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SMASH: Menezes vs Kowalkiewicz PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Castravet (ranked 2046 p4p, 2655 weight class) and Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 254 p4p, 312 weight class). Castravet's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Moldovan National Anthem. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Castravet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castravet throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gunnarsson scores with a one two! Castravet had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gunnarsson moves away from the strike by Castravet.
Castravet missing with a left hand there. Gunnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Castravet misses.
Castravet lands with a straight right. Gunnarsson didn't see that one coming.
Gunnarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gunnarsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Castravet back to the cage. Gunnarsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice body kick.
Castravet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castravet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson throws a one two combo.
Castravet misses with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Castravet misses.
Gunnarsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson scoring with punches from side control.
My spies in NY Savages inform me that Gunnarsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson lands a nice forearm strike.
Gunnarsson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Castravet is trying to get back to half guard.
Gunnarsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Castravet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Castravet takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gunnarsson looks up at the clock and then as Castravet takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gunnarsson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Castravet manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gunnarsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Castravet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gunnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gunnarsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gunnarsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castravet keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson prevents Castravet from improving his position.
Castravet trying to hold on to Gunnarsson's head to control him but Gunnarsson postures up.
Ground and pound from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Castravet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Castravet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gunnarsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gunnarsson forces his way into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnarsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castravet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura here.
Gunnarsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gunnarsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gunnarsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Castravet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunnarsson working the head and body with strikes.
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. Gunnarsson connects with a nice short shot to Castravet's temple.
Castravet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gunnarsson is working Castravet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gunnarsson is working Castravet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gunnarsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gunnarsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard.
Gunnarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gunnarsson scores with a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson cracks Castravet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gunnarsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Castravet to the ground. Gunnarsson is now in Castravet's guard.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Castravet keeps moving.
Gunnarsson stays in close to Castravet's body and controls the position.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Castravet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Castravet is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is in close to Castravet's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gunnarsson pushes down on Castravet's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gunnarsson working the head and body with strikes.
Castravet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gunnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Castravet is looking to improve his position.
Gunnarsson is controlling the pace.
Gunnarsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castravet is looking for a sweep. Gunnarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Castravet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gunnarsson is working away from the top position though.
Gunnarsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Castravet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunnarsson pulls his head out easily.
Castravet looking for subs from the bottom but Gunnarsson mounts him!
Gunnarsson lands with some strikes.
Gunnarsson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gunnarsson wants to control the pace but Castravet is squirming around nicely.
Gunnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gunnarsson raining down shots from the mount!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice elbow there by Gunnarsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Castravet in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
 Castravet is rocked!
Gunnarsson postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Castravet out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Gunnarsson goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Magnus Gunnarsson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Steel (ranked 2569 p4p, 1926 weight class) and Raykuza Maui (ranked 121 p4p, 94 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerome Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raykuza Maui!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maui forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
Maui misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Maui lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steel.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel decides to pull guard.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maui postures up.
Steel seems keen to control Maui's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maui blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maui is trying to stand back up but Steel is controlling him
Steel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maui with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maui is not content to let Steel control the position.
Steel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steel wants to take a breather but Maui is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Steel there.
Steel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Steel thows a huge punch but Maui dodges it nicely.
Maui keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maui pushes Steel off looking to stand but Steel dives back in and keeps control.
Steel thows a huge punch but Maui dodges it nicely.
Steel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maui is trying to stand back up but Steel is controlling him
Steel trying to control from half guard but Maui is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maui avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel.
Steel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maui defending well though.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Maui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel throwing shots but Maui is blocking nicely.
Maui avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel.
Steel working Maui over with strikes.
Maui wants to get back to his feet.
Steel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Steel there.
Steel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steel misses with a head shot. Maui uses the momentum to regain guard.
Steel throws a big elbow that misses.
Steel throwing strikes from guard but Maui blocks nicely.
Maui is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maui works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maui utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel works over Maui with some ground and pound from guard.
Steel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Steel dominated that round.
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 punch lands to the side of Maui 's head but he takes it in his stride.
 It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut.
Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maui at a distance.
Steel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maui can do to turn this around?
Steel knocks Maui to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
 Maui is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel lands a big left to the face of Maui, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Steel and another - Maui is out! Steel stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
Jerome Steel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Raykuza Maui stepped up to the mic, saying 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Nolan (ranked 1516 p4p, 1382 weight class) and Gauthier Delsarte (ranked 70 p4p, 64 weight class). Delsarte has chosen Ah Non Cest Terrible as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Nolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Gauthier Delsarte!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Watson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delsarte misses with a right hand
and Nolan counters with a left to the body.
