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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Karlsson (ranked 1945 p4p, 282 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 1662 p4p, 232 weight class). Karlsson's entrance music is Nemesis by Arch Enemy. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Karlsson there.
Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dux throws out the jab.
Karlsson lands a jab to Dux's midsection.
Dux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been informed that Dux has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Karlsson thuds his right hand into Dux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Dux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karlsson misses with a head kick.
Dux throws a right and a left that Karlsson avoids nicely.
Karlsson is looking for a counter combo.
Dux throws a hook to the side of Karlsson's head but Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karlsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karlsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Dux.
Dux lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux misses with a wild combination.
Good shot there by Dux.
Karlsson lands a really nice looking cross but Dux seems unphased.
Dux misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karlsson.
A swing and a miss from Dux.
Karlsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dux lands with a right hand.
Karlsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dux. Dux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karlsson scores with a hook.
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Dux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux misses with a few strikes there.
Dux throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dux defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux misses the jab.
Karlsson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Karlsson tests Dux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karlsson drops Dux with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dux looks back up at him and smiles so Karlsson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dux is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Dux.
Dux is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Karlsson punishes Dux's body with a nice straight punch.
Karlsson connects with a superb combination that knocks Dux out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Karlsson before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Dux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Karl Karlsson!
Karl Karlsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Black Coleman (ranked 1479 p4p, 198 weight class) and Alexander Potter (ranked 1231 p4p, 161 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
28 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Potter!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Potter lands in his opponent's guard.
Potter stands and throws Coleman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Potter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Coleman to see if he's OK.
Coleman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Potter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Potter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coleman, who protects the arm well.
Potter is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The referee asks Potter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Potter prefers to stall for the moment though.
Potter in side control, throwing shots but Coleman defends.
Coleman is not content to let Potter control the position.
Coleman is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter has hold of Coleman's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Coleman seems comfortable defending it but Potter has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Coleman is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Coleman is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Potter couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Potter!
A relieved looking Alexander Potter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iosue Nicu (ranked 2267 p4p, 317 weight class) and Pugilistic Dementia (ranked 1115 p4p, 164 weight class). Nicu comes to the cage accompanied by It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. Dementia has chosen Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iosue Nicu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pugilistic Dementia!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nicu scores with a head kick.
It looks like Pugilistic Dementia has been cut.
Dementia walks into a straight right hand from Nicu.
Nicu misses with a kick to the body.
Nicu takes a swing at Dementia's ribcage but misses.
Nicu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dementia avoids the body shot from Nicu.
Nicu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dementia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dementia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dementia takes a swing at Nicu's ribcage but misses.
As Dementia looks to move away, Nicu throws a big counter combo but Dementia just gets out of the way.
Pugilistic Dementia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Nicu.
Dementia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dementia thumps Nicu with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Dementia.
It looks like Iosue Nicu has been cut.
Nicu defending well as Dementia loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dementia looks to land a body kick but Nicu moved away.
Dementia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nicu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dementia, right into the meat.
Dementia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nicu counters with a low kick, right behind Dementia 's knee.
Dementia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nicu tries to score with a low kick but Dementia moves his leg out of the way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nicu checks a leg kick.
Dementia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dementia lands a leg kick that knocks Nicu off balance momentarily.
Dementia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Dementia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dementia cracks the inside of Nicu's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dementia lands a leg kick that knocks Nicu off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nicu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dementia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nicu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dementia manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Nicu.
Dementia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dementia clobbers Nicu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nicu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dementia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicu.
Dementia throws a right hand that misses
and Nicu counters with a solid body kick.
Dementia misses with a hook.
Dementia loads up on a big right hand but Nicu slips the punch.
It appears Nicu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dementia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nicu counters with a head kick that drops Dementia to the mat! Dementia scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Dementia is rocked!
Nicu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dementia is able to avoid easily.
Dementia is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicu finish him?
Dementia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dementia lands a jab.
Dementia avoids the head kick by Nicu.
Dementia seems to have recovered his senses.
Nicu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dementia misses with an uppercut. Nicu saw that one coming.
Nicu blocks a jab.
Dementia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nicu moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick from Dementia lands but Nicu takes it in his stride.
Dementia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nicu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dementia manages to avoid it.
Nicu throws a big shot that misses.
