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EVO 37: Takala vs Palhares PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ignatius Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and NumbaOne Stunna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stunna comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bring The Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ignatius Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 24 - 3, fighting out of New York, NumbaOne Stunna!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stunna throws a lazy head kick
letting Reilly counter with a right hand.
Stunna needs to keep his hands up - Reilly had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like NumbaOne Stunna has been cut.
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!
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stunna scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reilly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Ignatius Reilly has been cut.
NumbaOne Stunna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stunna misses with a head kick.
Reilly lands a lovely overhand right.
Stunna connects with a leg kick. Reilly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stunna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stunna is staying tight to Reilly's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Reilly tries to bench press Stunna off him but Stunna keeps the position.
Stunna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reilly keeps working.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stunna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Reilly prevents Stunna from improving position.
Reilly is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Reilly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stunna grinds an elbow into Reilly's temple.
Stunna throws a strike aimed at the side of Reilly's head but Reilly avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stunna trying to control the action but Reilly is working from the bottom.
Stunna seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly wants to improve his position but Stunna is controlling well.
Stunna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stunna missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reilly on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stunna wants to take a breather but Reilly is having none of it.
Stunna working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as Stunna sits in half guard.
Stunna sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reilly defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stunna connects with a nice short shot to Reilly's temple.
Stunna has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stunna looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reilly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stunna tries to pass to full mount but Reilly defends it.
Stunna wants to control but Reilly is keeping him busy.
Stunna throws a strike but Reilly avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stunna in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reilly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stunna won't allow Reilly to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stunna working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reilly's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stunna stopping the sweep attempt from Reilly.
Stunna working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ignatius Reilly's cut is getting worse.
Stunna missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stunna loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stunna loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reilly trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reilly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stunna chips away with some ground and pound.
Stunna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
NumbaOne Stunna dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stunna.
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stunna manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reilly on his heels. He'll look to pass Reilly's guard now, I'm sure.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Stunna from controlling successfully.
Stunna postures up in Reilly's guard and throws a big left but Reilly blocks it.
Stunna is in close to Reilly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stunna scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stunna is stalling in the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stunna wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stunna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reilly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stunna slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stunna is working Reilly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stunna pushing down on Reilly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stunna not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stunna scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stunna missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stunna working over Reilly with some ground and pound. Reilly looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stunna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stunna's back!
Reilly doesn't have the hooks in and Stunna manages to turn into his guard.
Stunna loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
NumbaOne Stunna has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stunna chips away with some ground and pound.
Ignatius Reilly's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ignatius Reilly's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). NumbaOne Stunna!
NumbaOne Stunna really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that TFP Graphics - Pit Inc logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zak Drezner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Clement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drezner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cypress Hill - Checkmate. Clement is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ministère AMER - Sacrifice de Poulets. 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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158 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zak Drezner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jules Clement!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clement is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Drezner's half guard.
Clement wants to work for an arm triangle but Drezner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drezner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drezner holds on and takes a little breather.
Clement throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drezner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drezner pulls Clement in close to his closed guard and prevents Clement from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clement missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clement throwing strikes but missing.
Clement passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clement scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Clement.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Clement working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Clement scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Drezner to see if he's OK.
Drezner is looking for a sweep.
Clement wants to control but Drezner is keeping him busy.
Drezner wants to control but Clement postures up.
Clement working the strikes but Drezner uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Drezner controlling the position well.
Drezner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clement.
Drezner is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Not Yours that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Clement thows a huge punch but Drezner dodges it nicely.
Drezner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drezner.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clement trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drezner controlling Clement's posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clement loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drezner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Clement!
Clement can't escape the position.
Clement tries to hold on but Drezner postures up.
Drezner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clement working to try and regain half guard.
Drezner trying to control but Clement is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clement is looking to improve his position but Drezner isn't that keen on the idea.
Clement throwing hammer fists to the chest of Drezner. What's that going to do exactly?
Drezner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clement really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Drezner tries to control but Clement wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clement is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clement is squirming around, avoiding Drezner's attempts to control the action.
Drezner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clement tries to reverse the position but Drezner maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clement is squirming around, avoiding Drezner's attempts to control the action.
Clement is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jules Clement will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clement uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drezner.
Drezner throws a leg kick
and Clement counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Drezner!
Clement throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Clement lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Drezner down.
Clement in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Drezner tries to buck Clement off but Clement is having none of it.
Drezner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Clement working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clement in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Clement looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Drezner is avoiding damage well.
Drezner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clement trying to control the position but Drezner is working away.
Drezner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Clement.
Clement wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drezner keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drezner is trying to get back to half guard.
Clement trying to control the position but Drezner is working away.
An elbow from Clement crashes against the mat.
Clement is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drezner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clement working the head and body with strikes.
Drezner taking a bit of punishment here - Clement scoring with strikes.
