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LAFC 44 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nevez Amadaus (ranked 3237 p4p, 3592 weight class) and Brendan Lawson (ranked 181 p4p, 204 weight class). Nevez Amadaus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nevez Amadaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Brendan Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson misses with an uppercut.
Brendan Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Amadaus's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Amadaus is trying to get back to full guard.
Lawson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amadaus sees it coming and defends easily.
Amadaus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lawson on the ground.
Lawson is trying to control the action in half guard but Amadaus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Amadaus is trying to stand back up but Lawson is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amadaus sees it coming and defends easily.
Lawson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lawson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amadaus defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson wants to take a breather but Amadaus is having none of it.
Amadaus wants to improve his position but Lawson is controlling well.
Amadaus is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawson.
Lawson wants to work for an arm triangle but Amadaus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Amadaus tries to roll over but Lawson keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Amadaus is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lawson is working for a submission of some sort.
Lawson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lawson wants to work for an arm triangle but Amadaus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lawson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Amadaus is refusing to be controlled, as Lawson sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amadaus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawson.
Lawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Amadaus is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amadaus is refusing to be controlled, as Lawson sits in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Amadaus is trying to stand up here but Lawson is controlling him well.
Lawson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amadaus defends it well.
Lawson is looking to take a break and control but Amadaus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lawson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lawson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Amadaus is trying to defend but Lawson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lawson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Amadaus still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Amadaus has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Amadaus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawson, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Lawson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lawson drives through and clinches with Amadaus against the cage.
Amadaus has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lawson regains guard immediately.
Amadaus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lawson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Amadaus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lawson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Amadaus has Lawson in his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Amadaus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lawson, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amadaus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lawson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lawson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lawson!
Amadaus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lawson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lawson working for a submission but Amadaus is keeping him at bay.
Lawson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Amadaus is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Amadaus and Lawson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lawson swings around for an armbar but Amadaus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lawson's guard.
Amadaus is looking to pass into half guard but Lawson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lawson is in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amadaus is on top in guard.
Amadaus wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Amadaus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Amadaus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amadaus defends it easily.
Lawson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amadaus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Amadaus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Amadaus wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Amadaus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawson is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amadaus passes Lawson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nevez Amadaus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Amadaus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Amadaus stuffs the takedown attempt from Lawson. Lawson gets slowly back to his feet.
Amadaus tries to counter with a takedown but Lawson is quick to defend against it.
Amadaus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amadaus wants it to stay on the feet.
Amadaus attempts a counter takedown but Lawson avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Lawson misses.
Amadaus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lawson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Amadaus sprawls well initially but Lawson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lawson trying to control from half guard but Amadaus is working away.
Lawson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amadaus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadaus wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson seems to be looking for submissions.
Amadaus pushes Lawson off looking to stand but Lawson dives back in and keeps control.
Lawson is looking to take a break and control but Amadaus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lawson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amadaus defends it well.
Lawson is working for a kimura but Amadaus is defending it quite comfortably.
Lawson is looking for a kimura but Amadaus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawson to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lawson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Amadaus tries to roll over but Lawson keeps him under control.
Lawson is working for a kimura but Amadaus is defending it quite comfortably.
Lawson prevents Amadaus from standing back up.
Amadaus is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawson.
Amadaus trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson not doing much here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lawson is trying to work for a kimura but Amadaus is defending well.
Amadaus won't allow Lawson to pass to mount.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawson stops Amadaus from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lawson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amadaus swivels and escapes.
Nevez Amadaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Lawson.
Lawson darts in looking for a takedown but Amadaus gets double underhooks and turns Lawson into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Amadaus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Amadaus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amadaus wants it to stay on the feet.
Amadaus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amadaus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawson.
Nice sprawl there from Amadaus as Lawson shoots in.
Amadaus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lawson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amadaus is fending him off so far but Lawson persists. Nope, Amadaus circles away and we're back to standing.
Amadaus feinted with a counter takedown.
Lawson darts in looking for a takedown but Amadaus gets double underhooks and turns Lawson into the cage.
Amadaus tries to counter with a takedown but Lawson is quick to defend against it.
Amadaus lands a jab to Lawson's midsection.
Lawson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amadaus defends well and Lawson ends up having to push Amadaus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Amadaus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Amadaus. That snapped Lawson's head back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amadaus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amadaus circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nevez Amadaus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Amadaus 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nevez Amadaus!
A very excited looking Nevez Amadaus rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurosaki Hisoka (ranked 3039 p4p, 2458 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 388 p4p, 325 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurosaki Hisoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hisoka swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Hisoka misses with a jab to the body
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 It looks like Kurosaki Hisoka has been cut.
Hisoka fails with the takedown
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
 Hisoka is rocked!
Lang checks a low kick from Hisoka.
Hisoka misses with a body shot.
Hisoka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lang counters with a left to the body.
Lang is looking to slow Hisoka down with leg kicks.
Hisoka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lang lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hisoka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lang's half guard.
Hisoka throws a strike but Lang avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lang pulls Hisoka in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hisoka is looking to work some ground and pound but Lang has wrist control.
Lang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Hisoka from controlling successfully.
Hisoka postures up in Lang's guard and throws a big left but Lang blocks it.
Hisoka scoring with some ground and pound.
Hisoka wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
Hisoka stopping the sweep attempt from Lang.
Hisoka trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hisoka controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hisoka looking to sit in guard and control but Lang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hisoka has his foot on Lang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lang works his way back into a safe position though.
Hisoka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hisoka has an active guard here but Lang has managed to pass into half guard.
Hisoka is looking to control Lang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hisoka avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Lang 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.
Lang works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hisoka is squirming around, avoiding Lang's attempts to control the action.
