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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Canseco (ranked 4435 p4p, 1474 weight class) and Paul Beecher (ranked 162 p4p, 61 weight class). Canseco comes to the cage accompanied by Lenarr Young - I gotta take a doo doo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Canseco !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Beecher!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, 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!
Canseco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canseco misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Canseco . Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Beecher misses.
Beecher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Canseco misses.
Beecher scores with a hook to the body. Canseco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Canseco misses with a series of wild punches.
Beecher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beecher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beecher connects with a looping right hand.
Beecher thuds a left hand into Canseco 's body.
Beecher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Beecher.
Canseco breaks the clinch.
Beecher thows a body kick. Canseco tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Canseco is breathing heavily.
Canseco swinging wildly here.
Canseco misses with a wild combination.
Canseco throws a series of punches but Beecher moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canseco checks the leg kick.
Canseco avoids a kick to the body.
Beecher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beecher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beecher breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Beecher has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Beecher throws a wild body kick that Canseco sees coming a mile off.
Beecher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sloppy strikes from Canseco . Those never looked like landing.
Beecher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beecher tries to land a front kick but Canseco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beecher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canseco rather than just go for the knockout.
Beecher throws a leg kick which misses Canseco 's front leg but catches the back leg as Canseco tries to avoid it.
Beecher throws a solid leg kick but Canseco takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beecher.
Beecher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canseco throws a body shot but no joy.
Beecher let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beecher thuds his right hand into Canseco 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
 Canseco is rocked!
Canseco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canseco misses with a wild body shot.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beecher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canseco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beecher throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Beecher instigates a clinch.
Beecher breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Beecher.
Canseco misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beecher.
Canseco looks to land a right hand but Beecher moved out of range.
Beecher scores with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beecher has Canseco up against the cage in a clinch.
Beecher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Canseco 's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beecher.
Beecher cracks Canseco with a nice body shot.
Beecher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beecher lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beecher struggles to land a body shot inside as Canseco controls his hands.
Beecher digs a right hand underneath Canseco 's ribcage. Canseco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beecher is leaning against Canseco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beecher drops Canseco onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Canseco is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Canseco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Beecher.
Canseco avoiding damage as Beecher throws knees to the body.
Beecher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beecher cracks Canseco with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Beecher!
After winning the bout, Paul Beecher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Jose Canseco had this to say: 'Fucking CTE'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azor Ahai (ranked 2121 p4p, 2190 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 284 p4p, 294 weight class). Lannister has chosen Feel the Same by Battle Tapes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azor Ahai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister missing with a left hand there. Ahai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lannister throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahai.
Lannister throws a body kick that misses.
Ahai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lannister misses with a hook. Ahai ducked under it nicely.
Ahai throwing a counter right hand but Lannister manages to avoid it.
Lannister gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ahai counters with a big head kick but Lannister shrugs it off.
Lannister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahai lands a nice shot that snaps Lannister's head back.
Lannister throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ahai finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lannister throws a low kick but Ahai avoids it.
It appears Ahai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister avoids the head kick by Ahai.
Lannister throws a leg kick which misses Ahai's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahai tries to avoid it.
Lannister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahai.
Ahai feints a jab promting Lannister to slip. Ahai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lannister slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ahai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lannister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lannister lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ahai will feel that in the morning.
Lannister tries to land a front kick but Ahai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahai.
Lannister works the jab nicely.
Lannister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Ahai coming out on top.
Lannister motions for Ahai to come forward. Lannister throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lannister throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahai misses with the combination.
Ahai avoids the head kick by Lannister.
Lannister tries for a takedown but Ahai circles away easily
and Ahai counters with an inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahai checks a leg kick.
Ahai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lannister on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lannister throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ahai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lannister drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahai defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Ahai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahai lands with an uppercut that bounces Lannister off the cage and back into range.
Ahai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lannister in his tracks.
Ahai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Lannister misses.
Lannister misses with a head kick.
Ahai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ahai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Azor Ahai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lannister misses with a low kick.
Lannister clinches up with Ahai and pushes him back against the cage.
Ahai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ahai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ahai lands a shoulder strike.
Lannister misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahai taking a breather.
Ahai lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ahai to keep the fight standing.
Lannister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahai lands with a light punch inside.
Lannister tries to pull guard but Ahai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Azor Ahai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
Lannister jumps guard.
Ahai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lannister has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahai has managed to get both his arms back between Lannister's legs - danger averted.
Ahai content to stall in guard here.
Ahai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ahai.
Ahai continues to hold on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lannister looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lannister keeping full guard, as Ahai tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ahai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lannister's head.
Lannister with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahai to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azor Ahai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lannister tries to land a front kick but Ahai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Azor Ahai is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahai scores with a jab.
Ahai loads up on a big right hand but Lannister slips the punch.
Lannister tries to land a front kick but Ahai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lannister can do to turn this around?
Lannister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahai takes a swing at Lannister's ribcage but misses.
Ahai takes a swing at Lannister's ribcage but misses.
Lannister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lannister looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lannister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lannister throws a jab when Ahai was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Lannister.
A head kick misses from Lannister.
Ahai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lannister gets tackled into the cage by Ahai. Ahai maintains the clinch.
Ahai has Lannister pressed against the cage, preventing Lannister from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lannister fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahai prevents a body shot from Lannister.
Come on Ahai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lannister is leaning against Ahai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ahai stalls.
Ahai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ahai gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Lannister is working Ahai over against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ahai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahai.
