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PL MMA 42 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between My Time (ranked 675 p4p, 1436 weight class) and Leo Kovarov (ranked 45 p4p, 89 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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11 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, My Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Kovarov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kovarov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kovarov tries for a takedown but Time sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Time swings for the body but Kovarov moves out of range.
Kovarov moves away from the strike by Time.
Kovarov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
My Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Time works the jab nicely.
 It looks like Leo Kovarov has been cut.
Time just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovarov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Time throws a head kick but Kovarov moves out of range.
As Time backs off Kovarov throws a huge counter combo but Time manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Kovarov. Those never looked like landing.
Time tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Time's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Time - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovarov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Time at a distance.
Time swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovarov shoots in and drives through. Time sprawls well.
Time misses with the combination.
Kovarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Time.
Time misses with a double jab.
Kovarov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Time digs a good body shot into Kovarov's ribs.
Time throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
My Time is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Time throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kovarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Time is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time slips a jab and a cross from Kovarov.
Time is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kovarov dodges the punch combination from Time.
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!
Time gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovarov.
Kovarov scores with a jab. Time acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kovarov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Time rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kovarov!
Time throws a lazy uppercut
and Kovarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovarov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Time looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Time explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kovarov scores with a nice right hand.
Time throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovarov throws a series of punches but Time moves out of range.
Time throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kovarov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Time backs up against the cage.
Kovarov misses with a series of wild punches.
Time looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovarov is just out of range.
Time fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice straight punches there by Time. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Time.
Time misses with a wild body shot.
Kovarov throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Time avoids the body shot from Kovarov.
Time misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovarov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Time's waist but Time gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kovarov off to one side.
My Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Kovarov.
Kovarov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Time doesn't seem bothered though.
Time throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovarov dives in for a single leg takedown but Time sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Time is looking to counter punch.
Time looks to throw the jab but Kovarov is out of range.
Time lands with a good body shot.
Time listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Time throws a leg kick that misses.
Time throws a head kick that Kovarov semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
My Time dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo Kovarov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kovarov moves away from the strike by Time.
Time misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Time lunges at Kovarov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kovarov's hand.
That has opened up Leo Kovarov's cut even more.
Time throws a body shot but no joy.
Time throws a combination that misses
and Kovarov counters with a shoot takedown. Time fights it but they end up in guard.
Kovarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Time has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kovarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kovarov lands a couple of elbows.
Kovarov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kovarov throwing strikes but missing.
Kovarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kovarov is controlling him.
Kovarov stands up from Time's guard - Kovarov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kovarov misses with a looping left.
Kovarov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Time. Kovarov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Time will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kovarov feints the counter takedown.
Kovarov misses with a double jab
and Time counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovarov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kovarov dives in for a single leg takedown but Time sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Time throws a head kick but Kovarov moves out of range.
Time tries to land a body kick
and Kovarov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Time's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Time wants to stand but Kovarov is controlling the position.
Time scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Time throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovarov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Time.
Time uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovarov.
Time is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovarov can do to turn this around?
Kovarov shoots in for a takedown but Time shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovarov.
Kovarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Time lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Time. Kovarov shrugs it off though.
Decent striking displayed by Kovarov there.
Leo Kovarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Time.
A swing and a miss from Time.
Kovarov shoots in but Time avoids the takedown attempt easily.
My Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Kovarov.
Kovarov throws a hook but Time blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Time throws an overhand right that lands on Kovarov's shoulder, as Kovarov tries to avoid the shot.
Time swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovarov lands a slapping body shot.
Time tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Time.
Kovarov swings for the body but Time moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Time misses its target.
Kovarov with a nice cross.
A jab lands there for Time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovarov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Time scores with the left hand. Kovarov knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
My Time dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leo Kovarov'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. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Time. That snapped Kovarov's head back.
Kovarov misses with an uppercut.
Time is looking to land body kicks.
Time connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kovarov's hands.
Kovarov blocks a head kick by Time.
Kovarov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kovarov shoots and misses
and Time counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
My Time is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovarov takes one to the chin there.
Kovarov looks for a takedown but Time sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovarov unleashes a big counter combination but Time bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Time thows a left - swing and a miss!
Time missing with a left hand there. Kovarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Time bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kovarov's head backwards.
Time is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kovarov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
My Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Kovarov.
Kovarov shoots in for a double leg but Time sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Time throws a big shot that misses.
Time swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovarov shoots and misses
and Time connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The cut above Leo Kovarov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovarov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Time counters with a stiff right hand.
Time darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
 Kovarov is rocked!
Time tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Time.
Kovarov is still on wobbly legs! Can Time finish him?
Time drops Kovarov with a huge uppercut! Kovarov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Time is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). My Time!
After the fight, My Time was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ji Woo (ranked 810 p4p, 725 weight class) and Kendo Hirigushi (ranked 100 p4p, 91 weight class). Ji Woo comes to the cage accompanied by 나쁜 달 상승. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bong Ji Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Kendo Hirigushi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirigushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Ji Woo fails with the takedown.
Hirigushi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Hirigushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ji Woo.
