen is looking to stall here but Nazarov recovers full guard.
Cohen wants to pass the guard but Nazarov is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cohen trying to control but Nazarov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lawrence Cohen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Nazarov. No joy for Cohen on that attempt.
Cohen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cohen tries to move into range but Nazarov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cohen misses with a combination
and Nazarov counters with a head kick.
Cohen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nazarov avoids the body shot from Cohen.
Nazarov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cohen.
Nazarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cohen.
Cohen throws a hook but Nazarov blocks it.
Nazarov misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Nice shot lands for Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a hook but Cohen blocks it.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown but Nazarov shows good takedown defense.
Nazarov throws an overhand right that lands on Cohen's shoulder, as Cohen tries to avoid the shot.
Nazarov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cohen under the eye.
Nazarov throws a series of punches but Cohen avoids them all with ease.
Nazarov throws a leg kick but Cohen moved away.
Cohen walks into a left hand.
Cohen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nazarov!
Cohen throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazarov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cohen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lawrence Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohen misses with an uppercut
and Nazarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Nazarov.
Cohen slips under a jab.
Cohen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Cohen coming out on top.
Cohen ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Cohen looks to land a right hand but Nazarov moved out of range.
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Nazarov misses.
Nazarov loads up on a big right hand but Cohen slips the punch.
Cohen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nazarov circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Nazarov.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cohen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cohen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nazarov is looking to escape.
Nazarov is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Cohen has taken his back!
Cohen looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cohen gets his way!
Andrey Nazarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazarov is in a bad position with Cohen working for a choke. Nazarov manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrey Nazarov.
I think Cohen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syd Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Millit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Millit is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Cool Kids - I'm Mikey. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Syd Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Millit!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millit throws a leg kick but Barrett checks it.
Barrett misses with a few strikes there.
Barrett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Millit. Barrett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barrett moves out of range as Millit throws a body kick.
Millit connects with an inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barrett. Millit shrugs it off though.
Millit digs a good hook to Barrett's body.
Barrett avoids the head kick by Millit.
Millit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Millit slips under a jab.
Barrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Millit checks a low kick from Barrett.
Millit thows a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Millit. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Millit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Millit tries to score with a low kick but Barrett moves his leg out of the way.
Millit with a hook.
Barrett checks a leg kick.
Millit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Syd Barrett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Millit lands.
Millit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barrett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barrett - that will leave a mark!
Barrett misses with a body kick.
Millit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barrett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Millit thinking.
Millit takes a kick to the side of the head.
Millit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Barrett does no damage.
Barrett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Millit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Millit wants to land a leg kick but Barrett is out of range.
A head kick misses from Barrett.
Barrett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Millit under the eye.
Barrett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick from Barrett.
Millit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Millit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barrett rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick from Millit lands but Barrett takes it in his stride.
Barrett moves out of range of the leg kick from Millit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barrett.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barrett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barrett swings for the body but Millit moves out of range.
Barrett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Millit throws a series of punches but Barrett moves out of range.
Millit throws the left hand but Barrett avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barrett.
Millit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barrett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barrett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Millit's sensitive parts.
Barrett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Millit looks gassed!
Barrett scoring well with a low kick there.
Barrett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Millit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Millit throws a body punch but Barrett moves out of range.
Millit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barrett. Barrett obviously looking to wear him down.
Barrett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barrett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barrett. Barrett obviously looking to wear him down.
Barrett lands with a shot to the body.
Barrett digs a good body shot into Millit's ribs.
Barrett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barrett connects with a solid leg kick.
Barrett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Barrett.
Barrett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barrett.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barrett.
Barrett scores with a nice head shot.
Good shot there by Barrett.
Barrett feints and then cracks Millit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Millit down.
Barrett lands a leg kick that knocks Millit off balance momentarily.
Barrett throws a front kick that sends Millit stumbling back into the cage.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Barrett! Millit is out on his feet! Barrett rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Millit is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Millit is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Syd Barrett!
A pretty intense looking Syd Barrett took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thom Le Bou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov comes to the cage accompanied by The Trooper by Iron Maiden. Le Bou has chosen H.A.M. - Kanye west as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thom Le Bou!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Bou blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Volkov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Le Bou misses with a body shot.
Volkov scores with a kick to the body.
Le Bou takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Volkov throws a combination that misses
and Le Bou counters with a left to the body.
Le Bou throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Le Bou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Bou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Volkov looks to land a combination but Le Bou avoids it well.
Volkov slips under a jab from Le Bou.
Le Bou scores with a body shot.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Le Bou moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Bou closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Volkov did well to prevent Le Bou getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Volkov.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Le Bou from controlling successfully.
Le Bou connects with a couple of short punches.
Volkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Le Bou pushes down on Volkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Volkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to roll over but Le Bou keeps him under control.
Le Bou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Volkov wants to get back to full guard but Le Bou has mounted him!
Volkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Bou is working an open guard so Volkov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov moves out of range as Le Bou strikes.
Le Bou scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Le Bou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Le Bou takes one to the side of the head.
Le Bou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Volkov throws a head kick but Le Bou moves out of range.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Le Bou decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Volkov's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Bou content to stall in guard here.
Le Bou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volkov is keeping the position for now.
Le Bou wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is trying to control the position but Le Bou postures up.
Volkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Volkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Bou forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Le Bou with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Volkov wants to control but Le Bou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thom Le Bou will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Le Bou has a takedown stuffed.
Volkov lands with a shot to the body.
Volkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Le Bou scores with a nice right hand.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Le Bou off balance momentarily.
Volkov works over Le Bou's head and body with a nice combination.
Volkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Le Bou is fending him off so far but Volkov persists. Nope, Le Bou circles away and we're back to standing.
Le Bou throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Le Bou checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov lands a head kick. Le Bou smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick from Volkov lands but Le Bou takes it in his stride.
Le Bou is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Le Bou fails to land the takedown.
Le Bou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Le Bou.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Le Bou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Le Bou misses.
Le Bou misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Le Bou moved out of range.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get 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!
Le Bou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vincent Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thom Le Bou.
Le Bou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Bou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thom Le Bou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Le Bou misses the shot to the body.
