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SYN 804 Neckbreaker vs. Mazzio PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philo Beddo Ii (ranked 2052 p4p, 3659 weight class) and Kasey McRobbie (ranked 287 p4p, 481 weight class). Kasey McRobbie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddo Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Kasey McRobbie!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRobbie swinging wildly here.
Beddo Ii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beddo Ii wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Beddo Ii is looking to clinch.
McRobbie lands with a hook. Beddo Ii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McRobbie misses with a hook. Beddo Ii ducked under it nicely.
McRobbie tests Beddo Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 It looks like Philo Beddo Ii has been cut.
Beddo Ii moves away from the strike by McRobbie.
Beddo Ii is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRobbie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McRobbie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beddo Ii defends it well.
Beddo Ii fails in his attempt to clinch.
McRobbie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beddo Ii.
McRobbie looks to throw the jab but Beddo Ii is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddo Ii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McRobbie's hands.
McRobbie punishes Beddo Ii's body with a nice straight punch.
McRobbie walks into a left hand.
Beddo Ii fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Beddo Ii finds it's way through McRobbie's defenses.
McRobbie swings for the body but Beddo Ii moves out of range.
Beddo Ii tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McRobbie manages to circle out of the way.
Beddo Ii tests McRobbie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Philo Beddo Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beddo Ii wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRobbie misses with a hook.
McRobbie just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBeddo Ii.
McRobbie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beddo Ii moves away.
McRobbie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beddo Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McRobbie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beddo Ii on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRobbie tries a low kick but Beddo Ii avoids it.
Beddo Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McRobbie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beddo Ii.
McRobbie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beddo Ii takes a swing at McRobbie's ribcage but misses.
Beddo Ii misses the shot to the body.
Beddo Ii tries to clinch up
and McRobbie counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddo Ii misses with a head kick.
Beddo Ii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beddo Ii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McRobbie avoids the head kick by Beddo Ii.
McRobbie misses with a double jab.
Beddo Ii lands a big head kick that sends McRobbie tumbling to the mat! Beddo Ii takes a step backwards and waves McRobbie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Beddo Ii sends McRobbie crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Beddo Ii is motioning to the referee to let McRobbie up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 McRobbie is rocked!
Beddo Ii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McRobbie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McRobbie is still on wobbly legs! Can Beddo Ii finish him?
McRobbie tries to work over Beddo Ii's front leg with a kick but Beddo Ii checks it.
As McRobbie tries to get set, Beddo Ii tries to push him back and clinch up but McRobbie manages to avoid the attempt.
McRobbie seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beddo Ii clinches up with McRobbie and pushes him back against the cage.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the head but McRobbie blocks with his arms.
Beddo Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beddo Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Beddo Ii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McRobbie's efforts to push away.
Beddo Ii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beddo Ii.
Knees in the clinch landing for Beddo Ii.
McRobbie looks winded!
Beddo Ii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beddo Ii drops McRobbie with a big knee straight up the middle! McRobbie is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 It looks like Kasey McRobbie has been cut.
Beddo Ii pushes McRobbie up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beddo Ii is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beddo Ii.
McRobbie tries a body shot but Beddo Ii blocks it.
Beddo Ii scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Beddo Ii dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Beddo Ii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McRobbie drops his hands for a split second and Beddo Ii immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into McRobbie face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Beddo Ii follows up with a right hand that knocks McRobbie into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Philo Beddo Ii!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Caldeira (ranked 776 p4p, 660 weight class) and Litill Bjornsson (ranked 99 p4p, 85 weight class). Litill Bjornsson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arturo Caldeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Litill Bjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caldeira connects with a body shot that sends Bjornsson's belly button to the back.
Caldeira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlier Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Caldeira throws a leg kick but Bjornsson checks it.
Caldeira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caldeira throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson with the counter takedown but Caldeira avoids it easily.
Bjornsson moves into the clinch.
Caldeira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Caldeira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bjornsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caldeira misses with the head strike.
Caldeira stalling in the clinch but Bjornsson improves position.
Caldeira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Caldeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjornsson fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira tries a body shot but Bjornsson blocks it.
Caldeira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson goes for a takedown attempt but Caldeira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arturo Caldeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Litill Bjornsson.
Bjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira lands a really nice looking cross but Bjornsson seems unphased.
Caldeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Caldeira.
Caldeira misses with a low kick.
Bjornsson wants to counter with a clinch but Caldeira pushes him away.
Caldeira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Caldeira.
Bjornsson shoots in but Caldeira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bjornsson misses with a head kick.
Bjornsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Caldeira rushes Bjornsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caldeira.
A short right from Caldeira.
A short body shot lands from Caldeira as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Caldeira blocks a body shot from Bjornsson.
Caldeira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caldeira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira misses with a looping right.
Bjornsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Caldeira.
Bjornsson walks into a straight right hand from Caldeira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Caldeira checks the leg kick.
Caldeira misses with the combination.
Caldeira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bjornsson wants to clinch.
Caldeira throws a head kick but Bjornsson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjornsson.
Caldeira looks to land a left hand but Bjornsson moved out of range nicely.
Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Bjornsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Caldeira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Caldeira moves in looking to clinch but Bjornsson pushes him off.
Caldeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
Caldeira misses the shot to the body.
Caldeira is looking to wear down Bjornsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Caldeira as he avoids it easily.
Caldeira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bjornsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Caldeira quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caldeira wants to get back to his feet.
Bjornsson with the ground and pound but Caldeira uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bjornsson trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Caldeira trying to control the position.
Caldeira wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bjornsson is now in half guard.
My spies in Pound Town Athletics inform me that Bjornsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Caldeira's head.
Caldeira trying to get back to full guard but Bjornsson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caldeira is trying to reverse the position but instead Bjornsson has taken his back - oops!
Bjornsson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Caldeira is trying to stand back up.
Bjornsson missing with strikes.
Caldeira prevents Bjornsson from getting a body triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Caldeira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Caldeira throws a big shot that misses.
Caldeira slaps away a takedown attempt from Bjornsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Caldeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arturo Caldeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bjornsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Bjornsson scores with a takedown into Caldeira's guard.
Caldeira is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bjornsson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson jumps guard but Caldeira stands there with Bjornsson around his waist. Bjornsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bjornsson has clasped his hands together around Caldeira's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
Bjornsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caldeira keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
Caldeira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjornsson can do to turn this around?
Bjornsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Caldeira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bjornsson off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson trying to control the action but Caldeira just sinks the hooks in.