It looked like Ji Woo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hirigushi throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo dives in and grabs Hirigushi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hirigushi pushes down on Ji Woo's head and hops out.
Nice shot by Ji Woo.
A big left from Ji Woo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hirigushi at a distance.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi looks to land a combination but Ji Woo avoids it well.
Hirigushi looks to throw the jab but Ji Woo is out of range.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot
and Hirigushi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hirigushi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ji Woo looks to land a body kick but Hirigushi moved away.
Ji Woo scores with a decent looking hook.
Hirigushi throws a nice looking combination but Ji Woo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hirigushi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hirigushi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo moves into the clinch.
Ji Woo blocks a body shot from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands with a right to the head.
Hirigushi breaks the clinch.
Ji Woo swings for the body but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Hirigushi gets tackled into the cage by Ji Woo. Ji Woo maintains the clinch.
Ji Woo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ji Woo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hirigushi stands up and waves to Ji Woo to follow him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ji Woo is defended easily by Hirigushi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Ji Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Hirigushi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo throws a looping overhand right but Hirigushi ducks down to avoid it.
Ji Woo dodges the punch combination from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ji Woo.
Hirigushi throws out a counter right but Ji Woo avoids it with no problem.
Ji Woo lands a really nice looking cross but Hirigushi seems unphased.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Hirigushi is having none of it.
Hirigushi lands with an uppercut that bounces Ji Woo off the cage and back into range.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut.
Hirigushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ji Woo has his takedown stuffed
and Hirigushi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ji Woo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo scores with a takedown into Hirigushi's guard.
Hirigushi wriggles free and stands up.
Hirigushi throws a looping overhand right but Ji Woo ducks down to avoid it.
Ji Woo clinches up with Hirigushi and pushes him back against the cage.
Ji Woo tightens his grip and picks Hirigushi up, before dumping him to the ground. Hirigushi manages to land in guard.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet but Ji Woo passes into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ji Woo is trying to work for a kimura but Hirigushi is defending well.
Ji Woo seems to be looking for submissions.
Hirigushi is trying to stand up here but Ji Woo is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ji Woo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hirigushi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ji Woo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hirigushi is trying to stand up here but Ji Woo is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ji Woo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ji Woo prevents Hirigushi from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kendo Hirigushi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hirigushi misses with a hook. Ji Woo ducked under it nicely.
Hirigushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ji Woo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ji Woo gets a double leg takedown into Hirigushi's guard.
Ji Woo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hirigushi wants to stand up but Ji Woo is controlling him.
Ji Woo throws a big elbow that misses.
Hirigushi pushes Ji Woo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ji Woo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hirigushi circles away quickly and effectively.
Ji Woo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirigushi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ji Woo thuds his right hand into Hirigushi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ji Woo shoots in for a takedown but Hirigushi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ji Woo shoots in looking for a takedown but Hirigushi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ji Woo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Ji Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo walks into a stiff left hand from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ji Woo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ji Woo lands in his opponent's guard.
Ji Woo won't allow Hirigushi to get back to his feet.
Hirigushi controlling Ji Woo's posture.
Ji Woo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ji Woo stops Hirigushi from standing up.
Ji Woo wants to pass the guard but Hirigushi is keeping the position.
Ji Woo wants to control from the top but Hirigushi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hirigushi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ji Woo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirigushi is keeping the position for now.
Ji Woo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ji Woo throws an elbow but Hirigushi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ji Woo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hirigushi, who protects the arm well.
Ji Woo tries to score with some ground and pound. Hirigushi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ji Woo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hirigushi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ji Woo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ji Woo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ji Woo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet but Ji Woo drags him back down.
Ji Woo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hirigushi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ji Woo prevents Hirigushi from escaping the position.
Hirigushi throws Ji Woo to one side and escapes!
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hirigushi is just out of range.
Ji Woo throws a sloppy body shot
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ji Woo staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirigushi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ji Woo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ji Woo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hirigushi checks the leg kick.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hirigushi missing with a left hand there. Ji Woo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Hirigushi moves forwards but Ji Woo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hirigushi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hirigushi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ji Woo looks for a takedown but Hirigushi sprawls well.
Ji Woo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hirigushi swinging wildly here.
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 Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Ji Woo misses with a takedown
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ji Woo has his takedown stuffed
and Hirigushi counters with a two punch combo.
Hirigushi misses with the combination.
Ji Woo shoots and misses
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Ji Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Ji Woo feints and then cracks Hirigushi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hirigushi down.
Ji Woo avoids the body shot from Hirigushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Hirigushi. Those never looked like landing.
Hirigushi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ji Woo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ji Woo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hirigushi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hirigushi manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo feints and as Hirigushi raises his hands in defense, Ji Woo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hirigushi is looking to stand up but Ji Woo isn't so interested in that idea.
Ji Woo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hirigushi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hirigushi stands up and waves to Ji Woo to follow him.
Ji Woo looks for a takedown but Hirigushi sprawls well.
A combination from Hirigushi does no damage.
Hirigushi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hirigushi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ji Woo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirigushi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hirigushi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi slaps away a takedown attempt from Ji Woo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ji Woo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ji Woo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ji Woo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hirigushi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ji Woo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ji Woo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ji Woo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ji Woo stops Hirigushi from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirigushi keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully.
