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Skrap Fights 36 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Wilkinson (ranked 4837 p4p, 392 weight class) and Luke Trendall (ranked 22889 p4p, 483 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Luke Trendall enters the ring!
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153 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Trendall!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trendall with a poor takedown
and Wilkinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wilkinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trendall throws a combination that misses
and Wilkinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilkinson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wilkinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trendall has his takedown stuffed
and Wilkinson counters with a right hand to the body.
Trendall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilkinson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Trendall! Wilkinson lets Trendall back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Trendall is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trendall walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Trendall limp body while Wilkinson jumps on to the ropes and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jordan Wilkinson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Dazzler (ranked 7636 p4p, 526 weight class) and Roland Gilmour (ranked 23048 p4p, 532 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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160 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Dazzler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roland Gilmour!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dazzler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gilmours jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gilmour is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dazzler.
Dazzler scores with a shot to the body.
Gilmour takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dazzler lands a jab to the head.
Gilmour slips a jab from Dazzler.
Dazzler avoids the head kick by Gilmour.
Gilmour uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dazzler.
Dazzler scores with a body shot.
Gilmour on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gilmour tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dazzler is able to avoid easily.
Dazzler dips to his left and cracks Gilmour with an uppercut!
Dazzler checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dazzler connects with a body shot.
Gilmour takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gilmour moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dazzler.
Dazzler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gilmour doesn't seem bothered though.
Gilmour pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dazzler clinches up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmour looking to stall.
Gilmour tries to circle away but Dazzler has him pinned against the ropes.
Dazzler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gilmour backwards.
Dazzler pushes off an throws an elbow but Gilmour leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Dazzler has Gilmour pressed against the ropes, preventing Gilmour from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gilmour misses with a punch to the body.
Dazzler pushes Gilmour back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gilmour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dazzler throws an off balance right hand
and Gilmour counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gilmour is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gilmour is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dazzler can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gilmour working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dazzler tries to buck Gilmour off but he can't manage it.
Gilmour dominating with strikes here.
Dazzler is in a horrible position here. Gilmour smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dazzler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gilmour on the ground.
Dazzler's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmour controlling from the full mount.
Gilmour can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dazzler is looking to escape.
Dazzler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dazzler tries to get out of the position.
Gilmour raining down shots from the mount!
Gilmour cracks Dazzler with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Dazzler that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dazzler is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dazzler taking shots to the head.
Gilmour dominating with strikes here.
Gilmour connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dazzler is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Gilmour has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gilmour scoring with strikes but Dazzler is staying in there.
Gilmour working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dazzler is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmour lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gilmour working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Dazzler turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gilmour off and cradles Dazzler's limp body as Gilmour celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Roland Gilmour!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Iam (ranked 6988 p4p, 474 weight class) and Jon Erikson (ranked 3172 p4p, 307 weight class). Erikson has chosen Gåte - Statt Opp as his entrance music. Jon Erikson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Iam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Erikson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Erikson momentarily.
Iam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Erikson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Iam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Erikson is looking to reverse the position.
Iam throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Iam misses with the ground and pound.
Iam misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Iam trying to control the position but Erikson is working away.
Iam in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Iam working the strikes but Erikson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Erikson taking some punishment here, with Iam in his half guard.
Erikson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iam.
Erikson is looking to improve his position.
Erikson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Iam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Erikson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Iam 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.
Iam prevents Erikson from improving his position.
Iam looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Erikson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Iam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Erikson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Erikson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Erikson is staying active underneath Iam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Iam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iam stands up and beckons Erikson to join him on the feet.
Iam takes one to the side of the head.
Iam throws a lazy right hand but Erikson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Erikson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iam misses with a hook
and Erikson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Iam throws a right and a left that Erikson avoids nicely.
Erikson lands with a shot to the body.
Iam throws a nice looking combination but Erikson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erikson was well out of range. Poor timing from Iam.
Iam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Iam misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson cracks the inside of Iam's front leg.
Iam misses with a lunging right hand
and Erikson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Iam misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Erikson. That snapped Iam's head back.
Iam get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Iam stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Erikson runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Erikson!
A very excited looking Jon Erikson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Monkhbat Togoruutan (ranked 5633 p4p, 510 weight class) and Cameron Mathews (ranked 2874 p4p, 345 weight class). Mathews has chosen Way Down We Go as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Monkhbat Togoruutan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Mathews!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Togoruutan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Togoruutan lands in his opponent's guard.
Togoruutan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mathews is keeping the position for now.
Mathews keeping moving, preventing Togoruutan from controlling successfully.
Mathews has his feet on Togoruutan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mathews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been hearing reports that Togoruutan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mathews tries a head kick but it misses.
Mathews connects with a high kick.
Togoruutan has a takedown stuffed.
Mathews throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Togoruutan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Togoruutan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mathews pinned against the ropes. Mathews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Mathews. No joy for Togoruutan on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkhbat Togoruutan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews wants to clinch
and Togoruutan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mathews!
Togoruutan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mathews keeps working.
Mathews wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Togoruutan trying to control the position but Mathews is working away.
Mathews is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Togoruutan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Togoruutan trying to control the action but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet.
Mathews bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mathews slaps away a takedown attempt from Togoruutan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mathews defends well and Togoruutan ends up having to push Mathews into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mathews is looking to slow Togoruutan down with leg kicks.
Mathews attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Togoruutan tries a low kick but Mathews avoids it.