Dementia tries to bum rush Nicu with a series of wild strikes but Nicu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dementia, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dementia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dementia misses with a kick to the body.
Dementia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nicu will feel that in the morning.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body kick from Nicu.
Nicu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dementia throws a leg kick
and Nicu counters with a body kick that stops Dementia in his tracks momentarily.
Nicu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dementia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nicu throws a shot from downtown. Dementia moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicu misses with a jab to the body
and Nicu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dementia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nicu on the side of the head.
Nicu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pugilistic Dementia dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nicu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dementia catches Nicu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nicu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dementia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nicu checks a low kick from Dementia.
Nicu throws a front kick aimed at Dementia's knee but Dementia avoids it well.
Dementia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dementia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nicu blocks a leg kick.
Nicu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dementia if he has to take too many more of those.
Dementia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dementia is out of range and Nicu settles back down.
A shot to the body from Dementia misses
and Nicu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dementia with a hook.
Nicu blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dementia swings widly with a right hand
and Nicu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dementia connects with a solid leg kick.
Dementia throws a low kick, looking for Nicu's leg but Nicu calmly moves out of range.
Dementia misses with a right hand
and Nicu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nicu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicu throws the kick towards the body but Dementia avoids it.
Dementia thuds a left hand into Nicu's body.
Nicu lands with a slapping head kick.
Nicu misses with a hook
and Dementia counters with a low kick, right behind Nicu 's knee.
Nicu moves out of range of the body kick from Dementia.
Nicu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dementia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dementia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nicu. Nicu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dementia misses with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dementia misses the shot to the body.
Dementia keeps Nicu at a distance using the push kick.
Dementia throws a solid leg kick but Nicu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dementia.
Pugilistic Dementia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dementia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicu. That did some damage!
Dementia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicu.
Nicu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nicu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dementia.
Nicu throws a sloppy head kick and Dementia moves out of range easily.
Dementia moves forwards but Nicu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dementia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nicu doesn't seem bothered though.
Nicu throws a jab but it's blocked by Dementia.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nicu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dementia tries a low kick but Nicu avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dementia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dementia tests Nicu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicu throws a hook but Dementia avoids it easily.
A head kick by Nicu misses
and Dementia counters with a nice uppercut.
Dementia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nicu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dementia's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dementia.
Dementia looks to throw a body kick
and Nicu counters with a nice leg kick.
Nicu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dementia throws a front kick aimed at Nicu's knee but Nicu avoids it well.
Nicu swings for the body but Dementia moves out of range.
Dementia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dementia.
Nicu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dementia throws a body punch but Nicu moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dementia throws the kick towards the body but Nicu avoids it.
As Dementia backs away, Nicu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nicu misses with a low kick.
Nicu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nicu throws a head kick that half lands.
Nicu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dementia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nicu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dementia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dementia scores with a head kick.
Nicu connects with a jab.
Dementia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nicu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pugilistic Dementia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dementia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nicu tests Dementia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nicu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dementia manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Nicu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nicu.
The fighters circling - Nicu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dementia flicks out a counter leg kick but Nicu steps away.
Nicu throws an off balance right hand
and Dementia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Nicu.
Dementia has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nicu.
Dementia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nicu moves out of range of the body kick from Dementia.
Nicu feints and then cracks Dementia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dementia down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicu misses with an uppercut
and Dementia counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicu throws out a leg kick but Dementia moves out of range and Nicu only half commits.
Nicu looks for the body kick but Dementia saw that one coming.
Dementia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nicu has time to react.
Nicu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicu.
Dementia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dementia lands with a right hand.
Dementia connects with a body shot that sends Nicu's belly button to the back.
Dementia throws an overhand right that lands on Nicu's shoulder, as Nicu tries to avoid the shot.
Nicu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dementia just manages to avoid it.
Dementia scores with a leg kick.
Nicu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dementia, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicu checks a leg kick.
Nicu misses with a leg kick
and Dementia counters with a thumping low kick.
Nicu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nicu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dementia throws a right hand that misses
and Nicu counters with a body kick that stops Dementia in his tracks momentarily.
Nicu 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.
Pugilistic Dementia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Nicu misses.
Dementia swings widly with a right hand
and Nicu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dementia's knee momentarily.
Dementia with a jab.