Le Bou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Vincent Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le Bou thows a body shot but no joy.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le Bou is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Volkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Le Bou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Donk. Volkov catches Le Bou right on the button with a cross.
Le Bou defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Bou throws out the jab.
Le Bou throws a right hand that misses
and Volkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Le Bou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Bou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Le Bou.
Le Bou blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Le Bou throws a sloppy body shot
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov throws a hook but Le Bou blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vincent Volkov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Le Bou's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Le Bou duly obliges.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Bou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Volkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Le Bou swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Le Bou takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Le Bou dodges the punch combination from Volkov.
Volkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Bou throws a predictable looking body shot
and Volkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Le Bou moves out of range.
Le Bou lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Volkov.
Volkov tries to sprawl but Le Bou drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Le Bou content to control rather than advance.
Volkov wants to improve his position but Le Bou is controlling well.
Le Bou slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou passes to side control.
Volkov is trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov is trying to escape the position but Le Bou is controlling the position.
Le Bou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Volkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Le Bou is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Le Bou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Volkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Le Bou trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov has momentary wrist control but Le Bou slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Bou is one step ahead there.
Le Bou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Le Bou postures up.
Le Bou trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Bou trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Le Bou controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thom Le Bou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Le Bou 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thom Le Bou!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thom Le Bou thanked 5th Round Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Meeoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charm Demarsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meeoff comes to the cage accompanied by bawitaba. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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212 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Meeoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charm Demarsh!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeoff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demarsh circles away quickly and effectively.
Meeoff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Demarsh's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Meeoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Demarsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meeoff wants to stand but Demarsh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Meeoff has gone for a leg lock! Demarsh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Meeoff's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demarsh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meeoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Demarsh is aware though and is defending well.
Meeoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Demarsh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Demarsh postures up in Meeoff's guard and throws a big left but Meeoff blocks it.
Meeoff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demarsh.
Meeoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Demarsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Demarsh drops back looking for a leg! Meeoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meeoff manages to kick Demarsh off! Demarsh jumps back into Meeoff's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demarsh throws a big right hand that misses.
Demarsh throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Demarsh throwing strikes from guard but Meeoff blocks nicely.
Meeoff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meeoff is trying to control the position but Demarsh postures up.
Demarsh wanted to stand there but Meeoff had control of the position.
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!
Demarsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Meeoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff is looking to stand back up but Demarsh counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Meeoff.
Demarsh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Demarsh trying to control the action but Meeoff is working from the bottom.
Demarsh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meeoff's head.
Meeoff actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demarsh lands strikes from half guard.
Meeoff wants to get back to full guard.
Demarsh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Demarsh blocks the strikes from Meeoff.
Demarsh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Demarsh is controlling the pace.
Demarsh tries to stand but can't do so whilst Meeoff controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charm Demarsh will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Meeoff throws a series of punches but Demarsh moves out of range.
Meeoff shoots in for a takedown but Demarsh shows good takedown defense.
Meeoff swats away the attempt to clinch by Demarsh.
Meeoff throws a series of punches but Demarsh moves out of range.
Demarsh clinches with his opponent.
Demarsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demarsh can't find room to land a body shot as Meeoff controls the action.
Meeoff is trying to drag Demarsh to the mat but Demarsh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Meeoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meeoff looking to slow down the pace here.
Meeoff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Demarsh prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Meeoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demarsh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeoff tries to break the clinch but Demarsh is controlling the position.
Demarsh scores with a shot to the side of Meeoff's head.
Demarsh misses with a punch to the body.
Demarsh works on Meeoff's body with a couple of short punches.
Demarsh landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meeoff takes a knee to the side of the body.
Demarsh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demarsh scores a nice knee to the body.
Meeoff takes a shot to the head.
Demarsh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Demarsh lands an elbow inside that Meeoff shrugs off.
Demarsh avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeoff.
Demarsh lands an elbow just above Meeoff 's eye.
Demarsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Meeoff controls his hands.
Demarsh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demarsh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demarsh scores with a hook to the body.
Demarsh lands an elbow inside that Meeoff shrugs off.
Demarsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meeoffs head.
Demarsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meeoff's elbow.
Demarsh pushes Meeoff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demarsh can't find room to land a body shot as Meeoff controls the action.
Demarsh is pressed up against the cage. Meeoff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Demarsh down to the mat. Demarsh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Meeoff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Demarsh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meeoff's head backwards.
Demarsh dodges the punch combination from Meeoff.
Demarsh dodges the punch combination from Meeoff.
Jack Meeoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demarsh tries to clinch but Meeoff is having none of it.
Demarsh scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarsh moves in looking to clinch but Meeoff pushes him off.
Demarsh misses with a looping right.
Demarsh clinches up against the cage.
Meeoff jumps guard and drags Demarsh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Demarsh distracts Meeoff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Demarsh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Meeoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Meeoff keeping moving, preventing Demarsh from controlling successfully.
Meeoff trying to keep a closed guard but Demarsh is proving a slippery customer.
Demarsh trying to control but Meeoff is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demarsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Demarsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Meeoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Demarsh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Demarsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Demarsh postures up in Meeoff's guard and throws a big left but Meeoff blocks it.
Demarsh trying to control but Meeoff is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Charm Demarsh.
Demarsh doesn't manage to clinch there - Meeoff circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charm Demarsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Meeoff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Demarsh pinned against the cage. Demarsh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meeoff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Demarsh has closed the distance and engaged Meeoff in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Demarsh.
Meeoff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demarsh misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Meeoff.
Demarsh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meeoff.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Meeoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demarsh tries to clinch but Meeoff is having none of it.
Meeoff closes the distance and clinches.
Demarsh tries to work over Meeoff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demarsh misses with a punch to the body.
Meeoff managing to block the knees to the body from Demarsh.
Demarsh missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Demarsh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Demarsh misses with a body punch.
Meeoff drags the fight down to the ground.
Charm Demarsh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Demarsh throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Demarsh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meeoff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Demarsh passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demarsh is looking to take a break and control but Meeoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Demarsh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meeoff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Demarsh working the ground and pound from side control.