Hirigushi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hirigushi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ji Woo.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo lands a left hand.
Ji Woo blocks a body shot from Hirigushi.
Ji Woo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ji Woo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hirigushi throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hirigushi.
Ji Woo prevents Hirigushi from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hirigushi - that landed with a thud.
Ji Woo tries for a takedown but Hirigushi manages to get underhooks.
Hirigushi lands a hook that snaps the head of Ji Woo backwards.
Hirigushi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo blocks an uppercut.
Ji Woo is working Hirigushi over against the cage.
Ji Woo blocking some punches.
Hirigushi digs a right hand into Ji Woo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ji Woo's gas tank.
Hirigushi misses with the head strike.
Ji Woo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ji Woo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hirigushi fails to land.
Hirigushi breaks the clinch.
Ji Woo misses with a hook.
Kendo Hirigushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hirigushi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ji Woo backs up against the cage.
Hirigushi tries to sprawl but Ji Woo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hirigushi kicks off Ji Woo and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendo Hirigushi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hirigushi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorginho Marcelo (ranked 1166 p4p, 583 weight class) and Akira Harada (ranked 140 p4p, 70 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorginho Marcelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akira Harada!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcelo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harada quickly recovers to half guard.
Marcelo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harada has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marcelo controlling the action here.
Marcelo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Marcelo is working for a submission of some sort.
Harada is trying to stand up here but Marcelo is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marcelo trying to control from half guard but Harada is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marcelo tries to pass to full mount but Harada defends it.
Harada is trying to stand.
Harada is defending against the submission attempts here by Marcelo.
Harada is looking to control Marcelo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harada avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marcelo not doing much here.
Marcelo tries to pass to full mount but Harada defends it.
Marcelo is keen to just control but Harada is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harada closes the distance and pushes Marcelo back into the cage.
Harada breaks the clinch.
Marcelo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haradas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harada scores with a nice right hand.
 It looks like Jorginho Marcelo has been cut.
Marcelo just misses with a punch to the body.
Harada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Harada misses.
Harada lands with a cross.
Harada cracks Marcelo with an open hand slap.
Marcelo shoots in but Harada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harada tries to keep at a distance but Marcelo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harada can't break the clinch.
Marcelo tries to work over Harada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcelo scores with a shot to the side of Harada's head.
Harada lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcelo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Marcelo is keen to just control but Harada is a slippery customer.
Marcelo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Harada is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorginho Marcelo!
Jorginho Marcelo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larson Picker (ranked 1485 p4p, 1041 weight class) and Jack Lynn (ranked 187 p4p, 123 weight class). 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larson Picker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynn has closed the distance and engaged Picker in a clinch.
Picker lands with a right to the head.
Lynn tries to throw a body punch but Picker avoids it by throwing Lynn back against the cage.
Picker can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lynn fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker.
Picker is trying to force a seperation but Lynn has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Picker.
Lynn takes a shot to the head.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Picker blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Picker.
Picker breaks the clinch.
Lynn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picker.
Picker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lynn fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Lynn throws a leg kick but Picker checks it.
Picker misses with a left hand
and Picker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Picker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Picker.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn instigates a clinch.
Lynn tries to throw a body punch but Picker avoids it by throwing Lynn back against the cage.
Picker misses with a body punch.
Picker can't find room to land a body shot as Lynn controls the action.
Picker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Picker throws a jab when Lynn was well out of range.
Picker misses with a straight left.
Lynn connects with a body shot that sends Picker's belly button to the back.
Picker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lynn counters with a thumping low kick.
Lynn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Picker finds it's way round the side to connect with Lynn's head.
Picker lunges at Lynn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lynn's hand.
Lynn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Picker stuns Lynn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lynn shoots in for a takedown but Picker shows good takedown defense.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Lynn.
Picker lands with a cross.
Picker throws a looping overhand right but Lynn ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Lynn misses.
Picker throws a right hand that Lynn ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynn also avoids with ease.
Picker throws a poor cross that misses
and Lynn counters with a stiff right hand.
Lynn swings widly with a right hand
enabling Picker to counter with a crisp jab.
Picker connects with the punch.
Jab, jab by Lynn - just one landing.
Picker catches Lynn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Picker throws a lazy right hand but Lynn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Lynn misses
letting Picker counter with a right hand.
Picker checks the leg kick.
A big right from Lynn misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Lynn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picker.
Lynn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picker.
Lynn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Picker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lynn throws a leg kick which misses Picker's front leg but catches the back leg as Picker tries to avoid it.
Picker throws a jab when Lynn was well out of range.
Picker misses the jab.
Lynn throws out a counter right but Picker avoids it with no problem.
Picker scores with a hook.
Lynn throws a body punch but Picker moves out of range.
A big left from Picker misses.
Picker throws a right hand that Lynn ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynn also avoids with ease.
Lynn looks to land a left hand but Picker moved out of range nicely.
Lynn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Lynn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lynn defending well as Picker loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Picker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lynn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Lynn moves forwards but Picker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Picker.
Picker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lynn.
Lynn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Larson Picker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Picker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Picker sets himself, and Lynn steps forward looking for the clinch! Picker avoids it this time.
Picker misses with an uppercut. Lynn saw that one coming.