Delsarte misses with a hook
and Nolan counters with a nice right hand that sends Delsarte toppling to the canvas! Delsarte scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nolan finish him?!
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte slips a straight right by Nolan.
Delsarte misses with an uppercut
and Nolan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Nolan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Delsarte.
Nolan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nolan throws the left hand but Delsarte avoids the punch easily.
Nolan drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Delsarte right on the button. Delsarte goes down! Nolan follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Nolan gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Nolan!
A relieved looking Jon Nolan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Gauthier Delsarte stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alika Hakekia (ranked 450 p4p, 467 weight class) and Grigoriy Petrov (ranked 66 p4p, 69 weight class). Hakekia's entrance music is Nation Of Violence . A fine choice. Grigoriy Petrov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alika Hakekia's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Alika Hakekia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Grigoriy Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakekia connects with a crisp jab.
Hakekia lands a slapping body shot.
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hakekia is looking to score with low kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petrov.
Hakekia lands with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Petrov.
Hakekia lands with a hook. Petrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Petrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petrov throws a hook but Hakekia blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Hakekia as he connects with a hook.
Hakekia misses with a leg kick.
Hakekia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakekia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hakekia lands with a cross.
Hakekia throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakekia misses the target.
Hakekia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakekia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hakekia. Petrov shrugs it off though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov 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 Hakekia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hakekia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakekia counters with a solid body kick.
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!
Hakekia misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia lands a head kick. Petrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut.
Petrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hakekia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hakekia throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Hakekia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively.
Hakekia throws a quick counter kick to the body but Petrov avoids it.
Hakekia misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Hakekia finds it's way through Petrov's defenses.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Hakekia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Petrov forces Hakekia back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia landing knees to the head.
Hakekia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hakekia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hakekia avoids a wild elbow strike from Petrov.
Hakekia blocks an uppercut.
Petrov lands an elbow inside.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with an elbow strike.
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hakekia tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrov throws a right hand that Hakekia ducks under and follows up with a left that Hakekia also avoids with ease.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Hakekia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov.
Nice jab there from Petrov.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia blocks a jab.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hakekia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hakekia counters with a head kick. That will keep Petrov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice shot by Petrov.
Petrov swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Petrov misses with a left hand
enabling Hakekia to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hakekia scrambles back to his feet.
Hakekia looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
Hakekia looks for the body kick but Petrov saw that one coming.
Petrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hakekia checks a low kick from Petrov.
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 Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Hakekia is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hakekia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Hakekia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov tried to score with a low kick but Hakekia checks it.
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakekia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petrov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Petrov 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.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Petrov throws a front kick aimed at Hakekia's knee but Hakekia avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hakekia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hakekia throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hakekia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Hakekia lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Hakekia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Hakekia counters with a two punch combo.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Hakekia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia scores with a one two! Petrov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hakekia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Hakekia coming out on top.
Petrov tries to clinch but Hakekia is having none of it.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Petrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov is looking for the big counter here.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
It looked like Hakekia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Hakekia's ribs.
Hakekia cracks Petrov with an open hand slap.
Petrov misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick
and Petrov counters with an outside leg kick.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov tries to clinch up but Hakekia circles away and keeps his distance.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakekia stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrov, as that shot connected.
Hakekia throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hakekia.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Hakekia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hakekia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petrov.
Petrov tries to move into range but Hakekia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia throws a big shot that misses.
Hakekia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia tried to counter with a leg kick but Petrov avoided it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov moves forwards but Hakekia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Hakekia.
Hakekia sets himself, and Petrov steps forward looking for the clinch! Hakekia avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hakekia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hakekia throws a chopping leg kick but Petrov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hakekia connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov throws out a powerful jab.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.
Petrov digs a good hook to Hakekia's body.
Hakekia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakekia throws the kick towards the body but Petrov avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Petrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Hakekia jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.
Hakekia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hakekia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakekia.
Petrov checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hakekia slips a straight right by Petrov.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Hakekia down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hakekia.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hakekia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrov avoids it.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov prevents Hakekia from breaking the clinch.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Hakekia.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
Petrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Hakekia saw it coming and moves away.
Hakekia defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crunch! Hakekia slams his shin into Petrov's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Hakekia is looking to chop away at Petrov's legs.
Hakekia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hakekia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hakekia throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Petrov misses with a low kick as Hakekia jumps back.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hakekia 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 Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Hakekia.