Jack Meeoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff tries to bench press Demarsh off him but Demarsh keeps the position.
Meeoff defending against the ground and pound.
Demarsh lands some shots froms side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demarsh stands up and beckons Meeoff to his feet.
Meeoff misses with a takedown attempt - Demarsh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Demarsh takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Demarsh - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Demarsh.
Charm Demarsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Demarsh lands an elbow that stopped Meeoff in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarsh scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Demarsh.
Meeoff takes a knee right on the jaw!
Demarsh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meeoff is defending well for now.
Demarsh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Demarsh throws a knee to the head but misses.
Demarsh lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Demarsh.
Meeoff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Demarsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demarsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Meeoff controls his hands.
Demarsh misses with a body punch.
Demarsh lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meeoff.
Meeoff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Demarsh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demarsh lands a knee to the body.
Meeoff tries to score a body lock takedown but Demarsh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Demarsh.
Demarsh lands an elbow that stopped Meeoff in his tracks for a moment.
Demarsh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meeoff backwards.
Demarsh tries to throw a body punch but Meeoff avoids it by throwing Demarsh back against the cage.
Meeoff takes an elbow to the temple.
Demarsh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Demarsh - that landed with a thud.
Meeoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Demarsh scores with a knee to the head.
Demarsh scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Demarsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demarsh stalling.
Demarsh lands an elbow inside that Meeoff shrugs off.
Meeoff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Demarsh avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charm Demarsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Demarsh 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charm Demarsh!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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188 lbs
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198 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Hall!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia connects with a body shot that sends Hall's belly button to the back.
Maia misses with a body shot.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hall tries to clinch there but Maia circles away.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia wants a takedown but no success here.
Hall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maia jumps guard but Hall stands there with Maia around his waist. Maia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall slips a jab from Maia.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maia looking to score a takedown here. Hall is defending well but Maia drives through and ends up in Hall's guard.
Maia preventing the sweep.
Maia passes into half guard.
Maia thows a huge punch but Hall dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia thows a huge punch but Hall dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to mount his opponent but Hall defends it.
Maia stalling away here and it's allowed Hall to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall has control of Maia's left arm, preventing Maia from doing any damage.
Maia wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia is really struggling to control Hall but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Daniel Maia wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A big right from Hall misses.
An inside leg kick from Maia misses.
Hall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall lands a nice hook to Maia's body. Maia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hall defending well as Maia loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Hall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maia 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.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall takes a swing at Maia's ribcage but misses.
Maia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hall's head.
Maia throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Maia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hall quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall is not content to let Maia control the position.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Maia has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hank Hall will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maia swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Maia misses with a low kick.
Maia lands with a good body shot.
Hall throws a series of punches but Maia moves out of range.
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Maia. Maia gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall looks to throw a body kick
and Maia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hall thinking.
Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Maia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hall is fending him off so far but Maia persists. Nope, Hall circles away and we're back to standing.
Hall closes the distance and clinches.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Maia controls his hands.
Maia blocks an uppercut.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head.
Maia blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hank Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maia staying out of range there.
Maia misses with a wild body shot.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maia tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
Hall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maia misses with a looping right.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maia circles away quickly and effectively.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Maia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall pushes Maia up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall breaks from the clinch.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Maia misses.
Hall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maia rather than just go for the knockout.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Maia misses the jab.
Maia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hall in his tracks.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maia slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
Hall lands a left and a right that send Maia crashing to the mat, dazed. Hall thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Daniel Maia has been cut.
Hank Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hall is fending him off so far but Maia persists. Nope, Hall circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maia is rocked!
Hall lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Maia - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hank Hall!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hank Hall waved his t-shirt featuring 5th Round Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dulin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dulin comes into the arena with Slipknot - Before I Forget blaring out of the sound system. Lytle has chosen Light's Out as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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170 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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30
176 lbs
20 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dulin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christopher Lytle!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lytle shoots and misses
and Dulin counters with a shoot takedown. Lytle fights it but they end up in guard.
Dulin won't allow Lytle to sweep him here.
Dulin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lytle is keeping the position for now.
Dulin wants to stand but Lytle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dulin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lytle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dulin has managed to get both his arms back between Lytle's legs - danger averted.
Dulin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dulin trying to control the action but Lytle is working from the bottom.
Lytle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dulin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lytle keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dulin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Christopher Lytle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lytle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dulin sprawls well. Dulin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lytle gets slowly back to his feet.
Lytle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dulin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lytle somewhat.
Ivan Dulin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Lytle.
Dulin thows a body shot but no joy.
Dulin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lytle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dulin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dulin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dulin stopping the sweep attempt from Lytle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lytle keeping full guard, as Dulin tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lytle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dulin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dulin tries to stand but Lytle is controlling from the bottom.
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!
Lytle has an active guard here but Dulin has managed to pass into half guard.
Dulin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lytle tries for a takedown but Dulin circles away easily
and Dulin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lytle shoots in for a takedown but Dulin shows good takedown defense.
Lytle fails to land the takedown.
Dulin just misses with a punch to the body.
Lytle shoots in but Dulin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lytle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dulin.
Dulin lands the left hand.
Horrible takedown by Lytle or perhaps it was just good defense by Dulin which made him look bad.
Dulin connects with a looping right hand.
Dulin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lytle.
Dulin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lytle is trying to defend but Dulin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lytle wants to improve his position but Dulin is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dulin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dulin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lytle!
Lytle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lytle regains half guard.
Dulin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lytle!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lytle is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lytle gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dulin dominated that round.
That's time! Dulin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dulin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lytle.
Dulin throws a leg kick but Lytle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dulin. Lytle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dulin connects with a body shot.
Lytle shoots in looking for a takedown but Dulin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lytle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dulin tried to score with a low kick but Lytle checks it.
Dulin misses with a low kick.
Dulin lands a leg kick that knocks Lytle off balance momentarily.
Dulin just misses with a punch to the body.
Lytle dives in and grabs Dulin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dulin pushes down on Lytle's head and hops out.
Ivan Dulin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Lytle.
Lytle tries for a takedown but Dulin circles away easily
and Dulin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lytle shoots in and drives through. Dulin sprawls well.
