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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dude Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diaz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Trick Daddy - Let's Go ft Twista & Lil Jon. Love has chosen Imagine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 28 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oscar Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dude Love!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Love tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Love somewhat.
Love dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Diaz manages to end up in side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz working the head with strikes.
Love tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Love is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a strike aimed at the side of Love's head but Love avoids it well.
Diaz trying to control the action but Love is working from the bottom.
Diaz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Diaz tries for a kimura but Love is defending well.
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Love knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Love is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Love regains half guard.
Love is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Love does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Love keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz is really struggling to control Love but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Oscar Diaz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Love shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Oscar Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Love.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Love's coach down at Hilo Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Love's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diaz closes the distance but Love moves to the side
and Love decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Love, into his guard.
Diaz trying to control but Love is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Love looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Love, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Love finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Love tries to pass.
Love is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diaz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diaz has escaped and now he's on top!
Diaz trying to control but Love is working from the bottom.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Love keeps moving.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Love wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Love had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Love has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Love is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Love has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Love is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz works over Love with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love 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.
Diaz passes into half guard.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Love is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz not doing much here.
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Love is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz wants to control but Love is keeping him busy.
Oscar Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Love is working away.
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Love defending well.
Diaz uses his free foot to push down on Love's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Love.
Diaz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Love is working to get back to half guard.
Diaz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Love has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Love bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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 Oscar Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Love stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Love wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz throws a body punch but Love moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Love stumbling backwards into the cage! Love bounces back off the cage towards Diaz, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Diaz lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Diaz celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oscar Diaz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duece Delta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delta has chosen the tough guy song as his entrance music. Lorenzo Snow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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203 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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lorenzo Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Duece Delta!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow cracks Delta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Delta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab from Snow.
Snow stuffs the takedown attempt from Delta. Delta gets slowly back to his feet.
Duece Delta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snow circles away.
Lorenzo Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duece Delta.
Delta has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Delta with that takedown attempt.
Delta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Snow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow moves into the clinch.
Delta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Delta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Snow to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Snow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Delta has hold of one of Snow's legs. Snow is fighting the takedown attempt but Delta gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Delta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snow dives on top into guard.
Snow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lorenzo Snow.
Snow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Delta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Snow - the referee stops the clock and Delta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Snow. Delta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Delta shoots and misses
and Snow counters with a straight right hand.
Delta dives in and grabs Snow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snow pushes down on Delta's head and hops out.
Snow throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Delta looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snow to score with a decent uppercut.
Delta shoots in but no luck this time.
Snow lunges at Delta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Delta's hand.
Snow drops Delta with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Delta looks back up at him and smiles so Snow waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Delta is rocked!
Snow closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Delta out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lorenzo Snow!
An out of breath Lorenzo Snow 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kale Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reinhardt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is On To The Next One. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cruz's choice of entrance music: Welcome to the Jungle. Kale Cruz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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166 lbs
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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
41 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Reinhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kale Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinhardt connects with an inside leg kick.
Reinhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Reinhardt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Reinhardt's shoulder, as Reinhardt tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Reinhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Reinhardt tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reinhardt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reinhardt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reinhardt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reinhardt throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Reinhardt.
Cruz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reinhardt slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Victor Reinhardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kale Cruz.
Reinhardt stuffs the takedown.
Cruz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt lands with a kick to the temple. Cruz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reinhardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reinhardt lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.
Reinhardt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reinhardt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinhardt lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Reinhardt keeps moving and retains side control.
Cruz isn't going anywhere.
Reinhardt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reinhardt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reinhardt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Reinhardt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cruz tries to bench press Reinhardt off him but Reinhardt keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt working away.
Reinhardt misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Reinhardt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cruz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cruz is not content to let Reinhardt control the position.
Cruz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cruz dodges the ground and pound from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Reinhardt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cruz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Reinhardt's guard! Nice work there by Cruz!
Cruz throws an elbow that misses. Reinhardt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cruz's guard. Nice move by Reinhardt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz controls Reinhardt momentarily but Reinhardt frees himself.
Reinhardt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz looking to control.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reinhardt throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz is looking to sweep but instead, Reinhardt has passed into half guard.
Cruz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reinhardt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A left lands for Reinhardt.
Reinhardt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reinhardt lands a nice looking body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Reinhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinhardt gets the takedown into side control.
Cruz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Reinhardt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cruz to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinhardt is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reinhardt is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Reinhardt is nestled in close to Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reinhardt tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Reinhardt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reinhardt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reinhardt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cruz defending well though.
Reinhardt is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reinhardt thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
Reinhardt is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Reinhardt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cruz's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt trying to advance position but Cruz counters by regaining guard.
Reinhardt preventing the sweep.
Reinhardt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reinhardt pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Reinhardt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Reinhardt misses with a head shot. Cruz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Reinhardt throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has his hands on Reinhardt's head, controlling the position.
Reinhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinhardt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reinhardt lands a couple of elbows.
Reinhardt chips away with some ground and pound.
Reinhardt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reinhardt throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reinhardt wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reinhardt gets back to full guard.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Reinhardt keeps moving.
Reinhardt has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cruz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reinhardt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Both fighters circling a little - Reinhardt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Reinhardt connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Reinhardt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz.