Petrov tries to counter with a clinch but Hakekia shakes him off and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Petrov cracks Hakekia with an open hand slap.
Hakekia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hakekia 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.
Petrov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Petrov misses
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Petrov slips a straight right by Hakekia.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut.
Hakekia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hakekia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hakekia walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alika Hakekia.
I think Hakekia 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Lawrence (ranked 1205 p4p, 971 weight class) and Balthazar Baker (ranked 164 p4p, 135 weight class). Lawrence comes to the cage accompanied by No Surrender. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balthazar Baker!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence tries to land a leg kick but Baker saw it coming and moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Baker misses.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by Lawrence misses
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lawrence misses with a leg kick.
Baker checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Baker misses.
Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Baker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lawrence.
Baker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence connects with a single shot there.
Lawrence digs a good hook to Baker's body.
Lawrence throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Lawrence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker pushes Lawrence away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lawrence gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Baker is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Baker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lawrence working the head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lawrence goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lawrence's guard! Nice work there by Baker!
Lawrence has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker stands up over Lawrence, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lawrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lawrence seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Baker working some strikes from top position.
Lawrence preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lawrence looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Baker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Baker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baker is nestled in close to Lawrence, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawrence's head.
Baker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lawrence on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baker lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lawrence looking for submissions off his back.
Lawrence tries to get to full guard but Baker has control of the leg.
Lawrence moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lawrence has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lawrence working for a triangle but Baker defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Balthazar Baker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lawrence shoots in but Baker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lawrence swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lawrence misses with a hook.
Baker looks to land a combination but Lawrence avoids it well.
Lawrence lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence misses with a combination
and Baker counters with a nice body shot.
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baker throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence misses with a hook
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut
and Baker counters with a straight that turns Lawrence's legs to rubber! Baker pushes forward with more strikes and Lawrence goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balthazar Baker!
A relieved looking Balthazar Baker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated John Lawrence had this to say: 'Cobra Kai Rules!! Ill be back. No retreat! No surrender! Strike First! Strike Hard!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie River (ranked 173 p4p, 1306 weight class) and Domonic Dilbrandt (ranked 10 p4p, 77 weight class). River comes into the arena with Waylon Jennings - I've Always Been Crazy blaring out of the sound system. Dilbrandt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Champ is Here kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charlie River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domonic Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River is looking to land body kicks.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick, looking for River's leg but River calmly moves out of range.
Dilbrandt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
River is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dilbrandt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dilbrandt.
River with the inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but River moves his leg out of the way.
Dilbrandt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces River back to the cage. Dilbrandt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
River works the jab nicely.
River slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dilbrandt's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
River misses with a left hand
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dilbrandt thinking.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws a nice looking combination but River bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from River on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dilbrandt lands the left hand.
River misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
River moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice right hand.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt flicks out a counter leg kick but River steps away.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dilbrandt momentarily.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dilbrandt checks a leg kick.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a head kick. River tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dilbrandt doesn't seem phased though.
Charlie River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook.
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilbrandt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from River misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dilbrandt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but River is out of range.
River was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River clinches with his opponent.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
River blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
River pushes Dilbrandt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Dilbrandt.
River trying to stall but Dilbrandt improves his position.
Dilbrandt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
River prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dilbrandt. That did some damage!
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
River drives through and clinches with Dilbrandt against the cage.
River blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
River misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but River has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
River blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
River throws out a leg kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range and River only half commits.
A low kick lands for Dilbrandt.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch.
River prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River lands a left hand.
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
River takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
River throws a solid leg kick but Dilbrandt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River throws a leg kick but Dilbrandt checks it.
River scores with a jab. Dilbrandt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dilbrandt's head backwards.
River has managed to clinch.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from River.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and River avoids it.
River is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
Dilbrandt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dilbrandt throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dilbrandt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie River dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
River tries to clinch up.
Nice shot by Dilbrandt.
A head kick misses from River.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
River throws a leg kick
and Dilbrandt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dilbrandt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
River cracks Dilbrandt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dilbrandt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick from Dilbrandt is predictable there
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River misses with a body shot.
As River backs off Dilbrandt throws a huge counter combo but River manages to avoid it all.
River lands a slapping body shot.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab by River.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
River avoids the head kick by Dilbrandt.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt misses with a left hand
and River counters with a straight right hand.
River throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from River misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by River.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but River moved away.
River scores with a shot to the body.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River 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 Dilbrandt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dilbrandt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
River dips to his left and cracks Dilbrandt with an uppercut!