Lytle takes the fight into the clinch.
Lytle is working for takedown but Dulin is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dulin works on Lytle's body with a couple of short punches.
Lytle is breathing heavily.
Lytle tries to score a body lock takedown but Dulin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dulin.
A short left from Dulin.
Lytle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lytle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dulin just stands there and leans against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dulin.
Dulin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lytle up against the cage.
A short right from Dulin.
Lytle is trying to drag Dulin to the mat but Dulin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dulin lands a nice shot to the body.
Dulin lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Dulin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dulin lands a body shot.
Dulin is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, Dulin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dulin lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee calls for Dulin to work.
A shot in the inside from Dulin.
Dulin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lytle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dulin after a bit of a struggle.
Dulin lands an uppercut.
Dulin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lytle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dulin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dulin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dulin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lytle looking for a guillotine from mount but Dulin is having none of it.
Dulin looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Dulin is trying to escape the mount.
Dulin really wants to buck Lytle off and get back to his feet.
Dulin working to try and regain half guard.
Dulin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lytle moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dulin has worked his arm free - good work by Dulin!
Dulin is looking for a sweep.
Lytle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dulin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lytle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lytle swings around for an armbar but Dulin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lytle's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dulin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Dulin misses with a leg kick.
Dulin stuns Lytle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lytle 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.
Christopher Lytle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by Lytle as he checks the leg kick.
Dulin is looking to wear down Lytle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lytle shoots for a double leg takedown but Dulin sprawls well. He's pushed Lytle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A cross from Dulin lands.
Lytle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dulin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lytle.
Dulin leaves Lytle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lytle has a takedown stuffed.
Ivan Dulin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Lytle.
Lytle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dulin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dulin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dulin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lytle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ivan Dulin is winning the standup battle so far.
Dulin stuffs the takedown attempt from Lytle. Lytle gets slowly back to his feet.
Dulin cracks Lytle with an open hand slap.
Lytle dives in and grabs Dulin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dulin pushes down on Lytle's head and hops out.
Dulin connects with a crisp jab.
Dulin connects with a crisp jab.
Dulin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dulin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dulin thuds his right hand into Lytle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lytle blocks a head kick by Dulin.
Lytle walks into a straight right hand from Dulin.
Dulin just misses with a punch to the body.
Lytle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dulin circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dulin. Lytle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dulin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lytles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lytle shoots in looking for a takedown. Dulin tries to sprawl out of it but Lytle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dulin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dulin lands a body shot.
A good leg kick by Dulin.
Jab from Dulin.
Lytle throws an overhand right that lands on Dulin's shoulder, as Dulin tries to avoid the shot.
Dulin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dulin throws a chopping leg kick but Lytle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lytle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lytle with a poor takedown
and Dulin counters with a one-two to the body.
Dulin lands with a cross.
Dulin feints and then cracks Lytle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lytle down.
Dulin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christopher Lytle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lytle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lytle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dulin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dulin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lytle can do to turn this around?
Dulin lands the left hand.
Dulin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dulin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lytle. Lytle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lytle shoots in for a takedown but Dulin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lytle misses with a takedown attempt
and Dulin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dulin thuds his shin into the meat of Lytle's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dulin scoring well with a low kick there.
Dulin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lytle. That did some damage!
Lytle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dulin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lytle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lytle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick lands from Dulin.
Dulin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dulin controlling the pace for now.
Ivan Dulin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lytle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dulin content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dulin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dulin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Dulin!
Ivan Dulin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eulogy Spoakin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miko Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spoakin comes into the arena with Scarface ft Devin The Dude - Hand Of The Dead Body blaring out of the sound system. Maia has chosen Bulls on Parade as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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267 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eulogy Spoakin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miko Maia!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maia lands a head shot.
Spoakin misses with a wild body shot.
Maia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maia.
Spoakin lands a nice looking body kick.
Maia lands a slapping body shot.
Spoakin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Spoakin.
Miko Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia misses with a hook.
Spoakin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spoakin fails to land with a series of punches.
Spoakin throws a sloppy body shot
and Maia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maia blocks a head kick by Spoakin.
Spoakin staying out of range there.
Spoakin ducks under a wild hook from Maia.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spoakin checks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Spoakin as he connects with a hook.
Spoakin ducks under a wild hook from Maia.
Maia misses with a body shot.
Spoakin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Miko Maia has been cut.
Miko Maia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spoakin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spoakin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spoakin.
Maia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spoakin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maia throws a right hand that misses
and Spoakin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spoakin trying to control from half guard but Maia is working away.
Maia actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spoakin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maia defending well though.
Maia wants to get back to full guard.
Spoakin trying to advance position but Maia counters by regaining guard.
Maia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spoakin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Spoakin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia wants to sweep but no luck.
Spoakin throwing strikes from guard but Maia blocks nicely.
Spoakin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spoakin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spoakin postures up in Maia's guard and throws a big left but Maia blocks it.
Maia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin throws a big right hand that misses.
Spoakin trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maia is on top in guard.
Spoakin wants to sweep here but Maia controlling him for the moment.
Spoakin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spoakin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Eulogy Spoakin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miko Maia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maia throws out a powerful jab.
Maia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spoakin on the side of the head.
Spoakin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maia circles away quickly and effectively.
Maia motions for Spoakin to come forward. Maia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Eulogy Spoakin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spoakin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spoakin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spoakin tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spoakin is looking to wear down Maia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia misses with a looping left.
Spoakin throws a front kick aimed at Maia's knee but Maia avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maia. Spoakin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spoakin slips a straight right by Maia.
Maia throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spoakin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spoakin tries to land a leg kick but Maia saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia blocks a head kick by Spoakin.
Spoakin cracks Maia with a right hand to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Spoakin misses.
Maia scores with a punch to the head.
Spoakin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maia's calf.
Miko Maia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maia slaps away a takedown attempt from Spoakin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maia looks to land a combination but Spoakin avoids it well.
Spoakin misses with a takedown attempt - Maia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maia misses with a looping right.
Maia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spoakin.
Spoakin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia scores with the left hand. Spoakin knows he should have avoided that one.