Lannister takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Ahai.
Lannister tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ahai presses Lannister against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lannister tries to pull guard but Ahai holds him up against the cage and eventually Lannister drops back down to his feet.
Azor Ahai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
Still in the clinch, Ahai scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is trying to break the clinch but Ahai has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahai.
A short uppercut from Ahai.
A shot in the inside from Ahai.
Ahai lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahai lands a hook that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
Ahai manages to break the clinch.
Ahai staying out of range there.
Ahai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lannister throws a head kick but Ahai moves out of range.
Ahai scores with a nice right hand.
Ahai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ahai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ahai throws the kick towards the body but Lannister avoids it.
Ahai ducks right into an uppercut from Lannister.
Ahai lands a jab.
Ahai lands with a straight right. Lannister didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ahai takes a swing at Lannister's ribcage but misses.
Lannister looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lannister fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lannister throws a head kick but Ahai moves out of range.
Lannister tries a low kick but Ahai avoids it.
Lannister misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lannister thinking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lannister.
Ahai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lannister throws a body kick that misses
and Ahai counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lannister walks into a straight right hand from Ahai.
Lannister with a nice calf kick.
A head kick misses from Lannister.
Lannister throws a leg kick but Ahai checks it.
Ahai thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister throws a looping overhand right but Ahai ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahai misses the target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ahai.
Lannister is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Ahai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lannister lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahai circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lannister. That did some damage!
Lannister thows a leg kick but Ahai checks it
letting Ahai counter with a right hand.
Lannister pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahai connects with a body shot that sends Lannister's belly button to the back.
Ahai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lannister.
Lannister tries to bum rush Ahai with a series of wild strikes but Ahai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahai misses with a body kick.
Lannister fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ahai checks it well.
Ahai thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ahai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lannister misses with the body kick
and Ahai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lannister takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azor Ahai dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Ahai connects with a single shot there.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Ahai! Lannister is out on his feet! Ahai rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Lannister is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Lannister is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azor Ahai!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Slater (ranked 3342 p4p, 2067 weight class) and Desmond Stringfellow (ranked 166 p4p, 115 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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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Desmond Stringfellow!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stringfellow throws a head kick that misses.
Slater appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stringfellow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stringfellow staying out of range there.
Slater's corner calls for a 1-2. Slater obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Slater throws a jab but it's blocked by Stringfellow.
Stringfellow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slater with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stringfellow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Slater misses the target.
Stringfellow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stringfellow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slater moves away.
Slater looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Slater.
Stringfellow checks a leg kick.
Stringfellow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slater counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slater throws a body shot but no joy.
Stringfellow replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Slater blocks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Stringfellow misses the target.
Slater tried to counter with a leg kick but Stringfellow avoided it.
Slater tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stringfellow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stringfellow is countered with a crisp right hand from Slater that sends him to the canvas! Slater follows him to the mat into side control.
 Stringfellow is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stringfellow, who protects the arm well.
Stringfellow is still in real trouble! Can Slater finish him?
Slater thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Slater works to advance to full mount. Stringfellow defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Stringfellow defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Slater.
Stringfellow wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Slater is persistently looking for the submission but Stringfellow is defending it well.
Stringfellow defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Slater's arms.
Slater working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Stringfellow is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Slater has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Stringfellow taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Slater!
Tim Slater 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mono Loco (ranked 1479 p4p, 2285 weight class) and Lester Limbaugh (ranked 173 p4p, 250 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mono Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lester Limbaugh!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limbaugh pushes Loco up against the cage in a clinch.
Limbaugh scores with a shot to the side of Loco's head.
Limbaugh taking a breather.
Limbaugh manages to break the clinch.
Lester Limbaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Limbaugh drives through with a takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Limbaugh working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Loco wants to sweep here but Limbaugh controlling him for the moment.
Loco controls Limbaugh momentarily but Limbaugh frees himself.
Loco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Limbaugh defends well.
Limbaugh stopping the sweep attempt from Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbaugh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Limbaugh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Limbaugh has managed to get both his arms back between Loco's legs - danger averted.
Limbaugh wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco is trying to control the position but Limbaugh postures up.
Loco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Limbaugh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Limbaugh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Limbaugh with a nice head shot there.
Limbaugh throws a big elbow that misses.
Loco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Limbaugh trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Loco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Limbaugh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Limbaugh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Limbaugh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Limbaugh working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Limbaugh defends it easily.
Loco seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Limbaugh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Limbaugh tries to free his leg and advance position but Loco is retaining full guard.
Limbaugh is working Loco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Limbaugh trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Loco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Limbaugh throwing strikes from guard but Loco blocks nicely.
Loco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco postures up.
Limbaugh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Loco defends well.
Limbaugh looking for a guillotine here but Loco defends easily.
Loco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Limbaugh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Limbaugh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Loco controls the pace.
Loco wants to control from the top but Limbaugh keeps moving.
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.
Loco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Loco trying to control but Limbaugh is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Loco won't allow Limbaugh to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Limbaugh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Loco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Limbaugh was covering up waiting for the punch and Loco finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Limbaugh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Limbaugh drives through and clinches with Loco against the cage.
Limbaugh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Limbaugh smiles and moves away.
Loco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Limbaugh lands with a good body shot.
Loco has a takedown stuffed.
Loco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 It looks like Mono Loco has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco slips under a jab from Limbaugh.
Loco looks for a takedown but Limbaugh sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Limbaugh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Limbaugh.