Caldeira misses with an elbow to the head.
Bjornsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bjornsson is trying to escape the mount.
Bjornsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Caldeira throwing strikes here but Bjornsson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira looking to control but Bjornsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bjornsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Litill Bjornsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Caldeira is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Bjornsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Caldeira tries to clinch up but Bjornsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Caldeira throws a series of punches but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Caldeira defends well and Bjornsson ends up having to push Caldeira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Arturo Caldeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Litill Bjornsson.
Caldeira with a nice cross.
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 head kick misses from Bjornsson.
It looked like Caldeira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
Caldeira wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping busy.
Bjornsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Bjornsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caldeira sees it coming and defends easily.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bjornsson not doing much here.
Caldeira trying to control from the bottom.
Caldeira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caldeira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bjornsson is keen to just control but Caldeira is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Caldeira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Caldeira dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Caldeira misses with a right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a left to the body.
Bjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caldeira.
Caldeira sets himself, and Bjornsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Caldeira avoids it this time.
Caldeira tries a low kick but Bjornsson avoids it.
Caldeira throws a leg kick
and Bjornsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Caldeira takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bjornsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caldeira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Caldeira tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson trying to control the action but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Bjornsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Caldeira, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Caldeira wants to control but Bjornsson is having none of it.
Caldeira tries to reverse the position but Bjornsson maintains control.
Caldeira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Caldeira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjornsson.
Caldeira is trying to get back to full guard.
Caldeira moves into full guard.
Bjornsson wants to stand but Caldeira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bjornsson trying to move into half guard but instead Caldeira has managed to sweep!
Caldeira has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bjornsson is proving hard to escape from.
Caldeira trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.
Bjornsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Caldeira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caldeira won't allow Bjornsson to sweep him here.
Caldeira looking to sit in guard and control but Bjornsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Caldeira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bjornsson passes into side control.
Caldeira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Caldeira is refusing to be controlled, as Bjornsson sits in half guard.
Caldeira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjornsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson controlling the action here.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
Caldeira trying to hold on to Bjornsson's head to control him but Bjornsson postures up.
Arturo Caldeira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjornsson prevents Caldeira from improving his position.
Caldeira wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Litill Bjornsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caldeira 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Caldeira!
Arturo Caldeira really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Carnage logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Litill Bjornsson had this to say: 'I may be getting too old for this, but I don't care. I'm still having fun.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Experiment (ranked 401 p4p, 468 weight class) and Anton Strålman (ranked 42 p4p, 50 weight class). Strålman has chosen Three Kings as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 23 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Strålman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strålman moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Experiment.
Experiment letting Strålman take a breather here.
Strålman blocks the elbow strike.
Experiment misses with some punches.
Experiment managing to block the knees to the body from Strålman.
Strålman avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment.
Strålman avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment.
Experiment dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Strålman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Experiment avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Experiment is pushing Strålman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Experiment throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Strålman breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Strålman scores with a four punch combination!
A nice combination there by Strålman.
Experiment has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Strålman throws a leg kick which misses Experiment's front leg but catches the back leg as Experiment tries to avoid it.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Experiment on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Experiment moves into the clinch successfully.
Experiment digs a right hand underneath Strålman's ribcage. Strålman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strålman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Strålman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Experiment breaks the clinch.
Strålman misses with a double jab.
Experiment circles away from the clinch attempt.
Experiment appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strålman throws a front kick that sends Experiment stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman moves into the clinch.
Experiment misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strålman blocks an elbow strike.
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Experiment is controlling him.
Experiment misses with an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Strålman.
Strålman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strålman's coach down at whitey's gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Strålman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Strålman works the jab nicely.
Strålman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Experiment swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strålman feints a counter leg kick.
Strålman loads up on a big right hand but Experiment slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strålman throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Experiment wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strålman scores with a three punch combo!
Experiment has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Experiment there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strålman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Experiment stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Experiment throws a looping overhand right but Strålman ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment avoids a punch combination nicely.
Experiment appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Experiment lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strålman.
Experiment gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.
Experiment can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman clinches.
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Experiment has him pressed against the cage.
Experiment lands a nice shot to the body.
Experiment misses with an elbow over the top.
Experiment creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Strålman's defenses.
Strålman blocks an elbow strike from Experiment.
Experiment misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Strålman stalling.
Experiment lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Experiment pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Experiment lands an elbow that stopped Strålman in his tracks for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Strålman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Strålman throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strålman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Experiment throwing a counter right hand but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Strålman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Strålman backs away, Experiment returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
Strålman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Experiment circles away quickly and effectively.
Strålman takes the fight into the clinch.
Experiment's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman misses with a series of wild punches.
Experiment avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Strålman tenderised Experiment's leg. Experiment is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some bone on bone action there as Strålman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Experiment scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strålman misses with a hook.
A low kick from Strålman is predictable there
and Experiment counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Experiment. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Experiment.
Strålman is rocked!
Experiment takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strålman is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment finish him?
Strålman drives through and clinches with Experiment against the cage.
Strålman seems to have recovered his senses.
Experiment keeps control of Strålman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finnish Experiment has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strålman manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment circles away from the clinch attempt
and Experiment counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strålman has closed the distance and engaged Experiment in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strålman prevents a body shot from Experiment.
Experiment breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strålman misses with a series of wild punches.
Experiment blocks a low kick nicely.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Experiment circles away.
Strålman just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromExperiment.
Strålman lands with a nice combination. Experiment backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment moves away.
Strålman throws a combination that misses
and Experiment counters with a left to the body.
Strålman lands a jab-cross combination.
Strålman clinches with his opponent.
Strålman blocks the elbow strike.
Experiment keeps control of Strålman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Experiment can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
Strålman avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment.
Experiment looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Strålman fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Experiment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Experiment misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Experiment tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment stops a takedown attempt from Strålman.
Experiment looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strålman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Strålman scores with a shot to the side of Experiment's head.
Strålman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Experiment pushes Strålman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment pushes off an throws an elbow but Strålman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Experiment just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strålman's brow.
Strålman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Experiment's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Strålman misses.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Strålman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Experiment scores with a jab.
Strålman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Experiment went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman looks to clinch
and Experiment counters with a stiff right hand.
Experiment has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Experiment misses with a hook to the body
and Strålman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strålman swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment moves out of range as Strålman throws a body kick.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Experiment appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Strålman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strålman.