Hisoka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lang avoids the attempt from Hisoka to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hisoka is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Doom's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hisoka tries to reverse the position but Lang maintains control.
Hisoka is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lang looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurosaki Hisoka's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A good leg kick by Lang.
Lang connects with a crisp jab.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Lang throws a hook but Hisoka blocks it.
Clubber Lang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hisoka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lang cracks Hisoka with a good jab.
Lang misses with a low kick as Hisoka jumps back.
Hisoka walks into a straight right hand from Lang.
Hisoka takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Hisoka misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hisoka moves away.
Hisoka attempts a counter takedown but Lang avoids it well and moves away.
Lang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hisoka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it.
Hisoka misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Lang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lang scores with a hook.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hisoka.
Lang throws the left hand but Hisoka avoids the punch easily.
Hisoka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Lang finds it's way through Hisoka's defenses.
Lang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
Hisoka checks a leg kick.
Hisoka digs a good body shot into Lang's ribs.
Hisoka shoots in for a takedown but Lang shows good takedown defense.
Kurosaki Hisoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hisoka.
Lang connects with a body shot.
Hisoka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hisoka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hisoka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Hisoka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Lang there.
Lang lands a nice looking body shot.
Lang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hisoka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hisoka swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lang! But no joy.
Lang cracks a nice hook into Hisoka's ribs.
Lang gets caught napping as Hisoka dives in and scores a takedown. Lang manages to retain guard.
Lang pushes Hisoka off and gets back to his feet.
Hisoka throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
Hisoka lands with a shot to the body.
Lang scores with a jab to the head.
Hisoka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good leg kick by Lang.
Hisoka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hisoka thows a leg kick but Lang checks it
and Hisoka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hisoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Hisoka digs a good hook to Lang's body.
Hisoka swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Hisoka takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Lang throws out a counter right but Hisoka avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Lang.
Hisoka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lang's corner calls for a 1-2. Lang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hisoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
A nice side step and Lang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hisoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hisoka moves away.
Hisoka takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Hisoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Hisoka is looking to wear down Lang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hisoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hisoka throws a body shot but no joy.
Hisoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hisoka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hisoka moves away.
Clubber Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang jabs at Hisoka's body.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang avoids the body shot from Hisoka.
Hisoka misses with a wild body shot.
Hisoka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hisoka tries to move into range but Lang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hisoka throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hisoka.
Lang unleashes a big counter combination but Hisoka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hisoka.
Hisoka throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kurosaki Hisoka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hisoka blocks a leg kick.
Lang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hisoka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Hisoka.
Lang moves out of range of the strikes.
Hisoka misses with a body punch
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Hisoka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang throws out a counter right but Hisoka avoids it with no problem.
Hisoka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hisoka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.
Lang avoids the body shot from Hisoka.
Hisoka takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Lang misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisoka stuns Lang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lang lands a jab to Hisoka's midsection.
Lang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick from Lang, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hisoka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it.
Lang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hisoka swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lang.
Hisoka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That kick from Lang tenderised Hisoka's leg. Hisoka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hisoka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lang.
Hisoka takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Lang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hisoka just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hisoka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lang circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurosaki Hisoka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hisoka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hisoka.
Hisoka moves out of range of the body kick.
Hisoka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lang sprawls and moves away.
Hisoka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lang counters with a leg kick.
Hisoka tries for a takedown but Lang circles away easily
and Lang counters with a nice uppercut.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hisoka's hands.
Lang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Hisoka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot lands for Lang.
Hisoka throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lang scores with a leg kick.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Hisoka's shoulder, as Hisoka tries to avoid the shot.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Hisoka saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hisoka shoots in for a takedown but Lang shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Lang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hisoka seems to have got his legs back now.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Lang looks to land a combination but Hisoka avoids it well.
Hisoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Lang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hisoka misses with a wild body shot.
Hisoka lands with a shot to the body.
Lang throws a shot from downtown. Hisoka moves away and avoids it.
Hisoka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Hisoka.
Hisoka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hisoka takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Hisoka misses with a wild body shot.
Lang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clubber Lang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hisoka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Hisoka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kurosaki Hisoka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hisoka throws out a powerful jab.
Lang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hisoka doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang connects with a leg kick.
Hisoka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Hisoka.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hisoka misses with a jab to the body
and Hisoka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hisoka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lang.
Lang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lang leaves Hisoka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lang.
Lang lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lang 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Origen Alexandria (ranked 1932 p4p, 3993 weight class) and Jacob Pokorney (ranked 269 p4p, 487 weight class). Pokorney is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Never Gonna Give You Up. Jacob Pokorney will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Origen Alexandria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Pokorney!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pokorney.
Alexandria moves into the clinch.
Alexandria looking to throw knees to the head but Pokorney is blocking nicely.
Alexandria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandria clinches up with Pokorney and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pokorney.
Pokorney is trying to pull guard but Alexandria turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alexandria lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pokorney takes a shot to the head.
Alexandria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandria 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pokorney is looking to clinch.
Origen Alexandria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alexandria 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 Pokorney has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pokorney and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pokorney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexandria.
Alexandria leaves Pokorney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Origen Alexandria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Pokorney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pokorney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandria leaves Pokorney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alexandria is looking to counter the offense by Pokorney and move into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pokorney.
Alexandria seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pokorney shoots in looking for a takedown but Alexandria manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pokorney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pokorney is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alexandria connects with a combination that backs up Pokorney into the cage. Alexandria lands a flurry of punches that gets past Pokorney's guard. Pokorney is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Alexandria bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Origen Alexandria!