Drezner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Clement throwing shots but Drezner is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clement seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drezner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Drezner is trying to get back to full guard.
Drezner gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clement pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drezner is keeping the position for now.
Drezner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clement wants to control from the top but Drezner keeps moving.
Clement wants to pass the guard but Drezner is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drezner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drezner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drezner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drezner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Clement drops his hands momentarily and Drezner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab, jab by Drezner - just one landing.
Clement lands a leg kick that knocks Drezner off balance momentarily.
Clement takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zak Drezner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clement scores with a spinning back kick!
Clement tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Drezner misses.
Drezner thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Clement.
Drezner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zak Drezner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clement lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clement scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drezner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clement attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Drezner throws a low kick, looking for Clement's leg but Clement calmly moves out of range.
Clement takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Drezner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drezner throws a solid leg kick but Clement takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drezner.
Clement dodges the punch combination from Drezner.
Sloppy strikes from Clement. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Clement showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Drezner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clement can pounce on him.
Clement moves out of range as Drezner throws a body kick.
Clement misses with a looping left.
Clement throws a leg kick which misses Drezner's front leg but catches the back leg as Drezner tries to avoid it.
Drezner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice shot lands for Clement.
Drezner scores with a leg kick.
Drezner scores with a body shot.
Drezner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clement paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clement lands a glancing blow to the side of Drezner's head.
Clement throws a head kick but Drezner moves out of range.
Drezner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clement moves out of range as Drezner strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clement thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Drezner if he has to take too many more of those.
Drezner throws a one two combo.
Zak Drezner is winning the standup battle so far.
Clement scores with a leg kick.
Drezner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drezner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clement can pounce on him.
Clement lands a high kick!
Drezner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clement.
Clement manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drezner on his heels. He'll look to pass Drezner's guard now, I'm sure.
Clement has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drezner looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drezner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Drezner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clement manages to get himself to full guard.
Drezner trying to control the position from guard on top but Clement is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zak Drezner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jules Clement has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drezner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drezner wants to stand but Clement has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Drezner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drezner gets to his feet. Clement looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Drezner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clement looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jules Clement is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clement blocks a jab.
Drezner wants to clinch up but Clement keeps it at a distance.
Drezner throws a right and a left that Clement avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner closes the distance and clinches.
Clement struggles to land a body shot inside as Drezner controls his hands.
Drezner throws a punch but it's blocked by Clement.
Drezner taking a breather.
Clement tries to pull guard but Drezner won't allow it.
Clement manages to break the clinch.
Clement is looking to land body kicks.
Drezner misses with a head kick.
Clement thuds his shin into the meat of Drezner's side.
Drezner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clement cracks the inside of Drezner's front leg.
Clement uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drezner.
Clement moves away from the strike by Drezner.
Clement scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drezner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Clement rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drezner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clement connects with a high kick.
Drezner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Drezner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clement is out of range.
Drezner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clement scores with a nice body kick.
Clement throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Clement scores with a nice strike.
Drezner moves forwards but Clement connects with a nice, crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drezner loads up on a big right hand but Clement slips the punch.
Clement defending well as Drezner loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy body kick from Drezner
and Clement counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jules Clement.
I've got Clement winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jules Clement!
After winning the bout, Jules Clement 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaely Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bomb might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Casino Royale Soundtrack - You Know My Name. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30 - 11 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
54 - 23 - 7, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaely Cullen!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cullen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bomb just misses with a punch to the body.
Bomb misses with a head kick.
Cullen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bomb doesn't seem bothered though.
Bomb lands a body shot.
Cullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bomb is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cullen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bomb lands with a hook. Cullen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Kaely Cullen has been cut.
Bomb throws a leg kick but Cullen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cullen tries to land a leg kick but Bomb saw it coming and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomb cracks Cullen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cullen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bomb doesn't seem bothered though.
Cullen wants to land a leg kick but Bomb is out of range.
We've been told by Bomb's head coaches at KO Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cullen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bomb.
Cullen gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bomb trying to control but Cullen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cullen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bomb wants to control but Cullen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bomb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cullen.
Bomb moves into full guard.
Cullen looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cullen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bomb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cullen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cullen throws a strike but Bomb rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bomb trying to control but Cullen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb preventing the sweep.
Bomb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen is looking for a sweep.
Bomb taking a breather here.
Cullen is looking to regain half guard here but Bomb keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaely Cullen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaely Cullen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cullen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cullen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bomb napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomb prevents Cullen from improving position.
Cullen misses with the ground and pound.
Bomb is trying to control Cullen's posture but Cullen avoids it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cullen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cullen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bomb is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cullen scores with punches from side control.
Bomb can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb is looking for a sweep.
Bomb is trying to control Cullen's posture but Cullen avoids it.
Cullen is working Bomb over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cullen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bomb parries the strikes from Cullen easily there. Cullen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bomb to escape.
Bomb managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cullen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb struggling a bit here.
