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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cub Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luna Ploy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luna Ploy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cub Diaz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cub Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luna Ploy!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ploy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ploy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ploy jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Diaz drives through and clinches with Ploy against the cage.
Diaz lands an elbow inside that Ploy shrugs off.
It looks like Luna Ploy has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Diaz has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Ploy stalling the fight.
Ploy lands a shot to the body.
Diaz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ploy takes an elbow to the temple.
Diaz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ploy's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ploy tries to pull guard but Diaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Ploy drops back down to his feet.
Diaz misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diaz lands an elbow inside that Ploy shrugs off.
Diaz stalling against the cage.
Diaz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Diaz taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Diaz for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Diaz misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diaz throws an elbow but misses.
Ploy tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ploy avoids the elbow strike from Diaz, against the cage.
Ploy tries to stall but Diaz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diaz lands an elbow that stopped Ploy in his tracks for a moment.
Diaz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ploy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ploy avoids a wild elbow strike from Diaz.
Ploy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ploy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diaz throws an elbow but misses.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Ploy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ploy blocks the elbow strike.
Ploy blocks an elbow strike from Diaz.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Ploy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ploy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diaz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ploy is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Ploy dodges an elbow strike from Diaz.
Diaz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ploy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diaz walks away with a smile on his face. Ploy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cub Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luna Ploy.
Ploy throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Ploy throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz tries to counter by clinching up but Ploy breaks away and moves out of range.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ploy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ploy blocks an elbow strike.
Diaz misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz lands a nice elbow.
Ploy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses.
Ploy dodges an elbow strike from Diaz.
Ploy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diaz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ploy can turn it around.
Ploy is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice elbow from Diaz.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ploy tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with an elbow over the top.
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
Diaz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ploy blocks an elbow strike.
Ploy avoids the elbow strike from Diaz, against the cage.
Ploy wants to take the fight to the mat but Diaz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diaz has Ploy pressed against the cage, preventing Ploy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz prevents Ploy from breaking the clinch.
Ploy blocks the elbow strike.
Ploy has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ploy blocks an elbow strike from Diaz.
Ploy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ploy wants to get back to striking at distance but Diaz won't allow it.
Ploy trying to control the position but instead, Diaz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ploy into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cub Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luna Ploy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ploy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luna Ploy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ploy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz lands an elbow inside.
Diaz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diaz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ploy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diaz.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diaz lands an elbow inside.
Ploy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cub Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diaz lands an elbow just above Ploy 's eye.
Diaz lands a damaging elbow.
Ploy dodges an elbow strike from Diaz.
Ploy wants to get back to striking at distance but Diaz won't allow it.
Ploy misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diaz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice elbow from Diaz.
Ploy tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Diaz.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Ploy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ploy working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Ploy fails to land.
Ploy scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ploy avoids the elbow strike from Diaz, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diaz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ploy's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Ploy tries to tie him up.
Ploy misses with the head strike.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ploy can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz lands a nice elbow.
Ploy looking to stall.
Ploy is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Ploy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ploy misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ploy avoids a wild elbow strike from Diaz.
Diaz prevents Ploy from breaking the clinch.
Diaz effectively controlling the action here.
Ploy avoids the elbow strike from Diaz, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ploy tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz lands an elbow inside that Ploy shrugs off.
That has opened up Luna Ploy's cut even more.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses.
Diaz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ploy avoids a wild elbow strike from Diaz.
Ploy trying to control the position but instead, Diaz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ploy into the cage.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Ploy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ploy tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ploy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ploy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ploy wants to get back to striking at distance but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Ploy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diaz.
Ploy is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diaz.
Diaz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diaz throws an elbow but misses.
Ploy tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
Ploy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diaz walks away with a smile on his face. Ploy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ploy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on 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!
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Ploy pushes him off.
Diaz tries to clinch but Ploy is having none of it.
Ploy feints the counter takedown.
Ploy keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz lands an elbow inside.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses.
Ploy looking to slow down the pace here.
Ploy avoids a wild elbow strike from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cub Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luna Ploy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Diaz avoids the body shot from Ploy.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Ploy.