Strålman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strålman misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Strålman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strålman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment.
Experiment tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment.
Strålman tries to clinch but Experiment moves out of range.
Experiment is looking to counter punch.
Strålman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strålman misses with the combination.
Experiment feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Finnish Experiment has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Experiment pushes Strålman up against the cage in a clinch.
Experiment lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Experiment taking a breather.
Experiment struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
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!
Strålman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Experiment scores with a nice short uppercut.
Experiment pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Strålman working hard to break the clinch.
Experiment misses with a body punch.
Experiment throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Experiment has Strålman pressed against the cage, preventing Strålman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Experiment goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Experiment tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
Experiment breaks the clinch.
Strålman sizes up Experiment with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment.
Strålman avoids the body shot from Experiment.
Experiment ducks under a wild hook from Strålman.
Experiment is looking to counter punch.
Experiment takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strålman scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strålman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Experiment moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Experiment moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strålman has Experiment up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment lands a shot to the body.
Strålman working hard to break the clinch.
Experiment prevents Strålman from breaking the clinch.
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strålman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment throws a counter high kick but Strålman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Experiment showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strålman.
Experiment throws a head kick that misses
and Strålman counters with a series of strikes. Experiment will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strålman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Strålman!
A less than humble Anton Strålman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Finnish Experiment stepped up to the mic, saying 'This was my last fight. Skills decling and chin gone. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Netti (ranked 404 p4p, 189 weight class) and Juraj Divisek (ranked 61 p4p, 31 weight class). Mario Netti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Netti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juraj Divisek!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Divisek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Netti.
A knee to the head by Divisek.
It looks like Mario Netti has been cut.
Netti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Divisek scores with a knee to the head.
Netti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Netti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Netti throws a head punch that misses.
Netti manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Netti is trying to keep Divisek in close.
Netti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Divisek stands and steps away. Netti gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divisek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Netti.
Netti blocks the body kick.
Netti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Divisek.
Divisek misses with a looping left.
Divisek cracks Netti with a good jab.
Netti lands with a straight right. Divisek didn't see that one coming.
Divisek works Netti's body with a nice hook.
Divisek misses the shot to the body.
Netti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Netti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Divisek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Netti.
Netti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Divisek's corner calls for a 1-2. Divisek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Divisek throws a body punch but Netti moves out of range.
Divisek lands with a straight right. Netti didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Netti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Divisek doesn't seem phased though.
Nice jab there from Netti.
Divisek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Divisek there as he acknowledges the shot.
Netti stuns Divisek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Divisek jabs Netti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Netti just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divisek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Netti takes a swing at Divisek's ribcage but misses.
Netti thumps Divisek with a low kick.
Netti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Divisek can pounce on him.
Netti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Netti scores with a sloppy right hand. Divisek should have avoided that one.
Divisek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Divisek thows a body kick. Netti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Divisek misses with a hook.
Divisek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Netti misses with a straight left.
Divisek moves out of range of the strikes.
Divisek throws a big counter head kick but Netti avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Divisek.
Netti lands a nice hook to Divisek's body. Divisek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Netti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Divisek tries a head kick but it misses.
Divisek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Netti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Netti lands with an uppercut that bounces Divisek off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divisek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Divisek. That's going to slow Netti down.
Netti throws a leg kick
and Divisek counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Netti throws a looping overhand right but Divisek ducks down to avoid it.
Netti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Divisek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Divisek pushes Netti up against the cage in a clinch.
Divisek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Netti.
Divisek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Divisek misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Divisek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Netti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Netti blocking some punches.
Divisek taking a breather.
Divisek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Netti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Netti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Netti tries to pull guard but Divisek won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Netti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Divisek smiles and moves away.
Netti throws a solid leg kick but Divisek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Netti.
Netti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Netti lands with a nice body punch.
Divisek takes a swing at Netti's ribcage but misses.
Netti tries to clinch up
and Divisek counters with a right hand to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Netti.
Divisek avoids the body shot from Netti.
Netti misses with a hook
and Netti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Divisek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Netti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Divisek moves away.
Divisek just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Divisek lands with a cross.
Divisek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Netti.
Divisek darts in and clinches Netti up against the cage.
Divisek misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Divisek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juraj Divisek will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Netti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Netti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Divisek lands with a kick to the ribs.
Netti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Divisek.
Netti scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Divisek finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Divisek instigates a clinch.
Netti has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Divisek uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Netti looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Divisek has picked Netti up and slammed him! Netti can't keep hold of the triangle and Divisek manages to pass to side control!
Netti is looking for a sweep.
Netti regains half guard.
Netti wants to improve his position but Divisek is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Divisek seems content to control.
Netti moves into full guard.
Netti wants to control but Divisek passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divisek trying to control the pace.
Netti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Divisek is working away from the top position though.
Netti is looking to improve his position.
Divisek is taking a breather. Netti says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Netti is trying to get back to full guard.
Divisek seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Netti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Divisek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Netti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Divisek can pounce on him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Divisek 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 Netti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Netti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Divisek throws a leg kick which misses Netti's front leg but catches the back leg as Netti tries to avoid it.
Netti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mario Netti is winning the standup battle so far.
Netti tries to clinch up but Divisek circles away and keeps his distance.
Divisek tries to score with a low kick but Netti moves his leg out of the way.
Netti misses with a low kick as Divisek jumps back.
Divisek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Netti tests Divisek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Netti misses with a low kick.
Divisek scores with a crisp jab that stopped Netti in his tracks.
Netti checks a low kick from Divisek.
Divisek checks a low kick from Netti.
Divisek connects with a right hand. Netti shakes it off.
Netti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Divisek avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divisek lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divisek thumps Netti with a low kick.
Netti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Netti misses.
Divisek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Netti.
Divisek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Divisek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Divisek.
Divisek dodges an elbow strike from Netti.
A right handed body shot lands from Divisek.
Divisek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Divisek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Netti blocks it with crossed arms.
Netti misses with some punches.
Juraj Divisek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Divisek lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Divisek.
Divisek lands with a short shot to the head.
Divisek has Netti pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Divisek.
Divisek missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mario Netti's cut.
That's time! Netti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Netti wants to land a leg kick but Divisek is out of range.
Divisek throws a head kick that half lands.
Netti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Netti, as that shot connected.
Netti throws a front kick aimed at Divisek's knee but Divisek avoids it well.
Divisek misses with an uppercut.
Netti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Divisek counters with a leg kick.