Cullen scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cullen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bomb is trying to control Cullen's posture but Cullen avoids it.
Cullen throwing strikes but Bomb manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cullen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bomb wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cullen manages to get back to half guard.
Bomb looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Bomb wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cullen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bomb scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice sprawl there from Bomb as Cullen shoots in.
Bomb displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cullen. That did some damage!
Cullen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bomb avoids it really well and circles away.
James Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaely Cullen.
Cullen is breathing heavily.
Bomb blocks a head kick by Cullen.
Bomb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bomb throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cullen.
That has opened up Kaely Cullen's cut even more.
Cullen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bomb is able to avoid easily.
Bomb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cullen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bomb.
A big right from Bomb misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cullen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bomb lands with a shot to the body.
Cullen scoring well with a low kick there.
Bomb connects with a solid leg kick.
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 James Bomb will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaely Cullen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bomb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cullen.
Cullen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bomb.
James Bomb is winning the standup battle so far.
Cullen moves away from the strike by Bomb.
Bomb scores with a three punch combo!
Good work by Bomb as he checks the leg kick.
Cullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bomb tries to land a front kick but Cullen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cullen throws a leg kick but Bomb checks it.
Cullen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bomb.
Cullen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cullen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bomb bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cullen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bomb did well to prevent Cullen getting side control.
Cullen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb wants to improve his position but Cullen is controlling well.
Cullen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cullen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bomb's head.
Cullen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bomb defending well though.
Cullen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen wants to pass the guard but Bomb is defending well.
Bomb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cullen is working away from the top position though.
Bomb tries to kick Cullen off but Cullen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cullen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bomb defending well though.
Bomb tries to roll over but Cullen keeps him under control.
Bomb trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Bomb wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cullen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bomb throws a solid leg kick but Cullen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bomb.
Bomb throws a series of punches but Cullen moves out of range.
Bomb moves out of range of the leg kick from Cullen.
Bomb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cullen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bomb.
Cullen thows a body shot but no joy.
Bomb lands a leg kick that knocks Cullen off balance momentarily.
Bomb leaves Cullen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cullen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bomb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cullen's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cullen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bomb rather than just go for the knockout.
Cullen drives through and clinches with Bomb against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomb manages to break the clinch.
Cullen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bomb throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cullen.
The cut above Kaely Cullen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cullen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bomb slips under a jab.
Bomb is looking to slow Cullen down with leg kicks.
Cullen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bomb to the mat! Bomb manages to get full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bomb is trying to keep Cullen in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Bomb showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bomb 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bomb!
An out of breath James Bomb thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Hurt. Dawkins has chosen Prong - Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Dawkins!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins throws a leg kick but Miller moved away.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Dawkins ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Donk. Miller catches Dawkins right on the button with a cross.
Miller digs a good hook to Dawkins's body.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Dawkins checks it.
Dawkins moves out of range of the body kick from Miller.
Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dawkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Dawkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller lands with a hook. Dawkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dawkins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miller's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawkins.
Dawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dawkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miller's back!
Dawkins not allowing Miller to control his hands.
Miller can't escape the position.
Dawkins is trying to stick to Miller's back but Miller is turning into Dawkins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dawkins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Miller.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller won't allow Dawkins to sweep him here.
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dawkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miller throws an elbow that misses. Dawkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miller's guard. Nice move by Dawkins!
Miller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dawkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller is pulling down on Dawkins's head to control his posture.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawkins is one step ahead there.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller controls Dawkins momentarily but Dawkins frees himself.
Miller keeping full guard, as Dawkins tries to pass.
Miller has his hands on Dawkins's head, controlling the position.
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.
Matt Miller has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawkins throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Dawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Dawkins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab from Dawkins finds it's way through Miller's defenses.
Dawkins throws a leg kick which misses Miller's front leg but catches the back leg as Miller tries to avoid 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!
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawkins moves away.
Dawkins checks a low kick from Miller.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Dawkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller tries to score with a low kick but Dawkins moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Dawkins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dawkins misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller throws a hook but Dawkins blocks it.
Dawkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Dawkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matt Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Dawkins.
Miller scores with a jab.
Miller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miller scores with a jab. Dawkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dawkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Dawkins slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Dawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Dawkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dawkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dawkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Miller tries to clinch up but Dawkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Dawkins tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dawkins is trying to pull guard but Miller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dawkins fails to pull guard.
Dawkins tries to pull guard but Miller won't allow it.
Dawkins takes a shot to the head.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Dawkins avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Miller.
Miller lands a left hand.
Dawkins pulls guard successfully.
Richard Dawkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller trying to control but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
Miller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dawkins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miller is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dawkins.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dawkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Miller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Miller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dawkins to see if he's OK.
Dawkins tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dawkins to see if he's OK.
Miller in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Miller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dawkins is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Miller working the ground and pound.
Miller landing strikes.
Dawkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing that Miller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Miller working away.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Dawkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dawkins down.