Mathews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Mathews misses with a leg kick
and Togoruutan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mathews won't be happy with that.
Togoruutan is looking to take a break and control but Mathews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mathews is trying to buck Togoruutan off.
Togoruutan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Togoruutan is looking to take a break and control but Mathews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews tries to escape but Togoruutan is in control.
Mathews tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mathews is trying to stand back up.
Mathews felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Togoruutan wants to control but Mathews is keeping busy.
Togoruutan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mathews is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Togoruutan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mathews preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Togoruutan.
Mathews preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Togoruutan.
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Togoruutan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but Togoruutan has full control of the position and if anything, Mathews has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mathews prevents Togoruutan from getting a body triangle.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet.
Togoruutan is persistently looking for the submission but Mathews is defending it well.
Mathews trying to get back to his feet but Togoruutan is in full control for now.
Togoruutan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mathews trying to get back to his feet but Togoruutan is in full control for now.
Togoruutan struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cameron Mathews will probably get the nod.
That's time! Togoruutan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mathews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Togoruutan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Togoruutan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mathews manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Togoruutan wants to control from the top but Mathews keeps moving.
Mathews is looking to stand up but Togoruutan isn't so interested in that idea.
Mathews keeping full guard, as Togoruutan tries to pass.
Togoruutan prevents Mathews from getting back to his feet.
Togoruutan trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mathews wants to stand but Togoruutan is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mathews fails to land with a series of punches.
Mathews throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cameron Mathews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick and Togoruutan moves out of range easily.
Togoruutan attempts a counter takedown but Mathews avoids it well and moves away.
Togoruutan has a takedown stuffed.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathews connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Togoruutan keeps the fight on the outside.
Togoruutan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mathews sprawls and moves away.
Mathews throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Togoruutan feinted with a counter takedown.
A combination from Mathews does no damage.
Togoruutan moves out of range as Mathews throws a body kick.
Mathews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mathews swinging wildly here.
Mathews throws a front kick that sends Togoruutan stumbling back into the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Mathews both land. Nice combination.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses
and Togoruutan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mathews's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Togoruutan won't allow Mathews to get back to his feet.
Mathews can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Togoruutan controls the pace.
Mathews pushes Togoruutan off and gets back to his feet.
Mathews misses with a kick to the body
and Togoruutan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mathews won't be happy with that.
Mathews tries to escape but Togoruutan is in control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Togoruutan trying to control the position but Mathews is working away.
Togoruutan controlling the position from side mount.
Togoruutan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mathews keeps working.
Mathews is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Togoruutan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Togoruutan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mathews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
An elbow from Togoruutan crashes against the mat.
Mathews is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Togoruutan is controlling him well.
Togoruutan is looking to take a break and control but Mathews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Togoruutan advances to mount.
Togoruutan looking to control but Mathews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mathews holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Togoruutan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mathews is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Togoruutan looking to control but Mathews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Togoruutan is really struggling to control Mathews but he's trying to hold on to the position.
You get the feeling that Mathews really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mathews tries to buck Togoruutan off but Togoruutan takes his back!
Togoruutan trying to control momentarily.
Togoruutan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mathews staying busy and making it hard for Togoruutan to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cameron Mathews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mathews tries to clinch but Togoruutan moves away
and Togoruutan counters with a shoot takedown. Mathews fights it but they end up in guard.
Togoruutan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mathews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mathews wants to stand but Togoruutan is controlling the position.
Togoruutan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mathews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Togoruutan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Togoruutan slips nicely into half guard.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togoruutan is trying to work for a kimura but Mathews is defending well.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews has one foot on Togoruutan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mathews comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Togoruutan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mathews pinned against the ropes. Mathews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mathews gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Togoruutan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mathews can do anything to dispel that myth.
Togoruutan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mathews is keeping the position for now.
Mathews wants to stand but Togoruutan is controlling the position.
Mathews keeping full guard, as Togoruutan tries to pass.
Togoruutan stops Mathews from standing up.
Mathews can't keep his opponent in guard - Togoruutan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Togoruutan wants to free his trapped foot but Mathews is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Togoruutan is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan stops Mathews from getting back to his feet.
Togoruutan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mathews does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Togoruutan stops Mathews from getting back to his feet.
Togoruutan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mathews keeps working.
Togoruutan prevents Mathews from standing back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mathews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mathews is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Togoruutan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mathews tries to clinch there but Togoruutan circles away.
Mathews goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mathews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch but Togoruutan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Togoruutan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mathews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Togoruutan counters with a shoot takedown. Mathews fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan prevents Mathews from getting back to his feet.
Togoruutan trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Togoruutan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Togoruutan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Togoruutan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mathews is keeping the position for now.
Mathews wants to stand and escape but Togoruutan is having none of it.
Togoruutan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Togoruutan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mathews is retaining full guard.
Mathews is looking to stand up but Togoruutan isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Mathews throws a head kick but Togoruutan moves out of range.
Togoruutan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick and Togoruutan moves out of range easily.
Mathews lands a leg kick that knocks Togoruutan off balance momentarily.
Togoruutan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mathews as he jumps to the side.
Mathews misses with the combination.
Mathews throws a body kick that misses.
Togoruutan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mathews tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Togoruutan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Togoruutan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mathews misses with a head kick.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mathews throws a head kick but Togoruutan moves out of range.