A victorious Origen Alexandria thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kay (ranked 1804 p4p, 2333 weight class) and Dumuzid Milani (ranked 192 p4p, 241 weight class). 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Kay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dumuzid Milani!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Milani on the side of the head.
Milani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kay rushes Milani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Milani lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kay tightens his grip and picks Milani up, before dumping him to the ground. Milani manages to land in guard.
Kay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Milani is keeping the position for now.
Kay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Milani is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kay is staying active underneath Milani, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Milani tries to stand and escape but Kay is controlling the position.
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Milani pulls his head out easily.
Milani wants to control but Kay is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Milani. Oh but Kay has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Milani goes limp - he's gone! Kay jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lars Kay!
During a confident post fight interview, Lars Kay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Vercetti (ranked 1539 p4p, 1545 weight class) and Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 218 p4p, 221 weight class). Vercetti comes to the cage accompanied by Vice City. 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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Vercetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pizziconi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pizziconi lands in his opponent's guard.
Pizziconi throwing strikes but missing.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vercetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vercetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pizziconi postures up and lands a big shot to Vercetti's brow.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Vercetti keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pizziconi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pizziconi throwing strikes but missing.
Pizziconi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pizziconi throws a big elbow that misses.
Pizziconi connects with a couple of short punches.
Pizziconi throwing strikes but missing.
Pizziconi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pizziconi throwing strikes from guard but Vercetti blocks nicely.
Vercetti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pizziconi is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vercetti keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vercetti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pizziconi landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pizziconi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pizziconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vercetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pizziconi passes into half guard.
Vercetti won't allow Pizziconi to pass to mount.
Pizziconi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vercetti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pizziconi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pizziconi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pizziconi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pizziconi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pizziconi postures up and lands a big shot to Vercetti's brow.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vercetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vercetti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Vercetti keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Vercetti. Those never looked like landing.
Pizziconi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pizziconi fails to land the takedown.
Pizziconi shoots for a double leg takedown but Vercetti sprawls well. He's pushed Pizziconi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tommy Vercetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi fails with the takedown.
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Vercetti does it's job there.
Vercetti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck for Pizziconi with that takedown attempt.
Vercetti throwing a counter right hand but Pizziconi manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osmany Pizziconi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pizziconi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vercetti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pizziconi somewhat.
Pizziconi staying out of range there.
Vercetti throws a shot from downtown. Pizziconi moves away and avoids it.
Pizziconi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt - Vercetti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Osmany Pizziconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Vercetti misses its intended target.
Pizziconi goes for a double leg but Vercetti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vercetti continues to drive forward.
Tommy Vercetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Vercetti lands with a right hand.
Vercetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pizziconi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vercetti is fending him off so far but Pizziconi persists. Nope, Vercetti circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vercetti missing with a left hand there. Pizziconi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vercetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pizziconi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vercetti avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pizziconi scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercetti keeps Pizziconi under control for a moment.
Pizziconi throwing strikes but Vercetti manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Pizziconi can't do much from the bottom here.
Vercetti wants to control for a moment but Pizziconi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Pizziconi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vercetti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vercetti's back!
Pizziconi misses with an elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi is punishing Vercetti with strikes - can he finish him?!
Pizziconi throwing sloppy strikes.
Pizziconi is looking to control Vercetti but Vercetti is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Vercetti covering up well and avoiding damage.
Pizziconi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vercetti is defending well though. Pizziconi let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi is landing with strikes. Vercetti can't take much more of this.
Pizziconi tries to get the hooks in deep but Vercetti pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pizziconi.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Pizziconi. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Pizziconi misses with punches from the back.
Pizziconi looking for the choke from the back.
Vercetti trying to control the hands but Pizziconi won't let him.
Pizziconi throwing sloppy strikes.
Pizziconi tries to keep control of the position but Vercetti is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vercetti doesn't escape.
Pizziconi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pizziconi wants to control but Vercetti is keeping busy.
Even with his hooks in, Pizziconi manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Pizziconi. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Pizziconi tightening his grip on Vercetti, looking for the choke.
Well, with Pizziconi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Vercetti is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Pizziconi trying to control momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osmany Pizziconi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vercetti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pizziconi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pizziconi being controlled here momentarily.
Vercetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pizziconi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pizziconi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pizziconi throws a big right hand that misses.
Pizziconi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi is looking to work some ground and pound but Vercetti has wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pizziconi gets the takedown into side control.
Pizziconi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vercetti defending against the ground and pound.
Vercetti parries the strikes from Pizziconi easily there. Pizziconi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vercetti to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pizziconi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vercetti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pizziconi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vercetti keeps working.
Pizziconi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vercetti being controlled for a moment.
Osmany Pizziconi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pizziconi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pizziconi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vercetti is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pizziconi just content to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tommy Vercetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pizziconi moves forwards but Vercetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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.
Nice sprawl there from Vercetti as Pizziconi shoots in.
Pizziconi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Vercetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi scores with a takedown into Vercetti's guard.
Pizziconi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pizziconi trying to control but Vercetti is working from the bottom.
Tommy Vercetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vercetti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vercetti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pizziconi controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osmany Pizziconi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pizziconi 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 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmany Pizziconi!
Osmany Pizziconi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imro Rozenblad (ranked 1690 p4p, 1926 weight class) and Powder Puff (ranked 54 p4p, 69 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rozenblad might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tjatjie - My Life . Powder Puff has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Imro Rozenblad's chin.
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300
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Imro Rozenblad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Powder Puff!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozenblad with a poor takedown
and Puff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puff lands a big uppercut and Rozenblad crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rozenblad looks OK. Puff waves Rozenblad back to his feet!
Rozenblad is rocked!
It looks like Imro Rozenblad has been cut.