Miller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Miller trying to control the position but Dawkins is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dawkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miller scoring with punches and elbows.
Miller trying to control the position but Dawkins is working away.
Dawkins regains half guard.
Dawkins manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dawkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Miller dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Dawkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.
Dawkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dawkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller scores with a jab. Dawkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dawkins misses with a kick to the body.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Dawkins ducks down to avoid it.
Matt Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Dawkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miller misses with a hook
and Dawkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dawkins.
Dawkins throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dawkins working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miller is trying to control the position but Dawkins postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins slips nicely into half guard.
Miller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miller holds on and takes a little breather.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Miller looking to control.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Dawkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dawkins postures up.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dawkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dawkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawkins is stalling in the full guard.
Dawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Dawkins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Dawkins trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Dawkins tries to advance to mount but can't.
Miller sneaks back into half guard.
Miller trying to hold on to Dawkins's head to control him but Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miller defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Miller is not content to let Dawkins control the position.
Miller manages to get to full guard.
Dawkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miller's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Miller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dawkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Dawkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dawkins 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Domingo Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsu Higashikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Domingo Perez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
27 - 10 - 2 |
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146 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Domingo Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katsu Higashikuni!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higashikuni throws a series of punches but Perez avoids them all with ease.
Higashikuni tries to score with a low kick but Perez moves his leg out of the way.
Higashikuni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Higashikuni plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higashikuni manages to avoid it.
Perez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni throws a big shot that misses.
Higashikuni avoids the head kick by Perez.
Higashikuni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Perez clinches up with Higashikuni and pushes him back against the cage.
Higashikuni has hold of one of Perez's legs. Perez is fighting the takedown attempt but Higashikuni gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Higashikuni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Perez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Perez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higashikuni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Perez trying to keep a closed guard but Higashikuni is proving a slippery customer.
Perez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Higashikuni defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Higashikuni jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Higashikuni passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Higashikuni landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Higashikuni passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Perez!
Higashikuni scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Perez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Higashikuni is working for a guillotine from mount but Perez frees his head quite easily.
Perez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Perez tries to reverse the position but Higashikuni maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni working for a submission but Perez is keeping him at bay.
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!
Higashikuni raining down shots from the mount!
Perez working to try and regain half guard.
Perez tries to hold on but Higashikuni postures up.
Perez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Perez regains half guard.
Higashikuni lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Higashikuni throws a strike but Perez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Higashikuni won't allow Perez to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Higashikuni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Perez looking for a sweep. Not yet Perez, not yet.
Perez wants to stand up but Higashikuni is controlling him.
Perez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Higashikuni defends well.
Higashikuni preventing the sweep.
Higashikuni postures up and lands a big shot to Perez's brow.
Higashikuni is pushing down on Perez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Perez is fighting to maintain full guard but Higashikuni has managed to sneak the leg through.
Perez taking some punishment here, with Higashikuni in his half guard.
Perez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Higashikuni's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Higashikuni's back!
Perez is looking for the choke from the back position but Higashikuni is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higashikuni is trying to break free.
Higashikuni turns into Perez and is now in his guard.
Higashikuni looking to pass the guard.
Higashikuni with a nice head shot there.
Higashikuni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Higashikuni is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Higashikuni working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Higashikuni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Higashikuni throwing strikes but missing.
Perez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Higashikuni content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Higashikuni is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Higashikuni dominated that round.
That's time! Perez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Higashikuni.
Perez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Higashikuni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Higashikuni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perez finds it's way round the side to connect with Higashikuni's head.
Perez misses with a low kick.
Higashikuni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Higashikuni cracks Perez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higashikuni manages to avoid it.
Higashikuni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Perez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Higashikuni stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Higashikuni wants it to stay on the feet.
Higashikuni cracks Perez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perez shoots in but no luck this time.
Higashikuni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Higashikuni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higashikuni landing strikes.
Katsu Higashikuni has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni working the head and body with strikes.
Perez is trying to control Higashikuni's posture but Higashikuni avoids it.
Higashikuni trying to control the position but Perez is working away.
Higashikuni working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Higashikuni connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Perez some visible discomfort.
Perez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Higashikuni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Higashikuni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Perez taking a bit of punishment here - Higashikuni scoring with strikes.
Perez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Perez trying to control from Higashikuni's half guard. Higashikuni has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Higashikuni controls Perez momentarily but Perez frees himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higashikuni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perez manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Higashikuni passes into side control.
Higashikuni grinds an elbow into Perez's temple.
You can see the frustration on Perez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Higashikuni in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Higashikuni working away.
Higashikuni advances to full mount.
Perez can't escape the position.
Perez is bucking up trying to escape but Higashikuni cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Perez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Higashikuni is landing with some decent strikes but Perez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Perez is rocked!
Perez is trying desperately to improve position.
Oh Perez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Higashikuni lands a big shot there that rocks Perez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Higashikuni landing shots from mount.