Diaz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ploy.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ploy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ploy scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz has Ploy up against the cage in a clinch.
Ploy is looking to control Diaz's arms but Diaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ploy has his back to the cage.
Diaz has Ploy pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ploy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz lands a nice elbow.
Ploy has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Ploy is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz lands an elbow inside that Ploy shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands an elbow inside.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Ploy.
Ploy fails to pull guard.
A bit of stalling here from Diaz.
Diaz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ploy's defenses.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diaz.
Diaz misses with an elbow over the top.
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Ploy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ploy blocks the elbow strike.
Ploy is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Ploy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ploy tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz prevents Ploy from breaking the clinch.
Ploy is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ploy tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Ploy back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ploy.
Diaz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ploy taking a breather.
Ploy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diaz throws an elbow but misses.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses.
Ploy is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cub Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luna Ploy.
Ploy avoids a wild elbow strike from Diaz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diaz throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ploy wants to get back to striking at distance but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz has Ploy pressed against the cage, preventing Ploy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz lands a damaging elbow.
Diaz misses with an elbow strike.
Ploy blocks the elbow strike.
Ploy tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
Ploy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diaz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diaz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Luna Ploy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ploy tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz misses with an elbow over the top.
Ploy blocks an elbow strike.
Ploy misses with a body punch.
Diaz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diaz lands a damaging elbow.
Diaz lands an elbow inside that Ploy shrugs off.
Luna Ploy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ploy looking to slow down the pace here.
Ploy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ploy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diaz lands a damaging elbow.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Diaz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ploy looking to slow down the pace here.
Diaz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Luna Ploy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Diaz lands a nice elbow.
Cub Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ploy is looking to control Diaz's arms but Diaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ploy has his back to the cage.
Ploy tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cub Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cub Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin Sane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Julio Cesar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sane might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to FAST LANE. Don Julio Cesar Chavez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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176 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justin Sane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cesar Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cesar Chavez lands with a straight right. Sane didn't see that one coming.
Sane loads up on a big right hand but Cesar Chavez slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cesar Chavez shoots in and drives through. Sane sprawls well.
We've been hearing reports that Sane has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cesar Chavez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sane is rocked!
Cesar Chavez darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Sane's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Cesar Chavez before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Long has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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213 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tobias Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Long tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson connects with a crisp jab.
Long has closed the distance and engaged Swanson in a clinch.
Swanson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swanson is trying to push Long away but Long has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Long throws a knee to the head but misses.
Long gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Long lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swanson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Long creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Swanson's defenses.
Swanson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson wants to break free but Long has control.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Long is controlling him.
Swanson tries to circle away but Long has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Swanson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Long has Swanson pressed against the cage, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long struggles to land a body shot inside as Swanson controls his hands.
Long lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Tobias Swanson has been cut.
Swanson is trying to break free.
Swanson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Long tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swanson prevents a body shot from Long.
Long scores with a hook to the body.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Long has him pressed against the cage.
Swanson is trying to push Long away but Long has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Long using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Swanson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Long lands a left hand.
Long tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Long scores with a shoulder strike.
Long goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Long tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Swanson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Long lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Long with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swanson is defending well for now.
Swanson blocks a body shot from Long.
Long unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Long.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Long won't allow it.
Long has Swanson pressed against the cage, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Long misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swanson.
Long with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Swanson is rocked!
Long lands a big right hand that drops Swanson! The killer instinct kicks in and Long finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Long!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Long!
A victorious Kyle Long thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulrich Holworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland La Starza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Starza has chosen Middle as his entrance music. Ulrich Holworth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ulrich Holworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roland La Starza!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Starza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holworth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Holworth darts in looking for a takedown but La Starza gets double underhooks and turns Holworth into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - La Starza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holworth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Holworth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as La Starza sprawls well. La Starza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holworth gets slowly back to his feet.
Roland La Starza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holworth tries to keep at a distance but La Starza has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Starza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
La Starza lands an elbow inside that Holworth shrugs off.
It looks like Ulrich Holworth has been cut.