Dementia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicu throws a body shot but no joy.
Dementia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Dementia misses the target.
Dementia throws a wild body kick that Nicu sees coming a mile off.
As Dementia backs away, Nicu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dementia tries to land a front kick but Nicu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dementia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nicu on the side of the head.
Nicu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Dementia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nicu tries a low kick but Dementia avoids it.
Nicu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dementia on the side of the head.
Nicu moves out of range of the body kick from Dementia.
Dementia tries to score with a low kick but Nicu moves his leg out of the way.
That kick from Nicu tenderised Dementia's leg. Dementia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dementia throws a jab when Nicu was well out of range.
Nicu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dementia wants to land a leg kick but Nicu is out of range.
Nicu blocks a low kick nicely.
Nicu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nicu throws a push kick but Dementia slaps the foot to one side.
Nicu backing away here, and Dementia unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nicu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dementia.
Dementia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nicu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iosue Nicu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dementia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicu's sensitive parts.
Dementia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dementia.
Dementia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nicu counters with a straight right hand.
Dementia punishes Nicu's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Dementia.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pugilistic Dementia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dementia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pugilistic Dementia!
A victorious Pugilistic Dementia 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Synyx Dall (ranked 989 p4p, 113 weight class) and Karter Kinshaw (ranked 1324 p4p, 160 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by In Scarlet Storm. 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
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Synyx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karter Kinshaw!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kinshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Kinshaw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kinshaw lands with an uppercut that bounces Dall off the cage and back into range.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Kinshaw's shoulder, as Kinshaw tries to avoid the shot.
We've been informed that Kinshaw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A left lands for Kinshaw.
That kick from Dall tenderised Kinshaw's leg. Kinshaw is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall throws a body punch but Kinshaw moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinshaw jabs at Dall's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kinshaw misses the target.
Dall looks to land a body kick but Kinshaw moved away.
Kinshaw misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall throws out a powerful jab.
Dall slips under a jab.
Kinshaw throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Karter Kinshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall slips a jab from Kinshaw.
Dall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dall is just content to waste time from the top position. Kinshaw takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dall stays in close to Kinshaw's body and controls the position.
Dall being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinshaw keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Dall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kinshaw wants to control but Dall passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall content to control rather than advance.
Kinshaw trying to control but Dall postures up.
Kinshaw keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dall works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kinshaw is trying to control Dall's posture but Dall avoids it.
Dall trying to control the action but Kinshaw is working from the bottom.
Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kinshaw, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karter Kinshaw will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kinshaw lands with a nice body punch.
Dall tests Kinshaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kinshaw throws a sloppy body shot
and Dall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kinshaw's knee momentarily.
Kinshaw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Dall misses with a kick to the body.
Kinshaw throws a sloppy head kick
and Dall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinshaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kinshaw lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dall's sensitive parts.
Kinshaw lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kinshaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karter Kinshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kinshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kinshaw throws a sloppy head kick
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kinshaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kinshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Kinshaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall digs a good body shot into Kinshaw's ribs.
Kinshaw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dall has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall misses with a looping right.
Karter Kinshaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kinshaw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kinshaw thows a leg kick but Dall checks it
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Dall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kinshaw throws a leg kick but Dall checks it.
Dall avoids the head kick by Kinshaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinshaw misses with a body shot
and Dall counters with a body kick that stops Kinshaw in his tracks momentarily.
Dall takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kinshaw swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Kinshaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kinshaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kinshaw throws an off balance right hand
so Dall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kinshaw wants to sweep here but Dall controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall forces his way into half guard.
Kinshaw controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kinshaw trying to control but Dall postures up.
Dall is trying to work for a kimura but Kinshaw is defending well.
Dall wants to pass to mount but Kinshaw is defending the position.
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 Synyx Dall will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Dall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Kinshaw misses.
Kinshaw lands the left hand.
Kinshaw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kinshaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dall's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinshaw. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall misses with a hook. Kinshaw ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw swings widly with a right hand
and Dall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kinshaw thinking.
Kinshaw scores with a leg kick.
Kinshaw throws a low kick but Dall avoids it.
Dall throwing a counter right hand but Kinshaw manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall throws out a powerful jab.
Kinshaw throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dall's head.