Higashikuni postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Perez badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Higashikuni around the waist but Higashikuni pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Higashikuni is the winner by TKO! Higashikuni jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katsu Higashikuni!
A relieved looking Katsu Higashikuni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Congo Ashantie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashantie comes into the arena with Congo Ashanti blaring out of the sound system. Austin Powers will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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275 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
34 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Congo Ashantie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin Powers!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashantie misses with a wild body shot.
Powers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Ashantie misses the target.
Powers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Powers misses with a low kick as Ashantie jumps back.
Powers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Powers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Powers fakes the leg kick and cracks Ashantie in the body.
Ashantie is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powers lands a jab.
Powers jabs Ashantie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Powers feints and then cracks Ashantie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ashantie down.
Powers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Congo Ashantie has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Powers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Powers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Austin Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers scores with a leg kick.
Ashantie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Ashantie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Powers lands a front kick.
Powers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Powers drops Ashantie with a huge uppercut! Ashantie drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Powers is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Austin Powers!
During a confident post fight interview, Austin Powers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sativa Sensei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sensei's choice of entrance music: Stevie Ray - Pride and Joy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sativa Sensei!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sensei tries to clinch but Soderberg moves away
and Soderberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sensei's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Soderberg postures up in Sensei's guard and throws a big left but Sensei blocks it.
Soderberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soderberg throwing strikes but missing.
Sensei keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg prevents Sensei from getting back to his feet.
Sensei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Sensei is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg pushes down on Sensei's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sensei is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sensei is refusing to be controlled, as Soderberg sits in half guard.
Soderberg wants to free his trapped foot but Sensei is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Soderberg trying to control the action but Sensei is working from the bottom.
Soderberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sensei told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sensei is trying to get back to full guard.
Soderberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sensei defending well though.
Soderberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sensei defending well though.
Soderberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sensei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Soderberg is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei is trying to get back to full guard.
Soderberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soderberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Soderberg 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.
Soderberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Soderberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Soderberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Sensei trying to hold on to Soderberg's head to control him but Soderberg postures up.
Soderberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sensei keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soderberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Soderberg connects with a nice short shot to Sensei's temple.
Soderberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sensei is looking to control Soderberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sensei avoid being mounted?
Soderberg is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Soderberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sensei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soderberg trying to control but Sensei is working from the bottom.
Sensei is looking to stand up but Soderberg isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Sensei is keeping the position.
Soderberg trying to control but Sensei is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Soderberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Soderberg dips to his left and cracks Sensei with an uppercut!
Sensei goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sensei looks to land a left hand but Soderberg moved out of range nicely.
Soderberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sensei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soderberg somewhat.
Soderberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sensei throws a body punch but Soderberg moves out of range.
Soderberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sensei leaves Soderberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soderberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Soderberg misses
and Sensei counters by moving into the clinch.
Sensei gets through Soderberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sensei scores with a hook to the body.
Sensei is stalling here.
Sensei swings wildly with an uppercut but Soderberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Sensei.
Soderberg pulls guard effortlessly.
Soderberg controls Sensei momentarily but Sensei frees himself.
Sensei trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Sensei is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei scoring with some ground and pound.
Soderberg wants to control the position but Sensei says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Sensei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soderberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Sensei tries to pass.
Sensei trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Soderberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei advances position into side control!
Soderberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sensei is keen to just control but Soderberg is a slippery customer.
Sensei passes to side control.
Soderberg tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensei working away.
Soderberg tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Soderberg is squirming around, avoiding Sensei's attempts to control the action.
Sensei tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soderberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Soderberg is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sativa Sensei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sensei throws the left hand but Soderberg avoids the punch easily.
Sensei tries to sprawl but Soderberg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Soderberg.
Sensei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Soderberg.
Sensei gets full guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Sensei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sensei wants to get back to his feet but Soderberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Soderberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Soderberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Sensei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sensei is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Soderberg, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Soderberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sensei gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soderberg managing to control the position.
Sensei slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Soderberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sensei gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sensei passes Soderberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg trying to control but Sensei postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei wants to free his trapped foot but Soderberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Sensei is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Soderberg trying to control but Sensei postures up.
Sensei is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sensei stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sativa Sensei was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Soderberg slips under a jab from Sensei.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg misses with a looping right.
Sensei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sativa Sensei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sensei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soderberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Soderberg connects with a body shot that sends Sensei's belly button to the back.
Sensei throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soderberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sensei.
Soderberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sensei.
Soderberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus Soderberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soderberg 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus Soderberg!
Rufus Soderberg looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'GOT you.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lex Logic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lex Logic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Valentine's chin.
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192 lbs
17 - 2 - 0 |
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193 lbs
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World class 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
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lex Logic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logic.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logic moves away.
Logic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Valentine counters with a single leg into guard. Logic didn't expect that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Logic keeps moving.