Victor Reinhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinhardt throws a shot to the body.
Reinhardt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reinhardt slips a jab from Cruz.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reinhardt but Reinhardt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reinhardt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cruz connects with a looping right hand.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Reinhardt's shoulder, as Reinhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Reinhardt lands with a good body shot.
Victor Reinhardt is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reinhardt, right into the meat.
Reinhardt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Cruz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cruz checks a leg kick.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Reinhardt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Victor Reinhardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kale Cruz.
Reinhardt lunges at Cruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cruz's hand.
Cruz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Reinhardt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cruz will feel that in the morning.
Cruz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt connects with the punch.
Reinhardt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reinhardt. Reinhardt obviously looking to wear him down.
Reinhardt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reinhardt is in Cruz's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinhardt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Reinhardt tries to pass.
Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Reinhardt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cruz has hold of Reinhardt's hands but Reinhardt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reinhardt moves into full mount! Cruz won't be happy about that!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reinhardt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Reinhardt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reinhardt looking to finish Cruz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cruz!
Cruz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reinhardt unloading with bombs!
Reinhardt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cruz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinhardt works his foot free and advances to mount.
Reinhardt raining down shots from the mount!
Kale Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt lands a big elbow.
Cruz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Reinhardt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reinhardt working Cruz over with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cruz wants to improve his position but Reinhardt is controlling well.
Reinhardt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Reinhardt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reinhardt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Reinhardt!
Victor Reinhardt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tam Zeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Open Road kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Scott Spade has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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196 lbs
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199 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
34 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Spade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tam Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade is looking to slow Zeus down with leg kicks.
Zeus misses the body punch
and Spade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zeus moves out of range of the body kick from Spade.
Spade throws a head kick that misses.
Tam Zeus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spade scores with a three punch combo!
Zeus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spade is looking to slow Zeus down with leg kicks.
Zeus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spade moves away.
Zeus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spade was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeus.
Zeus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been told by Spade's head coaches at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spade feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zeus's calf.
Spade takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spade slips under a jab.
Spade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Zeus coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade misses with a straight left.
Zeus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spade.
Zeus misses with a straight left.
Spade throws a sloppy head kick and Zeus moves out of range easily.
Scott Spade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zeus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spade doesn't seem bothered though.
Zeus throws a poor cross that misses
and Spade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spade slips a straight right by Zeus.
Spade throws a body kick that misses.
Spade lunges at Zeus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zeus's hand.
Spade defending well as Zeus loads up on a big left hand.
Spade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spade lands a slapping body shot.
Spade tries to move into range but Zeus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zeus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeus lands with a straight right. Spade didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for Zeus.
Nice shot lands for Zeus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spade's hands.
Zeus misses with an uppercut. Spade saw that one coming.
Zeus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zeus doesn't seem bothered though.
Zeus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Spade had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zeus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spade. Spade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zeus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spade tries to clinch up but Zeus circles away and keeps his distance.
Zeus throws a poor cross that misses
and Spade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zeus throws a lazy right hand but Spade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spade misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade has Zeus up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Spade.
Zeus misses with a punch to the body.
Zeus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zeus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spade keeps control of Zeus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zeus digs a right hand underneath Spade's ribcage. Spade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zeus backwards.
A hook to the body from Spade.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spade lands with a light punch inside.
Zeus misses with a punch to the body.
Spade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zeus backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spade cracks Zeus with a nice body shot.
Spade working aggressively here.
Spade is leaning against Zeus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spade misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Zeus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zeus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spade to keep the fight standing.
Spade leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zeus fails to land.
Zeus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spade stalling in the clinch but Zeus improves position.
Zeus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Scott Spade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tam Zeus.
Nice body punch from Zeus.
Spade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zeuss head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spade misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spade.
Spade misses with the head strike.
Spade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zeus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spade dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Spade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zeus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spade was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeus.
Zeus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Spade was covering up waiting for the punch and Zeus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Spade keeping full guard, as Zeus tries to pass.
Zeus trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Spade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spade trying to control the position.
Spade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zeus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zeus wants to control from the top but Spade keeps moving.
Spade not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A swing and a miss from Zeus.
Zeus looks to throw the jab but Spade is out of range.
Spade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zeus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scott Spade is winning the standup battle so far.
Spade moves away from the strike by Zeus.
Zeus looks to score with a jab to the body but Spade is just out of range.
Spade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zeus takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zeus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spade under the eye.
Zeus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zeus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spade takes a swing at Zeus's ribcage but misses.
Spade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zeus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zeus looks to land a left hand but Spade moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Zeus.
Spade wants to clinch.
Spade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zeus was well out of range. Poor timing from Spade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Zeus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Spade misses the target.
Zeus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zeus ducks under a wild hook from Spade.
Spade throws a wild body kick that Zeus sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Zeus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spade walks into a straight right hand from Zeus.
Zeus throws an off balance right hand
and Spade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zeus misses with an uppercut.
Spade lands a body shot.
Spade lands a nice looking body shot.
Spade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zeus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spade's waist but Spade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zeus off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zeus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spade closes the distance and pushes Zeus back into the cage.
Spade tries to throw a body punch but Zeus avoids it by throwing Spade back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeus.
Spade prevents a body shot from Zeus.
Spade breaks from the clinch.