Mono Loco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Limbaugh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Loco has time to react.
Limbaugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loco was well out of range. Poor timing from Limbaugh.
Loco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Loco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Limbaugh lands with a straight right. Loco didn't see that one coming.
Loco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Limbaugh defends it nicely.
Limbaugh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Loco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Limbaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Limbaugh misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Loco enables Limbaugh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Loco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Limbaugh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Limbaugh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Limbaugh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Loco is looking for a triangle but Limbaugh pushes his legs off easily.
Loco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Limbaugh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Limbaugh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loco trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco working for a triangle but Limbaugh defends it easily.
Limbaugh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Limbaugh trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Limbaugh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Loco's head.
Limbaugh is in close to Loco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Limbaugh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Limbaugh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Limbaugh has managed to get both his arms back between Loco's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh throws a big elbow that misses.
Loco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Limbaugh defends well.
Limbaugh working some strikes from top position.
Limbaugh stopping the sweep attempt from Loco.
Limbaugh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Loco working for a triangle but Limbaugh defends it easily.
Loco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loco is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Limbaugh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mono Loco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Loco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Loco looks for a takedown but Limbaugh sprawls well.
Loco shoots in and drives through. Limbaugh sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loco has his takedown stuffed
and Loco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Limbaugh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loco is defended easily by Limbaugh.
Loco shoots in for a takedown but Limbaugh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Limbaugh.
Limbaugh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Limbaugh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Limbaugh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loco can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Limbaugh landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Limbaugh gets to mount! Loco was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Limbaugh is working for a guillotine from mount but Loco frees his head quite easily.
Limbaugh controlling from mount.
Limbaugh with shots to the head and body - Loco looks very uncomfortable down there.
Loco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Limbaugh putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh looking to control but Loco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Limbaugh unloading with bombs!
Limbaugh scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Loco?
Limbaugh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Loco regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Limbaugh.
Limbaugh is thwarting Loco's attempts to control the position.
Limbaugh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Loco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Loco taking some punishment here, with Limbaugh in his half guard.
Limbaugh is nestled in close to Loco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Loco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Limbaugh pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco trying to control but Limbaugh postures up.
Limbaugh is keen to just control but Loco is a slippery customer.
Loco is trying to control but can't.
Limbaugh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Loco gets full guard.
Lester Limbaugh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Limbaugh lands a couple of elbows.
Loco wants to hit a sweep here but Limbaugh passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Loco there!
Limbaugh controlling from the full mount.
Loco is looking to get to half guard.
Limbaugh lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Limbaugh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Limbaugh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Limbaugh with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! Limbaugh connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lester Limbaugh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Limbaugh avoids the attempt from Loco to control.
Limbaugh looking to control but Loco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Loco is controlling an arm, preventing Limbaugh from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Limbaugh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Limbaugh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Limbaugh!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lester Limbaugh made sure he mentioned UnderGround Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desi Kraag (ranked 1046 p4p, 3512 weight class) and Ricky Bobby Jr (ranked 118 p4p, 356 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Bobby Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraag lands with a nice body punch.
Bobby Jr swinging wildly here.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Bobby Jr with the counter takedown but Kraag avoids it easily.
Bobby Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bobby Jr trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Bobby Jr wants to pass the guard but Kraag is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraag has his foot on Bobby Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bobby Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Bobby Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bobby Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here.
Kraag is looking to regain half guard here but Bobby Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraag tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bobby Jr easily slips into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraag keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kraag wants to hold on but Bobby Jr pushes him away.
Bobby Jr controlling from the full mount.
Bobby Jr tries to control but Kraag wriggling away.
Kraag working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby Jr lands a couple of good shots and Kraag has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bobby Jr trying to control.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Bobby Jr breaks the grip.
Kraag tries to escape but Bobby Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bobby Jr is not going to allow Kraag to sit and survive in this position.
Kraag tries to roll but Bobby Jr sticks to his back.
Kraag wants to control his opponent's hands but Bobby Jr gets his hands free.
Bobby Jr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bobby Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kraag has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bobby Jr misses with an elbow to the head.
Kraag trying to control the action but Bobby Jr just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby Jr working for the choke.
Kraag tries to roll but Bobby Jr sticks to his back.
Bobby Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bobby Jr gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control.
Kraag is holding onto Bobby Jr's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Kraag trying to control the position but Bobby Jr manages to sink in the hooks.
Bobby Jr controls the position.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Bobby Jr breaks the grip.
Bobby Jr is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kraag up.
Kraag rolls, trying to escape but Bobby Jr keeps control of the position.
Bobby Jr has good solid back control here.
Bobby Jr is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kraag defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraag is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bobby Jr is not going to allow Kraag to sit and survive in this position.
Bobby Jr lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kraag hold on?!
Bobby Jr has the hooks in. Kraag is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bobby Jr is persistently looking for the submission but Kraag is defending it well.
Kraag turns into Bobby Jr and is now in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobby Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kraag trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobby Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Bobby Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bobby Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Kraag struggling a bit here.
Kraag is looking to regain half guard here but Bobby Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Bobby Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bobby Jr decides to stand back up. Bobby Jr steps back and let's Kraag get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 It looks like Ricky Bobby Jr has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraag displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bobby Jr.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Bobby Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Kraag pushes him away.
Kraag is looking to wear down Bobby Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice jab there from Kraag.
Bobby Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bobby Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kraag has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kraag breaks from the clinch.
Bobby Jr has closed the distance and engaged Kraag in a clinch.