Rozenblad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Puff counters with a right hand from hell and Rozenblad is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Powder Puff!
Powder Puff is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Powder Puff started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Biederman (ranked 1156 p4p, 1172 weight class) and Marko Zrinski (ranked 174 p4p, 178 weight class). Zrinski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Devil eyes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Biederman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Zrinski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Biederman.
Biederman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zrinski lunges at Biederman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Biederman's hand.
Biederman throws the left hand but Zrinski avoids the punch easily.
Biederman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zrinski avoids it really well and circles away.
Zrinski fakes the leg kick and cracks Biederman in the body.
Zrinski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zrinski throws a front kick aimed at Biederman's knee but Biederman avoids it well.
Zrinski checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Zrinski.
Biederman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zrinski if he has to take too many more of those.
A slow jab from Biederman misses its intended target.
Zrinski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zrinski lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zrinski tests Biederman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Biederman wants to clinch up but Zrinski keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Zrinski misses the target.
Biederman dips to his left and cracks Zrinski with an uppercut!
Zrinski throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biederman misses with a body shot.
Biederman scores with a punch to the head.
Zrinski connects with a leg kick.
Biederman looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Zrinski misses.
Biederman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zrinski under the eye.
Biederman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biederman throws a leg kick but Zrinski moved away.
Biederman misses with a body kick.
Donk. Zrinski catches Biederman right on the button with a cross.
Biederman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Biederman throws a hook to the side of Zrinski's head but Zrinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zrinski throws out a counter right but Biederman avoids it with no problem.
Biederman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marko Zrinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zrinski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Biederman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zrinski throws a body kick that misses.
Zrinski slips under a jab from Biederman.
A countering left hand to the body from Zrinski misses.
Zrinski misses with a right hand
and Biederman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
No luck for Biederman with that takedown attempt.
Zrinski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Biederman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biederman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zrinski.
Zrinski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Biederman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Biederman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zrinski.
Biederman throws a wild body kick that Zrinski sees coming a mile off.
Biederman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zrinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Biederman.
Biederman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zrinski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zrinski connects with a right hand. Biederman shakes it off.
Biederman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Biederman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zrinski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A jab from Biederman finds it's way through Zrinski's defenses.
Marko Zrinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zrinski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Biederman throws out a leg kick but Zrinski moves out of range and Biederman only half commits.
Biederman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zrinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biederman.
Biederman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Biederman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Biederman tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zrinski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Biederman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zrinski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here as Biederman stalls from top position.
Biederman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zrinski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Biederman in side control, throwing shots but Zrinski defends.
Biederman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Zrinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zrinski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zrinski defending against the ground and pound.
Biederman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Biederman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biederman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zrinski some visible discomfort.
Biederman is trying to get an arm triangle but Zrinski is defending well.
Biederman works to advance to full mount. Zrinski defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biederman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Biederman tries to control but Zrinski wriggling away.
Biederman looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biederman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zrinski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zrinski shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Biederman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zrinski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Biederman's sensitive parts.
Biederman misses with a few strikes there.
Zrinski lands with a cross.
Biederman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zrinski.
Zrinski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab, jab by Zrinski - just one landing.
Biederman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Biederman tries to clinch but Zrinski moves out of range.
It seemed like Zrinski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zrinski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Biederman moves out of range of the body kick from Zrinski.
Biederman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Zrinski finds it's target.
Biederman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zrinski.
Zrinski works Biederman's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zrinski slips under a jab from Biederman.
Zrinski avoids the body shot from Biederman.
Biederman slips a straight right by Zrinski.
A little feinted left hand from Biederman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zrinski lands with an uppercut that bounces Biederman off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Zrinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biederman throws a wild body kick that Zrinski sees coming a mile off.
Zrinski lands a jab to Biederman's midsection.
Zrinski throws the kick towards the body but Biederman avoids it.
Biederman misses the shot to the body.
Zrinski staying out of range there.
Zrinski throws a leg kick which misses Biederman's front leg but catches the back leg as Biederman tries to avoid it.
Zrinski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zrinski takes one to the side of the head.
Zrinski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Biederman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zrinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Biederman.
Biederman staying out of range there.
Zrinski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zrinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biederman.
Biederman slips a straight right by Zrinski.
Zrinski feints and then cracks Biederman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biederman down.
Marko Zrinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biederman has his takedown stuffed
and Zrinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two 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!
Biederman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by Biederman.
Biederman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zrinski.
A little feinted left hand from Biederman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Biederman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zrinski.
Zrinski looks to throw the jab but Biederman is out of range.
Biederman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zrinski lands with a hook. Biederman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Biederman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zrinski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Biederman is in Zrinski's guard.
Biederman passes Zrinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Biederman throwing shots but Zrinski is blocking nicely.
Biederman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Biederman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biederman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Biederman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zrinski trying to control from the bottom.
Biederman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Biederman works his way into side control.
Zrinski wants to control but Biederman postures up.
Biederman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Biederman cracks Zrinski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Biederman trying to control the action but Zrinski is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zrinski trying to control but Biederman flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Zrinski avoids the strikes from Biederman.
Biederman tries to keep control of the position but Zrinski is staying busy.
Zrinski is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Biederman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Biederman scores with punches to the body.
Zrinski covering up well and avoiding damage.
Biederman misses with an elbow to the head.
Zrinski avoids the strikes from Biederman.
Zrinski trying to control the hands but Biederman won't let him.
Biederman punishes Zrinski with strikes from the back mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marko Zrinski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zrinski ducks under a wild hook from Biederman.
Biederman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zrinski defending well as Biederman loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Biederman.
Nice body kick from Zrinski.