Mathews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Togoruutan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mathews but Mathews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkhbat Togoruutan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mathews pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Togoruutan back to the ropes. Mathews follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cameron Mathews.
I've got Mathews 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Cameron Mathews!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Cameron Mathews!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Monkhbat Togoruutan!
Cameron Mathews wins by split decision!
Cameron Mathews really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Cubbedge (ranked 3027 p4p, 360 weight class) and Tony Vazzappo (ranked 2664 p4p, 314 weight class). Tony Vazzappo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Vazzappo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cubbedge dodges the punch combination from Vazzappo.
Cubbedge throws a body punch but Vazzappo moves out of range.
Brad Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vazzappo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cubbedge connects with a crisp jab.
Cubbedge swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vazzappo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vazzappo misses with a jab to the body
and Cubbedge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vazzappo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cubbedge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that Cubbedge avoids nicely.
Cubbedge cracks Vazzappo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cubbedge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vazzappo circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot lands for Vazzappo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vazzappo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vazzappo looks to land a combination but Cubbedge avoids it well.
Cubbedge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vazzappo avoids the body shot from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge misses with an uppercut. Vazzappo saw that one coming.
Vazzappo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cubbedge .
Vazzappo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vazzappo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
Cubbedge is looking to land body kicks.
Vazzappo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cubbedge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vazzappo counters with a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cubbedge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vazzappo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge slips under a jab.
Cubbedge looks to throw the jab but Vazzappo is out of range.
Cubbedge works over Vazzappo's head and body with a nice combination.
Cubbedge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vazzappo manages to avoid it.
Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge throws a low kick but Vazzappo moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Cubbedge .
Vazzappo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cubbedge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cubbedge throws an overhand right that lands on Vazzappo's shoulder, as Vazzappo tries to avoid the shot.
Vazzappo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cubbedge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vazzappo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cubbedge circles away quickly and effectively.
Vazzappo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Cubbedge misses.
Vazzappo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vazzappo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cubbedge lands with a cross.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
Vazzappo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vazzappo throws a body punch but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Donk. Cubbedge catches Vazzappo right on the button with a cross.
A left and a right from Vazzappo both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Vazzappo does no damage.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Cubbedge .
As Cubbedge backs off Vazzappo throws a huge counter combo but Cubbedge manages to avoid it all.
Cubbedge swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick
and Vazzappo counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cubbedge scores with a punch to the head.
Cubbedge misses with a right hand
and Vazzappo counters with a one-two to the body.
Cubbedge throws a nice looking combination but Vazzappo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vazzappo staying out of range there.
Vazzappo avoids the body shot from Cubbedge .
Vazzappo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vazzappo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vazzappo moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cubbedge circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Vazzappo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cubbedge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vazzappo's head backwards.
A slow jab from Cubbedge misses its intended target.
Cubbedge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vazzappo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vazzappo is looking for the big counter here.
Cubbedge slips a jab and a cross from Vazzappo.
Tony Vazzappo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cubbedge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cubbedge lands a body shot.
Vazzappo slips under a jab.
Vazzappo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vazzappo stalks Cubbedge and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cubbedge 's face. Cubbedge staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge tries to bum rush Vazzappo with a series of wild strikes but Vazzappo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Cubbedge misses the target.
Vazzappo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tony Vazzappo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cubbedge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vazzappo is looking for the big counter here.
Cubbedge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge walks into a jab.
Vazzappo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Cubbedge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vazzappo was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge .
Vazzappo throws a counter combo.
Cubbedge throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Vazzappo.
A nice side step and Vazzappo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cubbedge misses with a double jab
and Vazzappo counters with a three punch combo that has Cubbedge backing up. Cubbedge nods at Vazzappo to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cubbedge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vazzappo counters with a nice uppercut.
Cubbedge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vazzappo counters with a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Cubbedge misses its intended target.
Cubbedge throws an off balance right hand
and Vazzappo counters with a two punch combo.
Cubbedge is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cubbedge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vazzappo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vazzappo stalks Cubbedge and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cubbedge 's face. Cubbedge staggers backwards, shaken.
Oh Cubbedge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vazzappo lands with a big right hook that stumbles Cubbedge - he's out on his feet here! Vazzappo follows up with another monster hook that separates Cubbedge from consciousness! Cubbedge falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Vazzappo stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Vazzappo!
A very excited looking Tony Vazzappo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JJ Woods (ranked 2625 p4p, 296 weight class) and Joao Silvera (ranked 1835 p4p, 226 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JJ Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Silvera!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods 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.
Silvera throws a counter combo.
Woods attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Woods throws a shot from downtown. Silvera moves away and avoids it.
Woods throws a lazy head kick
and Silvera counters with a nice kick to the body.
Woods throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silvera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woods scores with a head kick.
Woods lands a nice looking body kick.
Woods takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Woods misses.
Woods throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Silvera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Woods throws a leg kick
letting Silvera counter with a right hand.
Woods throws a lazy body kick
and Silvera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woods dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Woods swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woods 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silvera moves out of range as Woods throws a body kick.
Silvera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvera was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
Woods goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silvera throws the left hand but Woods avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Woods.
Silvera blocks a head kick by Woods.
Woods throws a jab when Silvera was well out of range.
Silvera unleashes a big counter combination but Woods bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Woods throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Woods gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Silvera counters with a nice uppercut.
Woods thows a leg kick but Silvera checks it
and Silvera counters with a thumping low kick.
Woods throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silvera's head.