Kinshaw cracks Dall with an open hand slap.
Kinshaw jabs Dall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kinshaw lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kinshaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Kinshaw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kinshaw is looking to chop away at Dall's legs.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Kinshaw slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dall lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kinshaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kinshaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kinshaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
Kinshaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kinshaw misses.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Kinshaw misses with a low kick.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kinshaw swings widly with a right hand
and Dall counters with a nice body shot.
Kinshaw throws a shot to the body.
Kinshaw attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kinshaw just manages to avoid it.
Dall drops his hands momentarily and Kinshaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall thumps Kinshaw with a low kick.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kinshaw as he jumps to the side.
Kinshaw throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kinshaw misses with a right hand
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kinshaw lands a nice looking body kick.
Kinshaw throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Kinshaw misses with a leg kick.
Kinshaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dall counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kinshaw throws a chopping leg kick but Dall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kinshaw let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw throws a poor cross that misses
and Dall counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kinshaw throws a right and a left that Dall avoids nicely.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Kinshaw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kinshaw throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Kinshaw moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kinshaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dall.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kinshaw lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kinshaw misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Kinshaw lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karter Kinshaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kinshaw has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karter Kinshaw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Witcher (ranked 1091 p4p, 143 weight class) and Guillermo Pato (ranked 1490 p4p, 199 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Witcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guillermo Pato!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pato throws a hook to the side of Witcher's head but Witcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pato looks to throw the jab but Witcher is out of range.
Witcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Witcher defending well as Pato loads up on a big left hand.
Witcher with a nice cross.
Witcher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Damage Inc. in the buildup to the fight.
Pato looks to throw the jab but Witcher is out of range.
Guillermo Pato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Witcher throws out a loose jab but Pato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Witcher pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pato back to the cage. Witcher follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Witcher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pato.
Witcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Witcher looks to land a right hand but Pato moved out of range.
Witcher avoids the body shot from Pato.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Witcher throws a body shot but no joy.
Pato scores with a jab to the head.
Witcher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pato throws a body shot but no joy.
Witcher scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Witcher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pato ducks under a wild hook from Witcher.
Witcher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've been informed that Pato has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pato drives through and clinches with Witcher against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Witcher.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pato.
Witcher prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pato.
Witcher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Witcher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Witcher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pato backwards.
Pato misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pato throws a punch but it's blocked by Witcher.
Pato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pato blocking some punches.
Pato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Witcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Witcher backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pato tries a body shot but Witcher blocks it.
Pato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pato lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Witcher.
Pato has a couple of punches blocked by Witcher.
Pato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Pato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pato scores with a shoulder strike.
Witcher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Witcher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pato blocks a body shot from Witcher.
Pato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Witcher prevents a body shot from Pato.
Witcher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pato.
Witcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Witcher misses with some punches.
Witcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Witcher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witcher struggles to land a body shot inside as Pato controls his hands.
Pato misses with a punch to the body.
Pato throws a punch but it's blocked by Witcher.
Nice body punch from Witcher.
Pato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Witcher backwards.
Pato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Witcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pato missing with a left hand there. Witcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Witcher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pato tests Witcher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pato lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Witcher connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pato. Pato circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Pato dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pato looks to score with a jab to the body but Witcher is just out of range.
It looked like Witcher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Witcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Witcher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Witcher misses with a hook. Pato ducked under it nicely.
Witcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pato throws a hook but Witcher blocks it.
Witcher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pato throws a looping overhand right but Witcher ducks down to avoid it.
Pato swings for the body but Witcher moves out of range.
Witcher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Witcher misses with an uppercut. Pato saw that one coming.
Witcher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Witcher is rocked!
Pato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Witcher.
Oh Witcher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Witcher is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Pato doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Witcher crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Witcher's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guillermo Pato!
Guillermo Pato spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Kravac (ranked 934 p4p, 139 weight class) and Darth Sidious (ranked 917 p4p, 136 weight class). Darth Sidious told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
206 lbs
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidious walks into a straight right hand from Kravac.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kravac moves away.
Sidious throws the left hand but Kravac avoids the punch easily.
Kravac lands with a nice body punch.
Kravac tries to clinch up
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kravac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kravac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sidious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Sidious moves forwards but Kravac connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Sidious misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sidious, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kravac.