Kraag tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bobby Jr gets control of Kraag's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bobby Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bobby Jr is trying to control the position but Kraag postures up.
Kraag throws an elbow that misses. Bobby Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kraag's guard. Nice move by Bobby Jr!
Kraag is trying to keep Bobby Jr in close.
Ricky Bobby Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraag looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bobby Jr trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Kraag trying to keep a closed guard but Bobby Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Bobby Jr passes Kraag's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kraag is looking to control Bobby Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kraag avoid being mounted?
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bobby Jr pulls his head out easily.
Kraag wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Kraag is controlling Bobby Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bobby Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Kraag trying to hold on to Bobby Jr's head to control him but Bobby Jr postures up.
Bobby Jr is keen to just control but Kraag is a slippery customer.
Kraag is looking for a sweep. Bobby Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four 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.
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Bobby Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraag wants to get back to full guard.
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Kraag with the active half guard here but Bobby Jr passes nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Bobby Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Bobby Jr'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. And we move into the final round!
Bobby Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kraag was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kraag throws out a loose jab but Bobby Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bobby Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bobby Jr fails with the takedown
and Kraag counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Bobby Jr with a poor takedown
and Kraag counters with a straight right hand.
Bobby Jr dives in and grabs Kraag's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kraag pushes down on Bobby Jr's head and hops out.
Desi Kraag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Bobby Jr.
Kraag rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bobby Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobby Jr wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kraag to the mat! Kraag manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraag is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bobby Jr rolls with it to try and escape but Kraag cranks on the arm and Bobby Jr is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desi Kraag!
An out of breath Desi Kraag thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete Vonshredder (ranked 4028 p4p, 1555 weight class) and Uniesky Santaban (ranked 523 p4p, 230 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vonshredder might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nobody Speak. Pete Vonshredder 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pete Vonshredder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uniesky Santaban!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vonshredder thuds his right hand into Santaban's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vonshredder is looking to score with low kicks.
Vonshredder fails with the takedown
and Santaban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vonshredder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santaban swivels and escapes.
A big right from Vonshredder misses.
Santaban looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vonshredder tries to bum rush Santaban with a series of wild strikes but Santaban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vonshredder throws a body punch but Santaban moves out of range.
Santaban unleashes a big counter combination but Vonshredder bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vonshredder misses the body punch
and Santaban counters with an inside leg kick.
Vonshredder misses with a right hand
and Santaban counters with a stiff right hand.
Santaban just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vonshredder.
Vonshredder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santaban sprawls well. Santaban wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vonshredder gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Vonshredder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vonshredder throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Santaban counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonshredder misses with a few strikes there.
Vonshredder works Santaban's body with a nice hook.
Vonshredder throws a nice looking combination but Santaban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santaban connects with a right that clearly hurt Vonshredder. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Santaban proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Vonshredder collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uniesky Santaban!
Our winner, Uniesky Santaban, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Pinochet (ranked 1337 p4p, 3764 weight class) and Sammy King (ranked 160 p4p, 377 weight class). Pinochet comes to the cage accompanied by I'M AN ASS MAN YEEEAH !. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augusto Pinochet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy King!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinochet closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
Pinochet tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pinochet manages to pull guard.
Pinochet wants to sweep but no luck.
Pinochet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
Pinochet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pinochet tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
King keeping moving, preventing Pinochet from controlling successfully.
Pinochet is fighting to break King's control of his arms but King is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
King is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pinochet tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
King is trying to break the clinch but Pinochet has him pressed against the cage.
King is trying to pull guard but Pinochet has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Pinochet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinochet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
Pinochet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pinochet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pinochet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Pinochet closes the distance and clinches.
King is trying to force a seperation but Pinochet has the dominant position.
Pinochet jumps guard but King turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
King manages to break the clinch.
Pinochet throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinochet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pinochet.
Pinochet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
Pinochet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pinochet closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
King tries to bum rush Pinochet with a series of wild strikes but Pinochet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pinochet moves into the clinch successfully.
King breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King scores with a jab.
King throws a right and a left that Pinochet avoids nicely.
Oooooh!!! King has knocked Pinochet down with a huge combo! King steps away and waves a wobbly Pinochet back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Pinochet is rocked!
Augusto Pinochet's cut is getting worse.
King throws a right hand that Pinochet ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinochet also avoids with ease.
Pinochet fails with a takedown attempt.
Pinochet fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
King gets through Pinochet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Augusto Pinochet's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pinochet throws a head kick that misses.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! King has cracked Pinochet with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! King lands another huge swinging hook and Pinochet tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Pinochet, before King can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sammy King!
Sammy King decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caio Barbosa (ranked 1469 p4p, 1059 weight class) and Rap Tori (ranked 170 p4p, 128 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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24
145
9 - 4 - 0 |
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35
151
18 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caio Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa shoots for a double leg takedown but Tori sprawls well. He's pushed Barbosa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tori misses with a wild combination.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tori defends it nicely.
Barbosa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barbosa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tori looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Tori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tori is in trouble now - Barbosa has advanced to mount!
Barbosa tries to control but Tori wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa avoids the attempt from Tori to control.
Barbosa has hold of Tori's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tori manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barbosa avoids the attempt from Tori to control.
Tori is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tori is still trying to improve position.
Barbosa avoids the attempt from Tori to control.
Tori is trying to escape the mount but Barbosa keeps good control and instead manages to take Tori's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tori is trying to break free.
Tori looking very determined here, making life difficult for Barbosa.
Barbosa is hanging on to Tori's back as he tries to escape.