Divisek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Netti tries a low kick but Divisek avoids it.
Divisek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Netti momentarily.
Netti tries to work over Divisek's front leg with a kick but Divisek checks it.
A left lands for Divisek.
Divisek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Netti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Divisek is out of range.
Netti is looking to chop away at Divisek's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divisek will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Divisek scores with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Netti throws a leg kick which misses Divisek's front leg but catches the back leg as Divisek tries to avoid it.
Divisek avoids the body shot from Netti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Netti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Divisek.
Divisek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Netti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Netti throws an overhand right that lands on Divisek's shoulder, as Divisek tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Netti misses.
Divisek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Divisek.
Divisek now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Divisek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Netti's sensitive parts.
Divisek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Divisek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Netti throws a jab when Divisek was well out of range.
Divisek throws a leg kick that misses.
Divisek moves out of range of the strikes.
Divisek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Netti is out of range.
Divisek misses with a wild body shot.
Netti throws a head kick but Divisek moves out of range.
Divisek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Netti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Netti moves out of range as Divisek strikes.
Divisek misses with a jab to the body
and Netti counters with a low kick, right behind Divisek 's knee.
Divisek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Netti under the eye.
Mario Netti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juraj Divisek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Divisek misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Netti throws a jab when Divisek was well out of range.
Divisek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Netti.
Netti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Netti.
Nice shot lands for Divisek.
Netti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Divisek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Divisek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Netti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Divisek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Divisek lands a body shot.
A jab from Netti does it's job there.
Divisek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Divisek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Divisek thumps Netti with a low kick.
Netti missing with a left hand there. Divisek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divisek connects with a solid leg kick.
Divisek catches Netti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Divisek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Netti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Divisek misses with a jab to the body
and Netti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Netti thows a leg kick but Divisek checks it
and Divisek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Divisek scores with a kick to the midsection.
Divisek thows a body kick. Netti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Netti.
Netti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Divisek checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Divisek walks into a jab.
Divisek has closed the distance and engaged Netti in a clinch.
Netti will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Netti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Divisek smiles and moves away.
Netti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Divisek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Netti throws a head kick that misses.
Divisek lands with a good body shot.
Divisek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Netti.
Nice cross by Divisek.
Divisek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Divisek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Netti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Netti does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Divisek.
A slapping leg kick lands for Divisek.
Divisek moves into the clinch.
Divisek lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Netti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Divisek's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Netti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Divisek blocking some punches.
Netti tries to pull guard but Divisek won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juraj Divisek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Divisek 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juraj Divisek!
Juraj Divisek thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kvame Zulu (ranked 154 p4p, 207 weight class) and Brutus Leagatius (ranked 28 p4p, 36 weight class). Zulu comes to the cage accompanied by Big Badaboom. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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33 - 17 - 0 |
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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 37 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kvame Zulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brutus Leagatius!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulu misses with an uppercut. Leagatius saw that one coming.
Zulu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leagatius misses the jab.
Zulu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.
Leagatius slips a straight right by Zulu.
Zulu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zulu connects with an inside leg kick.
Leagatius drops his hands momentarily and Zulu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leagatius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zulu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leagatius cracks Zulu with an open hand slap.
It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
Leagatius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zulu lands a big head kick that sends Leagatius tumbling to the mat! Zulu takes a step backwards and waves Leagatius back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Leagatius is rocked!
Zulu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zulu throws an overhand right that drops Leagatius like a sack of potatoes! Zulu dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kvame Zulu!
After winning the bout, Kvame Zulu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Brutus Leagatius was interviewed post fight and said 'Well deserved to my opponent. I thought I planned correctly for his style of fighting, but obviously I was wrong. I will discuss with my team, and we will see where I go from here. Thank you to all of the fans! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papi Tantor (ranked 88 p4p, 42 weight class) and Mantak Garuda (ranked 16 p4p, 7 weight class). Tantor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cyan Kicks - Wish You Well. Garuda comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Djiin Djiin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Papi Tantor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mantak Garuda!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garuda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Garuda misses.
Tantor walks into a jab.
Garuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Garuda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tantor drops his hands momentarily and Garuda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garuda 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.
Tantor's corner calls for a 1-2. Tantor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tantor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garuda.
Tantor throws a body punch but Garuda moves out of range.
Tantor throws a poor cross that misses
and Garuda finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garuda slips under a jab from Tantor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor throws a head kick but Garuda moves out of range.
Tantor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tantor misses with a hook. Garuda ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Garuda.
Tantor tries a low kick but Garuda avoids it.
Tantor throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garuda walks into a left hand.
Garuda throws a lazy body kick
and Tantor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Garuda misses with a looping left.
Tantor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
Garuda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tantor with a body shot.
Tantor throws a body punch but Garuda moves out of range.
Garuda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Garuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garuda connects with a single shot there.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garuda.
Garuda misses with an uppercut.
Tantor misses the jab.
Tantor walks into a straight right hand from Garuda.
Tantor swats away the attempt to clinch by Garuda.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Garuda.
Garuda throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garuda is looking to clinch but Tantor is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garuda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tantor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tantor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Garuda counters with a nice uppercut.
Garuda closes the distance and clinches.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Tantor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tantor misses with some punches.
Garuda swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Garuda.
Nice body punch from Garuda - that landed with a thud.
Garuda blocking some punches.
Garuda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tantor lands with a right to the head.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garuda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Tantor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garuda.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garuda.
Tantor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garuda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor pushes Garuda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garuda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tantor manages to break the clinch.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garuda.
Garuda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tantor's sensitive parts.
Tantor throws a body punch but Garuda moves out of range.
Garuda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Garuda steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garuda misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Garuda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tantor's sensitive parts.
Garuda scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Garuda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Tantor misses.
Tantor takes a swing at Garuda's ribcage but misses.
Tantor lands a nice shot that snaps Garuda's head back.
Tantor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Garuda. That one must have hurt.
Tantor misses with a hook. Garuda ducked under it nicely.
Tantor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor tries to score with a low kick but Garuda moves his leg out of the way.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garuda throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Tantor misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tantor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garuda can pounce on him.
A low kick lands for Garuda.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garuda throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Garuda manages to avoid it.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garuda.
Mantak Garuda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garuda thows a body kick. Tantor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Garuda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garuda. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Garuda moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Garuda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garuda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tantor's hands.
Garuda tries to work over Tantor's front leg with a kick but Tantor checks it.