Spoakin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maia was well out of range. Poor timing from Spoakin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maia.
Maia throws a good cross that connects.
A good leg kick by Maia.
Maia misses with a shot to the body
and Spoakin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spoakin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maia.
Maia thows a body shot but no joy.
Maia throws a leg kick that misses.
Maia scores with a body shot.
Maia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spoakin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maia throws a body punch but Spoakin moves out of range.
Spoakin is looking to land body kicks.
Maia looks to throw the jab but Spoakin is out of range.
Maia throws a wild body kick that Spoakin sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia connects with a looping right hand.
Maia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spoakin throws the kick towards the body but Maia avoids it.
Spoakin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maia finds it's way round the side to connect with Spoakin's head.
Spoakin throws a leg kick which misses Maia's front leg but catches the back leg as Maia tries to avoid it.
Maia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spoakin avoids the body shot from Maia.
Spoakin drops his hands momentarily and Maia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spoakin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maia misses with a hook. Spoakin ducked under it nicely.
Spoakin thumps Maia with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spoakin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spoakin throws a head kick but Maia moves out of range.
Spoakin misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia misses with a body shot.
Maia looks to land a right hand but Spoakin moved out of range.
Maia throws a lazy body kick
and Spoakin counters with a head kick. That will keep Maia thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Spoakin misses with a hook.
Maia throws a hook but Spoakin blocks it.
Maia clobbers Spoakin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spoakin was well out of range. Poor timing from Maia.
Spoakin ducks under a wild hook from Maia.
Spoakin swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Maia throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spoakin was well out of range. Poor timing from Maia.
Maia scores with the left hand. Spoakin knows he should have avoided that one.
Maia misses with a wild body shot.
Spoakin lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miko Maia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Maia connects with a single shot there.
Spoakin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spoakin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spoakin throws a series of punches but Maia avoids them all with ease.
Maia slips a straight right by Spoakin.
Maia misses with a looping right.
Maia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spoakin's head backwards.
Spoakin slips a straight right by Maia.
Spoakin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spoakin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maia.
Maia with a jab.
Maia drops his hands momentarily and Spoakin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maia cracks Spoakin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spoakin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia throws a low kick but Spoakin avoids it.
Maia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spoakin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch combination from Maia misses.
Maia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spoakin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maia.
Spoakin moves out of range of the body kick from Maia.
A telegraphed right hand from Spoakin misses the target.
Spoakin throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range.
Maia cracks a nice hook into Spoakin's ribs.
A jab from Maia misses.
Spoakin throws a low kick, looking for Maia's leg but Maia calmly moves out of range.
Spoakin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab by Maia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Maia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spoakin doesn't seem phased though.
Maia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maia leaves Spoakin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maia digs a good hook to Spoakin's body.
A slow jab from Maia misses its intended target.
Spoakin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spoakin throws a head kick but Maia moves out of range.
Maia scores with a punch to the head.
Spoakin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maia manages to avoid it.
Maia lands a glancing blow to the side of Spoakin's head.
Spoakin is rocked!
BOOM! Maia lands a beautiful left hook that drops Spoakin. Spoakin tries to recover but Maia is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Spoakin lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miko Maia!
Post fight, Miko Maia took to the microphone: 'Like to thank my sponsor 5th round clothing.Best threads around go check them out.Also would like to thank Vortex for giving me an opportunity to fight for the best Org in the world. all my trainers and sparring partners,disciples,the sweat lodge and Mello MMA. A big shout out to my fans. Also thats'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diesel Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedict Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by Gasellit - Kiittämätön nilkki . Benedict Cruz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diesel Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benedict Cruz!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
Power blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Power drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cruz drives through and clinches with Power against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cruz.
Power lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruz or not.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Power goes for a takedown attempt but Cruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power sizes up Cruz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz clinches up with Power and pushes him back against the cage.
Power jumps guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diesel Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz keeps control of Power as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Power tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz instigates a clinch.
Power wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Power wants to stall.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz is working Power over against the cage.
Power working aggressively here.
Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Power prevents a body shot from Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz prevents Power from breaking the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz prevents Power from breaking the clinch.
Cruz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Power pulls guard effortlessly.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Benedict Cruz wasn't active enough on the ground.
Power on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Diesel Power has been cut.
Cruz throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Power connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Power lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz scores with a decent looking hook.
Power throws a lazy head kick
and Cruz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Benedict Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Power misses with a hook to the body
and Cruz counters with a nice leg kick.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Power is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Power throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crunch! Cruz slams his shin into Power's torso.
Power fails to land the takedown.
Power is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Power fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz thows a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Power crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cruz - the referee stops the clock and Power gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cruz. Power manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cruz has Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cruz is stalling here.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but Power blocks it.
Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Power's efforts to push away.
Power is trying to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Power blocking some punches.
Cruz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diesel Power's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cruz swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Power throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Power moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Cruz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Power to score with a decent uppercut.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
Power tries to pull guard but Cruz won't allow it.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz prevents the takedown attempt.
Benedict Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power is trying to drag Cruz to the mat but Cruz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diesel Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Power blocks it with crossed arms.
Cruz breaks the clinch.
Diesel Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Power.
Diesel Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Power misses with a jab, cross combination.
Power tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Power.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
Power takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Power's head.
Cruz throws a front kick aimed at Power's knee but Power avoids it well.
Cruz drives through and clinches with Power against the cage.
Power displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cruz up against the cage.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Power leaning his opponent against the cage.
Power tightens his grip and picks Cruz up, before dumping him to the ground. Cruz manages to land in guard.
Power wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Power looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Power advances to half guard.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Power.
Cruz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Power.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Power distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Power working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Power working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power throws an elbow that misses. Cruz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Power's guard. Nice move by Cruz!
Power might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cruz won't allow Power to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Benedict Cruz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Diesel Power's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz connects with the punch.
Benedict Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Power moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Power shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Power 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.
Cruz regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Power in particular looking to stall.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Power manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power has a closed guard, preventing Cruz from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Diesel Power wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Power gets a takedown into half guard.
Power landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Power sits in half guard.