An inside leg kick lands from Zrinski.
Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biederman was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski.
Biederman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zrinski.
Zrinski throws an overhand right that lands on Biederman's shoulder, as Biederman tries to avoid the shot.
Biederman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zrinski throws a quick inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biederman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biederman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zrinski moves away.
Biederman misses with a straight right.
Zrinski lands a glancing blow to the side of Biederman's head.
Zrinski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Biederman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zrinski. That one must have hurt.
Zrinski misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Biederman.
Zrinski throws a hook to the side of Biederman's head but Biederman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biederman misses with a low kick.
Zrinski throws a lazy right hand but Biederman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biederman lands a leg kick that knocks Zrinski off balance momentarily.
Biederman throws the left hand but Zrinski avoids the punch easily.
Zrinski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Zrinski misses the target.
Biederman missing with a left hand there. Zrinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Zrinski.
Biederman lands with an overhand left.
Biederman wants to clinch up but Zrinski keeps it at a distance.
Biederman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Biederman 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 Zrinski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zrinski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Biederman throws a low kick but Zrinski moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Zrinski.
Biederman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zrinski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Zrinski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zrinski lands a head shot.
Zrinski misses the shot to the body.
Biederman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zrinski lands with a hook. Biederman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Biederman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Zrinski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Biederman misses the target.
Zrinski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zrinski throws a head kick that misses
and Biederman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zrinski cracks Biederman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zrinski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zrinski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Biederman throws the left hand but Zrinski avoids the punch easily.
Zrinski blocks a low kick nicely.
Biederman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Biederman trying to control from half guard but Zrinski is working away.
Zrinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biederman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biederman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Biederman is trying to control. Zrinski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Biederman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zrinski defending well though.
Biederman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zrinski trying to control here.
Biederman 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.
Biederman is pressing down on Zrinski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zrinski is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zrinski is staying active underneath Biederman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Biederman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zrinski is just riding it out for now. Biederman eventually gives up the hold.
Zrinski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Biederman.
Zrinski is trying to maintain the position but Biederman is very close to passing his half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Biederman trying to control the action but Zrinski is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Biederman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marko Zrinski.
I think Zrinski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timo Leyton (ranked 1355 p4p, 1040 weight class) and Easy Ee (ranked 189 p4p, 156 weight class). Timo Leyton 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 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timo Leyton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Easy Ee!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leyton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ee defends it nicely.
Leyton darts in looking for a takedown but Ee gets double underhooks and turns Leyton into the cage.
Ee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Ee.
Leyton has picked Ee up - he's going for a ride! Leyton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ee is staying active underneath Leyton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Leyton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leyton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leyton is trying to control. Ee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leyton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leyton.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leyton connects with a nice short shot to Ee's temple.
Leyton is just content to waste time from the top position. Ee takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Leyton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leyton throws a big elbow that misses.
Ee controls Leyton momentarily but Leyton frees himself.
Ee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leyton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leyton throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ee being controlled here, momentarily.
Leyton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leyton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ee being controlled here, momentarily.
Leyton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leyton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ee is avoiding damage well.
Leyton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Leyton tries to score with some ground and pound. Ee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Leyton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ee, who protects the arm well.
Leyton lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leyton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leyton is looking to take a break and control but Ee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leyton throws a strike aimed at the side of Ee's head but Ee avoids it well.
Leyton trying to control the position but Ee is working away.
Leyton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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.
Leyton landing a few strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leyton throws an elbow but Ee slips to the side and avoids it well.
Leyton working the head with strikes.
Leyton tries for a kimura but Ee is defending well.
Ee managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Leyton.
Leyton grinds an elbow into Ee's temple.
Leyton lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leyton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leyton working the ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Leyton dominated that round.
That's time! Leyton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leyton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ee counters with a straight right hand.
Leyton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ee!
Leyton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leyton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton looks up at the clock and then as Ee takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leyton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ee is trying to escape the position but Leyton is controlling the position.
Leyton throws a strike aimed at the side of Ee's head but Ee avoids it well.
Leyton 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.
Leyton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ee some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leyton misses with the ground and pound.
Leyton misses with the ground and pound.
Ee is being controlled here.
Ee dodges the ground and pound from Leyton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leyton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ee is avoiding damage well.
Leyton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Leyton landing a few strikes.
Leyton working the ground and pound from side control.
Leyton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Leyton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Leyton throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ee works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Leyton seems content to control.
Leyton slips a nice elbow through Ee's hands, connecting with Ee's forehead.
Leyton lands with a punch from half guard.
Ee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leyton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ee wants to control but Leyton is keeping busy.
Leyton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Leyton drops an elbow to the side of Ee's head.
 Ee is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leyton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ee is still in real trouble! Can Leyton finish him?
Leyton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ee's head.
Leyton lands a big elbow - Ee is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Leyton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Leyton!
Timo Leyton decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Easy Ee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I’m too drunk to taste this chicken '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Perkele (ranked 360 p4p, 833 weight class) and Nicandro Aloisio (ranked 63 p4p, 120 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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicandro Aloisio!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aloisio.
Perkele takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Perkele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aloisio moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Perkele tries to work over Aloisio's front leg with a kick but Aloisio checks it.
Aloisio throws a leg kick which misses Perkele's front leg but catches the back leg as Perkele tries to avoid it.
Perkele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aloisio misses with a straight right.
Aloisio ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Aloisio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aloisio misses with a low kick.
Perkele scores with the left hand. Aloisio knows he should have avoided that one.
Aloisio cracks Perkele with an open hand slap.
Perkele scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aloisio. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aloisio misses with an uppercut.
Aloisio misses with a low kick.