Kravac is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sidious to keep the fight standing.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidious scores with a shoulder strike.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidious is leaning against Kravac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sidious lands a nice elbow.
Sidious scores with a hook to the body.
Kravac tries to throw a body punch but Sidious avoids it by throwing Kravac back against the cage.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sidious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kravac tries a body shot but Sidious blocks it.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Sidious.
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Kravac controls his hands.
Kravac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sidious's elbow.
Sidious lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kravac has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sidious avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidious lands an elbow inside that Kravac shrugs off.
Kravac prevents a body shot from Sidious.
We've been informed that Sidious has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sidious lands an elbow just above Kravac 's eye.
Samuel Kravac's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kravac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sidious smiles and moves away.
Kravac dodges the punch combination from Sidious.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sidious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kravac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sidious.
Kravac dives in and grabs Sidious's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sidious pushes down on Kravac's head and hops out.
Sidious changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kravac is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sidious's half guard.
Sidious manages to get to full guard.
Kravac postures up in Sidious's guard and throws a big left but Sidious blocks it.
Kravac wants to pass the guard but Sidious is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
Kravac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sidious not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sidious seems keen to control Kravac's posture.
Sidious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kravac.
Sidious pulls Kravac in close to his closed guard and prevents Kravac from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kravac passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sidious is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Kravac scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sidious to see if he's OK.
Kravac grinds an elbow into Sidious's temple.
Kravac wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sidious, who protects the arm well.
Kravac goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sidious rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kravac's guard! Nice work there by Sidious!
Sidious pushing down on Kravac's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kravac moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kravac throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sidious escapes and throws Kravac's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kravac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidious walks into a left hand.
Kravac gets a double leg takedown into Sidious's guard.
Sidious is trying to control the position but Kravac postures up.
Sidious is controlling Kravac's posture.
Kravac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kravac throws a big right hand that misses.
Kravac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kravac throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
Kravac looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidious not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kravac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kravac postures up and lands a big shot to Sidious's brow.
Kravac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kravac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kravac throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
Kravac is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kravac is working Sidious over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kravac throws a big elbow that misses.
Kravac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sidious is keeping the position for now.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Sidious has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kravac tries to free his leg and advance position but Sidious is retaining full guard.
Kravac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kravac 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.
Kravac scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sidious avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sidious keeping full guard, as Kravac tries to pass.
Kravac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kravac throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Sidious has wrist control.
Kravac is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sidious looking to control.
Kravac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kravac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sidious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kravac.
Kravac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kravac forces his way into half guard.
Kravac throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sidious to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kravac tries to free his leg and advance position but Sidious is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kravac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kravac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Sidious has wrist control.
Sidious trying to keep a closed guard but Kravac is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kravac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kravac moves away from the strike by Sidious.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Kravac dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sidious misses with a few strikes there.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but Kravac is out of range.
Kravac slips a straight right by Sidious.
Sidious scores with a jab to the head.
Kravac has his takedown stuffed
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kravac works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac goes for a double leg but Sidious avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sidious continues to drive forward.
Sidious now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kravac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy.
Kravac fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac closes the distance and pushes Sidious back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Sidious.
Kravac is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sidious to keep the fight standing.
Sidious blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Sidious.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kravac.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike.
Sidious works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sidious lands a hook that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sidious.
Darth Sidious seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sidious blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sidious comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sidious lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
Sidious pushes Kravac back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kravac on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac blocks a body shot from Sidious.
Sidious lands a nice uppercut.
Kravac is rocked!
Sidious pushes Kravac against the cage. Sidious is working some dirty boxing. Sidious pushes off with a quick right hook! Kravac goes down! Kravac tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sidious moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Darth Sidious waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Snow (ranked 1808 p4p, 263 weight class) and Cleon Wright (ranked 626 p4p, 90 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cleon Wright!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Snow is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Snow jabs at Wright's body.
Wright scores with a spinning back kick!
Wright works Snow's body with a nice hook.
Snow throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Snows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice straight punches there by Wright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wright.
Wright gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wright 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snow looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snow is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
Wright manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snow manages to get himself to full guard.
Snow looking for a sweep. Not yet Snow, not yet.