Woods misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woods throws a low kick but Silvera avoids it.
A low kick from Woods misses
and Silvera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods looks to throw the jab but Silvera is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Silvera.
Woods misses with a hook.
Silvera misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Woods was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Silvera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Woods.
Woods is looking to land body kicks.
Silvera unleashes a big counter combination but Woods bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silvera moves away.
Woods throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woods blocks a jab.
Silvera 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.
Silvera pushes Woods away with a front kick.
JJ Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods misses with a head kick.
Silvera works Woods's body with a nice hook.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick
and Silvera counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods misses with the body kick
letting Silvera counter with a right hand.
Woods looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Woods looks to throw the jab but Silvera is out of range.
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvera was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick and Silvera moves out of range easily.
Woods dodges the punch combination from Silvera.
Woods misses the body punch
and Silvera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick
and Silvera counters with a stiff right hand.
Woods takes a jab right on the kisser.
Woods throws a right hand that misses
and Silvera counters with a two punch combo.
Woods misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Woods
and Silvera counters with a nice uppercut.
Woods misses with a body punch
and Silvera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods misses with a body shot
and Silvera counters with a stiff right hand.
Silvera stuns Woods with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Woods swings for the body but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera walks into a stiff left hand from Woods.
Woods throws a chopping leg kick but Silvera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silvera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Woods throws a leg kick that misses.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woods tries to land a leg kick but Silvera saw it coming and moves away.
Woods misses with an uppercut
and Silvera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woods throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silvera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silvera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy body kick from Woods
and Silvera counters with an inside leg kick.
Woods is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silvera.
Woods gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Silvera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Silvera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silvera connects with a leg kick. Woods looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silvera avoids the body shot from Woods.
Silvera works over Woods's head and body with a nice combination.
Woods misses with a hook. Silvera ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Woods.
Woods takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silvera throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Woods takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A lazy body kick from Woods
and Silvera counters with a nice leg kick.
Silvera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Woods takes a swing at Silvera's ribcage but misses.
Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silvera manages to avoid it.
Woods blocks a jab.
Woods swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Woods looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silvera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silvera counters with a left and a right that stings Woods.
Silvera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Woods on the side of the head.
Silvera blocks a head kick by Woods.
Joao Silvera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woods looks to throw a body kick
and Silvera counters with a one-two to the body.
Silvera avoids the head kick by Woods.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silvera! But no joy.
Woods wants to land a leg kick but Silvera is out of range.
Woods throws a leg kick
and Silvera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Woods throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silvera avoids the body shot from Woods.
Silvera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silvera misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silvera misses with a looping right.
Silvera looks to land a body kick but Woods moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods throws a lazy head kick
and Silvera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woods throws a head kick but Silvera moves out of range.
Woods misses with a kick to the body
and Silvera counters with a stiff right hand.
Woods misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silvera! But no joy.
Silvera misses with a looping right.
Woods misses with an attempted mid kick.
Woods looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Silvera blocks the body kick.
Silvera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woods misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silvera counters with a series of strikes. Woods will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silvera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silvera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silvera, right into the meat.
Silvera avoids a kick to the body.
Woods throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvera tries to land a front kick but Woods steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Silvera tenderised Woods's leg. Woods is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silvera blocks a low kick nicely.
Woods pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silvera is out of range and Woods settles back down.
Woods cracks the inside of Silvera's front leg.
Woods fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Woods throws a body shot but no joy.
Woods misses with a body punch
and Silvera counters with a nice uppercut.
Woods throws a lazy head kick
and Silvera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Woods's knee momentarily.
Woods misses with a low kick.
Woods is looking to wear down Silvera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Woods's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silvera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Woods scrambles back to his feet.
Woods is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Woods fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Woods misses the target.
Woods pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Woods throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Silvera.
Woods lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silvera's sensitive parts.
Silvera scores with a head kick. Woods tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Woods throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woods tries to score with a low kick but Silvera moves his leg out of the way.
Woods misses the shot to the body.
Woods thows a leg kick but Silvera checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Woods.
Woods backing away here, and Silvera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Woods takes a swing at Silvera's ribcage but misses.
Silvera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Woods thows a leg kick but Silvera checks it
and Silvera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silvera throws a right hand that Woods ducks under and follows up with a left that Woods also avoids with ease.
Woods tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silvera flicks out a counter leg kick but Woods steps away.
Woods pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Silvera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Silvera avoids the head kick by Woods.
Silvera flicks out a counter leg kick but Woods steps away.
Silvera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silvera checks a leg kick.
Woods takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silvera.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silvera.
Woods throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silvera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Woods thows a leg kick but Silvera checks it
and Silvera counters with a two punch combo.
Silvera blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Silvera.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Woods slips under a jab from Silvera.
Silvera avoids the head kick by Woods.
Silvera throws out a counter right but Woods avoids it with no problem.
Silvera lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Woods catches Silvera right on the button with a cross.
Good work by Silvera as he checks the leg kick.
Woods backing away here, and Silvera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Silvera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Woods quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silvera moves away.
Silvera replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Woods blocks it well.
Woods misses with a head kick.
Silvera lands with a kick to the ribs.
Silvera scores with a nice right hand.
Woods tried to score with a low kick but Silvera checks it.
A little jabbing left from Silvera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silvera with a hook.
Silvera misses with a straight left.
Woods is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Woods bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silvera's head backwards.