Aloisio avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Perkele throws a body punch but Aloisio moves out of range.
Aloisio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele throws a hook but Aloisio blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aloisio scores with a jab.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aloisio.
Aloisio throws a front kick aimed at Perkele's knee but Perkele avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aloisio.
Perkele blocks a low kick nicely.
Perkele misses with a hook. Aloisio ducked under it nicely.
Aloisio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Perkele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aloisio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aloisio is looking to clinch.
Aloisio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aloisio moves forwards but Perkele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Aloisio feints a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Aloisio blocks the low kick.
Perkele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aloisio checks a leg kick.
Aloisio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aloisio misses with a low kick.
Aloisio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Perkele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aloisio.
Perkele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perkele throws a jab when Aloisio was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Perkele does it's job there.
Aloisio blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Perkele in his tracks.
Nicandro Aloisio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aloisio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Perkele cracks Aloisio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aloisio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Aloisio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perkele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aloisio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perkele. That did some damage!
Perkele fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aloisio is out of range.
Perkele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aloisio's head backwards.
Aloisio connects with a single shot there.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aloisio 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 Perkele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Perkele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A leg kick checked by Aloisio.
Aloisio throws the left hand but Perkele avoids the punch easily.
Aloisio lands with a straight right. Perkele didn't see that one coming.
Aloisio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Aloisio misses.
A cross from Aloisio lands.
Aloisio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Perkele misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Perkele lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aloisio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perkele.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aloisio. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkele lands a jab.
Aloisio with a nice calf kick.
Good work by Perkele as he checks the leg kick.
Perkele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aloisio.
Aloisio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
Aloisio ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Perkele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aloisio can pounce on him.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele walks into a stiff left hand from Aloisio.
Aloisio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perkele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Perkele lands a nice looking body shot.
Aloisio cracks Perkele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aloisio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perkele.
Aloisio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perkele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Perkele misses with a hook. Aloisio ducked under it nicely.
Aloisio tries a quick counter leg kick but Perkele is wise to it.
Aloisio misses with a hook to the body
and Perkele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aloisio moves out of range as Perkele throws a body kick.
Aloisio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perkele is out of range and Aloisio settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Perkele.
Aloisio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkele moves away.
A big right from Perkele misses.
Perkele scores with a kick to the body.
Aloisio cracks Perkele with a good jab.
Perkele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Aloisio.
Aloisio misses with an uppercut
letting Perkele counter with a right hand.
Aloisio looks to land a body kick but Perkele moved away.
Aloisio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perkele.
Aloisio throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkele.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Aloisio slips the punch.
Perkele lands a body shot.
Perkele is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Aloisio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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 Ispa Perkele will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Perkele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aloisio.
Aloisio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Perkele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Perkele.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkele misses the target.
Aloisio moves out of range of the strikes.
Aloisio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Aloisio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aloisio throws a front kick aimed at Perkele's knee but Perkele avoids it well.
Aloisio misses the jab.
Perkele staying out of range there.
Perkele tried to counter with a leg kick but Aloisio avoided it.
Aloisio misses with a looping left.
Perkele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ispa Perkele is winning the standup battle so far.
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aloisio manages to avoid it.
Perkele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aloisio throws a right hand that Perkele ducks under and follows up with a left that Perkele also avoids with ease.
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele moves out of range of the strikes.
Perkele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aloisio's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele lands with a nice body punch.
Perkele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aloisio's head.
Aloisio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perkele is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aloisio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aloisio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aloisio misses with an uppercut
and Perkele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perkele misses with a shot to the body
and Aloisio counters with a good low kick that Perkele was not able to check.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aloisio throws a body kick that misses.
Aloisio throws a big shot that misses.
Perkele staying out of range there.
Perkele misses with a few strikes there.
Perkele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aloisio.
Perkele gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aloisio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele throws a leg kick which misses Aloisio's front leg but catches the back leg as Aloisio tries to avoid it.
Aloisio swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Perkele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio clinches up against the cage.
Perkele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perkele lands with a left to the head.
Perkele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perkele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aloisio throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Perkele tries to score with a low kick but Aloisio moves his leg out of the way.
Perkele takes one on the button.
Aloisio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aloisio slips a jab from Perkele.
Aloisio wants to clinch up but Perkele keeps it at a distance.
Aloisio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Aloisio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perkele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aloisio missing with a left hand there. Perkele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aloisio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aloisio misses with a low kick.
Perkele checks a leg kick nicely.
Perkele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele throws a push kick but Aloisio slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Aloisio.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aloisio throws out the jab.
Aloisio tests Perkele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aloisio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Perkele. Those never looked like landing.
Aloisio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkele misses the target.
Aloisio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Perkele counters with a straight right hand.
Aloisio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aloisio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aloisio loads up on a big right hand but Perkele slips the punch.
Aloisio throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Perkele misses with a left hand
and Aloisio counters with a good low kick that Perkele was not able to check.
Aloisio scores with a punch to the head.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Aloisio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkele cracks Aloisio with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkele moves out of range of the strikes.
Aloisio wants to slow Perkele down by chopping away at his legs.
Perkele throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Perkele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perkele takes a swing at Aloisio's ribcage but misses.
Perkele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perkele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aloisio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perkele on the side of the head.
Perkele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Perkele lands with a right hand.
Aloisio misses with an uppercut. Perkele saw that one coming.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aloisio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aloisio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perkele 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.
Perkele checks the leg kick.
Perkele connects with a crisp jab.
Aloisio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Perkele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aloisio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Aloisio.
Aloisio misses with an uppercut
and Perkele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aloisio misses the jab.
Aloisio throws a push kick but Perkele slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nicandro Aloisio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Aloisio throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Aloisio.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perkele.