Spade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zeus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spade lands a jab.
Spade defending well as Zeus loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spade dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Spade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zeus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zeus thuds his right hand into Spade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spade just misses with a punch to the body.
Spade connects with a high kick.
Zeus throws a shot from downtown. Spade moves away and avoids it.
Spade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zeus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spade.
Spade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Zeus misses its intended target.
Spade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zeus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spade.
Spade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zeus misses with a hook
and Spade makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zeus cracks Spade with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade slaps away a takedown attempt from Zeus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spade gets a clinch.
Spade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zeus backwards.
Spade misses with some punches.
Zeus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spade backwards.
Zeus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spade prevents it.
Spade tries to work over Zeus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zeus can't find room to land a body shot as Spade controls the action.
Spade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zeus scores with a shot to the side of Spade's head.
Spade gets through Zeus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zeus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tam Zeus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Spade.
Spade misses with the head strike.
Spade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zeus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spade manages to avoid it.
Spade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice jab there from Zeus.
Zeus throws the left hand but Spade avoids the punch easily.
Zeus throws a body punch but Spade moves out of range.
Spade rushes Zeus and presses him up against the cage.
Spade lands a body shot.
Spade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zeus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scott Spade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zeus lands with a right to the head.
Spade blocks a body shot from Zeus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spade breaks the clinch.
Zeus moves in looking to clinch but Spade pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Zeus.
The fighters circling - Zeus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zeus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zeus misses with an uppercut.
Zeus tries for a takedown but Spade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scott Spade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tam Zeus.
Zeus throws a looping overhand right but Spade ducks down to avoid it.
Zeus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zeus takes a swing at Spade's ribcage but misses.
Zeus looks to throw the jab but Spade is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zeus.
Zeus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zeus thinking.
Zeus connects with a body shot that sends Spade's belly button to the back.
Spade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zeus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zeus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zeus throws a poor cross that misses
and Spade counters with a body kick that stops Zeus in his tracks momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Spade.
Spade scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spade works the jab nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donk. Zeus catches Spade right on the button with a cross.
Spade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spade goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scott Spade.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spade, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Spade!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall comes to the cage accompanied by Serial Killa. Herzog has chosen Takida - Curly Sue as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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163 lbs
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166 lbs
32 - 19 - 3 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall tries to clinch up.
Herzog has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Herzog changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Herzog manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Herzog swats away the attempt to clinch by Hall.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Herzog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Michael Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herzog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hall has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herzog.
Hall gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Herzog counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hall won't be happy with that.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Hall defending against the ground and pound.
Herzog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog throws an elbow but Hall slips to the side and avoids it well.
Herzog in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Herzog sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hall is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hall takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Herzog scoring with punches and elbows.
Herzog wants to take a breather but Hall manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Herzog.
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herzog.
Hall pulls Herzog in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog slips nicely into half guard.
Hall trying to control here.
Herzog seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herzog throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Herzog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Herzog not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Herzog frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog dominating with strikes here.
Herzog raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Herzog is landing with some decent strikes but Hall is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Herzog avoids the attempt from Hall to control.
Hall is looking to get to half guard.
Herzog landing strikes from the mount.
Hall is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall is bucking up trying to escape but Herzog cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Hall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hall takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Herzog's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Herzog!
Chris Herzog was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damien Satan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satan comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet For My Valentine - Hit The Floor. Piper is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Real Men Wear Skirts. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Satan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Roddy Piper!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satan's corner calls for a 1-2. Satan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Satan throws a hook but Piper blocks it.
Satan shoots for a takedown but Piper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Satan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Piper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Piper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Satan defends it well.
Satan is not content to let Piper control the position.
Satan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Satan.
Satan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Piper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Satan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Satan wants to sweep but no luck.
Satan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Piper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Satan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Piper 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 Satan.
Satan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Piper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Piper taking a breather here.
Satan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Piper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Piper stalls from top position.
Satan is not content to let Piper control the position.
Satan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Piper tries to roll over but Satan keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Piper is refusing to be controlled, as Satan sits in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Piper wants to improve his position but Satan is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satan working Piper over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piper is looking to improve his position.
Piper won't allow Satan to pass to mount.
Piper tries to get to full guard but Satan has control of the leg.
Satan is pressing down on Piper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Piper is holding on for now.
Piper wants to control but Satan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Satan seems content to control.
Satan prevents Piper from improving his position.
Satan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Piper gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper wants to sweep but no luck.
Satan trying to control the position from guard on top but Piper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Satan stopping the sweep attempt from Piper.
Piper trying to keep a closed guard but Satan is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Satan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satan scores with a sloppy right hand. Piper should have avoided that one.
Piper looks for the body kick but Satan saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Damien Satan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Piper. That snapped Satan's head back.
Satan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Piper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Piper misses with the combination.
Satan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Piper lands with an overhand left.
Piper misses with a body shot.
Piper throws a push kick but Satan slaps the foot to one side.
Satan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Satan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satan ducks under a wild hook from Piper.
Satan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Piper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Piper cracks a nice hook into Satan's ribs.
Satan gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satan lands with a left to the head.
Piper throws a punch but it's blocked by Satan.
Satan has picked Piper up - he's going for a ride! Satan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Piper tries to get to full guard but Satan has control of the leg.