Tori tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tori is looking to get to half guard.
Tori squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tori stops Barbosa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tori tries to reverse the position but Barbosa maintains control.
Barbosa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa controlling from mount.
Tori is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looking to control but Tori is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barbosa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Tori tries to hold on but Barbosa pushes him away.
Barbosa wants to control the pace but Tori is squirming around nicely.
Tori is trying to stand but he's just given Barbosa his back.
Barbosa avoiding Tori 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Tori right now.
Tori is keeping busy.
Barbosa controlling well, preventing Tori from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Barbosa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tori is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barbosa gets his way!
Tori breaks Barbosa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tori would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Tori controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Barbosa 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.
Barbosa has his takedown stuffed
and Tori counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tori keeps working.
Tori preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tori manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tori is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.
Tori is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barbosa is controlling him.
Tori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tori working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily.
Tori is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tori looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tori is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barbosa is controlling him.
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barbosa pushing down on Tori's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tori is trying to stand up here but Barbosa is controlling him well.
Tori trying to hold on to Barbosa's head to control him but Barbosa postures up.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barbosa seems to be working for a kimura but Tori defends the submission attempt.
Tori manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tori bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbosa's guard.
Tori tries to stand but Barbosa is controlling from the bottom.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Tori controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Tori landing some decent shots from guard.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tori preventing the sweep.
Tori wants to get up but he can't break Barbosa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barbosa wants to hit a sweep here but Tori passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barbosa there!
Barbosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Tori has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rap Tori 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! This is the final round!
Barbosa misses with a takedown attempt - Tori sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Tori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Tori.
Barbosa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tori stops Barbosa from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori is trying to improve his position.
Tori tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Barbosa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tori is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa looking to control but Tori is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barbosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barbosa trying to control but Tori is having none of it.
Tori is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barbosa trying to control but Tori is having none of it.
Tori is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to take Tori's back here but Tori is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Barbosa avoids the attempt from Tori to control.
Barbosa wants to control the pace but Tori is squirming around nicely.
Tori is trying to escape the mount.
Tori sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barbosa stops Tori from getting back to his feet.
Barbosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tori sees it coming and defends easily.
Tori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa prevents Tori from standing back up.
Tori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tori is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tori is refusing to be controlled, as Barbosa sits in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tori is trying to get back to full guard.
Barbosa works his way into side control.
Tori isn't going anywhere.
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.
Barbosa tries to advance to mount but Tori denies him.
Barbosa tries to move to full mount but Tori actually manages to regain half guard.
Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Tori is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tori trying to control here.
Tori gets full guard.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa forces his way into half guard.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Tori is working from the bottom.
Tori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barbosa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Barbosa!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Caio Barbosa waved his t-shirt featuring Top Gun Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Niska (ranked 161 p4p, 807 weight class) and Doppo Orochi (ranked 23 p4p, 99 weight class). Orochi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. RISE - I Prevail kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220
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33 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juha Niska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doppo Orochi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niska dodges the punch combination from Orochi.
Niska jabs at Orochi's body.
Orochi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Orochi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Niska.
Niska fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niska chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Orochi tenderised Niska's leg. Niska is trying to keep his angry face on.
Niska throws a body punch but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orochi.
Niska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orochi just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Orochi.
Orochi moves out of range of the body kick.
Niska tries to clinch but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Niska moves out of range of the body kick from Orochi.
Niska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Orochi.
Niska misses the shot to the body.
Niska scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi misses with a hook. Niska ducked under it nicely.
Orochi throws a sloppy head kick and Niska moves out of range easily.
Niska avoids the head kick by Orochi.
Orochi cracks Niska with an open hand slap.
Orochi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orochi moves out of range of the body kick.
Niska takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Niska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orochi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orochi 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.
Niska just misses with a punch to the body.
Niska clinches up with Orochi and pushes him back against the cage.
Niska pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Niska has had enough of the clinch but Orochi keeps him there for the moment.
Orochi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niska lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orochi backwards.
Orochi scores with a hook to the body.
Niska trying to land knees to the body.
Niska throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Niska.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niska.
Niska lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Niska dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Orochi tries a body shot but Niska blocks it.
Niska misses with a body punch.
Niska prevents a body shot from Orochi.
Good body shot from Orochi.
Still in the clinch, Orochi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice elbow from Niska.
Orochi struggles to land a body shot inside as Niska controls his hands.
Niska blocks a body shot from Orochi.
Orochi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orochi looks to land a right hand but Niska moved out of range.
Niska fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orochi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Orochi.
Niska looks to score with a jab to the body but Orochi is just out of range.
Orochi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Niska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Niska scores with a hook to the body. Orochi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Niska looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska 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.
Niska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orochi.
Orochi slips a jab from Niska.
A little jabbing left from Orochi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orochi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orochi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Niska takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orochi scores with a kick to the body.
Niska misses with a body shot.
Orochi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Niska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orochi throws a right and a left that Niska avoids nicely.
Orochi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Niska.
Orochi connects with a single shot there.
Orochi checks the leg kick.
Niska's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orochi under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orochi.
Crunch! Orochi slams his shin into Niska's torso.
Niska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orochi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orochi scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Niska, right into the meat of the thigh.
Niska feints a jab promting Orochi to slip. Niska then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Orochi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Orochi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orochi moves out of range of the body kick.
Orochi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Niska tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orochi is able to avoid easily.
Orochi tries a quick counter leg kick but Niska is wise to it.