Perkele checks a leg kick.
Perkele slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Perkele there.
Aloisio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aloisio moves out of range as Perkele throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Aloisio.
Aloisio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Perkele throws an overhand right that lands on Aloisio's shoulder, as Aloisio tries to avoid the shot.
Aloisio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perkele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Perkele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aloisio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aloisio misses with a hook. Perkele ducked under it nicely.
Aloisio throws a low kick but Perkele avoids it.
Perkele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aloisio lands with an uppercut that bounces Perkele off the cage and back into range.
Aloisio misses with an uppercut. Perkele saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloisio cracks Perkele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aloisio manages to avoid it.
Aloisio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aloisio lands the left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aloisio, as that shot connected.
Perkele with a jab.
Aloisio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perkele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perkele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aloisio connects with a body shot.
Perkele lands a nice shot to the body.
Aloisio slips under a jab from Perkele.
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!
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Aloisio is just out of range.
Aloisio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Perkele is able to avoid easily.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Aloisio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele misses the jab.
Perkele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Aloisio is just out of range.
Nice cross by Aloisio.
Perkele lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio checks the leg kick.
Aloisio looks to throw the jab but Perkele is out of range.
Aloisio throws out a leg kick but Perkele moves out of range and Aloisio only half commits.
Aloisio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A clash of legs there as Aloisio blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Aloisio misses its intended target.
Aloisio misses with an uppercut. Perkele saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Aloisio blocks the low kick.
Perkele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aloisios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aloisio slips under a jab.
Aloisio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aloisio was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Aloisio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aloisio is looking to score with low kicks.
Perkele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aloisio.
Perkele throws a body punch but Aloisio moves out of range.
Perkele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aloisio misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio throws a lazy right hand but Perkele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aloisio. Aloisio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aloisio thumps Perkele with a low kick.
Aloisio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perkele walks into a left hand.
Perkele moves out of range as Aloisio strikes.
Aloisio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aloisio looks to land a combination. Perkele sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Perkele throws a hook but Aloisio avoids it easily.
Aloisio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perkele.
Aloisio scores with a push kick.
Aloisio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perkele on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aloisio defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Aloisio scores with a leg kick.
Aloisio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perkele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aloisio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkele.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a jab when Aloisio was well out of range.
Aloisio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aloisio. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aloisio looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkele is just out of range.
Perkele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aloisio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkele.
Perkele cracks Aloisio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
Aloisio misses with a low kick.
Perkele walks into a straight right hand from Aloisio.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Aloisio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perkele shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aloisio works the jab nicely.
Perkele connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Aloisio.
Aloisio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicandro Aloisio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aloisio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicandro Aloisio!
After winning the bout, Nicandro Aloisio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Kreischer (ranked 439 p4p, 481 weight class) and Glover Levangasti (ranked 71 p4p, 86 weight class). Kreischer's entrance music is Bert Learns To Hip-Hop Dance To Post Malones "WOW". 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 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Kreischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Glover Levangasti!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levangasti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Levangasti scores with a nice body kick.
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Levangasti manages to avoid it.
Levangasti slips a straight right by Kreischer.
Levangasti misses with a straight right.
Levangasti fakes the leg kick and cracks Kreischer in the body.
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body.
Levangasti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kreischer as he jumps to the side.
Nice shot lands for Levangasti.
Kreischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Levangasti is just out of range.
Kreischer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kreischer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kreischer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Levangasti at a distance.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levangasti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Levangasti tries to counter it with a takedown but Kreischer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kreischer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Levangasti throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kreischer misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreischer dodges the punch combination from Levangasti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kreischer throws an overhand right that lands on Levangasti's shoulder, as Levangasti tries to avoid the shot.
Levangasti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kreischer's hands.
Levangasti throws the kick towards the body but Kreischer avoids it.
Kreischer doesn't manage to clinch there - Levangasti circles away.
Kreischer slips a straight right by Levangasti.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levangasti was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Levangasti throws a jab when Kreischer was well out of range.
Levangasti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreischer.
Kreischer wants to clinch up but Levangasti keeps it at a distance.
Kreischer missing with a left hand there. Levangasti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Levangasti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Levangasti showed some decent athleticism there.
Levangasti is trying to control the action in half guard but Kreischer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Levangasti.
Levangasti prevents Kreischer from improving his position.
Levangasti trying to control from half guard but Kreischer is working away.
Kreischer wants to control but Levangasti is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer is refusing to be controlled, as Levangasti sits in half guard.
Levangasti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kreischer digs a good body shot into Levangasti's ribs.
Kreischer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Levangasti cracks Kreischer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kreischer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Levangasti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kreischer sprawls well initially but Levangasti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kreischer is trying to control but can't.
Kreischer is looking to improve his position.
Kreischer trying to control but Levangasti postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kreischer is looking for a sweep. Levangasti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kreischer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Levangasti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Levangasti throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levangasti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kreischer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kreischer looks to land a right hand but Levangasti moved out of range.
Levangasti misses the jab.
Levangasti scores with a takedown into Kreischer's guard.
Levangasti cracks Kreischer with a solid left hand.
Levangasti won't allow Kreischer to sweep him here.
Levangasti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Levangasti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kreischer wants to sweep here but Levangasti controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreischer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kreischer, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Levangasti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kreischer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Levangasti misses with an uppercut
and Kreischer counters with a stiff right hand.
Kreischer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kreischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Levangasti.
Kreischer wants to clinch up but Levangasti keeps it at a distance.
And Levangasti tries to counter it with a takedown but Kreischer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Herbert Kreischer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kreischer slips a jab from Levangasti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreischer. Levangasti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levangasti feints the counter takedown.