Silvera lands a jab-cross combination.
Woods misses with a body kick.
Woods has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods blocks a head kick by Silvera.
Woods thows a leg kick but Silvera checks it
and Silvera counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Woods is rocked!
Silvera blocks a low kick nicely.
Silvera scores with a one two! Woods had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oh Woods is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Woods throws a head kick that misses
and Silvera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woods looks to land a body kick but Silvera moved away.
Woods throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silvera's head.
Woods misses with a leg kick
and Silvera counters with a right hand to the body.
Silvera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Woods might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Silvera jabs at Woods's body.
Woods rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silvera counters with a left to the body.
Silvera throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Woods colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Silvera as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Woods is left battered and dazed whilst Silvera and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Silvera!
During a confident post fight interview, Joao Silvera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takahashi Ryu (ranked 2185 p4p, 277 weight class) and Takeshi Kovacs (ranked 1930 p4p, 251 weight class). Takeshi Kovacs is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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197 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Takahashi Ryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takeshi Kovacs!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ryu shoots in and drives through. Kovacs sprawls well.
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Ryu's shoulder, as Ryu tries to avoid the shot.
Ryu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kovacs misses with a body shot.
Kovacs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Takahashi Ryu has been cut.
Ryu staying out of range there.
Kovacs lands with a right hand.
Ryu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kovacs is trying to defend but Ryu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kovacs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kovacs controls Ryu momentarily but Ryu frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryu working some strikes from top position.
Kovacs 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.
Kovacs keeping moving, preventing Ryu from controlling successfully.
Ryu looking to pass the guard.
Ryu postures up and lands a big shot to Kovacs's brow.
Kovacs looking for a sweep. Not yet Kovacs, not yet.
That's two 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.
Kovacs working for a triangle but Ryu defends it easily.
Kovacs is trying to keep Ryu in close.
Ryu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovacs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovacs trying to control the position.
Kovacs pulls Ryu in to control the position.
Kovacs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ryu's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kovacs trying to control but Ryu is working from the bottom.
Kovacs stopping the sweep attempt from Ryu.
Kovacs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kovacs trying to control but Ryu is working from the bottom.
Kovacs pushing down on Ryu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kovacs is trying to control. Ryu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kovacs has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Dam Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kovacs wants to pass the guard but Ryu is defending well.
Kovacs is keen to just control but Ryu is a slippery customer.
Kovacs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryu sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kovacs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kovacs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kovacs jabs Ryu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovacs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kovacs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with the combination.
Ryu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kovacs as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Kovacs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takahashi Ryu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kovacs misses the shot to the body.
Ryu is looking to counter the offense by Kovacs and move into the clinch.
Ryu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheers as Kovacs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ryu doesn't seem phased though.
Kovacs misses with a few strikes there.
Ryu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ryu stopping the sweep attempt from Kovacs.
Kovacs keeping moving, preventing Ryu from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryu wants to get up but he can't break Kovacs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ryu trying to control but Kovacs is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs wants to sweep here but Ryu controlling him for the moment.
Takahashi Ryu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryu looking to sit in guard and control but Kovacs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kovacs pushing down on Ryu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kovacs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kovacs is trying to work for a kimura but Ryu is defending well.
Ryu wants to get back to his feet.
Kovacs wants to take a breather but Ryu is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryu wants to get back to his feet.
Ryu won't allow Kovacs to pass to mount.
Ryu is looking to control Kovacs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryu avoid being mounted?
Kovacs is keen to just control but Ryu is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ryu shoots for a double leg takedown but Kovacs sprawls well. He's pushed Ryu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kovacs is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovacs misses the target.
Ryu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takahashi Ryu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovacs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryu tried to counter with a leg kick but Kovacs avoided it.
Takeshi Kovacs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovacs cracks Ryu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ryu looks for the body kick but Kovacs saw that one coming.
Kovacs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovacs looks to throw the jab but Ryu is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryu. Ryu gets slowly back to his feet.
Kovacs throws a hook to the side of Ryu's head but Ryu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacs misses with the combination.
Ryu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kovacs on the side of the head.
Kovacs misses with a double jab.
Kovacs throws a right and a left that Ryu avoids nicely.
Ryu rushes Kovacs and presses him up against the ropes.
Kovacs is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryu gets an underhook and turns Kovacs into the ropes.
Ryu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ryu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryu appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs lands a body shot.
Takeshi Kovacs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovacs misses with a wild body shot.
Ryu moves in looking to clinch but Kovacs pushes him off.
Ryu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovacs throws out the jab.
Kovacs lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kovacs avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takahashi Ryu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovacs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ryu counters with a shoot takedown. Kovacs fights it but they end up in guard.
Ryu passes Kovacs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ryu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kovacs wants to improve his position but Ryu is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Takahashi Ryu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kovacs misses with a straight right.
Kovacs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryu's hands.
Ryu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryu scores with a takedown into Kovacs's guard.
Ryu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kovacs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryu.
Kovacs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryu wants to stand but Kovacs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kovacs looking to control.
Kovacs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryu stopping the sweep attempt from Kovacs.
Ryu wants to stand but Kovacs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kovacs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryu manages to avoid it.
Kovacs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the body
and Ryu counters with a left and a right that stings Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a really nice looking cross but Ryu seems unphased.
Kovacs misses with the combination.
Ryu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs misses with a wild combination.