Power throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Power sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Power's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cruz is trying to stand back up but Power is controlling him
Benedict Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Diesel Power just wasn't active enough.
Cruz lands a nice shot that snaps Power's head back.
Cruz throws a low kick but Power moves out of range easily.
Power misses with a double jab.
Power throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cruz counters with a nice leg kick.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz connects with a high kick.
Power tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Power throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cruz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cruz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Power lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cruz down.
Diesel Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Power wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel Power showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cruz 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedict Cruz!
After winning the bout, Benedict Cruz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tangerine Dream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kerns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dream's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, One Night In Space . Kerns has chosen Johnny Cash - Hurt as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tangerine Dream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Kerns!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerns ducks under a wild hook from Dream.
Dream throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kerns with a jab.
Dream takes a swing at Kerns's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kerns.
Kerns tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dream misses with an uppercut
and Kerns counters with a stiff right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dream - that will leave a mark!
Dream looks to land a body kick but Kerns moved away.
Dream lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Dream misses.
Dream misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerns misses with a hook
enabling Dream to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dream breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Dream.
Dream throws a leg kick but Kerns moved away.
Kerns lands a jab to the head.
Kerns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dream misses with a combination
and Kerns counters with a one-two to the body.
A big right from Dream misses.
Kerns throws a combination that misses
and Dream connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kerns scores with a decent looking hook.
Kerns tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerns misses with a double jab.
Kerns moves out of range of the leg kick from Dream.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerns throws a sloppy head kick and Dream moves out of range easily.
Kerns lunges at Dream with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dream's hand.
Dream avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kerns digs a good hook to Dream's body.
A jab from Kerns does it's job there.
Kerns throws a leg kick but Dream checks it.
Kerns slips a jab from Dream.
Kerns scores with a jab. Dream acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kerns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dream checks it well.
Kerns throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice straight punches there by Kerns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kerns.
Dream tries a head kick but it misses.
Kerns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dream.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dream wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dream. Kerns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dream keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kerns misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Kerns misses.
Dream goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dream tries to work over Kerns's front leg with a kick but Kerns checks it.
Kerns throws a low kick but Dream moves out of range easily.
Dream walks into a straight right hand from Kerns.
Dream is looking to slow Kerns down with leg kicks.
Kerns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dream fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerns manages to avoid it.
Kerns is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dream.
It looks like Jack Kerns has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dream misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Dream.
Kerns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some bone on bone action there as Dream checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kerns wants to clinch.
Dream jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kerns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kerns digs a good body shot into Dream's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerns checks a low kick from Dream.
Decent striking displayed by Kerns there.
Kerns's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kerns duly obliges.
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 Tangerine Dream will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Kerns's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kerns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kerns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dream moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid body kick from Kerns.
Kerns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dream to score with a decent uppercut.
Dream misses with a hook to the body
and Kerns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kerns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dream attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dream tries to land a front kick but Kerns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dream tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dream tries a low kick but Kerns avoids it.
Kerns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kerns lands a nice shot to the body.
Dream blocks a head kick by Kerns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Kerns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dream lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice combination there by Kerns.
Dream misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kerns.
Kerns takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kerns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kerns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dream pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kerns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dream manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kerns thows a leg kick but Dream checks it
and Dream counters with an inside leg kick.
Dream throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dream cracks the inside of Kerns's front leg.
Kerns throws a low kick but Dream moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kerns looking to throw knees to the head but Dream is blocking nicely.
Kerns blocks an uppercut.
Dream softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kerns misses with a body punch.
Kerns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kerns.
Dream lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kerns backwards.
Kerns scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kerns blocking some punches.
Kerns digs a right hand underneath Dream's ribcage. Dream let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Kerns.
Kerns presses Dream against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kerns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Tangerine Dream has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kerns.
Kerns lands an elbow inside that Dream shrugs off.
Kerns missing with knees to the body.
Kerns scores with a shot to the side of Dream's head.
Dream misses with an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Kerns.
Kerns lands a nice shot to the body.
Kerns lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dream or not.
Kerns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kerns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kerns blocking some punches.
Kerns lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dream is defending well for now.
Kerns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kerns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kerns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dreams head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kerns.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kerns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kerns landing knees to the head.
Kerns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kerns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kerns throws a punch but it's blocked by Dream.
Kerns lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kerns.
Kerns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kerns pushes Dream back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dream blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerns tries to throw a body punch but Dream avoids it by throwing Kerns back against the cage.
Kerns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dream avoids the elbow strike from Kerns, against the cage.
Kerns lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kerns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kerns, as that shot connected.
Dream is looking to land body kicks.
Dream will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kerns tries to clinch up but Dream circles away and keeps his distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kerns in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dream throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dream is looking to land body kicks.
Good leg kick by Kerns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jack Kerns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Kerns.
A big left from Dream misses.
Dream throws a nice looking combination but Kerns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kerns moves away from the strike by Dream.
Kerns closes the distance and clinches.
Kerns using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Kerns.
Kerns working Dream over with knees to the body.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kerns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dream backwards.
Kerns tries to land knees in the clinch but Dream avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Kerns.
Kerns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dream blocks it with crossed arms.
Kerns prevents Dream from breaking the clinch.
Dream prevents a body shot from Kerns.
Kerns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dream backwards.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kerns putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dream in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerns misses with a punch to the body.
Kerns scores a nice knee to the body.
Kerns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dream is defending well for now.
Kerns missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerns lands a shoulder strike.
Dream misses with some punches.
Kerns lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Kerns.
Kerns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dreams head.
Dream on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dream lands a shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Kerns.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kerns.
Kerns with a knee to the head.
Kerns tries a body shot but Dream blocks it.
Kerns digs a right hand into Dream's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dream's gas tank.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream avoids the elbow strike from Kerns, against the cage.
Kerns with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dream blocks a body shot from Kerns.
Kerns misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kerns.
Kerns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kerns lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Kerns.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Kerns misses with some punches.
Dream tries to stall but Kerns uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kerns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Kerns.
Dream's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dream managing to block the knees to the body from Kerns.
Kerns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dreams 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!
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kerns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dream prevents a body shot from Kerns.