Kreischer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kreischer misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreischer.
Levangasti lands a head shot.
Levangasti lands with a nice body punch.
Levangasti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Kreischer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Levangasti misses with a wild body shot.
Levangasti connects with a nice looking jab.
Levangasti lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levangasti misses with a body kick.
Kreischer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Levangasti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kreischer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Levangasti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Levangasti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kreischer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kreischer controlling the position.
Levangasti postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer controlling the position.
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Kreischer is trying to keep Levangasti in close.
Kreischer controlling Levangasti's posture.
Levangasti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kreischer takes a swing at Levangasti's ribcage but misses.
Levangasti with the counter takedown but Kreischer avoids it easily.
Kreischer lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Levangasti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kreischer throws out the jab.
Donk. Kreischer catches Levangasti right on the button with a cross.
Kreischer misses with a straight left.
Kreischer throws a lazy right hand but Levangasti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Levangasti ducks under a wild hook from Kreischer.
Kreischer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Levangasti.
A big right from Kreischer misses.
Levangasti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Levangasti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Levangasti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Levangasti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Levangasti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kreischer is staying active underneath Levangasti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glover Levangasti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kreischer tries to sprawl but Levangasti drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Levangasti is thwarting Kreischer's attempts to control the position.
Kreischer is trying to get back to full guard.
Kreischer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Levangasti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kreischer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kreischer looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kreischer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Levangasti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kreischer controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levangasti postures up in Kreischer's guard and throws a big left but Kreischer blocks it.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreischer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kreischer walks into a stiff left hand from Levangasti.
Kreischer slips a jab from Levangasti.
Levangasti dives in for a single leg takedown but Kreischer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kreischer blocks the body kick.
Levangasti fails with the takedown.
Kreischer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kreischer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Levangasti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Levangasti. Kreischer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kreischer wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti tries to land a front kick but Kreischer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Levangasti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kreischer!
Kreischer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Levangasti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kreischer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kreischer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levangasti.
Kreischer wants to improve his position but Levangasti is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kreischer defending well though.
Levangasti with the ground and pound but Kreischer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Levangasti is looking to work some ground and pound but Kreischer has wrist control.
Levangasti stopping the sweep attempt from Kreischer.
Levangasti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Levangasti looks for the body kick but Kreischer saw that one coming.
Levangasti misses with a body kick.
Levangasti tests Kreischer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Glover Levangasti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Levangasti lands a nice shot that snaps Kreischer's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer misses the jab.
Kreischer misses with a hook.
Kreischer moves out of range as Levangasti strikes.
Levangasti is looking to land body kicks.
Levangasti lands a slapping body shot.
Kreischer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Levangasti's hands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Levangasti.
Kreischer is looking to regain half guard here but Levangasti keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreischer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kreischer gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glover Levangasti really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body.
Levangasti shoots in and gets a takedown into Kreischer's guard.
Kreischer seems keen to control Levangasti's posture.
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Levangasti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreischer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreischer seems keen to control Levangasti's posture.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreischer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kreischer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A telegraphed right hand from Kreischer misses the target.
Levangasti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kreischer.
Levangasti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kreischer throws out the jab.
Kreischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Levangasti misses the target.
Levangasti just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreischer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kreischer avoids it really well and circles away.
Kreischer lands a right hook to the body.
Kreischer tries to clinch but Levangasti moves out of range.
Levangasti loads up on a big right hand but Kreischer slips the punch.
Levangasti closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kreischer's guard.
Levangasti throws a strike but Kreischer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levangasti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Levangasti is nestled in close to Kreischer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kreischer's thigh. Kreischer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreischer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levangasti throws a big elbow that misses.
Kreischer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kreischer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Glover Levangasti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Levangasti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
Levangasti throwing strikes from guard but Kreischer blocks nicely.
Levangasti is stalling in the full guard.
Kreischer is pulling down on Levangasti's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levangasti throws a strike but Kreischer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Glover Levangasti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kreischer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Levangasti.
Levangasti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Levangasti connects with a body shot that sends Kreischer's belly button to the back.
Kreischer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kreischer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreischer. Levangasti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levangasti with the counter takedown but Kreischer avoids it easily.
Levangasti blocks a jab.
Levangasti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kreischer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Levangasti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levangasti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kreischer is holding on to half guard well.
Kreischer wants to get back to full guard.
Levangasti thows a huge punch but Kreischer dodges it nicely.
Levangasti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kreischer keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kreischer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Levangasti trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kreischer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kreischer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer throws an elbow that misses. Levangasti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kreischer's guard. Nice move by Levangasti!
Kreischer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Levangasti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Levangasti preventing the sweep.
Levangasti postures up.
Levangasti with a nice head shot there.
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Levangasti trying to control but Kreischer is working from the bottom.
Kreischer trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Herbert Kreischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kreischer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Levangasti.
Levangasti throws a wild body kick that Kreischer sees coming a mile off.
Kreischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreischer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Levangasti with a jab.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut. Levangasti saw that one coming.
Levangasti feints the counter takedown.
Kreischer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Levangasti moves out of range of the strikes.
Levangasti lands a right hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Levangasti there.
Levangasti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kreischer in his tracks.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut.
Kreischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreischer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Levangasti finds it's way round the side to connect with Kreischer's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levangasti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreischer manages to avoid it.
Kreischer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kreischer throws a jab but it's blocked by Levangasti.
Levangasti lands a jab to the nose.
Kreischer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kreischer tries to sprawl but Levangasti drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glover Levangasti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Levangasti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glover Levangasti!
During a confident post fight interview, Glover Levangasti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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