Valentine prevents Logic from getting back to his feet.
Valentine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Logic trying to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine with a nice head shot there.
Valentine postures up and lands a big shot to Logic's brow.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Logic keeps moving.
Logic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valentine on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine stays in close to Logic's body and controls the position.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Logic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Logic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valentine is working away from the top position though.
Logic wants to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Valentine working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logic won't allow Valentine to pass to mount.
Logic is staying active underneath Valentine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Logic wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valentine moves out of range as Logic throws a body kick.
Logic lands a leg kick that knocks Valentine off balance momentarily.
Logic lands with a shot to the body.
Valentine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Logic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Logic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valentine in his tracks.
Valentine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Logic blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logic throws out a powerful jab.
Valentine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logic manages to avoid it.
Logic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Logic throws a head kick that misses
so Valentine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine trying to control but Logic is working from the bottom.
Logic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Logic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Logic wants to hit a switch here but Valentine passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Logic there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Logic's face.
Valentine landing punches.
Valentine controlling from the full mount.
Valentine lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valentine lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Valentine avoids the attempt from Logic to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Valentine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Logic.
Logic wants to slow Valentine down by chopping away at his legs.
Logic moves out of range as Valentine throws a body kick.
Logic throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine takes a swing at Logic's ribcage but misses.
Valentine misses with a shot to the body
and Logic counters with a nice body shot.
Valentine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Logic.
Logic throws a leg kick
and Valentine counters with a shoot takedown. Logic fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valentine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valentine throwing strikes but missing.
Logic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valentine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Logic is keeping the position for now.
Valentine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valentine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valentine pushes down on Logic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Logic is trying to stand up here but Valentine is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Logic keeps moving.
Logic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valentine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Logic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine passes Logic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Logic is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at GTi 888, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine uses his free foot to push down on Logic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Logic.
Valentine controlling the pace for now.
Valentine trying to control but Logic is having none of it.
Valentine cracks Logic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Logic is in a horrible position here. Valentine smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Valentine goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Logic turns into him and now he's in Valentine's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Logic is aware though and is defending well.
Logic trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Logic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Logic trying to control the action but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Valentine tries to get to full guard but Logic has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Valentine 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! This is the final round!
Logic misses with a wild body shot.
Logic misses with a leg kick
and Valentine counters with a nice double leg into side control. Logic won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine is looking to take a break and control but Logic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexander Valentine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valentine takes a little break here. Logic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Valentine scores with punches from side control.
Valentine lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Valentine are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Logic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Valentine looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Logic is avoiding damage well.
Logic is trying to improve his position.
Valentine trying to control the action but Logic is working from the bottom.
Valentine controlling the position from side mount.
Lex Logic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logic is not content to let Valentine control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Valentine tries for a kimura but Logic is defending well.
Logic tries to bench press Valentine off him but Valentine keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logic tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Valentine presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Valentine working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Valentine wants to control the pace but Logic is squirming around nicely.
Valentine scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Logic?
Logic is desperately trying to improve his position but Valentine has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Logic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Valentine lands a big elbow.
Alexander Valentine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Valentine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valentine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Valentine!
Alexander Valentine made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'In a career full of ups and downs, this win , hopefully, is the start of something amazing! '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrska Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velmu has chosen Doctor Doctor by UFO as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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176 lbs
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184 lbs
33 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dennis Wise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrska Velmu!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velmu dives in and grabs Wise's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wise pushes down on Velmu's head and hops out.
Velmu throws a low kick, looking for Wise's leg but Wise calmly moves out of range.
Wise tries to clinch up.
Velmu lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Wise. Those never looked like landing.
Wise uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wise looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Velmu takes a swing at Wise's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Velmu.
Velmu scores with a jab to the head.
Velmu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wise tries to clinch
and Velmu counters with a leg kick.
Velmu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velmu tries a head kick but it misses.
Velmu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Velmu.
Wise throws a right hand that misses
so Velmu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wise is trying to control the position but Velmu postures up.
Velmu throws a big right hand that misses.
Velmu is pushing down on Wise's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wise is fighting to maintain full guard but Velmu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Velmu with the ground and pound but Wise uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Velmu wants to control from the top but Wise keeps moving.
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!
Wise is controlling Velmu's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velmu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wise is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Velmu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Velmu is pushing down on Wise's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wise is fighting to maintain full guard but Velmu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Velmu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velmu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wise knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wise tries to get to full guard but Velmu has control of the leg.
Velmu misses with a head shot. Wise uses the momentum to regain guard.
Velmu looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wise pulls Velmu in to control the position.
Velmu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velmu wants to control from the top but Wise keeps moving.
Velmu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velmu keeps trying to improve his position.
Velmu trying to control the position from guard on top but Wise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velmu postures up in Wise's guard and throws a big left but Wise blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wise working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velmu.
Velmu looking to sit in guard and control but Wise gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wise won't allow Velmu to sweep him here.