Satan is trying to control. Piper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Piper tries to roll over but Satan keeps him under control.
Piper moves into full guard.
Piper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Piper trying to control the position.
Satan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Piper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Piper is on top in guard.
Damien Satan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piper is looking to work some ground and pound but Satan has wrist control.
Satan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Piper is one step ahead there.
Piper looking to sit in guard and control but Satan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Satan stopping the sweep attempt from Piper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper is pulling down on Satan's head to control his posture.
Satan trying to control but Piper is working from the bottom.
Piper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Satan is one step ahead there.
Piper wants to stand up but Satan is controlling him.
Satan looking to pass the guard.
Satan wants to control from the top but Piper keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Piper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Piper misses.
Roddy Piper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piper fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Satan is out of range.
A head kick misses from Satan.
Piper walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Satan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Piper misses with a head kick.
Satan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Satan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Satan closes the distance and clinches up with Piper, looking for a takedown. Satan pushes Piper against the cage but Piper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Piper throws an overhand right that lands on Satan's shoulder, as Satan tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Piper throws a lazy body kick
and Satan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Piper misses.
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 Damien Satan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Satan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Piper throws a jab but it's blocked by Satan.
Satan throws a leg kick that misses.
Piper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Piper wants it to stay on the feet.
Piper connects with a leg kick. Satan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Satan looks for a takedown but Piper sprawls well.
Piper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Piper misses its intended target.
Piper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Satan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Satan looks to score with a jab to the body but Piper is just out of range.
Piper connects with a solid leg kick.
Satan moves into the clinch.
Satan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Roddy Piper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Piper trying to keep a closed guard but Satan is proving a slippery customer.
Satan is looking to work some ground and pound but Piper has wrist control.
Satan passes into half guard.
Piper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Satan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Piper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Satan trying to control the position from guard on top but Piper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satan preventing the sweep.
Piper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Satan passes into half guard.
Piper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satan wants to pass the guard but Piper is defending well.
Piper is looking to improve his position.
Satan passes the guard and advances to mount!
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!
Satan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Satan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Satan has control of Piper's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Piper regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Piper is desperately trying to improve his position but Satan has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Satan wants to control the pace but Piper is squirming around nicely.
Piper tries to reverse the position but Satan maintains control.
Piper is in a horrible position here. Satan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Satan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Piper is looking to escape.
Piper is trying desperately to improve position.
Satan controlling from mount.
Satan dominating with strikes here.
Damien Satan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Piper takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satan controlling from mount.
Piper is trying desperately to improve position.
Satan content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satan looking to control but Piper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Satan controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Satan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Satan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Satan!
Damien Satan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damo Bodhidharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Ratskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damo Bodhidharma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Ratskin!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bodhidharma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ratskin throws a series of punches but Bodhidharma avoids them all with ease.
Bodhidharma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bodhidharma throws a sloppy head kick and Ratskin moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma throws a sloppy head kick and Ratskin moves out of range easily.
Ratskin instigates a clinch.
Bodhidharma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bodhidharma blocking some punches.
Bodhidharma blocking some punches.
Ratskin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ratskin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bodhidharma blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ratskin fails to land.
Ratskin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bodhidharma.
A left hand lands to the body for Ratskin.
Ratskin scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratskin pushes Bodhidharma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bodhidharma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick that misses.
Alexander Ratskin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ratskin moves into the clinch successfully.
Ratskin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ratskin gets through Bodhidharma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ratskin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ratskin.
Bodhidharma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ratskin is keeping busy.
Bodhidharma is trying to force a seperation but Ratskin has the dominant position.
Ratskin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ratskin has a couple of punches blocked by Bodhidharma.
Ratskin has a couple of punches blocked by Bodhidharma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ratskin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ratskin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bodhidharma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Ratskin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratskin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ratskin misses with the head strike.
Bodhidharma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bodhidharma just leaning against Ratskin, taking a breather.
Bodhidharma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bodhidharma.
Ratskin lands a left hand.
Bodhidharma lands a body shot.
Ratskin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma working aggressively here.
Bodhidharma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ratskin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bodhidharma tries a body shot but Ratskin blocks it.
Bodhidharma working aggressively here.
Ratskin tries to land knees in the clinch but Bodhidharma avoids the damage to the body.
Bodhidharma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ratskin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ratskin tries to throw a body punch but Bodhidharma avoids it by throwing Ratskin back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodhidharma blocks a body shot from Ratskin.
Ratskin has a couple of punches blocked by Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bodhidharma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ratskin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bodhidharma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ratskin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bodhidharma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ratskin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ratskin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bodhidharma tries to bum rush Ratskin with a series of wild strikes but Ratskin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bodhidharma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bodhidharma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ratskin misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bodhidharma.
Ratskin moves in looking to clinch but Bodhidharma pushes him off.
Ratskin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ratskin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ratskin doesn't manage to clinch there - Bodhidharma circles away.
Ratskin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bodhidharma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ratskin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bodhidharma tries to keep at a distance but Ratskin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bodhidharma misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ratskin can't find room to land a body shot as Bodhidharma controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bodhidharma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Ratskin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ratskin lands with a nice body punch.
Ratskin doesn't manage to clinch there - Bodhidharma circles away.