Dream is working Kerns over against the cage.
Kerns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dream tries a body shot but Kerns blocks it.
Kerns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kerns looking to throw knees to the head but Dream is blocking nicely.
Kerns swings wildly with an uppercut but Dream uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kerns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dream misses with a punch to the body.
Dream blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Kerns.
Kerns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dream's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Kerns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kerns 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Kerns!
Our winner, Jack Kerns, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaoklai Khanomtom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khanomtom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jill Tracy - Pulling Your Insides Out. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geronimo dos Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaoklai Khanomtom!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khanomtom fakes the leg kick and cracks dos Santos in the body.
dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Khanomtom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khanomtom checks a leg kick.
dos Santos blocks a leg kick.
dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
dos Santos looks for the body kick but Khanomtom saw that one coming.
dos Santos is looking to clinch but Khanomtom is avoiding it.
Khanomtom lands a front kick.
Khanomtom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khanomtom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Khanomtom thows a body shot but no joy.
Khanomtom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. dos Santos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khanomtom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Khanomtom walks into a stiff left hand from dos Santos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
dos Santos moves out of range of the body kick from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Khanomtom moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Khanomtom misses.
dos Santos thumps Khanomtom with a low kick.
dos Santos misses with a left hand
and Khanomtom counters with a leg kick.
Khanomtom thows a left - swing and a miss!
dos Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khanomtom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Khanomtom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from dos Santos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khanomtom blocks a low kick nicely.
dos Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khanomtom. Khanomtom obviously looking to wear him down.
Khanomtom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
dos Santos wants to clinch but Khanomtom slips to the side
and Khanomtom counters with a leg kick.
Khanomtom misses with a few strikes there.
Khanomtom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Khanomtom misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as dos Santos blocks the low kick.
dos Santos lands a leg kick that knocks Khanomtom off balance momentarily.
A punch combination from dos Santos misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khanomtom gets caught napping as dos Santos dives in and scores a takedown. Khanomtom manages to retain guard.
dos Santos postures up and lands a big shot to Khanomtom's brow.
dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khanomtom is keeping the position for now.
dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Khanomtom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
dos Santos stands and throws Khanomtom's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Khanomtom stops dos Santos from passing to mount.
Khanomtom is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos trying to control the action but Khanomtom is working from the bottom.
Khanomtom sneaks back into half guard.
dos Santos wants to take a breather but Khanomtom is having none of it.
dos Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
dos Santos avoids the attempt from Khanomtom to control.
dos Santos trying to control but Khanomtom is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
dos Santos unloading with bombs!
dos Santos throws a strike there. Khanomtom manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Khanomtom moves into full guard.
Khanomtom pulls dos Santos in close to prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
dos Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Geronimo dos Santos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
dos Santos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Khanomtom cracks the inside of dos Santos's front leg.
dos Santos tries to clinch there but Khanomtom circles away.
dos Santos misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Khanomtom misses the target.
Khanomtom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. dos Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khanomtom scores with a spinning back kick!
Khanomtom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but dos Santos is out of range.
dos Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
dos Santos connects with a right hand. Khanomtom shakes it off.
Khanomtom misses with a low kick.
Khanomtom throws a leg kick which misses dos Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as dos Santos tries to avoid it.
Khanomtom looks to score with a jab to the body but dos Santos is just out of range.
Khanomtom thumps dos Santos with a low kick.
Khanomtom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Khanomtom blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts dos Santos, as that shot connected.
dos Santos tries to land a leg kick but Khanomtom saw it coming and moves away.
dos Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
dos Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kaoklai Khanomtom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khanomtom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Khanomtom 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 dos Santos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from dos Santos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Khanomtom lands a nice looking body shot.
Khanomtom throws a chopping leg kick but dos Santos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Khanomtom connects with a jab.
Khanomtom thows a leg kick but dos Santos checks it
letting dos Santos counter with a right hand.
dos Santos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khanomtom circles away from the clinch attempt.
dos Santos wants to clinch.
Khanomtom scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from dos Santos.
Khanomtom wants to slow dos Santos down by chopping away at his legs.
Khanomtom fakes the leg kick and cracks dos Santos in 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!
Khanomtom throws a wild body kick that dos Santos sees coming a mile off.
Khanomtom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and dos Santos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
dos Santos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khanomtom is able to avoid easily.
Khanomtom stuffs the takedown.
Kaoklai Khanomtom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
dos Santos wants to clinch up but Khanomtom keeps it at a distance.
Khanomtom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
dos Santos tries to land a body kick
and Khanomtom makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
dos Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Khanomtom sprawls well. He's pushed dos Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khanomtom misses with a hook.
Khanomtom throws a low kick, looking for dos Santos's leg but dos Santos calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from dos Santos.
dos Santos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Khanomtom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but dos Santos checks it well.
dos Santos throws a hook to the side of Khanomtom's head but Khanomtom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khanomtom misses with a low kick.
Khanomtom misses with a leg kick.
Khanomtom slips a straight right by dos Santos.
Khanomtom connects with a body shot that sends dos Santos's belly button to the back.
Khanomtom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from dos Santos.
Khanomtom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Khanomtom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
dos Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khanomtom lands a right hook to the body.
Khanomtom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
dos Santos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom looks to land a combination but dos Santos avoids it well.
dos Santos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
dos Santos misses with a head kick.
Khanomtom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but dos Santos moves away.
A head kick misses from Khanomtom.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khanomtom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
dos Santos moves out of range of the leg kick from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom cracks the inside of dos Santos's front leg.
Khanomtom slips under a jab from dos Santos.
Khanomtom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down dos Santos rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from dos Santos misses.
dos Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
dos Santos is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khanomtom tries to land a leg kick but dos Santos saw it coming and moves away.
dos Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Khanomtom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoklai Khanomtom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Khanomtom throws a sloppy head kick and dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Khanomtom misses with a low kick as dos Santos jumps back.
Khanomtom thows a body shot but no joy.
dos Santos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
dos Santos thumps Khanomtom with a low kick.
dos Santos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khanomtom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
dos Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khanomtom is fending him off so far but dos Santos persists. Nope, Khanomtom circles away and we're back to standing.