Garuda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garuda misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Garuda - just one landing.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Garuda's head but Garuda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Garuda.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tantor - that will leave a mark!
Garuda cracks a nice hook into Tantor's ribs.
Garuda misses with an uppercut
and Tantor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garuda is looking to slow Tantor down with leg kicks.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Garuda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick.
Tantor misses with a shot to the body
and Garuda counters with a low kick, right behind Tantor 's knee.
Garuda gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some bone on bone action there as Garuda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Garuda throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Tantor misses.
Garuda avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Garuda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garuda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tantor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garuda misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Garuda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws a front kick aimed at Garuda's knee but Garuda avoids it well.
Garuda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tantor. That did some damage!
Garuda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tantor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garuda misses with a body shot.
Garuda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Garuda checks a leg kick.
Tantor throws a jab when Garuda was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Garuda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Tantor.
Tantor misses with a lunging right hand
and Garuda counters with a nice body kick.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Garuda moves away and avoids it.
Garuda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor checks a leg kick nicely.
Garuda misses with a wild body shot.
Garuda throws a low kick but Tantor moves out of range easily.
Garuda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Garuda misses.
Tantor pushes Garuda away with a front kick.
Garuda attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garuda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garuda is looking to chop away at Tantor's legs.
Tantor lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garuda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.
Tantor misses with a lunging right hand
letting Garuda counter with a right hand.
Garuda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garuda moves into the clinch successfully.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Garuda.
Garuda stalls.
A bit of stalling here from Garuda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mantak Garuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Garuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tantor at a distance.
Tantor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tantor swings for the body but Garuda moves out of range.
It seemed like Garuda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tantor connects with a nice looking jab.
Garuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garuda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tantor misses with a hook
and Garuda counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Tantor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tantor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garuda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tantor on the side of the head.
Garuda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garuda throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garuda lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor 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.
Decent striking displayed by Garuda there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
Garuda scores with a decent looking hook.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Garuda's shoulder, as Garuda tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garuda.
Garuda misses with a body punch
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garuda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garuda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tantor finds it's way round the side to connect with Garuda's head.
Tantor takes a swing at Garuda's ribcage but misses.
Garuda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tantor under the eye.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Garuda.
Garuda scores with a jab to the head.
Tantor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garuda tries to clinch up.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garuda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garuda throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor is looking to counter with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garuda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Garuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Garuda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tantor is able to avoid easily.
Garuda missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garuda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garuda misses with a right hand
and Tantor makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Garuda really felt that one!
Garuda throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor is looking to score with low kicks.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor jabs Garuda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garuda throws a leg kick but Tantor checks it.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tantor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Garuda misses with the body kick
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor misses with a body kick.
Tantor jabs at Garuda's body.
Tantor misses with a left hand
enabling Garuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Garuda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with an inside leg kick.
Garuda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tantor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Garuda checks it.
Garuda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Tantor misses.
Garuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garuda throws a big shot that misses.
Garuda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tantor in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor connects with a nice looking jab.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garuda.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda misses the jab.
Garuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tantor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Garuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
Garuda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mantak Garuda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garuda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Tantor counters with a quick kick to the body but Garuda blocks it.
Papi Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tantor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Garuda throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mantak Garuda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garuda 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mantak Garuda!
An out of breath Mantak Garuda 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 181 p4p, 231 weight class) and Randy The Show (ranked 25 p4p, 32 weight class). Colucci's entrance music is Drake ft Kanye - Glow. A fine choice. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michel Colucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy The Show!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Show fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Colucci on the side of the head.
It looks like Michel Colucci has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Colucci.
Colucci keeps The Show at a distance using the push kick.
The Show misses with an uppercut. Colucci saw that one coming.
Colucci tries to counter by clinching up but The Show breaks away and moves out of range.
Colucci shoots for a double leg takedown but The Show sprawls well. He's pushed Colucci's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice uppercut there from Colucci.
The Show throws an overhand right that lands on Colucci's shoulder, as Colucci tries to avoid the shot.
Colucci throwing a counter right hand but The Show manages to avoid it.
The Show looks to land a combination but Colucci avoids it well.
Colucci throws a leg kick but The Show sees it coming and moves out of range.
Colucci throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Colucci backs off The Show throws a huge counter combo but Colucci manages to avoid it all.
Colucci connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Colucci gets off balance looking for a body kick
and The Show counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Show stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Show wants it to stay on the feet.
The Show 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Show.
Donk. The Show catches Colucci right on the button with a cross.
The Show swats away the attempt to clinch by Colucci.
It seemed like The Show was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Colucci throws a shot from downtown. The Show moves away and avoids it.
The Show now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Colucci throws a lazy right hand but The Show sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy body kick from Colucci
and The Show counters with a nice uppercut.
The Show drops his hands momentarily and Colucci takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Colucci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Show sprawls well. The Show wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Colucci gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Colucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Show throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Colucci cracks a nice hook into The Show's ribs.
Colucci throws out a leg kick but The Show moves out of range and Colucci only half commits.
The Show throws a counter combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from The Show.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colucci gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Colucci blocks the elbow strike.
The Show misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Show lands a nice elbow.
Colucci working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Show takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Colucci tries to work over The Show's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colucci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Show gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Colucci.
Colucci working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for The Show.
Colucci lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Show backwards.
The Show misses with the head strike.
The Show gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Michel Colucci's cut is getting worse.
Come on The Show - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The Show lands a left hand that snaps the head of Colucci backwards.
The Show tries to work over Colucci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Show pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from The Show misses.
A jab from The Show finds it's way through Colucci's defenses.
The Show stuffs the takedown attempt from Colucci. Colucci gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colucci connects with a vicious head kick that knocks The Show to the floor! Colucci dives in looking for the finish!
The Show is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Show is looking for a sweep. Colucci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Show manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Show tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colucci wants to pass the guard but The Show is keeping the position.
The Show wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The Show looking for a sweep. Not yet The Show, not yet.
The Show seems keen to control Colucci's posture.
Colucci postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Colucci working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Show's head.
The Show looking to control.
The Show bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Colucci's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randy The Show will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michel Colucci's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No joy there for The Show, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from The Show.
Randy The Show seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Colucci scores with a sloppy right hand. The Show should have avoided that one.
The Show fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Colucci throws a push kick but The Show slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Show! But no joy.
Colucci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Show was well out of range. Poor timing from Colucci.
The Show swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Colucci with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Show cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michel Colucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - The Show throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Show lands a nice shot that snaps Colucci's head back.