Bodhidharma looks to land a right hand but Ratskin moved out of range.
Ratskin cracks Bodhidharma with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bodhidharma looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ratskin finish him?
Ratskin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bodhidharma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ratskin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bodhidharma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ratskin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bodhidharma on the side of the head.
Ratskin thows a body shot but no joy.
Ratskin throws a big shot that misses.
Ratskin lands an uppercut, right on the button! Bodhidharma tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Ratskin!
A very excited looking Alexander Ratskin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and José Nabijos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nabijos has chosen IF I DIE TONIGHT as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Omega!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, José Nabijos!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nabijos. Omega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omega slips a jab and a cross from Nabijos.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Omega.
Nabijos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Omega throws a leg kick but Nabijos moved away.
Omega avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Omega.
Nabijos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Omega tries to work over Nabijos's front leg with a kick but Nabijos checks it.
Nabijos misses with a looping left.
Omega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nabijos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Omega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Omega misses with a low kick.
Omega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nabijos clinches.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Nabijos has him pressed against the cage.
Nabijos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Omega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Omega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Omega tried to score with a low kick but Nabijos checks it.
Nabijos tries to move into range but Omega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Omega blocks a head kick by Nabijos.
Omega tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nabijos is able to avoid easily.
Omega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Omega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nabijos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Nabijos tenderised Omega's leg. Omega is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nabijos throws a nice looking combination but Omega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Omega misses with a straight left.
Nabijos looks to land a body kick but Omega moved away.
Nabijos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nabijos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Omegas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omega throws a nice looking combination but Nabijos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Omega throws a leg kick
and Nabijos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Omega!
Omega prevents Nabijos from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos wants to control but Omega is keeping him busy.
Nabijos is staying tight to Omega's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nabijos throws an elbow but Omega slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nabijos tries to advance to mount but Omega denies him.
Nabijos tries for a kimura but Omega is defending well.
Nabijos is looking to take a break and control but Omega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Omega is being controlled here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. José Nabijos wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nabijos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Omega counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega looks to score with a jab to the body but Nabijos is just out of range.
Omega throws a lazy right hand but Nabijos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Omega.
Omega moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nabijos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Omega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nabijos's head backwards.
Nabijos misses the jab.
Nabijos feints and then cracks Omega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Omega down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nabijos checks a leg kick nicely.
Omega keeps the fight on the outside.
Nabijos looks to throw the jab but Omega is out of range.
Omega cracks a nice hook into Nabijos's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nabijos lands a nice shot to the body.
Nabijos checks a low kick from Omega.
Omega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Omega misses.
Nabijos closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
José Nabijos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Omega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nabijos is looking to score with low kicks.
Omega throws a wild body kick that Nabijos sees coming a mile off.
Nabijos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Omega.
Nabijos pushes Omega away with a front kick.
Omega gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Omega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nabijos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Omega motions for Nabijos to come forward. Omega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Omega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nabijos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Omega lands a jab to Nabijos's midsection.
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!
Omega misses with a leg kick
and Nabijos moves into the clinch.
Nabijos lands a body punch.
Omega misses with a body punch.
Nabijos tries to land knees in the clinch but Omega avoids the damage to the body.
Omega is looking to break free of the clinch but Nabijos has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Omega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabijos scores with a shoulder strike.
Nabijos controlling the action here for a moment.
Omega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Omega tries to break the clinch but Nabijos is controlling the position.
Omega wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nabijos has Omega pressed against the cage, preventing Omega from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nabijos lands with a light punch inside.
Nabijos lands a left hand.
Omega taking a breather.
Omega blocking some punches.
Omega lands with a light punch inside.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Nabijos is controlling him.
Nabijos has Omega pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Omega.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos is trying to stall.
Omega wants to get back to striking at distance but Nabijos won't allow it.
Nabijos tries to work over Omega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Omega lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omega manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Nabijos coming out on top.
Omega throws a head kick but Nabijos moves out of range.
A big right from Nabijos misses.
Nabijos wants to clinch up but Omega keeps it at a distance.
Nabijos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Omega. That did some damage!
Nabijos is looking to clinch.
Nice cross by Nabijos.
Nabijos takes a swing at Omega's ribcage but misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Omega - that will leave a mark!
Nabijos checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega throws a leg kick
and Nabijos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nabijos prevents a body shot from Omega.
Omega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nabijos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Omega is keeping busy.
Omega manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nabijos misses with some punches.
Nabijos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nabijos manages to break the clinch.
Nabijos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Omega is able to avoid easily.
Omega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Omega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A left lands for Nabijos.
Omega cracks Nabijos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Omega throws a head kick that misses.
Nabijos misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega thows a body shot but no joy.
Omega is looking to chop away at Nabijos's legs.
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!
Nabijos's corner calls for a 1-2. Nabijos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Omega throws a jab but it's blocked by Nabijos.
Omega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nabijos missing with a left hand there. Omega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nabijos cracks Omega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Omega moves away from the strike by Nabijos.
Nabijos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nabijos misses the jab.
Nabijos misses with a kick to the body.
Omega throws a one two combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nabijos checks a leg kick.
Omega misses with a looping right.
Omega throws a leg kick but Nabijos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
José Nabijos 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!
Nabijos looks to throw the jab but Omega is out of range.