La Starza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
La Starza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ulrich Holworth's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Starza lands an elbow just above Holworth 's eye.
La Starza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La Starza lands a nice elbow.
Ulrich Holworth's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ulrich Holworth's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roland La Starza!
After winning the bout, Roland La Starza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Royce Disgracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prostate Orgasm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Disgracie comes to the cage accompanied by I kill cause im hungry. On his way into the cage it seems that Royce Disgracie has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Royce Disgracie seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royce Disgracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Prostate Orgasm!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disgracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orgasm is looking to clinch but Disgracie is avoiding it.
Orgasm scores with a head kick.
Orgasm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Disgracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Disgracie lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Orgasm fails to land.
Orgasm told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Orgasm blocking some punches.
Orgasm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Disgracie lands a left hand.
Disgracie has a couple of punches blocked by Orgasm.
Disgracie scores with a shot to the side of Orgasm's head.
Orgasm tries to throw a body punch but Disgracie avoids it by throwing Orgasm back against the cage.
Disgracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orgasm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orgasm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orgasm wants to stall.
Disgracie pushes Orgasm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Orgasm.
Disgracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Disgracie avoiding damage as Orgasm throws knees to the body.
Disgracie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orgasm is stalling here.
Disgracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Orgasm controls his hands.
Orgasm is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orgasm.
Disgracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orgasm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Disgracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Orgasm.
Disgracie presses Orgasm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Disgracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Disgracie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Disgracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orgasm struggles to land a body shot inside as Disgracie controls his hands.
Disgracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orgasm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Disgracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orgasm backwards.
Orgasm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Disgracie blocks an elbow strike.
Disgracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Disgracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orgasm's elbow.
Orgasm is pushing Disgracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Disgracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orgasm lands a knee to the head.
Disgracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Disgracie lands an uppercut.
Disgracie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Disgracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disgracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Disgracie.
Disgracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Disgracie can't find room to land a body shot as Orgasm controls the action.
Disgracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Disgracie has a couple of punches blocked by Orgasm.
Orgasm throws a knee to the head but misses.
Disgracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orgasm is rocked!
Disgracie presses Orgasm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orgasm is still on wobbly legs! Can Disgracie finish him?
Disgracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orgasm misses with some punches.
Disgracie gets through Orgasm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Disgracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orgasm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Disgracie.
Orgasm tries to land knees in the clinch but Disgracie avoids the damage to the body.
Disgracie throws a big uppercut that drops Orgasm! More strikes from Disgracie and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Orgasm lies dazed against the cage as Disgracie celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royce Disgracie!
Royce Disgracie 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Bullar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Issumatar Tariaksuq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tariaksuq has chosen Tanya Tagaq - Uja as his entrance music. Issumatar Tariaksuq is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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146 lbs
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26
142 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Patrick Bullar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Issumatar Tariaksuq!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tariaksuq tries to land a leg kick but Bullar saw it coming and moves away.
Bullar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bullar closes the distance and clinches.
Tariaksuq throws an elbow that misses.
Bullar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Our sources have told us that Bullar has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tariaksuq lands an elbow that stopped Bullar in his tracks for a moment.
Bullar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tariaksuq pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Bullar misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tariaksuq. That's going to slow Bullar down.
A jab lands there for Bullar.
A head kick from Tariaksuq lands but Bullar takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullar missing with a left hand there. Tariaksuq was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tariaksuq takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Issumatar Tariaksuq has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariaksuq misses with a head kick.
Bullar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick but Bullar checks it.
Bullar throws a body punch but Tariaksuq moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Bullar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tariaksuq throws out a leg kick but Bullar moves out of range and Tariaksuq only half commits.
Tariaksuq keeps the fight on the outside.
Bullar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bullar forces Tariaksuq back against the cage and clinches.
Bullar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tariaksuq uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bullar lands a nice uppercut.
Tariaksuq's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bullar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bullar wants to clinch up but Tariaksuq keeps it at a distance.
Tariaksuq appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bullar misses with an uppercut. Tariaksuq saw that one coming.