Snow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wright.
Wright working some strikes from top position.
Wright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wright preventing the sweep.
Snow is trying to hold Wright in close to prevent damage but Wright has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wright lands a nice short elbow.
Wright throwing shots but Snow is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wright 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.
Snow is refusing to be controlled, as Wright sits in half guard.
Snow has hold of Wright's hands but Wright slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wright is thwarting Snow's attempts to control the position.
Wright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Snow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Snow is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snow taking some punishment here, with Wright in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Snow manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wright wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Snow throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wright lands a couple of digs.
Wright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snow thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Snow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
Wright is in close to Snow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snow's head.
Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
Wright cracks Snow with a solid left hand.
Wright would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Snow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright wants to stand and escape but instead Snow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Snow postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
Snow won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wright is on top in guard.
Wright won't allow Snow to sweep him here.
Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
Wright lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wright!
Mike Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wright looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wright is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Snow tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright throws a good cross that connects.
Snow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snow misses with a body shot.
Snow fails with the takedown
and Wright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Snow wants to clinch.
Wright scores with a shot to the body.
Wright connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cleon Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright slips a straight right by Snow.
Wright lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Snow looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Snow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wright circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Snow drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Wright follows Snow to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cleon Wright!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Lafayette (ranked 113 p4p, 17 weight class) and Arthur Halo (ranked 54 p4p, 9 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Arthur Halo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vicente Lafayette!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Halo!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafayette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Lafayette takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lafayette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lafayette looking for submissions off his back.
Halo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lafayette!
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Lafayette is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Halo.
Halo breaks from Lafayette's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo tries to control but Lafayette wriggling away.
Halo landing strikes from the mount.
Halo controlling from mount.
Halo tries to control but Lafayette wriggling away.
Lafayette is looking to improve his position but Halo isn't that keen on the idea.
Halo has control of Lafayette's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lafayette regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Halo lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Halo.
Halo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Halo wants to control the pace but Lafayette is squirming around nicely.
Halo landing strikes from the mount and Lafayette is in trouble!
Halo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lafayette is now in Halo's guard. A big mistake from Halo there, giving up the dominant position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lafayette wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Lafayette tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Halo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lafayette.
Halo wants to hit a switch here but Lafayette passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Halo there!
Halo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette looking for a guillotine here but Halo defends easily.
Halo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lafayette has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halo has managed to get both his arms back between Lafayette's legs - danger averted.
Halo wants to control from the top but Lafayette keeps moving.
Lafayette has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lafayette has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halo has managed to get both his arms back between Lafayette's legs - danger averted.
Lafayette looking for a guillotine here but Halo defends easily.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lafayette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halo trying to control but Lafayette is working from the bottom.
Halo pushing down on Lafayette's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lafayette wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Lafayette is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lafayette trying to control but Halo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Lafayette defends it.
Lafayette looking for submissions off his back.
Lafayette keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Halo dominated that round.
That's time! Lafayette's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Halo shoots and misses
and Lafayette makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Halo misses with a takedown
enabling Lafayette to counter with a crisp jab.
Halo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lafayette makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Halo really felt that one!
Lafayette pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lafayette misses with a low kick.
Halo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lafayette.
Halo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halo is looking to chop away at Lafayette's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo shoots in looking for a takedown but Lafayette manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vicente Lafayette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Halo.
Lafayette misses the shot to the body.
Lafayette looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lafayette misses the jab.
Lafayette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lafayette wants it to stay on the feet.
Lafayette throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
Arthur Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lafayette misses with an attempted mid kick.
Halo throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
A low kick from Halo misses
and Lafayette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halo misses with a leg kick
and Lafayette counters with a leg kick.
Halo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lafayette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lafayette sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lafayette appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lafayette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Lafayette.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Lafayette.
Halo tries a quick counter leg kick but Lafayette is wise to it.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lafayette's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Halo shoots in and drives through. Lafayette sprawls well.
Lafayette misses with a wild body shot.
Lafayette misses the shot to the body.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lafayette throws a low kick but Halo avoids it.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Halo missing with a left hand there. Lafayette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arthur Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lafayette fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Halo is out of range.
Lafayette misses with a jab to the body
and Halo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lafayette tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Lafayette wants to get back to his feet.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Lafayette defending well.