Nabijos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Omega scores with a leg kick.
Omega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nabijos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nabijos tries to clinch but Omega moves out of range.
Nabijos tries to clinch up but Omega circles away and keeps his distance.
Omega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nabijos.
Omega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nabijos misses with a head kick.
Nabijos throws out a powerful jab.
Omega feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nabijos's calf.
Nabijos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omega.
Omega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nabijos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Omega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nabijos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omega.
José Nabijos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega throws a low kick, looking for Nabijos's leg but Nabijos calmly moves out of range.
Good work by Omega as he checks the leg kick.
Nabijos throws a front kick aimed at Omega's knee but Omega avoids it well.
Nabijos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nabijos throws a leg kick but Omega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nabijos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Omega lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Nabijos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Omega takes a swing at Nabijos's ribcage but misses.
Omega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Omega slips under a jab.
Omega misses with a low kick.
Nabijos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Omega's hands.
Nabijos has managed to clinch.
Omega lands a hook that snaps the head of Nabijos backwards.
Nabijos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Omega throws a punch but it's blocked by Nabijos.
Nabijos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nabijos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nabijos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Omega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Omega misses with a low kick.
Nabijos tries to close the distance and clinch but Omega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Omega.
A telegraphed right hand from Nabijos misses the target.
Omega throws a series of punches but Nabijos moves out of range.
Nabijos throws a body punch but Omega moves out of range.
Nabijos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nabijos throws a head kick but Omega moves out of range.
Omega thows a body kick. Nabijos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Omega plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega misses with a low kick.
Omega lands an overhand right.
Omega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nabijos.
Nice defenses there by Nabijos.
Omega scores with a spinning back kick!
Nabijos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nabijos checks a leg kick.
Omega swats away the attempt to clinch by Nabijos.
Nabijos misses with a body kick.
Omega thows a body shot but no joy.
Omega throws a hook but Nabijos avoids it easily.
Omega throws a looping overhand right but Nabijos ducks down to avoid it.
Omega tests Nabijos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nabijos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Nabijos as he checks the leg kick.
Nabijos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nabijos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nabijos feints and then cracks Omega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Omega down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nabijos lands with a hook. Omega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Omega. Nabijos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nabijos is looking to clinch.
Omega throws a looping overhand right but Nabijos ducks down to avoid it.
Omega throws a low kick, looking for Nabijos's leg but Nabijos calmly moves out of range.
Nabijos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Omega.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nabijos.
Nabijos connects with an inside leg kick.
Omega tries to land a leg kick but Nabijos saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but José Nabijos just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Omega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nabijos throws a good cross that connects.
Jab by Omega.
Omega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Omega scores with a leg kick.
Nabijos misses the jab.
Nabijos scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Omega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Omega on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nabijos. Nabijos obviously looking to wear him down.
Omega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nabijos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nabijos lands with a hook. Omega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nabijos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nabijos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Omega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nabijos misses with the combination.
Omega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nabijos at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Omega avoids the body shot from Nabijos.
Nabijos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Omega throws a head kick but Nabijos moves out of range.
A big right from Nabijos misses.
Omega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nabijos manages to avoid it.
Nabijos connects with a looping right hand.
Omega feints and then cracks Nabijos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nabijos down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nabijos, right into the meat.
Omega misses with a hook. Nabijos ducked under it nicely.
José Nabijos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nabijos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omega.
Nabijos looks to land a body kick but Omega moved away.
Nabijos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Omega throws a jab when Nabijos was well out of range.
Nabijos delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nabijos.
Nabijos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nabijos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nabijos checks a leg kick.
Nabijos tried to score with a low kick but Omega checks it.
Nabijos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Omega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Omega looks for the body kick but Nabijos saw that one coming.
Nabijos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nabijos throws a leg kick that misses.
Nabijos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Omega crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nabijos - the referee stops the clock and Omega gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nabijos. Omega manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nabijos misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Omega misses.
Nabijos tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos connects with a body shot that sends Omega's belly button to the back.
Omega stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nabijos.
Nabijos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Omega misses with a head kick.
Omega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nabijos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nabijos loads up on a big right hand but Omega slips the punch.
Nabijos checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nabijos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Omega swings for the body but Nabijos moves out of range.
Nabijos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nabijos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Omega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Nabijos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nabijos checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Omega. That's going to slow Nabijos down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos misses the jab.
Omega throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nabijos's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omega avoids the body shot from Nabijos.
Nabijos looks to throw the jab but Omega is out of range.
Nabijos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Omega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Omega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nabijos.
A solid leg kick lands there for Omega.
Omega checks a leg kick.
Nabijos misses with a body shot.
Omega misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nabijos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nabijos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
José Nabijos dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nabijos ducks under a wild hook from Omega.
Omega misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Omega, as that shot connected.
Nabijos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Omega looks to throw the jab but Nabijos is out of range.
Omega blocks a head kick by Nabijos.
Omega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nabijos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Omega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nabijos misses with a wild body shot.
Omega throws a jab when Nabijos was well out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nabijos, right into the meat.
Nabijos throws a wild body kick that Omega sees coming a mile off.
Nabijos throws a series of strikes that have Omega backpedaling.
Nabijos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nabijos throws a low kick, looking for Omega's leg but Omega calmly moves out of range.