The Show gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Colucci throws a sloppy head kick and The Show moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colucci throws a lazy body kick
letting The Show counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from The Show misses its intended target.
Colucci lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Show takes a step back to recover.
Colucci moves into the clinch.
A short right from Colucci on the inside.
The Show blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Colucci.
Colucci blocking some punches.
The Show lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Show fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Show's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Colucci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Show is trying to improve his position.
Colucci creates some space and throws a big elbow, but The Show sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The Show tries to bench press Colucci off him but Colucci keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Colucci throws an elbow but The Show slips to the side and avoids it well.
The Show avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Colucci.
Colucci is trying to get an arm triangle but The Show is defending well.
Colucci in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The Show can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Show manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Colucci is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Show's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Show's back!
Colucci is trying to stick to The Show's back but The Show is turning into Colucci. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Colucci's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by The Show.
Michel Colucci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Show preventing the sweep.
The Show lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Show looking to pass the guard.
The Show with a flurry of punches that miss.
Colucci has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Show landing some decent shots from guard.
Colucci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Colucci is working hard here to advance position.
The Show with a nice head shot there.
Michel Colucci's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The Show lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michel Colucci's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randy The Show!
Randy The Show bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 155 p4p, 178 weight class) and Humors Lacplesis (ranked 24 p4p, 28 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serhey Rishkinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Humors Lacplesis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rishkinov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lacplesis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lacplesis throws a leg kick that misses.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov thumps Lacplesis with a low kick.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacplesis blocks the body kick.
Rishkinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis moves out of range as Rishkinov strikes.
Lacplesis scores with a nice strike.
Rishkinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rishkinov staying out of range there.
Rishkinov lands a body shot.
Lacplesis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rishkinov.
Rishkinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lacplesis 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.
Lacplesis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rishkinov throws a jab when Lacplesis was well out of range.
Rishkinov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Gun Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Rishkinov connects with a right hand. Lacplesis shakes it off.
Rishkinov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rishkinov is looking to chop away at Lacplesis's legs.
Lacplesis scores with a punch to the head.
Rishkinov looks for the body kick but Lacplesis saw that one coming.
Rishkinov throws a lazy right hand but Lacplesis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rishkinov throws a front kick that sends Lacplesis stumbling back into the cage.
Lacplesis throws an overhand right that lands on Rishkinov's shoulder, as Rishkinov tries to avoid the shot.
Lacplesis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rishkinov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis pulls Rishkinov in close to his closed guard and prevents Rishkinov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lacplesis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rishkinov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rishkinov throwing strikes but missing.
Rishkinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lacplesis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is trying to maintain the position but Lacplesis is very close to passing his half guard.
Lacplesis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rishkinov looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rishkinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lacplesis pulls his head out easily.
Rishkinov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lacplesis trying to control but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis preventing the sweep.
Rishkinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lacplesis defends well.
Lacplesis wanted to stand there but Rishkinov had control of the position.
Rishkinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Rishkinov, not yet.
Rishkinov is looking for a triangle here but Lacplesis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rishkinov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lacplesis working away.
Rishkinov is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Rishkinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lacplesis in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rishkinov tries to bench press Lacplesis off him but Lacplesis keeps the position.
Rishkinov struggling a bit here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rishkinov keeps Lacplesis under control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Serhey Rishkinov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lacplesis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lacplesis ducks under a wild hook from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lacplesis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rishkinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacplesis.
Rishkinov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lacplesis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rishkinov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rishkinov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lacplesis's half guard.
Lacplesis tries to kick Rishkinov off in order to stand up. Rishkinov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacplesis parries the strikes from Rishkinov easily there. Rishkinov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lacplesis to escape.
Lacplesis struggling a bit here.
Lacplesis is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov is trying to get an arm triangle but Lacplesis is defending well.
Rishkinov tries to score with some ground and pound. Lacplesis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rishkinov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rishkinov is working Lacplesis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rishkinov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rishkinov working the ground and pound but Lacplesis is defending the strikes.
Rishkinov working the ground and pound.
Rishkinov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lacplesis is avoiding damage well.
Lacplesis is trying to get back to his feet.
Rishkinov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lacplesis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lacplesis keeps working.
Rishkinov scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lacplesis works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Lacplesis is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.
Rishkinov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rishkinov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lacplesis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rishkinov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rishkinov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lacplesis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rishkinov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lacplesis defending well though.
Lacplesis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov is pushing down on Lacplesis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lacplesis is fighting to maintain full guard but Rishkinov has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis is looking to control Rishkinov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lacplesis avoid being mounted?
Rishkinov trying to control the action but Lacplesis is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lacplesis's head.
Rishkinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rishkinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lacplesis trying to hold on to Rishkinov's head to control him but Rishkinov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lacplesis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rishkinov.
Lacplesis is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lacplesis throws a lazy right hand but Rishkinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacplesis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rishkinov. That did some damage!
Lacplesis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lacplesis throws a jab but it's blocked by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with a hook.
Lacplesis throws a shot from downtown. Rishkinov moves away and avoids it.
Lacplesis checks a low kick from Rishkinov.
Lacplesis slips a jab and a cross from Rishkinov.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws a body punch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis throws a jab but it's blocked by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rishkinov tries to move into range but Lacplesis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rishkinov. Lacplesis shrugs it off though.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick but Lacplesis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rishkinov ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Rishkinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rishkinov walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacplesis scores with the left hand. Rishkinov knows he should have avoided that one.
Rishkinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacplesis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rishkinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacplesis.
Rishkinov blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rishkinov looks to land a left hand but Lacplesis moved out of range nicely.
Rishkinov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rishkinov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lacplesis quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if Rishkinov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
Serhey Rishkinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lacplesis is staying active underneath Rishkinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rishkinov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rishkinov is looking to take a break and control but Lacplesis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lacplesis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rishkinov throwing shots but Lacplesis is blocking nicely.
Humors Lacplesis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rishkinov wants to take a breather but Lacplesis is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rishkinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lacplesis's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rishkinov has gone for a leg lock! Lacplesis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rishkinov's guard.
Serhey Rishkinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rishkinov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rishkinov is trying to keep Lacplesis in close.
Rishkinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rishkinov is pulling down on Lacplesis's head. It's preventing any offense from Lacplesis, at least for the moment.
Lacplesis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rishkinov continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rishkinov trying to keep a closed guard but Lacplesis is proving a slippery customer.