Ryu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryu shoots in but Kovacs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacs. Ryu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs throws an off balance right hand
and Ryu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kovacs thinking.
Ryu clinches.
Ryu prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kovacs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kovacs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs stuffs the takedown.
Ryu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a body punch but Ryu moves out of range.
Kovacs misses with a two punch combination.
Ryu slips under a jab from Kovacs.
Kovacs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takahashi Ryu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovacs slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Kovacs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takahashi Ryu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ryu rushes Kovacs and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kovacs holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kovacs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takeshi Kovacs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryu breaks the clinch.
Ryu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kovacs circles away.
Kovacs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ryu shoots for a takedown but Kovacs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovacs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryu slips a jab and a cross from Kovacs.
Jab, jab by Kovacs - just one landing.
Kovacs takes a swing at Ryu's ribcage but misses.
Kovacs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovacs misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovacs 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs!
Takeshi Kovacs wins by unanimous decision!
Takeshi Kovacs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Oriola (ranked 626 p4p, 73 weight class) and Jesse Juntta (ranked 5535 p4p, 468 weight class). Diego Oriola has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Oriola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Juntta!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oriola at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Juntta.
Oriola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oriola moves away.
Juntta scores with a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Oriola has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Juntta connects with an inside leg kick.
Juntta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Juntta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juntta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oriola gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Juntta.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oriola.
Oriola appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oriola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntta.
Oriola avoids the body shot from Juntta.
Oriola attempts a counter takedown but Juntta avoids it well and moves away.
Juntta throws a leg kick but Oriola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oriola ducks under a wild hook from Juntta.
Oriola appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Juntta misses with a combination
and Oriola counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oriola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juntta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Juntta felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Oriola trying to pass the guard but Juntta defending well.
Oriola content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Oriola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juntta keeps working.
Oriola is really struggling to control Juntta but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Juntta looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oriola wants to pass the guard but Juntta is defending well.
Oriola is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Juntta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oriola.
Oriola trying to advance position but Juntta counters by regaining guard.
Oriola is looking to advance position but Juntta has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Oriola tries to lock up and control but Juntta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta is looking to stand but Oriola has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Oriola working to try and regain half guard.
Oriola is working hard here to advance position.
Oriola manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Oriola wants to get back to full guard but Juntta has passed into side control.
Oriola sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta decides to return to a standing position.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Oriola is just out of range.
Oriola attempts a counter takedown but Juntta avoids it well and moves away.
Juntta misses with an uppercut
and Oriola counters with a takedown into side control.
Oriola is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Juntta is trying to escape and Oriola transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Juntta is forced to tap! Nice work there by Oriola! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Oriola!
A less than humble Diego Oriola misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julio Regueiro (ranked 1580 p4p, 209 weight class) and Buddy Barnett (ranked 934 p4p, 129 weight class). Barnett has chosen Move as his entrance music. Julio Regueiro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julio Regueiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buddy Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Regueiro.
We've been told by Regueiro's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnett blocks the leg kick.
Barnett closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Regueiro did well to prevent Barnett getting side control.
Regueiro looking for submissions off his back.
Barnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnett 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.
Barnett working the head and body with strikes.
Regueiro wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Barnett throwing shots but Regueiro is blocking nicely.
Barnett trying to control from half guard but Regueiro is working away.
Regueiro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Regueiro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnett.
Regueiro is not content to let Barnett control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnett wants to control but Regueiro is keeping him busy.
Barnett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Regueiro defending well though.
Barnett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Regueiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barnett lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Regueiro's head.
Barnett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnett prevents Regueiro from improving his position.
Barnett with the ground and pound but Regueiro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barnett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Regueiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro working for a triangle but Barnett defends it easily.
Barnett with a nice head shot there.
Barnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnett postures up in Regueiro's guard and throws a big left but Regueiro blocks it.
Barnett throwing strikes but missing.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Regueiro keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett lands a couple of digs.
Barnett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Regueiro keeps moving.
Barnett postures up and lands a big shot to Regueiro's brow.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Regueiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnett lands a couple of digs.
Regueiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnett distracts Regueiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Regueiro keeps moving.
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Regueiro is keeping the position for now.
Regueiro keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Barnett postures up in Regueiro's guard and throws a big left but Regueiro blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnett stands up over Regueiro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Regueiro controls Barnett momentarily but Barnett frees himself.
Regueiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Barnett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barnett throws a hook to the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnett wants to clinch.
Barnett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnett walks into a jab.
Regueiro scores with a nice head shot.
Barnett moves into range and clinches up with Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Regueiro holds him up against the ropes and eventually Barnett drops back down to his feet.
Regueiro tries to throw a body punch but Barnett avoids it by throwing Regueiro back against the ropes.
Barnett blocking some punches.
Regueiro lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett jumps guard but Regueiro turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Regueiro has him pressed against the ropes.
Julio Regueiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Barnett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnett.
Regueiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Regueiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Regueiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
A short right from Regueiro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regueiro misses with the head strike.
Barnett jumps guard but Regueiro stands there with Barnett around his waist. Barnett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barnett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Regueiro walks away with a smile on his face. Barnett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Regueiro as he jumps to the side.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but Barnett avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick from Regueiro misses.
And Barnett tries to counter it with a takedown but Regueiro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Regueiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnett's head backwards.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Regueiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Regueiro there.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Regueiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnett.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnett.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnett is looking to clinch but Regueiro is avoiding it.