Niska has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Niska there as he acknowledges the shot.
Niska avoids the head kick by Orochi.
A little feinted left hand from Niska on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orochi lands a jab to Niska's midsection.
Orochi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niska moves away.
Orochi lands a nice looking body kick.
Orochi lands a leg kick that knocks Niska off balance momentarily.
Niska takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orochi throws a shot from downtown. Niska moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orochi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orochi throws a body punch but Niska moves out of range.
Niska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orochi is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doppo Orochi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Orochi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orochi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Doppo Orochi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orochi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orochi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orochi thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Orochi.
Niska lands with a straight right. Orochi didn't see that one coming.
Niska swinging wildly here.
Orochi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Niska misses with a shot to the body
and Orochi counters with a body kick that stops Niska in his tracks momentarily.
A left lands for Orochi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Orochi.
Orochi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niska moves away.
Orochi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orochi with the inside leg kick.
Niska misses with a body kick.
Orochi just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi throws a sloppy head kick and Niska moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Niska.
Orochi misses with a body kick.
Orochi lands a right hook to the body.
Orochi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Niska looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Niska fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orochi is out of range.
Niska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Niska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orochi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orochi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niska manages to avoid it.
Orochi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orochi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orochi misses with a body shot.
Orochi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orochi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Niska tries to score with a low kick but Orochi moves his leg out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Orochi.
Niska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orochi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Orochi - that will leave a mark!
Niska will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Niska is looking to slow Orochi down with leg kicks.
Niska misses with a hook. Orochi ducked under it nicely.
Orochi delivers a nice body kick.
Niska plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Orochi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Niska moves out of range as Orochi throws a body kick.
It looked like Niska wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orochi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Niska stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Niska misses with a wild body shot.
Niska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Niska counters with a left to the body.
Niska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orochi.
Orochi connects with a looping right hand.
Orochi motions for Niska to come forward. Orochi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orochi lands with a nice body punch.
Orochi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niska is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orochi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Niska. That did some damage!
Orochi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Orochi.
Orochi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niska.
Niska looks for the body kick but Orochi saw that one coming.
Niska just misses with a punch to the body.
Niska has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orochi finds it's way round the side to connect with Niska's head.
Niska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Niska throws a low kick but Orochi avoids it.
Donk. Orochi catches Niska right on the button with a cross.
Orochi lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orochi.
Niska pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Niska throws a head kick but Orochi moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orochi.
Niska throws a jab when Orochi was well out of range.
Orochi throws a hook but Niska blocks it.
Niska looks to score with a jab to the body but Orochi is just out of range.
Niska walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orochi lands with an overhand left.
Niska misses the shot to the body.
Niska throws an overhand right that lands on Orochi's shoulder, as Orochi tries to avoid the shot.
Niska lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick by Niska misses
and Orochi counters with a nice body kick.
Orochi tries to clinch but Niska is having none of it.
Niska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orochi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That kick from Orochi tenderised Niska's leg. Niska is trying to keep his angry face on.
Niska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orochi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Niska takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orochi scoring well with a low kick there.
Niska misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orochi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Niska has time to react.
Niska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orochi moves away.
Niska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orochi looks to score with a jab to the body but Niska is just out of range.
Orochi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doppo Orochi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Orochi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Niska blocks a head kick by Orochi.
Orochi scores with a body shot.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch but Orochi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orochi with the inside leg kick.
Orochi throws a body punch but Niska moves out of range.
Orochi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niska moves away.
Orochi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niska.
A countering left hand to the body from Orochi misses.
Orochi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orochi wants to clinch.
Orochi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orochi lands a nice shot to the body.
Niska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niska moves out of range of the strikes.
Orochi throws a shot from downtown. Niska moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orochi, as that shot connected.
Orochi sizes up Niska with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Orochi closes the distance and pushes Niska back into the cage.
Niska stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Orochi.
Orochi has a couple of punches blocked by Niska.
Orochi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Orochi fails to land.
Juha Niska has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Niska throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orochi scores with a shot to the side of Niska's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Niska.
Orochi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Niska fails to land.
A short right from Niska.
Niska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niska tries a body shot but Orochi blocks it.
Orochi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Niska trying to stall but Orochi improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi prevents a body shot from Niska.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orochi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Niskas head.
A head punch on the inside from Niska fails to land.
Orochi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niska misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orochi blocks a body shot from Niska.
Orochi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orochi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niska. Orochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orochi.
Orochi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orochi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Niska.
Orochi feints and then cracks Niska's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Niska down.
Niska is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orochi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Niska.
Niska looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orochi lands a nice looking body shot.
Niska misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orochi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orochi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niska moves away.
Orochi tries to clinch there but Niska circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Niska misses its target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orochi. Niska shrugs it off though.
Orochi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orochi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Niska connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Niska buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Orochi.
Niska throws a hook but Orochi avoids it easily.
Niska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orochi avoids the body shot from Niska.
Niska moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOrochi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niska closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Niska connects with a body shot that sends Orochi's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orochi slips a straight right by Niska.
Orochi lands a front kick.
Orochi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orochi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orochi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niska.
Orochi lands an overhand right.
Orochi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orochi connects with the punch.
Niska is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orochi misses with a looping left.
Orochi lands with a nice body punch.
Orochi throws a sloppy head kick and Niska moves out of range easily.
Niska takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Orochi.
Niska swings for the body but Orochi moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Niska. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orochi throws an overhand right that lands on Niska's shoulder, as Niska tries to avoid the shot.