Lacplesis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rishkinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rishkinov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Serhey Rishkinov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rishkinov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slammy Neckbreaker (ranked 17 p4p, 45 weight class) and Domenico Mazziotti (ranked 3 p4p, 5 weight class). Mazziotti has chosen Welcome to the party - Pop Smoke as his entrance music. Slammy Neckbreaker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slammy Neckbreaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Domenico Mazziotti!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazziotti staying out of range there.
Neckbreaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti staying out of range there.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Neckbreaker ducks right into an uppercut from Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab.
Neckbreaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neckbreaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti lunges at Neckbreaker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Neckbreaker's hand.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neckbreaker attempts a counter takedown but Mazziotti avoids it well and moves away.
Neckbreaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Neckbreaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab.
Neckbreaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker feinted with a counter takedown.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Neckbreaker.
Mazziotti 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.
Mazziotti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Neckbreaker in his tracks.
Mazziotti lands with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Neckbreaker avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Neckbreaker was well out of range.
Mazziotti lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazziotti stuns Neckbreaker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazziotti works the jab nicely.
Neckbreaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
A jab from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker scores with a hook to the body. Mazziotti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Neckbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Mazziotti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neckbreaker moves away.
Mazziotti scores with a punch to the head.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neckbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mazziotti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab.
Neckbreaker throws a jab when Mazziotti was well out of range.
Neckbreaker lands a body shot.
Neckbreaker misses the shot to the body.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Neckbreaker's corner calls for a 1-2. Neckbreaker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Neckbreaker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazziotti lands with a cross.
Neckbreaker blocks a jab.
Neckbreaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mazziotti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good standup being displayed there by Mazziotti as he connects with a hook.
Neckbreaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Neckbreaker lands a slapping body shot.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
Neckbreaker misses the shot to the body.
Neckbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti lands a really nice looking cross but Neckbreaker seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Neckbreaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Neckbreaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Mazziotti lands a head shot.
Neckbreaker throws a looping overhand right but Mazziotti ducks down to avoid it.
Mazziotti works the jab nicely.
Mazziotti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mazziotti scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Neckbreaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range.
Mazziotti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Neckbreaker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mazziotti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mazziotti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Neckbreaker avoids it with no problem.
Neckbreaker throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neckbreaker lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Neckbreaker. Beautiful body shot.
Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazziotti lands with a cross.
Neckbreaker avoids the body shot from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Mazziotti misses.
Neckbreaker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Neckbreaker - just one landing.
Mazziotti tries to move into range but Neckbreaker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti connects with a single shot there.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook.
Mazziotti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Neckbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Mazziotti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mazziotti sprawls and moves away.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Mazziotti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Domenico Mazziotti will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Neckbreaker misses its intended target.
Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Neckbreaker slips the punch.
Neckbreaker is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mazziotti's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker attempts a counter takedown but Mazziotti avoids it well and moves away.
Neckbreaker moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook. Mazziotti ducked under it nicely.
Mazziotti catches Neckbreaker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Neckbreaker staying out of range there.
Neckbreaker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Neckbreaker drops his hands momentarily and Mazziotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mazziotti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Mazziotti misses.
Neckbreaker thuds his right hand into Mazziotti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the side of Mazziotti's head but Mazziotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazziotti scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neckbreaker scores with a nice head shot.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Neckbreaker slips the punch.
Mazziotti lands a jab to Neckbreaker's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckbreaker blocks a jab.
Mazziotti staying out of range there.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming.
Neckbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Neckbreaker feinted with a counter takedown.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Neckbreaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neckbreaker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mazziotti is not content to let Neckbreaker control the position.
Mazziotti is trying to control but can't.
Neckbreaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Mazziotti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mazziotti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mazziotti wants to control but Neckbreaker is keeping busy.
Mazziotti pushes Neckbreaker off looking to stand but Neckbreaker dives back in and keeps control.
Mazziotti works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazziotti wants to get back to his feet but Neckbreaker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Neckbreaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neckbreaker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Neckbreaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mazziotti wants to sweep but no luck.
Mazziotti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Neckbreaker wants to control from the top but Mazziotti keeps moving.
Mazziotti has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Neckbreaker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neckbreaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker lands a shot to the body.
Mazziotti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neckbreakers head.
Neckbreaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mazziotti tries to circle away but Neckbreaker has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazziotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neckbreaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Neckbreaker on the inside.
A short right from Neckbreaker.
Mazziotti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with some punches.
Neckbreaker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mazziotti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Neckbreaker lands a left hand.
Neckbreaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker scores with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti is breathing heavily.
Mazziotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazziotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neckbreaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Mazziotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Neckbreaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neckbreaker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Neckbreaker blocks an uppercut.
Neckbreaker working aggressively here.
Neckbreaker blocks an uppercut.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Neckbreaker on the inside.
Mazziotti is rocked!
Neckbreaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mazziotti is still on wobbly legs! Can Neckbreaker finish him?
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
Mazziotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neckbreaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazziotti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mazziotti blocks an uppercut.
Neckbreaker prevents a body shot from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Neckbreaker lands a right hand.
Neckbreaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazziotti digs a right hand underneath Neckbreaker's ribcage. Neckbreaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mazziotti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Neckbreaker.
Mazziotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti misses with a punch to the body.
Neckbreaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Slammy Neckbreaker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mazziotti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mazziotti can't find room to land a body shot as Neckbreaker controls the action.
Neckbreaker blocking some punches.
Neckbreaker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti seems to have recovered his senses.
Mazziotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neckbreaker.
Mazziotti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Neckbreaker slips the punch.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Neckbreaker was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Neckbreaker's shoulder, as Neckbreaker tries to avoid the shot.
Neckbreaker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neckbreaker.
Mazziotti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Neckbreaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti cracks Neckbreaker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mazziotti defending well as Neckbreaker loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Neckbreaker's head but Neckbreaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neckbreaker tries to counter with a takedown but Mazziotti is quick to defend against it.
Mazziotti throws a shot from downtown. Neckbreaker moves away and avoids it.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Neckbreaker ducked under it nicely.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Neckbreaker - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neckbreaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Neckbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Neckbreaker catches Mazziotti right on the button with a cross.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazziotti! But no joy.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mazziotti, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neckbreaker. Mazziotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Mazziotti misses.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
Neckbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Neckbreaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazziotti circles away.
Mazziotti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neckbreaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neckbreaker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mazziotti 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.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neckbreaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping left.