Lynn moves out of range as Picker strikes.
Lynn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lynn slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lynn! But no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Picker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Picker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larson Picker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lynn staying out of range there.
Picker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Picker misses with a straight left.
Picker throws a shot from downtown. Lynn moves away and avoids it.
Picker misses with a hook
and Lynn counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Picker misses.
Lynn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picker.
Picker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynn can do to turn this around?
Picker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lynn moves out of range of the strikes.
Lynn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Picker lands a nice looking body shot.
Picker throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Picker misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lynn! But no joy.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Lynn.
Lynn blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picker misses with a hook
and Lynn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Picker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lynn shoots in but Picker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Larson Picker is winning the standup battle so far.
Lynn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Picker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lynn doesn't seem phased though.
Picker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lynn.
Lynn slips under a jab from Picker.
Lynn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lynn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Picker on the side of the head.
Picker jabs Lynn right on the nose. Lynn blinks but takes it well.
Picker swings widly with a right hand
and Lynn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Picker cracks a nice hook into Lynn's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picker loads up on a big right hand but Lynn slips the punch.
Lynn misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Picker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Picker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Picker moves out of range as Lynn strikes.
Lynn slips under a jab.
Lynn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picker.
Lynn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lynn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Lynn blocks a jab.
Picker throws a shot from downtown. Lynn moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Picker.
Nice shot by Lynn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lynn counters with a straight right hand.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Picker throws the left hand but Lynn avoids the punch easily.
Picker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Picker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lynn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lynn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lynn slips a jab from Picker.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Lynn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Picker blocks a leg kick.
Lynn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Picker lands a nice shot that snaps Lynn's head back.
A jab from Picker does it's job there.
Picker misses with a hook. Lynn ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picker misses with a low kick.
Lynn raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Picker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Picker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lynn counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Picker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picker.
Lynn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Lynn is looking to chop away at Picker's legs.
Lynn goes for a double leg but Picker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Picker continues to drive forward.
A swing and a miss from Picker.
Lynn throws out a counter right but Picker avoids it with no problem.
Picker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Picker moves out of range as Lynn strikes.
Lynn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Lynn misses.
Picker looks to land a right hand but Lynn moved out of range.
It seemed like Lynn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Picker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Larson Picker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lynn tries to close the distance and clinch but Picker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lynn takes one on the button.
Picker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Picker misses with a hook. Lynn ducked under it nicely.
Picker looks to land a left hand but Lynn moved out of range nicely.
Picker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Picker loads up on a big right hand but Lynn slips the punch.
Picker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lynn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lynn feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Picker. Lynn does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn tries to clinch up.
Picker misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lynn! But no joy.
Good exchange - Lynn coming out on top.
Picker misses with a left hand
and Lynn counters by moving into the clinch.
Picker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lynn is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn swings wildly with an uppercut but Picker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Picker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Picker tries a body shot but Lynn blocks it.
Lynn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Picker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynn's elbow.
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lynn tries to throw a body punch but Picker avoids it by throwing Lynn back against the cage.
Lynn blocking some punches.
Lynn digs a right hand into Picker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Picker's gas tank.
Picker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lynn lands a shoulder strike.
Jack Lynn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Lynn.
A shot in the inside from Picker.
Lynn prevents a body shot from Picker.
Picker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack Lynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picker misses with an uppercut. Lynn saw that one coming.
Picker throws a hook but Lynn blocks it.
Picker moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLynn.
A telegraphed right hand from Lynn misses the target.
Lynn blocks a jab.
Lynn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lynn staying out of range there.
Lynn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picker.
Picker scores with a jab. Lynn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Picker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lynn lands with an uppercut that bounces Picker off the cage and back into range.
Picker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Picker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lynn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Picker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lynn has time to react.
Picker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lynn circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Picker to the canvas! Picker doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lynn keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Lynn!
A very excited looking Jack Lynn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Horn (ranked 1455 p4p, 534 weight class) and Starling Silva (ranked 209 p4p, 84 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class 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 17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Horn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Starling Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands with a straight right. Horn didn't see that one coming.
Horn blocks a head kick by Silva.
Horn throws a big counter combination but Silva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Jon Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Horn moves out of range easily.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva misses with a straight right.
A left and a right from Horn both land. Nice combination.
Horn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Trćningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva misses with a body punch
and Horn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Horn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horn throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Horn ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Horn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Horn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Horn throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Horn lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Horn avoids the body shot from Silva.
Horn throws a head kick that misses.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horn.
Horn takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Jon Horn has been cut.
Horn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Horn misses with a straight right.
Horn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horn connects with a single shot there.
A head kick by Horn misses
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a body punch but Horn moves out of range.
Horn throws a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Good exchange - Horn coming out on top.
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Horn off the cage and back into range.
Horn takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Horn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horn misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Horn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Horn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Horn throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Horn's head but Horn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horn is looking for a counter combo.
Silva lands a jab to Horn's midsection.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Horn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Horn is out of range and Silva settles back down.
Silva avoids the body shot from Horn.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva blocks a head kick by Horn.
Horn cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Horn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Horn misses.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Horn counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horn misses with a leg kick.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Horn.