Tariaksuq lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tariaksuq attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tariaksuq looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bullar blocks a head kick by Tariaksuq.
Bullar blocks a head kick by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq lands with a kick to the temple. Bullar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq throws a lazy head kick
and Bullar counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Bullar there.
Bullar moves out of range as Tariaksuq throws a body kick.
Bullar clinches with his opponent.
Bullar tries to work over Tariaksuq's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tariaksuq pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bullar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bullar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tariaksuq creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bullar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tariaksuq looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tariaksuq's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tariaksuq tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullar takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullar misses with an uppercut.
Tariaksuq flicks out a counter leg kick but Bullar steps away.
Bullar is looking to clinch but Tariaksuq is avoiding it.
Tariaksuq tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bullar is able to avoid easily.
Bullar is looking to counter punch.
Tariaksuq lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tariaksuq pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tariaksuq thuds his shin into the meat of Bullar's side.
Bullar rushes Tariaksuq and presses him up against the cage.
Bullar scores with a shoulder strike.
Tariaksuq blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tariaksuq's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tariaksuq blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Issumatar Tariaksuq will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Issumatar Tariaksuq's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tariaksuq throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bullar.
Tariaksuq keeps Bullar at a distance using the push kick.
Tariaksuq dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bullar. That did some damage!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tariaksuq in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tariaksuq pushes Bullar away with a front kick.
Bullar misses with an uppercut. Tariaksuq saw that one coming.
Bullar lands a glancing blow to the side of Tariaksuq's head.
Bullar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tariaksuq gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bullar presses Tariaksuq against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tariaksuq lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tariaksuq throws an elbow but it misses.
Tariaksuq throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bullar lands with a right to the head.
Bullar throws a punch but it's blocked by Tariaksuq.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullar misses with a body punch.
Tariaksuq lands an elbow that stopped Bullar in his tracks for a moment.
Tariaksuq creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bullar's defenses.
Tariaksuq manages to break the clinch.
Bullar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tariaksuq bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tariaksuq delivers a nice body kick.
Bullar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Issumatar Tariaksuq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq throws a low kick but Bullar avoids it.
Bullar throws an off balance right hand
and Tariaksuq counters with a thumping low kick.
Bullar tries to clinch but Tariaksuq moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bullar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullar moves in looking to clinch but Tariaksuq pushes him off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bullar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tariaksuq - the referee stops the clock and Bullar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tariaksuq. Bullar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tariaksuq lands a nice looking body kick.
Tariaksuq uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bullar.
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!
Tariaksuq is looking to slow Bullar down with leg kicks.
Tariaksuq throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bullar avoids a kick to the body.
Tariaksuq pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bullar is out of range and Tariaksuq settles back down.
Tariaksuq connects with a high kick.
Bullar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tariaksuq manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bullar closes the distance and pushes Tariaksuq back into the cage.
Tariaksuq throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bullar fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullar.
Tariaksuq manages to break the clinch.
Tariaksuq has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick but Bullar moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bullar checks a leg kick.
Tariaksuq tries to land a front kick but Bullar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bullar connects with a nice looking jab.
Tariaksuq pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bullar tries to clinch but Tariaksuq is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq slips under a jab.
Tariaksuq is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tariaksuq wants to slow Bullar down by chopping away at his legs.
Bullar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bullar forces Tariaksuq back against the cage and clinches.
Bullar throws a punch but it's blocked by Tariaksuq.
Bullar takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tariaksuq throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullar.
A head punch on the inside from Bullar fails to land.
Tariaksuq blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bullar working aggressively here.
Bullar takes an elbow to the temple.
Tariaksuq lands an elbow inside that Bullar shrugs off.
Bullar avoids the elbow strike from Tariaksuq, against the cage.
Tariaksuq escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bullar misses with a hook. Tariaksuq ducked under it nicely.
Bullar tries to clinch but Tariaksuq is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issumatar Tariaksuq showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Issumatar Tariaksuq's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bullar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tariaksuq. Tariaksuq obviously looking to wear him down.