Nabijos looks to throw a body kick
and Omega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega moves out of range of the strikes.
Nabijos throws a good cross that connects.
Nabijos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nabijos. Omega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nabijos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Omega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nabijos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Omega.
Nabijos misses with a low kick.
Omega lands a head kick!
Nabijos just misses with a punch to the body.
Omega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nabijos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Omega.
Omega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thor Omega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega throws a solid leg kick but Nabijos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Omega.
Omega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Omega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nabijos fakes the leg kick and cracks Omega in the body.
Omega moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Omega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Omega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nabijos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nabijos misses with a straight left.
Nabijos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Omega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nabijos.
Nabijos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Omega throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Omega tenderised Nabijos's leg. Nabijos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nabijos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nabijos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Omega.
Omega jabs Nabijos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Omega misses with a low kick.
Nabijos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nabijos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nabijos.
Nabijos wants to clinch.
Nabijos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nabijos.
Jab, jab by Omega - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos thuds a left hand into Omega's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nabijos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Omega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nabijos.
Omega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nabijos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Omega was well out of range. Poor timing from Nabijos.
Omega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Omega looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Omega throws a push kick but Nabijos slaps the foot to one side.
Omega will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Omega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nabijos can pounce on him.
Omega throws a hook to the side of Nabijos's head but Nabijos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nabijos wants to clinch.
Omega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omega misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thor Omega.
Well Nabijos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 46:50
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... José Nabijos! José Nabijos retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, José Nabijos 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donzel Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fortunado's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bob Dylan-Knockin' on Heaven's Door . Stark comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cmon Feel The Noise kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donzel Fortunado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Stark!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortunado misses with a wild body shot.
Fortunado punishes Stark's body with a nice straight punch.
Fortunado avoids the head kick by Stark.
Fortunado has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fortunado moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Thomas Stark has been cut.
Donzel Fortunado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark lands with an overhand left.
Fortunado takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fortunado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stark connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Donzel Fortunado has been cut.
Fortunado just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortunado misses with a double jab
and Stark counters with a stiff right hand.
Fortunado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fortunado lands a big head kick that sends Stark tumbling to the mat! Fortunado takes a step backwards and waves Stark back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fortunado tries to clinch up
letting Stark counter with a right hand.
Stark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fortunado closes the distance but Stark moves to the side
and Stark counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fortunado is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark scores with a head kick.
Stark connects with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fortunado.
Stark tries to keep at a distance but Fortunado has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stark lands a nice uppercut.
Fortunado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Fortunado pushes Stark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortunado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stark throws a leg kick that misses.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Fortunado moves out of range easily.
Donzel Fortunado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortunado throws a sloppy body shot
letting Stark counter with a right hand.
Fortunado jabs Stark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fortunado sizes up Stark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fortunado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark cracks the inside of Fortunado's front leg.
Good shot there by Fortunado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado jabs at Stark's body.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortunado.
Fortunado throws a lazy uppercut
and Stark counters with a thumping low kick.
Fortunado scores with a jab. Stark acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fortunado clinches up against the cage.
Stark pushes Fortunado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stark is pushing Fortunado up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stark is trying to break free.
Stark blocking some punches.
Stark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fortunado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fortunado connects with a body shot that sends Stark's belly button to the back.
Fortunado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fortunado tries to clinch but Stark moves away
and Stark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Fortunado does no damage.
Fortunado misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Fortunado has knocked Stark down with a huge combo! Fortunado steps away and waves a wobbly Stark back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Stark is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark slips under a jab.
Fortunado throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Stark's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Fortunado dives in looking to finish as Stark flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Fortunado's strikes! Fortunado is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Stark's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Stark was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donzel Fortunado!
An out of breath Donzel Fortunado 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uriel Amok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaisafa Masoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Amok might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Devils. Masoe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bang On by Boo Yaa Tribe. 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriel Amok!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gaisafa Masoe!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masoe but Masoe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masoe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Amok is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Amok gets a double leg takedown into Masoe's guard.
Masoe is trying to control the position but Amok postures up.
Amok in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masoe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Masoe fakes the leg kick and cracks Amok in the body.
Masoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Amok.
Masoe throws a series of punches but Amok avoids them all with ease.
Amok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Amok.
Amok on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Uriel Amok has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Masoe throws a series of punches but Amok avoids them all with ease.
Amok takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok misses with an uppercut
and Masoe counters with a straight right hand.
Amok thows a body shot but no joy.
Amok checks a low kick from Masoe.
Masoe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Amok is able to avoid easily.
Masoe connects with a leg kick. Amok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Masoe looks to land a body kick but Amok moved away.
Amok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amok throws a lazy right hand but Masoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amok missing with a left hand there. Masoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amok fails to land the takedown.
Masoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masoe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Masoe connects with a single shot there.
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!
Amok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amok throws a leg kick
and Masoe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masoe scores with a nice strike.
Amok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Masoe defending well as Amok loads up on a big left hand.
Amok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masoe.
Amok connects with a body shot that sends Masoe's belly button to the back.
Amok is looking to chop away at Masoe's legs.
Amok misses with a looping right.
Masoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Amok blocks the low kick.
Masoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masoe throws a sloppy head kick and Amok moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Amok misses its intended target.