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Lafayette is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Lafayette is not content to let Halo control the position.
Halo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lafayette knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Halo is thwarting Lafayette's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lafayette actively working from the bottom here.
Lafayette is looking to improve his position.
Halo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Halo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lafayette!
Halo with the ground and pound from mount.
Halo working the ground and pound effectively.
Lafayette is trying to escape the mount.
Lafayette in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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 Vicente Lafayette will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lafayette swings for the body but Halo moves out of range.
Lafayette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lafayette throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Halo dives in for a single leg takedown but Lafayette sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lafayette misses with a jab to the body
and Halo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lafayette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lafayette swings away with a body shot that misses
and Halo counters with a takedown into side control.
Halo scoring with punches from side control.
Halo scoring with punches from side control.
Halo takes a little break here. Lafayette wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lafayette is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafayette managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Halo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Lafayette's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lafayette is trying to get back to half guard.
Lafayette struggling a bit here.
Halo trying to control the action but Lafayette is working from the bottom.
Lafayette wants to control but Halo postures up.
Lafayette manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halo's best efforts.
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Halo is working for a kimura but Lafayette is defending it quite comfortably.
Lafayette is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Halo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lafayette can't escape the position.
Halo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lafayette is now in Halo's guard. A big mistake from Halo there, giving up the dominant position!
Lafayette looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette is looking to stand up but Halo won't let him.
Arthur Halo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lafayette not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lafayette is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette is looking to control Halo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lafayette avoid being mounted?
Halo wants to pass to mount but Lafayette is defending the position.
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
Lafayette moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo is stalling in the full guard.
Lafayette is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halo defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Halo really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Halo looks to land a right hand but Lafayette moved out of range.
Lafayette takes one to the side of the head.
Lafayette drops Halo with a beautiful combination! Halo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lafayette is looking for the KO!
It looks like Arthur Halo has been cut.
Halo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lafayette throws a leg kick
enabling Halo to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette scores with a hook.
Halo connects with a solid leg kick.
Halo shoots in but Lafayette avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Halo doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Lafayette to counter with a crisp jab.
Lafayette gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafayette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lafayette throws a hook to the side of Halo's head but Halo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Halo - just one landing.
Lafayette cracks Halo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lafayette swings and misses with a shot to the body
so Halo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Halo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lafayette has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halo has managed to get both his arms back between Lafayette's legs - danger averted.
Lafayette is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halo defends well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Halo stands and throws Lafayette's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo working away.
Halo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lafayette some visible discomfort.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lafayette keeps working.
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!
Lafayette struggling a bit here.
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but Lafayette is defending well.
Lafayette can't do much from the bottom here.
Lafayette is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Lafayette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo scoring with punches from side control.
Lafayette can't do much from the bottom here.
Lafayette manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lafayette actively working from the bottom here.
Halo trying to control the action but Lafayette is working from the bottom.
Halo working the head and body with strikes.
Halo is working for a kimura but Lafayette is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafayette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lafayette has his foot on Halo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halo works his way back into a safe position though.
Lafayette can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halo controls the pace.
Lafayette has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Arthur Halo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arthur Halo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Halo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Halo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lafayette avoids it really well and circles away.
Vicente Lafayette is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Halo is predictable there
and Lafayette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halo looks for a takedown but Lafayette sprawls well.
Lafayette half committed to a counter leg kick.
Halo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lafayette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lafayette wants to slow Halo down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafayette scores with a nice right hand.
Lafayette takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lafayette throws an overhand right that lands on Halo's shoulder, as Halo tries to avoid the shot.
Lafayette uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Halo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lafayette. Lafayette obviously looking to wear him down.
Halo swinging wildly here.
A lazy left from Lafayette finds it's target.
Halo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lafayette throws a nice outside leg kick.
Halo shoots in and drives through. Lafayette sprawls well.
Halo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vicente Lafayette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Halo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Halo.
Lafayette slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafayette 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.
Halo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Halo is rocked!
Lafayette cracks Halo on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Halo falls backwards against the cage. Lafayette follows up with more strikes that drop Halo to his knees. Lafayette keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Halo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vicente Lafayette!
Vicente Lafayette is the new welterweight champion!
Vicente Lafayette decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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