Niska jabs Orochi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doppo Orochi really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Orochi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niska.
Orochi connects with a leg kick.
Niska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orochi takes a swing at Niska's ribcage but misses.
Orochi slips under a jab from Niska.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orochi. Niska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orochi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Niska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orochi takes the fight into the clinch.
Niska prevents a body shot from Orochi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska throws a knee to the head but misses.
Niska blocks a body shot from Orochi.
Orochi manages to break the clinch.
Niska throws a nice looking combination but Orochi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Niska takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orochi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Niska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Niska misses.
It seemed like Orochi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orochi lands a jab.
Niska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orochi slips under a jab from Niska.
Niska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orochi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niska.
Orochi feints a counter leg kick.
Niska throws a right hand that Orochi ducks under and follows up with a left that Orochi also avoids with ease.
Orochi looks to land a left hand but Niska moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Niska, as that shot connected.
Orochi clinches up with Niska and pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Orochi.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Orochi manages to break the clinch.
Orochi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Niska blocks a head kick by Orochi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orochi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orochi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Niska throws a sloppy head kick and Orochi moves out of range easily.
Orochi throws a good cross that connects.
Orochi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Niska misses its intended target.
Niska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orochi.
Orochi flicks out a counter leg kick but Niska steps away.
Niska thows a leg kick but Orochi checks it
and Orochi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Niska manages to break the clinch.
Orochi moves in looking to clinch but Niska pushes him off.
Orochi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Niska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orochi manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orochi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Niska has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Niska and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orochi closes the distance and pushes Niska back into the cage.
Niska tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orochi avoids it.
Orochi throws a punch but it's blocked by Niska.
Niska takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Niska.
Niska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niska makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orochi lands with a right to the head.
Orochi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niska or not.
Niska misses with a body punch.
Orochi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Orochi.
Orochi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orochi connects with a jab.
Orochi scores with a jab.
Orochi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Niska walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orochi.
Niska takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Orochi. That's going to slow Niska down.
Orochi takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Orochi.
Orochi thinks about the counter body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niska takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Niska fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Niska misses with a two punch combination.
Niska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orochi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orochi misses with a low kick.
Niska throws a sloppy head kick and Orochi moves out of range easily.
Niska misses with the combination.
Niska steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orochi. That one must have hurt.
Orochi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Decent striking displayed by Orochi there.
Niska lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orochi lands with a kick to the temple. Niska shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Orochi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Niska ducks right into an uppercut from Orochi.
Niska takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doppo Orochi dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Orochi moves out of range as Niska strikes.
Orochi wants to clinch.
Niska on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Niska throws a leg kick but Orochi sees it coming and moves out of range.
That kick from Orochi tenderised Niska's leg. Niska is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orochi avoids the body shot from Niska.
Orochi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Niska on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Niska throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska looks to land a right hand but Orochi moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Niska.
Niska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niska misses with a right hand
and Orochi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orochi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niska, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niska misses with a punch on the inside.
Orochi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Orochi.
Orochi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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.
Orochi tries to throw a body punch but Niska avoids it by throwing Orochi back against the cage.
Niska blocks a body shot from Orochi.
Niska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orochi avoids the body shot from Niska.
Niska moves in looking to clinch but Orochi pushes him off.
Orochi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Niska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orochi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Niska misses the shot to the body.
Orochi closes the distance and pushes Niska back into the cage.
Orochi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orochi working aggressively here.
Niska looking to throw knees to the head but Orochi is blocking nicely.
Orochi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi prevents a body shot from Niska.
Orochi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orochi digs a right hand underneath Niska's ribcage. Niska let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Orochi.
A left hand lands to the body for Orochi.
Orochi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Orochi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orochi has Niska up against the cage in a clinch.
Niska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niska landing knees to the head.
Niska is trying to break the clinch but Orochi has him pressed against the cage.
Niska tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orochi breaks from the clinch.
Niska with a hook.
Orochi misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orochi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Niska crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Orochi - the referee stops the clock and Niska gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Orochi. Niska manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Orochi scores with a jab. Niska acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Niska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orochi.
Orochi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Niska's head.
Orochi scores with a decent looking hook.
Niska bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orochi's head backwards.
Niska misses with a two punch combination.
Orochi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orochi checks a low kick from Niska.
Orochi moves out of range of the strikes.
Niska tries a head kick but it misses.
Niska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orochi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orochi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orochi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Niska throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Niska.
Niska connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orochi's hands.
Niska takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Niska lands a head shot.
Orochi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Niska throws a body punch but Orochi moves out of range.
Juha Niska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orochi.
Niska appears to be looking for a big counter.
Niska takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Niska swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orochi.
Orochi looks to throw the jab but Niska is out of range.
Niska with a nice cross.
Niska with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orochi tries to clinch up but Niska circles away and keeps his distance.
Niska walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doppo Orochi.
Well Orochi 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doppo Orochi!
Doppo Orochi is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Doppo Orochi 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 103 p4p, 577 weight class) and Sebastian Kluba (ranked 14 p4p, 85 weight class). Kluba has chosen Kiss The Girl as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Humors Lacplesis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Kluba!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluba tries to keep at a distance but Lacplesis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluba's elbow.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Kluba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kluba or not.
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
Kluba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kluba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kluba 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.
Lacplesis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kluba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacplesis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Kluba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis moves away from the strike by Kluba.
Lacplesis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kluba's head.
Lacplesis tried to score with a low kick but Kluba checks it.