Horn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Horn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horn throws a head kick that misses.
Silva thuds a left hand into Horn's body.
Horn moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Silva misses.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva tries to land a leg kick but Horn saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva jabs Horn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Horn walks into a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Horn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Silva avoids the head kick by Horn.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Horn lands a body shot.
Horn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horn.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Horn's belly button to the back.
Horn tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Horn moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva jabs Horn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Starling Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Horn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Horn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Horn throws a head kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Horn - that will leave a mark!
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva throws a head kick but Horn moves out of range.
Horn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Horn moved out of range nicely.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horn.
Horn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Horn tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Horn lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Good leg kick by Horn.
Horn throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Starling Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horn throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Horn throws a front kick that sends Silva stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn tries a head kick but it misses.
Horn misses with a kick to the body.
Silva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Horn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva clobbers Horn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Horn throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Silva throws a hook but Horn blocks it.
Horn throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva avoids the head kick by Horn.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Horn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva keeps Horn at a distance using the push kick.
Silva moves forwards but Horn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horn misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horn throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Horn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horn misses with a body kick.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Silva misses.
Horn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Horn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horn misses the shot to the body.
Silva scores with a nice strike.
 Horn is rocked!
Horn 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.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horn.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Horn tries a head kick but it misses.
Horn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Horn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jon Horn's cut is getting worse.
Horn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horn avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva cracks Horn with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Starling Silva!
A very excited looking Starling Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Rojas (ranked 654 p4p, 357 weight class) and Henrique Gusmao (ranked 82 p4p, 43 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emilio Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Henrique Gusmao!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusmao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas misses with a few strikes there.
Gusmao with the inside leg kick.
Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Gusmao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Rojas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rojas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gusmao throws a push kick but Rojas slaps the foot to one side.
Gusmao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rojas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gusmao in his tracks.
Rojas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gusmao throws a lazy right hand but Rojas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gusmao lands with a right hand.
Gusmao lands a glancing blow to the side of Rojas's head.
Gusmao moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gusmao loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch.
Rojas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gusmao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gusmao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gusmao misses the jab.
Gusmao misses with a hook. Rojas ducked under it nicely.
Rojas has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gusmao clobbers Rojas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Gusmao moves out of range easily.
Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gusmao.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gusmao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojas.
Rojas misses with a hook. Gusmao ducked under it nicely.
Rojas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rojas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gusmao throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas throws out a powerful jab.
Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gusmao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
It looks like Rojas has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gusmao slips under a jab.
Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
and Gusmao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gusmao works on Rojas's body with a couple of short punches.
Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Gusmao told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Gusmao lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
Gusmao lands an elbow just above Rojas 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gusmao.
A frustrated look appears on Rojas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas prevents a body shot from Gusmao.
Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rojas prevents a body shot from Gusmao.
Rojas takes a shot to the head.
Gusmao is leaning against Rojas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Gusmao.
Gusmao is working Rojas over against the cage.
Rojas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gusmao.
Rojas is rocked!
Rojas is breathing heavily.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Rojas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rojas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a left hand.
Clinched against the cage, Gusmao lands a big elbow that drops Rojas! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Rojas is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao!
A less than humble Henrique Gusmao 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Beta Knox (ranked 410 p4p, 161 weight class) and Finn The Human (ranked 50 p4p, 20 weight class). Knox comes into the arena with Anthrax | Fight Em Till You Can't blaring out of the sound system. The Human has chosen Adventure Time as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beta Knox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Finn The Human!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Human pushes Knox away with a front kick.
We've been hearing reports that Knox has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The Human thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Knox if he has to take too many more of those.
The Human thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Human jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Human lands a nice looking body shot.
The Human plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Knox checks a leg kick.
The Human misses with a two punch combination.
Good shot there by Knox.
Knox misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Human gets caught flat footed, as Knox shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Human is looking to stand back up but Knox counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by The Human.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The Human wants to get back to his feet.
Knox slips a nice elbow through The Human's hands, connecting with The Human's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Knox stops The Human from getting back to his feet.
Knox lands strikes from half guard.
The Human pushes Knox off looking to stand but Knox dives back in and keeps control.
Knox scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Human pushes Knox off and gets back to his feet.
The Human looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Human throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As The Human looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but The Human just gets out of the way.
The Human misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for The Human.
The Human throws a front kick that sends Knox stumbling back into the cage.
The Human slips under a jab.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Human throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Human moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox slips a jab from The Human.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Human scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Human throws a big shot that misses.
Knox looks to throw the jab but The Human is out of range.
As Knox backs off The Human throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
Knox dives in for a single leg takedown but The Human sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Human jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Human lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Human has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with The Human's head.
Knox swinging wildly here.
The Human misses with a looping right.
Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from The Human does it's job there.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on The Human's shoulder, as The Human tries to avoid the shot.
The Human misses with a body shot.
The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
The Human closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knox wants a takedown but no success here.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
The Human breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Human throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Human.
The Human throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox defending well as The Human loads up on a big left hand.
The Human uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Human keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
The Human looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
The Human staying out of range there.
Knox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Human pushes Knox off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by The Human.