Barnett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Regueiro, pushing him back against the ropes.
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!
Barnett jumps guard but Regueiro turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Regueiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Regueiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnett is trying to drag Regueiro to the mat but Regueiro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Regueiro pushes Barnett back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Barnett has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Regueiro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barnett can turn it around.
Barnett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short body shot lands from Regueiro as the two fighters clinch.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
Barnett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Regueiro just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Barnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Julio Regueiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barnett has Regueiro pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Regueiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Regueiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Regueiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett jumps guard but Regueiro stands there with Barnett around his waist. Barnett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Regueiro.
Barnett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Regueiro smiles and moves away.
Regueiro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro lands with a good body shot.
Regueiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnett doesn't manage to clinch there - Regueiro circles away.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnett blocks a jab.
Barnett tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Barnett tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Regueiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnett darts in trying to clinch
and Regueiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Barnett ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnett slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Barnett slips a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnett.
Regueiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnett's head.
Barnett slips under a jab.
Barnett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Regueiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnett tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Barnett drives through and clinches with Regueiro against the ropes.
Regueiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnett blocking some punches.
Regueiro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Regueiro smiles and moves away.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Barnett moves out of range easily.
Barnett clinches up with Regueiro and pushes him back against the ropes.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Barnett.
Regueiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barnett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Regueiro just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Regueiro holds him up against the ropes and eventually Barnett drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Regueiro dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Regueiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Regueiro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barnett moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Barnett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Regueiro can pounce on him.
Regueiro lands with a hook. Barnett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barnett doesn't manage to clinch there - Regueiro circles away.
Regueiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Regueiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Regueiro leaves Barnett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barnett shoots in for a double leg but Regueiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barnett wants to clinch up but Regueiro keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Regueiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Regueiro misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnett with a nice cross.
Barnett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Regueiro is fending him off so far but Barnett persists. Nope, Regueiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Julio Regueiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Barnett.
No joy there for Regueiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regueiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnett moves away.
A jab lands there for Regueiro.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro cracks Barnett with an open hand slap.
Barnett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnett moves forwards but Regueiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Regueiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Regueiro lands with a good body shot.
Regueiro cracks the inside of Barnett's front leg.
Regueiro gets tackled into the ropes by Barnett. Barnett maintains the clinch.
Barnett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Regueiro is pressed up against the ropes. Barnett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Regueiro down to the mat. Regueiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barnett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barnett ducks right into an uppercut from Regueiro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regueiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Regueiro punishes Barnett's body with a nice straight punch.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro lands a body shot.
Barnett looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnett.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Barnett is out of range.
Barnett throws a lazy right hand but Regueiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro cracks Barnett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Barnett's shoulder, as Barnett tries to avoid the shot.
Barnett scores with a sloppy right hand. Regueiro should have avoided that one.
Barnett tries to clinch up
enabling Regueiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnett ducks right into an uppercut from Regueiro.
Regueiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnett shoots in looking for a takedown. Regueiro tries to sprawl out of it but Barnett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Regueiro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Barnett doesn't manage to clinch there - Regueiro circles away.
Regueiro scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett closes the distance and clinches.
Regueiro lands a right hand.
Barnett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Regueiro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnett misses the jab.
A punch combination from Regueiro misses.
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses the jab.
Barnett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnett moves into the clinch.
Regueiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Regueiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Regueiro misses with the head strike.
Regueiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Regueiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Regueiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barnett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Regueiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Barnett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro tries to work over Barnett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnett jumps guard but Regueiro stands there with Barnett around his waist. Barnett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Julio Regueiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Barnett.
Barnett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Barnett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Regueiro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barnett is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Buddy Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Regueiro stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnett is on top in guard.
Regueiro is trying to keep Barnett in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Regueiro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Regueiro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Julio Regueiro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between French Fried (ranked 886 p4p, 101 weight class) and Elazar Shalit (ranked 1030 p4p, 122 weight class). French Fried could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Elazar Shalit's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, French Fried!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fried misses with a left hand
letting Shalit counter with a right hand.
Fried tries to clinch there but Shalit circles away.
Shalit thinks about the counter body kick.
Fried lands a nice shot to the body.
Fried tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shalit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fried throws a nice looking combination but Shalit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fried scores with a decent looking hook.
Fried throws a wild body kick that Shalit sees coming a mile off.
We've been informed that Shalit 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.
Fried throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shalit counters with a three punch combo that has Fried backing up. Fried nods at Shalit to acknowledge the strikes.
Fried is looking to land body kicks.
Fried throws a series of punches but Shalit avoids them all with ease.
Shalit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fried tries to close the distance and clinch but Shalit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fried lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fried closes the distance and clinches.
Fried slows down the pace here.
Fried throws a head punch that misses.
Fried tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shalit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shalit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fried breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shalit avoids the head kick by Fried.
Shalit shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fried misses with a series of wild punches.
Shalit throws out a counter right but Fried avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Fried, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
French Fried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fried moves away from the strike by Shalit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shalit throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fried on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fried dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fried throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shalit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fried closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fried closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fried just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Fried misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fried misses with some punches.
Fried lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shalit backwards.
Fried cracks Shalit with a nice body shot.
Fried swings wildly with an uppercut but Shalit uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalit jumps guard but Fried stands there with Shalit around his waist. Shalit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
French Fried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elazar Shalit.