Mazziotti lands with a straight right. Neckbreaker didn't see that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mazziotti, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Neckbreaker's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Neckbreaker scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neckbreaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Mazziotti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Neckbreaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Neckbreaker scores with a nice right hand.
Neckbreaker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mazziotti's hands.
Mazziotti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mazziotti staying out of range there.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Neckbreaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazziotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
Neckbreaker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Neckbreaker missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker lands a body shot.
Mazziotti with a hook.
Mazziotti needs to keep his hands up - Neckbreaker had a free shot at his head there.
Mazziotti with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker misses the jab.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neckbreaker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mazziotti lands a slapping body shot.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Neckbreaker throws out a loose jab but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Neckbreaker swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazziotti! But no joy.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the side of Mazziotti's head but Mazziotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neckbreaker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazziotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neckbreaker throws out the jab.
Neckbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker shoots in for a takedown but Mazziotti shows good takedown defense.
Neckbreaker throws an overhand right that lands on Mazziotti's shoulder, as Mazziotti tries to avoid the shot.
Neckbreaker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mazziotti moves away from the strike by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti throws a shot from downtown. Neckbreaker moves away and avoids it.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Neckbreaker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mazziotti scrambles back to his feet.
Mazziotti tests Neckbreaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mazziotti throws a hook but Neckbreaker blocks it.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neckbreaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neckbreaker blocks a jab.
A big left from Mazziotti misses.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Mazziotti clobbers Neckbreaker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Neckbreaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Neckbreaker avoids it with no problem.
Mazziotti connects with the punch.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti slips a jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab.
Neckbreaker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Neckbreaker looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Domenico Mazziotti just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Mazziotti slips under a jab from Neckbreaker.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neckbreaker throws a big shot that misses.
Neckbreaker misses with a straight right.
Mazziotti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Neckbreaker on the side of the head.
A big left from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti looks to throw the jab but Neckbreaker is out of range.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Good shot there by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping left.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mazziotti sprawls and moves away.
Neckbreaker lands with a good body shot.
Neckbreaker blocks a jab.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Neckbreaker ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Neckbreaker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Neckbreaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neckbreaker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Neckbreaker misses.
Nice cross by Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti scores with a shot to the body.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
A lazy left from Mazziotti finds it's target.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
Neckbreaker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Neckbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neckbreaker tries to counter with a takedown but Mazziotti is quick to defend against it.
Neckbreaker throws an overhand right that lands on Mazziotti's shoulder, as Mazziotti tries to avoid the shot.
Neckbreaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Neckbreaker looks to land a left hand but Mazziotti moved out of range nicely.
Neckbreaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neckbreaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazziotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazziotti connects with a right hand. Neckbreaker shakes it off.
Neckbreaker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mazziotti enables Neckbreaker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mazziotti manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Neckbreaker throwing strikes from guard but Mazziotti blocks nicely.
Neckbreaker wants to control from the top but Mazziotti keeps moving.
Mazziotti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Neckbreaker with a nice head shot there.
Neckbreaker passes Mazziotti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neckbreaker trying to control from half guard but Mazziotti is working away.
Neckbreaker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Neckbreaker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker is looking to take a break and control but Mazziotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neckbreaker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Neckbreaker is looking for a kimura but Mazziotti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neckbreaker to get the leverage.
Neckbreaker controlling the pace.
Mazziotti wants to improve his position but Neckbreaker is controlling well.
Neckbreaker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mazziotti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neckbreaker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mazziotti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neckbreaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neckbreaker wants to control from the top but Mazziotti keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mazziotti defending well as Neckbreaker loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker with a hook.
Mazziotti defending well as Neckbreaker loads up on a big left hand.
Neckbreaker takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
Neckbreaker throws a big shot that misses.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti looks to throw the jab but Neckbreaker is out of range.
Mazziotti lands with an uppercut that bounces Neckbreaker off the cage and back into range.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Neckbreaker blocks it.
Mazziotti moves away from the strike by Neckbreaker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slammy Neckbreaker had his way with Domenico Mazziotti in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Neckbreaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Neckbreaker ducks down to avoid it.
Mazziotti scores with the left hand. Neckbreaker knows he should have avoided that one.
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neckbreaker.
Mazziotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neckbreaker misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neckbreaker. Mazziotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazziotti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mazziotti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mazziotti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neckbreaker's head.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Neckbreaker has managed to clinch.
Neckbreaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neckbreaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
A hook to the body from Neckbreaker.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neckbreaker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazziotti lands a nice shot to the body.
Neckbreaker tries to throw a body punch but Mazziotti avoids it by throwing Neckbreaker back against the cage.
Neckbreaker has Mazziotti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mazziotti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mazziotti breaks from the clinch.
Neckbreaker connects with a crisp jab.
Mazziotti lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot.
Neckbreaker blocks a jab.
Mazziotti with a jab.
Nice jab there from Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker lands a lovely overhand right.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neckbreaker moves away.
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Neckbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neckbreaker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Neckbreaker tests Mazziotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neckbreaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neckbreaker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping right.
Neckbreaker moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neckbreaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Neckbreaker saw that one coming.
Mazziotti lands a lovely overhand right.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Neckbreaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Neckbreaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Neckbreaker lands an overhand right.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by Neckbreaker.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Neckbreaker's head backwards.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neckbreaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Neckbreaker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazziotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neckbreaker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Neckbreaker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Neckbreaker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mazziotti scores with a body shot.
Mazziotti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Neckbreaker tries to move into range but Mazziotti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping left.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut.
Mazziotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neckbreaker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Neckbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neckbreaker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Neckbreaker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Neckbreaker there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Neckbreaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping right.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Neckbreaker saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Mazziotti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neckbreaker misses with a straight right.
Neckbreaker throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Neckbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Neckbreaker saw that one coming.
A big left from Mazziotti misses.
Neckbreaker staying out of range there.
Neckbreaker attempts a counter takedown but Mazziotti avoids it well and moves away.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Neckbreaker's shoulder, as Neckbreaker tries to avoid the shot.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neckbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab.
Neckbreaker missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Neckbreaker avoids the punch easily.
Neckbreaker instigates a clinch.
Neckbreaker misses with some punches.
Mazziotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow.
Neckbreaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Domenico Mazziotti.
I think Mazziotti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Domenico Mazziotti!
Domenico Mazziotti is the new lightweight champion!
Domenico Mazziotti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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