Wise forces his way into half guard.
Velmu wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wise wants to pass the guard but Velmu is defending well.
Velmu wants to control but Wise passes into side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyrska Velmu dominated that 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.
Wise missing with a left hand there. Velmu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Velmu.
Velmu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wise connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velmu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Velmu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That kick from Wise tenderised Velmu's leg. Velmu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wise tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velmu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Velmu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wise.
Velmu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dennis Wise is winning the standup battle so far.
Velmu blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velmu. Wise does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velmu moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Velmu.
The crowd cheers as Wise lands an impressive looking overhand right. Velmu doesn't seem phased though.
Velmu keeps Wise at a distance using the push kick.
Wise keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Velmu tests Wise's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Velmu lands a head shot.
Wise throws a shot from downtown. Velmu moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Velmu does it's job there.
Velmu throws a leg kick but Wise sees it coming and moves out of range.
Velmu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu misses with a hook. Wise ducked under it nicely.
Jyrska Velmu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velmu shoots in but Wise avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dennis Wise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyrska Velmu.
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!
Wise misses with a low kick.
Velmu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wise.
Velmu avoids the body shot from Wise.
Wise lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wise looks to land a right hand but Velmu moved out of range.
Velmu sizes up Wise with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Velmu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Velmu throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu lands with a good body shot.
Velmu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wise's waist but Wise gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Velmu off to one side.
Wise needs to keep his hands up - Velmu had a free shot at his head there.
Wise wants to land a leg kick but Velmu is out of range.
Velmu shoots in for a takedown but Wise shows good takedown defense.
Wise fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wise checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velmu.
Velmu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wise throws the left hand but Velmu avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wise lands a lovely overhand right.
Velmu shoots in but Wise avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Velmu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wise makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Velmu really felt that one!
Velmu is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Velmu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Velmu throws a lazy uppercut
and Wise counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velmu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wise is out of range and Velmu settles back down.
Velmu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wise is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Velmu off and has taken his back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wise tries to keep control of the position but Velmu is staying busy.
Velmu tries to roll but Wise sticks to his back.
Velmu breaks Wise's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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 Dennis Wise will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wise tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Velmu 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 Wise has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wise and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Decent striking displayed by Wise there.
Wise forces Velmu back against the cage and clinches.
Wise lands a right hand.
Wise misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velmu lands a left hand.
Wise lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velmu is rocked!
Wise throws a punch but it's blocked by Velmu.
Velmu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wise is keeping busy.
Wise lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velmu backwards.
Velmu is still on wobbly legs! Can Wise finish him?
Wise misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wise blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velmu seems to have recovered his senses.
Velmu has a couple of punches blocked by Wise.
Wise misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wise pushes Velmu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velmu effectively controlling the action here.
Velmu misses with the head strike.
Velmu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Velmu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velmu throws a punch but it's blocked by Wise.
Wise scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wise misses with a body punch.
Velmu swings wildly with an uppercut but Wise uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Velmu to work.
A nice left hand lands by Wise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wise is struggling to control the position.
Velmu misses with a body punch.
Wise lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Velmu is pushing Wise up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wise scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Velmu throws a head punch that misses.
Velmu throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wise.
Velmu gets through Wise's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Velmu digs a right hand underneath Wise's ribcage. Wise let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wise just leaning against Velmu, taking a breather.
Wise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velmu gets through Wise's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Velmu takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velmu.
Wise pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wise throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Velmu blocks it with crossed arms.
Velmu misses with the head strike.
Wise doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velmu throws a head punch that misses.
Velmu blocks the elbow strike.
Velmu wants a takedown but no success here.
Velmu stalling in the clinch.
Wise misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velmu lands with a left to the head.
Wise scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Wise.
Wise lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wise pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dennis Wise has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Velmu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
A shot in the inside from Wise.
Velmu dodges an elbow strike from Wise.
Wise trying to stall but Velmu improves his position.
Wise lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Wise.
Wise trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wise.
Velmu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wise tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wise throws a punch but it's blocked by Velmu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velmu tries a body shot but Wise blocks it.
Velmu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Velmu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velmu misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Wise clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Velmu scores with a hook to the body. Wise takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Velmu misses with a low kick as Wise jumps back.
Velmu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wise is able to avoid easily.
Good leg kick by Wise there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Velmu moves forwards but Wise connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Velmu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wise is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velmu.
Velmu misses with a low kick.
Velmu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Velmu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wise steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Velmu is out on his feet! Wise sets himself and nearly takes Velmu's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dennis Wise!
Dennis Wise 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Topi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pluto Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takala comes to the cage accompanied by Volga. Palhares is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by TOQUINHO. This should be fireworks!
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25 - 2 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Takala!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pluto Palhares!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takala throws a leg kick
and Palhares counters with a nice double leg into side control. Takala won't be happy with that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Palhares in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Palhares working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Palhares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takala keeps working.