The Human avoids the body shot from Knox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beta Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging The Human to the ground. Knox is now in The Human's guard.
The Human pushes Knox off and scrambles back to his feet.
Knox is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Human sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Human swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Human throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
The Human looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
The Human throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
The Human on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Human slips under a jab.
The Human thumps Knox with a low kick.
The Human fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knox, pushing him back against the cage.
The Human lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from The Human.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Knox prevents a body shot from The Human.
Knox prevents a body shot from The Human.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Knox avoids the head kick by The Human.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Human lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Human stuffs the takedown.
The Human misses with a leg kick.
Finn The Human seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Human cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from The Human
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Human is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Human throws a front kick that sends Knox stumbling back into the cage.
The Human rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Knox is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Human lands a nice uppercut.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Human pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox breaks the clinch.
The Human scores with a body shot.
Knox closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into The Human's guard.
The Human is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knox is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Knox off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The Human lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
The Human misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knox missing with a left hand there. The Human was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The Human throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Human dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. The Human does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Human throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Human.
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Knox changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Knox tries for a takedown but The Human sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from The Human misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beta Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knox blocks a jab.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finn The Human is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Human lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knox 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.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Human manages to avoid it.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Human.
A big left from The Human misses.
The Human paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Human scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox throws a body punch but The Human moves out of range.
Knox with a jab.
The Human has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox throws out a loose jab but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throws a body punch but The Human moves out of range.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by The Human.
The Human lands a jab.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Human manages to avoid it.
Knox throws a hook but The Human blocks it.
Knox missing with a left hand there. The Human was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox darts in looking for a takedown but The Human gets double underhooks and turns Knox into the cage.
The Human misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
The Human misses with a looping right.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Human scores with a leg kick.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
The Human fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Human lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from The Human.
The Human misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human misses with a body kick.
Knox feinted with a counter takedown.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Human throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Human misses with a low kick.
The Human lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by The Human.
The Human takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Human tries to clinch up.
Knox half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Human fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Human throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Human.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but The Human manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by The Human.
The Human is looking to land body kicks.
The Human bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Human misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Human tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from The Human.
Knox checks the leg kick.
The Human lands a jab to the nose.
Knox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knox tests The Human's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Human moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Human clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries for a takedown but The Human manages to get underhooks.
The Human lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from The Human.
Knox is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Human gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beta Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but The Human has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
The Human is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox wants a takedown but no success here.
Knox can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knox digs a right hand underneath The Human's ribcage. The Human let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Human lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from The Human.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Human lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Human.
The Human escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Human fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Human throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Human misses with a low kick.
The Human moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Human.
The Human lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Human tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Human getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox just leaning against The Human, taking a breather.
Knox is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Human lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from The Human.
The Human lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for The Human.
Knox is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Human lands a right hand.
The Human lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knox.
The Human breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Human connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Human defends well and Knox ends up having to push The Human into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Human chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Human wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Human.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Human.
The Human lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
Knox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Human is looking to escape.
Knox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Human defending well though.
The Human is trying to stand up here but Knox is controlling him well.
Knox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knox throwing shots but The Human is blocking nicely.
The Human makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A solid leg kick lands there for The Human.
Knox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Human bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
A shot to the liver by The Human. Beautiful body shot.
The Human swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox lands a head shot.
Knox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Human avoids it really well and circles away.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Human swivels and escapes.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Human throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
The Human stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Human.
Knox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Human did well to prevent Knox getting side control.
The Human pushes Knox off and gets back to his feet.
The Human with a nice calf kick.
The Human throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
The Human tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
The Human keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Human swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox misses with a looping left.
The Human misses with an uppercut
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by The Human.
The Human looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
The Human scores with a shot to the body.
The Human misses the shot to the body.
Knox 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.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
The Human throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human throws a right hand that misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
The Human loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox darts in looking for a takedown but The Human gets double underhooks and turns Knox into the cage.
The Human let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Human misses with an uppercut.
The Human moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from The Human tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from The Human.
The Human throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Human throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from The Human. No joy for Knox on that attempt.
The Human takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Human throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Good leg kick by The Human.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Human has time to react.
Jab by The Human.
The Human scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Human lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beta Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Knox with that takedown attempt.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Human.
The Human misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a one-two to the body.
The Human swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
The Human looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Human doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Human.
A big left from The Human misses.
Knox feinted with a counter takedown.
The Human connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from The Human.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by The Human.
The Human wants to clinch.
The Human throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
The Human cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Human misses the shot to the body.
The Human tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from The Human.
Knox drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Human sprawls and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Human.
The Human throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox looks to throw the jab but The Human is out of range.
Knox checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
Knox takes a swing at The Human's ribcage but misses.
Knox avoids the body shot from The Human.
The Human looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
The Human looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Human lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but The Human is just out of range.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox takes a swing at The Human's ribcage but misses.
The Human takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
The Human lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Human can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Human looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox takes a swing at The Human's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox shoots in but The Human avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like The Human was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Human listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Human misses the shot to the body.
Knox looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The Human lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox has dropped down and is working for a takedown. The Human is trying to keep an underhook but Knox manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Knox 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.