Khanomtom lands a head kick!
dos Santos lands with an overhand left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! dos Santos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Khanomtom - the referee stops the clock and dos Santos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Khanomtom. dos Santos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Khanomtom lands a leg kick that knocks dos Santos off balance momentarily.
Khanomtom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt dos Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom misses with a low kick.
Khanomtom looks to land a left hand but dos Santos moved out of range nicely.
dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khanomtom moves away.
Khanomtom lands with a slapping head kick.
That kick from dos Santos tenderised Khanomtom's leg. Khanomtom is trying to keep his angry face on.
dos Santos gets a clinch.
dos Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
dos Santos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Khanomtom lands an elbow inside that dos Santos shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for dos Santos.
dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Khanomtom.
dos Santos tries a body shot but Khanomtom blocks it.
Khanomtom takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
dos Santos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
dos Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khanomtom's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from dos Santos fails to land.
dos Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanomtom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
dos Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khanomtom tries to land knees in the clinch but dos Santos avoids the damage to the body.
dos Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
dos Santos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khanomtom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
dos Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
dos Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
dos Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for dos Santos.
Khanomtom missing with knees to the body.
Khanomtom trying to land knees to the body.
dos Santos stalling in the clinch.
dos Santos takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
dos Santos cracks Khanomtom with a nice body shot.
dos Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khanomtom leaning his opponent against the cage.
Khanomtom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by dos Santos.
dos Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Khanomtom uses good head movement to avoid it.
dos Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Khanomtom.
dos Santos prevents a body shot from Khanomtom.
dos Santos tries a body shot but Khanomtom blocks it.
Geronimo dos Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khanomtom breaks from the clinch.
dos Santos blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
dos Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khanomtom has dos Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from dos Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Geronimo dos Santos did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
dos Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khanomtom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten dos Santos somewhat.
Khanomtom lands a nice hook to dos Santos's body. dos Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
dos Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khanomtom.
dos Santos looks to land a left hand but Khanomtom moved out of range nicely.
Khanomtom lands a nice leg kick that just misses dos Santos's sensitive parts.
dos Santos missing with a left hand there. Khanomtom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
dos Santos lands with a straight right. Khanomtom didn't see that one coming.
Khanomtom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khanomtom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from dos Santos.
Khanomtom connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khanomtom.
Khanomtom scores with a jab to the head.
Khanomtom throws a leg kick which misses dos Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as dos Santos tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
dos Santos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot by Khanomtom.
dos Santos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khanomtom tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
dos Santos thows a leg kick but Khanomtom checks it
and Khanomtom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good work by dos Santos as he checks the leg kick.
dos Santos is looking to clinch.
Khanomtom throws a sloppy head kick
and dos Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
dos Santos throws a low kick but Khanomtom moves out of range easily.
dos Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Khanomtom's head back.
dos Santos misses with a lunging right hand
and Khanomtom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khanomtom throws a leg kick which misses dos Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as dos Santos tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khanomtom throws out a leg kick but dos Santos moves out of range and Khanomtom only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Khanomtom misses the target.
Khanomtom throws a leg kick
and dos Santos counters with a straight right hand.
dos Santos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Khanomtom back to the cage. dos Santos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A good leg kick by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom throws a leg kick that misses.
dos Santos checks a leg kick nicely.
Khanomtom throws a low kick but dos Santos moves out of range easily.
dos Santos tries to keep at a distance but Khanomtom has taken the fight into the clinch.
dos Santos blocks an elbow strike.
dos Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Khanomtom controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khanomtom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khanomtom is trying to force a seperation but dos Santos has the dominant position.
Khanomtom crunches a lovely knee into dos Santos's ribcage.
dos Santos taking a breather.
Khanomtom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Khanomtom takes a shot to the head.
dos Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khanomtom.
Khanomtom digs a right hand into dos Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on dos Santos's gas tank.
dos Santos works on Khanomtom's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khanomtom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
dos Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from dos Santos.
Khanomtom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
dos Santos avoiding damage as Khanomtom throws knees to the body.
Khanomtom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. dos Santos is defending well for now.
Khanomtom landing knees to the body.
A hook to the body from dos Santos.
dos Santos misses with a punch to the body.
Khanomtom struggles to land a body shot inside as dos Santos controls his hands.
Khanomtom tries to work over dos Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khanomtom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
dos Santos tries to throw a body punch but Khanomtom avoids it by throwing dos Santos back against the cage.
Khanomtom misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khanomtom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khanomtom working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khanomtom as dos Santos tries to tie him up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khanomtom just misses with a elbow thrown towards dos Santos's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoklai Khanomtom dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Khanomtom throws a low kick but dos Santos avoids it.
dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Khanomtom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from dos Santos misses.
Khanomtom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from dos Santos.
dos Santos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khanomtom tries to work over dos Santos's front leg with a kick but dos Santos checks it.
dos Santos tries to clinch but Khanomtom moves out of range.
dos Santos blocks the body kick.
Khanomtom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from dos Santos misses.
A telegraphed right hand from dos Santos misses the target.
dos Santos checks a leg kick.
dos Santos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khanomtom misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from dos Santos misses
and Khanomtom counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khanomtom moves away.
Khanomtom throws a front kick aimed at dos Santos's knee but dos Santos avoids it well.
Khanomtom misses with a low kick.
Khanomtom throws out a leg kick but dos Santos moves out of range and Khanomtom only half commits.
Excellent takedown into side control there by dos Santos.
Khanomtom is trying to get back to half guard.
dos Santos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
dos Santos 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.
dos Santos advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khanomtom in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Khanomtom is working to get back to half guard.
dos Santos wants to control but instead Khanomtom manages to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from dos Santos there.
dos Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khanomtom's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos is keen to just control but Khanomtom is a slippery customer.
dos Santos is looking to advance position but Khanomtom won't allow it.
dos Santos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
dos Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Geronimo dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
dos Santos tries to pass to full mount but Khanomtom defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from dos Santos.
Khanomtom pulls dos Santos in close to prevent any damage.
dos Santos trying to control but Khanomtom is working from the bottom.
dos Santos won't allow Khanomtom to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khanomtom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khanomtom pulls dos Santos in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geronimo dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think dos Santos 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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