Takala tries to improve position but can't.
Palhares throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Takala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Palhares misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Takala is trying to improve his position.
Palhares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palhares throws a strike aimed at the side of Takala's head but Takala avoids it well.
Takala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Palhares is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Takala is not content to let Palhares control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Palhares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takala keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares tries to pass to full mount but Takala defends it.
Takala is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jorzi GYM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Takala is looking to control Palhares's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takala avoid being mounted?
Palhares seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala is trying to get back to full guard.
Palhares wants to free his trapped foot but Takala is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Palhares looks to land a strike but Takala avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Palhares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Palhares with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala looking for a sweep. Not yet Takala, not yet.
Palhares postures up.
Takala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takala keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takala wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Palhares dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Takala swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares misses with a body shot.
Takala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Topi Takala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takala tries to land a leg kick but Palhares saw it coming and moves away.
Takala swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Palhares.
Takala throws a looping overhand right but Palhares ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Palhares as he checks the leg kick.
Takala swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Takala scores with a jab.
Palhares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takala.
Takala checks the leg kick.
Topi Takala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Palhares counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Palhares is looking to advance position but Takala won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Takala trying to hold on to Palhares's head to control him but Palhares postures up.
Palhares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Palhares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala has hold of Palhares's hands but Palhares slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Takala is looking for a sweep. Palhares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palhares works his way into side control.
Takala regains half guard, as Palhares was trying to land strikes.
Takala is trying to maintain the position but Palhares is very close to passing his half guard.
Palhares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palhares.
Takala regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Palhares.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Takala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares is looking to work some ground and pound but Takala has wrist control.
Palhares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palhares tries to free his leg and advance position but Takala is retaining full guard.
Palhares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Takala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Palhares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A low kick from Palhares is predictable there
and Palhares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palhares.
That kick from Palhares tenderised Takala's leg. Takala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takala misses with a body punch
and Palhares counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Palhares not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Palhares is trying to control. Takala wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Palhares trying to pass the guard but Takala defending well.
Palhares prevents Takala from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Palhares missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palhares seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Palhares throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Palhares seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Palhares is looking to advance position but Takala won't allow it.
Palhares wants to take a breather but Takala is having none of it.
Palhares missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palhares not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Palhares is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Takala reverses the position - he's now on top in Palhares's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Palhares. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Palhares looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Takala passes into half guard.
Palhares actively working from the bottom here.
Palhares manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala tries to free his leg and advance position but Palhares is retaining full guard.
Palhares looking for a sweep. Not yet Palhares, not yet.
Takala wants to get up but he can't break Palhares's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Palhares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Palhares wants to sweep but no luck.
Takala is stalling in the full guard.
Takala stopping the sweep attempt from Palhares.
Palhares keeping moving, preventing Takala from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares trying to control the position.
Takala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palhares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Topi Takala just wasn't active enough.
Takala cracks the inside of Palhares's front leg.
Takala scores with a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takala misses with a body shot.
Palhares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Palhares really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Takala attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takala is looking to wear down Palhares with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palhares.
Palhares looks to land a body kick but Takala moved away.
Palhares moves out of range of the strikes.
Takala looks to land a left hand but Palhares moved out of range nicely.
Takala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takala misses with a hook.
Palhares fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takala wants to land a leg kick but Palhares is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takala fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Palhares sprawls well initially but Takala persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Palhares is trying to get back to full guard.
Takala perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Palhares tries to roll over but Takala keeps him under control.
Palhares trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Palhares is desperately trying to improve his position but Takala has a good base and remains in mount.
Takala controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takala misses with an uppercut
and Palhares counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Palhares.
Palhares is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Palhares preventing the sweep.
Takala controls Palhares momentarily but Palhares frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Takala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Topi Takala has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Takala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Palhares decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takala's guard.
Palhares with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Palhares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palhares is in close to Takala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares looking to sit in guard and control but Takala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Takala being controlled here momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takala would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pluto Palhares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palhares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Palhares dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Takala misses with an uppercut.
Takala scores with a kick to the body.
Takala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takala misses with a right hand
and Palhares counters with a takedown into side control.
Palhares lands a decent elbow from side control.
Palhares is putting a hurting on Takala here, landing some big shots from 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.
Takala is not content to let Palhares control the position.
Palhares tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Palhares trying to control the position but Takala is working away.
Palhares wants to take a breather but Takala manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Palhares.
Topi Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Takala keeps moving.
Takala keeping full guard, as Palhares tries to pass.
Takala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares working some strikes from top position.
Takala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Palhares with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takala being controlled here, momentarily.
Palhares tries to free his leg and advance position but Takala is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Takala throws a hook but Palhares avoids it easily.
Takala swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Takala.
Takala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takala!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pluto Palhares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Palhares winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pluto Palhares!
Pluto Palhares is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Pluto Palhares thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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