Knox looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Human with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Human tries to kick Knox off but Knox keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Human is not content to let Knox control the position.
Knox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knox working the head and body with strikes.
Knox prevents The Human from standing back up.
Knox lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knox slips a nice elbow through The Human's hands, connecting with The Human's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human has one foot on Knox's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Knox misses.
The Human misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Human misses with an uppercut.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but The Human manages to avoid it.
Knox scores with a one two! The Human had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Human with a jab.
The Human swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
The Human scores with a nice strike.
The Human ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Human thows a left - swing and a miss!
A momentary lapse in concentration from The Human enables Knox to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Human manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The Human is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knox is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Knox has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox trying to control the position but instead, The Human has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knox into the cage.
The Human misses with a body punch.
The Human stops a takedown attempt from Knox.
The Human gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Human throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
The Human scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox blocks a body shot from The Human.
Finn The Human seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Human stops a takedown attempt from Knox.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beta Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Human gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knox tightens his grip and picks The Human up, before dumping him to the ground. The Human manages to land in guard.
The Human is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Knox presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beta Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from The Human.
A shot to the body from The Human misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Human stuffs the takedown attempt from Knox. Knox gets slowly back to his feet.
The Human throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Human.
The Human misses with an uppercut.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but The Human sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Human manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The Human plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human scores with a punch to the head.
The Human keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A good leg kick by The Human.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn The Human comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Human has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn The Human! Finn The Human retains his lightweight title!
Finn The Human bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcinho Sitsongrit (ranked 171 p4p, 813 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 19 p4p, 102 weight class). Salvatore has chosen Reich mir die Hand as his entrance music. Marcinho Sitsongrit is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcinho Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvatore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvatore off to one side.
Salvatore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sitsongrit to the mat! Sitsongrit manages to get full guard.
Salvatore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sitsongrit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salvatore has managed to get both his arms back between Sitsongrit's legs - danger averted.
Sitsongrit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salvatore defends well.
Salvatore sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sitsongrit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salvatore defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit pulls Salvatore in close to his closed guard and prevents Salvatore from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Sitsongrit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Salvatore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salvatore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sitsongrit manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Sitsongrit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sitsongrit pushes down on Salvatore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Salvatore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salvatore is holding on for now.
Salvatore is pressing down on Sitsongrit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salvatore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salvatore has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salvatore is staying active underneath Sitsongrit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit passes to side control.
Salvatore tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit laying and praying for a moment but Salvatore takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura here.
Salvatore is trying to control but can't.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Sitsongrit has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sitsongrit is working for a kimura but Salvatore is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcinho Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Salvatore's head but Salvatore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Salvatore. Salvatore gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Salvatore is just out of range.
Salvatore shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sitsongrit is trying to defend but Salvatore finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sitsongrit gets full guard.
Salvatore advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Salvatore postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
Salvatore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Salvatore off him but Salvatore keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salvatore controlling from side mount.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
Salvatore trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Salvatore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Salvatore misses.
Sitsongrit attempts a counter takedown but Salvatore avoids it well and moves away.
Salvatore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Salvatore.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salvatore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit attempts a counter takedown but Salvatore avoids it well and moves away.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Salvatore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Salvatore throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Salvatore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salvatore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marcinho Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good standup being displayed there by Salvatore as he connects with a hook.
Salvatore moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Salvatore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Salvatore moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Salvatore cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Salvatore closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent Salvatore getting side control.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but Sitsongrit defending well.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salvatore wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Salvatore keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the position and prevent Salvatore from advancing to side control.
Salvatore looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Salvatore's head to control him but Salvatore postures up.
Sitsongrit is staying active underneath Salvatore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salvatore with a hook.
Salvatore dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Salvatore manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Salvatore is predictable there
so Sitsongrit counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Salvatore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Salvatore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sitsongrit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Salvatore working for a triangle but Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Sitsongrit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sitsongrit stays in close to Salvatore's body and controls the position.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Salvatore's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Salvatore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily.
Salvatore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sitsongrit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sitsongrit's back!
Salvatore is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sitsongrit is defending well though. Salvatore let's go of the attempt for now.
Sitsongrit rolls, trying to escape but Salvatore keeps control of the position.
Sitsongrit defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore really dominated 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.
Salvatore throws a body shot but no joy.
Salvatore has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salvatore moves away.
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Salvatore was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Salvatore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Salvatore just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salvatore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sitsongrit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Salvatore is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Salvatore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitsongrit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Salvatore works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sitsongrit bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Marcinho Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is looking for a triangle but Sitsongrit pushes his legs off easily.
Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard.
Salvatore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sitsongrit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Salvatore looking for subs off his back but Sitsongrit has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sitsongrit is controlling the pace.
Salvatore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore is trying to keep Sitsongrit in close.
Salvatore has his feet on Sitsongrit's thighs here. He's pushed Sitsongrit off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sitsongrit screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore is the new featherweight champion!
Enzo Salvatore spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry The Crab (ranked 468 p4p, 225 weight class) and Wayne Williams (ranked 25 p4p, 10 weight class). Wayne Williams acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry The Crab!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Williams!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Crab defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
The Crab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams scores with a hook.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Crab sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Crab displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Crab.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Crab is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Crab drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The Crab misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Crab drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Crab has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The Crab goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from The Crab.