Tariaksuq lands a head kick. Bullar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bullar throws out a loose jab but Tariaksuq uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crunch! Tariaksuq slams his shin into Bullar's torso.
Bullar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick that misses.
Bullar drives through and clinches with Tariaksuq against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tariaksuq throws an elbow but misses.
Tariaksuq lands an elbow inside that Bullar shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullar is working Tariaksuq over against the cage.
Bullar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bullar.
Bullar has a couple of punches blocked by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tariaksuq misses with an elbow strike.
Bullar misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullar.
Bullar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tariaksuq escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq misses with a kick to the body
and Bullar counters with a straight right hand.
Tariaksuq throws a lazy body kick
and Bullar counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick but Bullar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tariaksuq misses with a low kick.
It looked like Bullar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bullar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tariaksuq. Tariaksuq obviously looking to wear him down.
Bullar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tariaksuq.
Patrick Bullar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tariaksuq misses with a body kick.
Tariaksuq thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bullar if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bullar works the jab nicely.
Bullar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tariaksuq misses with a low kick as Bullar jumps back.
Tariaksuq motions for Bullar to come forward. Tariaksuq throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tariaksuq fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tariaksuq lands with a slapping head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bullar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq throws a wild body kick that Bullar sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Bullar misses the target.
Tariaksuq throws a sloppy head kick and Bullar moves out of range easily.
Bullar clobbers Tariaksuq with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bullar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bullar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Issumatar Tariaksuq is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tariaksuq looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Bullar does no damage.
Tariaksuq gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bullar counters with a nice uppercut.
Tariaksuq tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bullar is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tariaksuq throws a wild body kick that Bullar sees coming a mile off.
Bullar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bullar swings for the body but Tariaksuq moves out of range.
Tariaksuq throws a body kick that misses.
Tariaksuq chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bullar tries to close the distance and clinch but Tariaksuq swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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!
Tariaksuq cracks the inside of Bullar's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tariaksuq, right into the meat.
Tariaksuq pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bullar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tariaksuq can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Issumatar Tariaksuq comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tariaksuq winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issumatar Tariaksuq!
After the big win, Issumatar Tariaksuq made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Royal Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Richards Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royal Pain has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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166 lbs
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145 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royal Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Richards Iii!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards Iii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richards Iii misses with a hook.
Pain misses with a looping right.
Pain misses with a shot to the body
and Richards Iii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pain is fighting off a takedown attempt but Richards Iii is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pain to the mat. Pain regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Richards Iii has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pain to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Richards Iii is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pain pulls down on the head and he's put Richards Iii to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain gave a mention to Leviathan Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Diego Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter comes into the arena with Cherry Pie by Warrant blaring out of the sound system. Carlos Diego Ferreira has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peter Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carlos Diego Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter has Ferreira up against the cage in a clinch.
Potter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Potter lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Potter.
Potter lands a nice uppercut.
Potter lands an elbow inside that Ferreira shrugs off.
Potter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Potter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferreira backwards.
Ferreira is rocked!
Ferreira jumps guard but Potter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ferreira tries to pull guard but Potter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Potter lands an uppercut.
Ferreira is still on wobbly legs! Can Potter finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Potter on the inside.
Ferreira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peter Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Diego Ferreira.
Potter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Potter lands a big right hand that drops Ferreira! The killer instinct kicks in and Potter finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Potter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Potter!
A victorious Peter Potter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Walton Kunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnie Kavlitzekis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kunz comes to the cage accompanied by Dutchland Heil. Johnie Kavlitzekis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Walton Kunz's chin.
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142 lbs
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26
140 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Walton Kunz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnie Kavlitzekis!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunz misses with a wild body shot.
Kunz lands a slapping body shot.
Kunz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kavlitzekis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kunz cracks Kavlitzekis with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunz misses with a right hand
and Kavlitzekis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kunz won't be happy with that.
Kunz gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kavlitzekis wants to free his trapped foot but Kunz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunz trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kavlitzekis manages to pass to mount!
Kunz is working to get back to half guard.
Kunz is trying to reverse the position but instead Kavlitzekis has taken his back - oops!