Crunch! Masoe slams his shin into Amok's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Masoe throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice cross by Masoe.
Masoe throws a hook but Amok blocks it.
Masoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Amok circles away.
Masoe checks a low kick from Amok.
Amok lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Masoe.
Masoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masoe.
Amok avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Amok.
Masoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Masoe wants to clinch.
Amok misses with a looping left.
Masoe throws a sloppy body shot
so Amok counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Amok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Amok trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaisafa Masoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Amok takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Masoe.
Amok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amok in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uriel Amok's cut is getting worse.
Masoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amok.
Amok changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masoe tries to avoid it but Amok manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masoe to the ground. Masoe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masoe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Amok's head.
Masoe misses with a few strikes there.
Masoe scores with a head kick.
Masoe wants to land a leg kick but Amok is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Masoe blocks the low kick.
Masoe 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.
Masoe misses with a right hand
and Amok counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Masoe!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe can't do much from the bottom here.
Amok wants to control for a moment but Masoe uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Amok works his way into side control.
Amok in side control, throwing shots but Masoe defends.
Amok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masoe keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Masoe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Masoe is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Amok is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Amok 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.
Amok looking to finish with strikes here!
Amok lands a big shot there that rocks Masoe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Amok throwing strikes here but Masoe is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Amok unloads with some shots from mount but Masoe bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok throwing strikes here but Masoe is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Amok there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Masoe blocking the ground and pound.
Masoe holds on to Amok as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Amok thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Masoe is desperately trying to improve his position but Amok has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok thowing shots but they're missing.
Amok throws some wild stikes that Masoe manages to avoid easily.
Amok wants to control the pace but Masoe is squirming around nicely.
Masoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masoe avoids a series of strikes thrown by Amok.
Amok putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gaisafa Masoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Masoe leaves Amok with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masoe counters with a straight right hand.
Amok is looking to slow Masoe down with leg kicks.
Amok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masoe.
A swing and a miss from Masoe.
Masoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amok blocks a head kick by Masoe.
Nice takedown defense from Masoe. No joy for Amok on that attempt.
Masoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masoe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Masoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Amok.
Gaisafa Masoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masoe throws a low kick but Amok avoids it.
Amok misses with a looping right.
Masoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amok's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe misses with a kick to the body
and Amok counters with a takedown into side control.
Masoe struggling a bit here.
Uriel Amok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Amok.
Sloppy strikes there by Amok.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masoe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Amok will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Amok in side control, throwing shots but Masoe defends.
The ground and pound from Amok seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masoe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Amok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Amok working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Amok with the ground and pound but Masoe regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Masoe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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!
Amok trying to control from Masoe's half guard. Masoe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Amok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masoe wants to sweep here but Amok controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amok throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Amok wants to control from the top but Masoe keeps moving.
Masoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Amok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masoe is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoe is controlling Amok's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gaisafa Masoe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Masoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Masoe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Amok backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masoe throws a leg kick
and Amok counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Amok.
Amok looking to pass the guard.
Masoe working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gaisafa Masoe just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
That's time! Amok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Masoe tries to clinch there but Amok circles away.
Masoe misses with the combination.
Amok looks to land a left hand but Masoe moved out of range nicely.
Amok lands a jab.
Masoe moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amok.
Masoe misses with a looping right.
Masoe misses with a kick to the body
and Amok counters with a takedown into side control.
Amok working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masoe regains half guard, as Amok was trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe trying to control from the bottom.
Amok not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amok not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Masoe is positioning himself well to prevent Amok advancing to mount.
Amok missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Amok throwing shots but Masoe is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masoe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Amok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Amok is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Masoe!
Amok misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masoe is trying to escape the mount.
Amok connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok lands a big shot there that rocks Masoe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Masoe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Masoe keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Amok with the ground and pound but Masoe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Amok throws a strike but Masoe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Amok is looking to sweep but instead, Masoe has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Masoe jumps into side control!
Amok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amok wants to control but Masoe postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Amok had his way with Gaisafa Masoe in that round.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Masoe misses with a head kick.
Amok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Amok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amok tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masoe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amok somewhat.
Amok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Masoe.
Masoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amok.
Masoe scores with a nice right hand.
Masoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Masoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Masoe.
Amok misses with a body punch
and Masoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok shoots in but Masoe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That kick from Masoe tenderised Amok's leg. Amok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Amok drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Masoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amok is one step ahead there.
Amok postures up in Masoe's guard and throws a big left but Masoe blocks it.
Amok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uriel Amok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amok landing some decent shots from guard.
Amok with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masoe wants to stand and escape but Amok is having none of it.
Amok wants to control from the top but Masoe keeps moving.
Amok cracks Masoe with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amok throwing strikes but missing.
Amok postures up in Masoe's guard and throws a big left but Masoe blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe keeping full guard, as Amok tries to pass.
Amok won't allow Masoe to get back to his feet.
Masoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Masoe can't keep his opponent in guard - Amok advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Amok sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masoe defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Amok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Masoe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amok.
Masoe is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amok throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Uriel Amok.
I think Masoe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaisafa Masoe!
Gaisafa Masoe is the new heavyweight champion!
Gaisafa Masoe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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