The Crab changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Crab is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Crab looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
The Crab has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Crab there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wayne Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams lands a jab.
The Crab tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Crab has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Crab there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Crab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Crab's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Crab scrambles back to his feet.
The Crab needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Crab takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Crab walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
The Crab fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by The Crab.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Donk. Williams catches The Crab right on the button with a cross.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
The Crab feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Crab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Crab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
The Crab trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Crab is controlling him.
The Crab sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Williams's guard.
The Crab wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Williams is trying to stand.
The Crab wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
The Crab is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Williams is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Crab seems to be looking for submissions.
The Crab is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Still in half guard, The Crab seems content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through The Crab's defenses.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. The Crab moves away and avoids it.
The Crab moves out of range as Williams strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams dominated that round.
That's time! The Crab's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Crab is defended easily by Williams.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Crab shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Crab's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams scores with a jab. The Crab acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but The Crab slips the punch.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
The Crab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
The Crab appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crab takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped The Crab's head back.
The Crab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but The Crab persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams jabs at The Crab's body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Williams enables The Crab to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The Crab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Crab throws an elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Crab's guard. Nice move by Williams!
The Crab is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams wants to stand but The Crab has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crab looking for a sweep. Not yet The Crab, not yet.
The Crab is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Crab working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
The Crab is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Crab looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Williams passes into side control.
Williams stands up and beckons The Crab to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Crabs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams lands with a straight right. The Crab didn't see that one coming.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Williams jabs at The Crab's body.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. The Crab moves away and avoids it.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Crab has time to react.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Crab slips under a jab from Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Crab moves out of range as Williams strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams throws out a counter right but The Crab avoids it with no problem.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
The Crab shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Crab will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. The Crab moves away and avoids it.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by The Crab.
Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams throws the left hand but The Crab avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williams jabs at The Crab's body.
The Crab looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Crab looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Crab looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
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!
Williams lands a nice hook to The Crab's body. The Crab takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Crab looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Crab displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
The Crab goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
The Crab on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Crab's head backwards.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Crab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams cracks a nice hook into The Crab's ribs.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
The Crab tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams thuds his right hand into The Crab's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot by Williams.
The Crab tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and The Crab ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Crab on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Williams.
Wayne Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Williams.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Crab thinking.
The Crab tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Crab takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Crab shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Crab's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Crab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Williams cracks The Crab with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams lands a head shot.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
The Crab walks into a left hand.
Williams looks to throw the jab but The Crab is out of range.
The Crab on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Crab slips under a jab.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps The Crab's head back.
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!
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
The Crab tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Crab somewhat.
Williams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Crab.
The Crab slips a jab from Williams.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Crab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but The Crab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Crab staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Williams punishes The Crab's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams lands a jab to The Crab's midsection.
The Crab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Crab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but The Crab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Crab staying out of range there.
Williams cracks The Crab with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Crab takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams punishes The Crab's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
The Crab blocks a jab.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Crab gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Crab misses with the head strike.
The Crab is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The Crab tries to score a body lock takedown but Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Crab lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Crab is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Crab goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Crab tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Crab on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams throws a jab when The Crab was well out of range.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
The Crab takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Crab displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
The Crab shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Crab is defended easily by Williams.
Williams throws out a counter right but The Crab avoids it with no problem.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Crab.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Crab scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wayne Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The Crab looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crab is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Crab looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The Crab laying and praying for a moment but Williams takes advantage and regains half guard.
Williams is not content to let The Crab control the position.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Crab is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Williams is looking to escape.
Henry The Crab overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The Crab ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
The Crab is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of The Crab's head.
The Crab closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent The Crab getting side control.
Williams is not content to let The Crab control the position.
Williams is trying to stand back up but The Crab is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The Crab takes one on the button.
The Crab takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Crab avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams tests The Crab's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Crab is defended easily by Williams.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams connects with the punch.
Williams scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
The Crab takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Crab fails with the takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Williams throws a hook to the side of The Crab's head but The Crab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams scores with a jab.
The Crab shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Crab ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
The Crab walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams scores with a jab.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces The Crab off the cage and back into range.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Crab keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
The Crab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crab takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps The Crab's head back.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crab bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Crab keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Jab from Williams.
The Crab slips a jab from Williams.
The Crab shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed The Crab's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Crab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but The Crab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Crab takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Crab shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Crab's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Crab with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
The Crab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but The Crab persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Crab doesn't seem phased though.
The Crab shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Crab.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
The Crab takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Crab.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Crab's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Crab scrambles back to his feet.
Williams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Crab takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams sizes up The Crab with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams lands a head shot.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Crab dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crab walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Crab tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams with a nice cross.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Williams.
The Crab fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as The Crab shoots in.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped The Crab's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 42:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 42:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Williams! Wayne Williams retains his bantamweight title!
Wayne Williams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Henry The Crab had this to say: 'Respect man, respect!'.
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