Kavlitzekis doesn't have the hooks in and Kunz manages to turn into his guard.
Kunz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kavlitzekis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kavlitzekis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kavlitzekis!
Kavlitzekis is trying to get an arm triangle but Kunz is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunz prevents Kavlitzekis from moving into mount.
Kavlitzekis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kunz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kunz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kavlitzekis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kunz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kavlitzekis.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kavlitzekis prevents Kunz from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavlitzekis is working for a kimura but Kunz is defending it quite comfortably.
Kunz is trying to control but can't.
Kavlitzekis is pressing down on Kunz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kunz is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kavlitzekis is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kavlitzekis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kunz is just riding it out for now. Kavlitzekis eventually gives up the hold.
Kunz looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kavlitzekis works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnie Kavlitzekis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kunz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kunz scores with a hook to the body. Kavlitzekis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kunz.
Kunz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kavlitzekis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kunz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kavlitzekis doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavlitzekis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kavlitzekis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kunz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fighters circling - Kunz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Kunz - just one landing.
Kunz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kunz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kunz. Kavlitzekis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kavlitzekis feints the counter takedown.
Kunz lands a glancing blow to the side of Kavlitzekis's head.
Johnie Kavlitzekis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kunz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kunz scores with a jab. Kavlitzekis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kunz looks to land a left hand but Kavlitzekis moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunz with a jab.
Kunz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kavlitzekis in his tracks.
Kavlitzekis drops his hands momentarily and Kunz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kunz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kavlitzekis.
Kunz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kunz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kavlitzekis can do to turn this around?
Kunz lands a nice hook to Kavlitzekis's body. Kavlitzekis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kavlitzekis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kunz's guard.
Kunz working for a triangle but Kavlitzekis defends it easily.
Kavlitzekis stands and throws Kunz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kavlitzekis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kunz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kavlitzekis but great work by Kunz.
Kunz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kavlitzekis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kavlitzekis tries to bench press Kunz off him but Kunz keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walton Kunz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kunz cracks Kavlitzekis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kunz cracks Kavlitzekis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kunz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kunz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavlitzekis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Walton Kunz is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Kavlitzekis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavlitzekis avoids the body shot from Kunz.
Kunz misses with a hook
and Kavlitzekis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kunz's guard.
Kavlitzekis tries to free his leg and advance position but Kunz is retaining full guard.
Kavlitzekis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kavlitzekis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kavlitzekis pushing down on Kunz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kunz tries to roll over but Kavlitzekis keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavlitzekis in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kunz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kavlitzekis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnie Kavlitzekis!
Johnie Kavlitzekis is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Johnie Kavlitzekis 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ukko Metso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton comes to the cage accompanied by Destiny's Child - Bootylicious. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carlos Newton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ukko Metso!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metso dives in and scores a takedown into Newton's guard.
Metso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Newton is pulling down on Metso's head. It's preventing any offense from Metso, at least for the moment.
Metso drops back looking for a leg! Newton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newton manages to kick Metso off! Metso jumps back into Newton's guard.
Newton is trying to control the position but Metso postures up.
Metso trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Metso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso throwing strikes from guard but Newton blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Metso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Newton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Metso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.
Metso looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Newton throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metso 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.
Newton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Metso is on top in guard.
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metso is aware though and is defending well.
Metso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newton has momentary wrist control but Metso slips an elbow through the middle.
Metso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Metso tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
Newton is trying to keep Metso in close.
Newton controlling Metso's posture.
Metso connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
Newton trying to keep a closed guard but Metso is proving a slippery customer.
Metso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Metso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Newton has momentary wrist control but Metso slips an elbow through the middle.
Metso trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Metso lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Metso defends it easily.
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Metso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metso stands up over Newton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Newton working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukko Metso dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Metso dives in for a single leg takedown but Newton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Metso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metso stuffs the takedown attempt from Newton. Newton gets slowly back to his feet.
Metso is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Metso shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Newton is trying to defend but Metso finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Metso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Newton wants to control but Metso is keeping busy.
Metso prevents Newton from improving his position.
Metso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Metso is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newton trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Metso not doing much here.