Shalit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fried escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fried tries to close the distance and clinch but Shalit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shalit tries to move into range but Fried moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shalit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fried tries to clinch but Shalit moves away
and Fried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Fried.
Shalit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fried scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fried throws a sloppy body shot
and Shalit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shalit blocks a jab.
Fried is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fried tries to close the distance and clinch but Shalit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fried showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shalit.
Fried throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shalit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Shalit.
Shalit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shalit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fried finds it's way round the side to connect with Shalit's head.
Fried throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Fried misses its intended target.
Fried throws a head kick that misses.
Shalit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
French Fried dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalit manages to avoid it.
Fried swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shalit.
Fried misses with a wild body shot.
Fried misses with a double jab.
Fried misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Fried misses.
Fried throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shalit is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Shalit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fried is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fried fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shalit, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fried pushes Shalit back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Fried lands with a right to the head.
Fried stalling against the ropes.
Shalit tries to pull guard but Fried holds him up against the ropes and eventually Shalit drops back down to his feet.
Shalit drags the fight down to the ground.
Fried trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit controls Fried momentarily but Fried frees himself.
Fried wants to stand and escape but instead Shalit has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shalit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Fried is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit content to stall in guard here.
Fried on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fried tries to get out of the position.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fried swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fried being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Shalit has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shalit 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Fried keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big left from Fried misses.
Shalit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fried throws a jab but it's blocked by Shalit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fried misses with a lunging right hand
and Shalit counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body kick there by Shalit.
Fried tries to clinch but Shalit is having none of it.
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 French Fried will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fried throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fried is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shalit can do to turn this around?
Fried throws out a loose jab but Shalit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fried tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Fried.
Shalit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fried pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shalit raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shalit moves out of range of the strikes.
Shalit thinks about the counter body kick.
Fried finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fried has Shalit up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shalit tries to pull guard but Fried forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Shalit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
French Fried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elazar Shalit.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fried - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalit is trying to pull guard but Fried turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Fried tries a knee to the head but Shalit blocks it.
Fried manages to break the clinch.
Fried misses the shot to the body.
Shalit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shalit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fried throws a head kick that misses
and Shalit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fried takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shalit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fried to score with a decent uppercut.
Fried lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shalit circles away quickly and effectively.
A lazy left from Fried finds it's target.
Shalit scores with a jab. Fried acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shalit walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fried moves to clinch but Shalit breaks away
and Shalit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fried throws a body punch but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit tries to move into range but Fried moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fried connects with a jab.
Fried lands a body shot.
Fried tries a head kick but it misses.
Fried swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fried misses with an uppercut.
Fried misses with a left hand
and Shalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shalit manages to pull guard.
Fried stopping the sweep attempt from Shalit.
Shalit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fried manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fried controls Shalit momentarily but Shalit frees himself.
Shalit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fried looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fried looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fried!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalit tries to buck Fried off but Fried is having none of it.
Shalit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fried off and has taken his back!
Shalit working for a choke but Fried is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalit has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fried has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
French Fried clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shalit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Fried.
Shalit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fried with a hook.
Shalit swats away the attempt to clinch by Fried.
French Fried is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fried moves in looking to clinch but Shalit pushes him off.
Fried misses with a body kick.
Fried comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fried closes the distance and clinches.
Fried throws a head punch that misses.
Shalit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fried smiles and moves away.
Fried wants to land a leg kick but Shalit is out of range.
Shalit thinks about the counter body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fried fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shalit is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shalit circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shalit counters with a series of strikes. Fried will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fried tries to clinch but Shalit moves out of range.
Fried cracks Shalit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Shalit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fried has managed to clinch.
Shalit jumps guard but Fried stands there with Shalit around his waist. Shalit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shalit blocks a body shot from Fried.
Shalit is trying to pull guard but Fried has him pressed against the ropes.
French Fried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elazar Shalit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shalit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shalit prevents a body shot from Fried.
Fried misses with a punch on the inside.
Fried taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Fried.
Shalit is trying to pull guard but Fried has him pressed against the ropes.
Shalit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Fried to keep the fight standing.
Shalit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fried cracks Shalit with a nice body shot.
Fried softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Fried - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fried scores with a shot to the side of Shalit's head.
Fried tries a body shot but Shalit blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalit tries to pull guard but Fried forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Fried has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fried has a couple of punches blocked by Shalit.
Fried breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shalit throws a sloppy body shot
and Fried connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fried wants to clinch
enabling Shalit to counter with a crisp jab.
Fried pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shalit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shalit misses with a kick to the body.
Shalit tries a head kick but it misses.
Fried scores with a hook.
French Fried is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalit misses with a kick to the body.
Fried drops his hands momentarily and Shalit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shalit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fried.
A countering left hand to the body from Shalit misses.
Shalit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shalit moves out of range of the strikes.
Fried looks to clinch
and Shalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fried wants to clinch up but Shalit keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shalit! But no joy.
Shalit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fried.
Shalit shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fried throws an off balance right hand
and Shalit counters with a nice uppercut.
Fried is looking to clinch.
Shalit is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fried misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
French Fried had his way with Elazar Shalit in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shalit swats away the attempt to clinch by Fried.
Shalit circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shalit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fried is rocked!
Fried wants to stay close but Shalit steps back to make room for something. Fried seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Shalit and Fried drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Elazar Shalit!
Elazar Shalit is the new featherweight champion!
Elazar Shalit thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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