Kluba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lacplesis dips to his left and cracks Kluba with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Kluba.
Lacplesis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kluba loads up on a big right hand but Lacplesis slips the punch.
Kluba throws a jab when Lacplesis was well out of range.
Kluba misses with a two punch combination.
Kluba lands a head shot.
A jab from Lacplesis misses.
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Lacplesis ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
Lacplesis moves to clinch but Kluba breaks away
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kluba misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Lacplesis has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kluba blocking some punches.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Kluba manages to break the clinch.
Lacplesis rushes Kluba and presses him up against the cage.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Kluba tries to break free but Lacplesis pushes him back against the cage.
Kluba blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis presses Kluba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lacplesis lands a body punch.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Kluba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lacplesis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kluba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Kluba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kluba can't break the clinch.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Kluba blocks it.
Kluba blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kluba prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands an uppercut.
Kluba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Kluba blocks it.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Kluba prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Kluba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Lacplesis ducks down to avoid it.
Lacplesis lands a jab to Kluba's midsection.
A left lands for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kluba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kluba. That did some damage!
Kluba misses the jab.
A jab from Lacplesis finds it's way through Kluba's defenses.
Lacplesis with the inside leg kick.
Kluba misses with a wild body shot.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluba moves away.
Lacplesis misses with a low kick as Kluba jumps back.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
As Kluba tries to get set, Lacplesis tries to push him back and clinch up but Kluba manages to avoid the attempt.
Kluba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lacplesis can pounce on him.
Lacplesis misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kluba.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the body
and Lacplesis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lacplesis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluba can do to turn this around?
Kluba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lacplesis.
Kluba moves out of range as Lacplesis strikes.
Lacplesis has Kluba up against the cage in a clinch.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis presses Kluba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Kluba.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
Lacplesis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kluba is trying to push Lacplesis away but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kluba tries to circle away but Lacplesis has him pinned against the cage.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis is working Kluba over against the cage.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis scores with a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.
Kluba blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis scores with a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Lacplesis.
A short body shot lands from Lacplesis as the two fighters clinch.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch but Lacplesis keeps him there for the moment.
Lacplesis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluba.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
A right handed body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Lacplesis.
Kluba blocking some punches.
Lacplesis pushes Kluba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluba tries to break free but Lacplesis pushes him back against the cage.
Kluba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Lacplesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lacplesis lands with a short shot to the head.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Lacplesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klubas head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacplesis.
Humors Lacplesis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Kluba blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Lacplesis.
Kluba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lacplesis lands with a light punch inside.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kluba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Lacplesis.
Kluba is trying to break the clinch but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage.
Lacplesis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kluba tries to circle away but Lacplesis has him pinned against the cage.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis cracks Kluba with a nice body shot.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Lacplesis gets through Kluba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Lacplesis scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kluba misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Kluba misses.
Lacplesis cracks Kluba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacplesis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lacplesis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lacplesis is looking to clinch but Kluba is avoiding it.
It seemed like Kluba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Humors Lacplesis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick but Kluba sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kluba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kluba checks a leg kick.
Lacplesis thumps Kluba with a low kick.
Lacplesis looks to land a right hand but Kluba moved out of range.
Lacplesis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba throws an overhand right that lands on Lacplesis's shoulder, as Lacplesis tries to avoid the shot.
Lacplesis throws a jab when Kluba was well out of range.
Kluba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
Kluba's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kluba duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kluba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lacplesis. Lacplesis obviously looking to wear him down.
Lacplesis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis connects with a right hand. Kluba shakes it off.
Lacplesis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lacplesis defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kluba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis tests Kluba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kluba 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.
Kluba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. Lacplesis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluba swings for the body but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Kluba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lacplesis lands with an overhand left.
Lacplesis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lacplesis tries a low kick but Kluba avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacplesis lands with a straight right. Kluba didn't see that one coming.
Kluba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kluba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lacplesis moves away from the strike by Kluba.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacplesis digs a good body shot into Kluba's ribs.
Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kluba.
Lacplesis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kluba at a distance.
Lacplesis clinches.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis has Kluba pressed against the cage, preventing Kluba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kluba blocking some punches.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluba.
Lacplesis lands a shot to the body.
Kluba manages to break the clinch.
Lacplesis closes the distance and clinches.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Kluba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis lands a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kluba takes a shot to the head.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Kluba.
A nice left hand lands by Lacplesis.
Kluba is trying to push Lacplesis away but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Lacplesis pushes Kluba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klubas head.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Kluba controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis pushes Kluba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis has Kluba pressed against the cage, preventing Kluba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Kluba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Lacplesis.
A jab from Kluba misses.
Kluba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lacplesis connects with a nice looking jab.
Lacplesis defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Lacplesis wants to clinch up but Kluba keeps it at a distance.
Kluba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lacplesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kluba was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis rushes Kluba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lacplesis.
A right hand to the body from Lacplesis.
Kluba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kluba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Kluba controls his hands.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluba wants to break free but Lacplesis has control.
Kluba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lacplesis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Lacplesis keeps control of Kluba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lacplesis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kluba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lacplesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klubas head.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kluba is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kluba is rocked!
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kluba is still on wobbly legs! Can Lacplesis finish him?
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis lands a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis is working Kluba over against the cage.
Lacplesis throws a big uppercut that drops Kluba! More strikes from Lacplesis and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kluba lies dazed against the cage as Lacplesis celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis retains his welterweight title!
Humors Lacplesis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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