Metso winds up and cracks Newton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Newton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Metso scoring with some ground and pound.
Newton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Metso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Metso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metso postures up.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metso throws an elbow that misses. Newton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Metso's guard. Nice move by Newton!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Metso is on top in guard.
Newton trying to control the position.
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
Metso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Metso looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Newton passes into half guard.
Metso tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Newton has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Metso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Newton controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Newton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Newton is working for a guillotine from mount but Metso frees his head quite easily.
Newton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Newton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Metso is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton breaks from Metso's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Metso?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Newton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Newton shoots in and gets a takedown into Metso's guard.
Newton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Newton throws a big right hand that misses.
Metso looking for a sweep. Not yet Metso, not yet.
Metso working for a triangle but Newton defends it easily.
Metso is trying to control the position but Newton postures up.
Newton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Newton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Metso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Metso looking to control.
Newton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Newton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Metso manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Newton controls Metso momentarily but Metso frees himself.
Metso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Metso stands up over Newton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Newton pulls Metso in to control the position.
Metso with a nice head shot there.
Metso preventing the sweep.
Newton looking to control.
Newton 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.
Newton controls Metso momentarily but Metso frees himself.
Metso won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Metso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Newton's head.
Metso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Metso has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Newton looking to control.
Metso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Metso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Metso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Metso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Newton's head.
Ukko Metso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Newton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
Metso drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Newton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Metso has Newton in his guard.
Newton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Newton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Newton preventing the sweep.
Metso had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newton defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ukko Metso just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Newton stuffs the takedown.
Metso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newton defends it nicely.
Metso shoots in looking for a takedown. Newton tries to sprawl out of it but Metso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Newton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carlos Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ukko Metso.
Metso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Metso wants it to stay on the feet.
Newton shoots for a takedown but Metso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Metso shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Metso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Metso seems content to control.
Newton wants to control but Metso is keeping busy.
Metso working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton trying to hold on to Metso's head to control him but Metso postures up.
Metso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Metso tries to pass to full mount but Newton defends it.
Newton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Metso scores with a couple of nice shots.
Metso not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Newton looking for subs from the bottom but Metso mounts him!
Newton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Metso connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Metso working over Newton with some ground and pound. Newton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton is not content to let Metso control the position.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Metso has control of the leg.
Metso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Metso wants to take a breather but Newton is having none of it.
Newton wants to control but Metso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
Newton trying to hold on to Metso's head to control him but Metso postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton controlling the position for now.
Newton is trying to control but can't.
Metso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Newton trying to control from the bottom.
Metso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Metso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Newton is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Metso.
Newton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Metso is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Metso looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Metso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Newton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Metso is working for a kimura but Newton is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Metso winds up and cracks Newton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukko Metso dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Newton has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Newton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Newton has clasped his hands together around Metso's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Newton scores with punches from side control.
Metso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newton working the head and body with strikes.
Metso is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Newton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Metso is looking to regain half guard here but Newton keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Newton is trying to control the action in half guard but Metso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Metso is trying to keep Newton in close.
Newton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Metso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newton postures up in Metso's guard and throws a big left but Metso blocks it.
Newton advances to half guard.
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Metso defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Newton.
Newton is keen to just control but Metso is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton prevents Metso from improving his position.
Newton lands strikes from half guard.
Metso tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Metso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Newton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Metso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metso wants to sweep but no luck.
Metso is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Newton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Metso is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton connects with a couple of short punches.
Newton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Metso wants to sweep but no luck.
Newton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Newton lands a couple of elbows.
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Metso has his foot on Newton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newton works his way back into a safe position though.
Newton trying to control but Metso is working from the bottom.
Metso being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newton throwing strikes but missing.
Newton trying to control but Metso is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Metso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ukko Metso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Newton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Metso is fending him off so far but Newton persists. Nope, Metso circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Metso fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Newton sprawls well initially but Metso persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Metso is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.
Metso drops an elbow to the side of Newton's head.
Carlos Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Newton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Metso 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 48:48
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ukko Metso!
Ukko Metso is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ukko Metso thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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