River throws a low kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt is looking for the big counter here.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dilbrandt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dilbrandt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Still in the clinch, Dilbrandt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Dilbrandt.
River lands a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dilbrandt is keeping busy.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow that misses.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the head.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Dilbrandt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
River misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. River seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dilbrandt can turn it around.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Charlie River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt lands a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 Charlie River will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
River keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but River checks it.
River darts in and clinches Dilbrandt up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dilbrandt is keeping busy.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dilbrandts head.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt unloads a knee to the mid-section. River lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River misses with the head strike.
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses River's sensitive parts.
River scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Dilbrandt's torso.
River tries a low kick but Dilbrandt avoids it.
River tries to clinch up but Dilbrandt circles away and keeps his distance.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
River is looking to clinch but Dilbrandt is avoiding it.
River blocks a head kick by Dilbrandt.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from River misses.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.
Dilbrandt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
River throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charlie River is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
River looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt's corner calls for a 1-2. Dilbrandt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River slips under a jab.
River jabs Dilbrandt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws a push kick but River slaps the foot to one side.
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch.
River blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River scores with the left hand. Dilbrandt knows he should have avoided that one.
River misses with a hook to the body
and Dilbrandt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from River.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
River scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dilbrandt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the kisser.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow River down with leg kicks.
River looks to land a body kick but Dilbrandt moved away.
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dilbrandt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles River. River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charlie River.
Well River has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charlie River!
After winning the bout, Charlie River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Domonic Dilbrandt spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn Should Never Took That Massive Break'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Bollomard (ranked 490 p4p, 386 weight class) and James Cole (ranked 79 p4p, 58 weight class). Bollomard's entrance music is LE RODEUR (SPES INVICTA Remix). A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacques Bollomard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 3, fighting out of New York, James Cole!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Cole misses.
Bollomard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 It looks like Jacques Bollomard has been cut.
Bollomard misses with a lunging right hand
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bollomard throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bollomard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cole tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bollomard is in Cole's guard.
Cole isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bollomard stacks Cole on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bollomard!
Bollomard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.
Bollomard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cole knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bollomard has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cole!
Bollomard thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cole is working to get back to half guard.
Cole avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bollomard.
Bollomard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cole's face.
Cole takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cole tries to hold on but Bollomard postures up.
Cole is bucking up trying to escape but Bollomard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole is working to get back to half guard.
Bollomard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cole is desperately trying to improve his position but Bollomard has a good base and remains in mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bollomard lands a heavy elbow.
Cole is working to get back to half guard.
Cole tries to lock up and control but Bollomard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bollomard landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole tries to hold on but Bollomard pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole is trying to escape the mount.
Bollomard landing shots from mount.
Bollomard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cole?
Bollomard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bollomard prevents Cole from getting the reversal.
Bollomard lands a couple of good shots and Cole has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bollomard is not going to allow Cole to sit and survive in this position.
Cole is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bollomard off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bollomard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bollomard 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.
Cole trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bollomard trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bollomard gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole is really stuck here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bollomard. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Cole trying to control the action but Bollomard just sinks the hooks in.
Bollomard keeps control of the position as Cole tries to break free.
Bollomard thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bollomard. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Bollomard looking for the RNC.
Cole defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bollomard's arms.
Cole trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Bollomard'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.
Bollomard misses with a straight right.
Cole doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bollomard blocks a leg kick.
Bollomard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cole finds it's way round the side to connect with Bollomard's head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bollomard.
Bollomard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cole is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Bollomard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole struggling a bit here.
Cole sneaks back into half guard.
Cole is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole manages to get to full guard.
Cole trying to keep a closed guard but Bollomard is proving a slippery customer.
Bollomard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cole can't keep his opponent in guard - Bollomard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cole.
Cole trying to keep a closed guard but Bollomard is proving a slippery customer.
Bollomard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bollomard wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Bollomard looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bollomard landing with the ground and pound.
Bollomard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
Cole keeping moving, preventing Bollomard from controlling successfully.
Cole is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jacques Bollomard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bollomard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard is pushing down on Cole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cole is fighting to maintain full guard but Bollomard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bollomard.
Bollomard is thwarting Cole's attempts to control the position.
Bollomard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cole is trying to get back to full guard.
Bollomard drops an elbow to the side of Cole's head.
Cole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bollomard pulls his head out easily.
Bollomard trying to mount his opponent but Cole defends it.
Cole tries to roll over but Bollomard keeps him under control.
Bollomard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cole sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Bollomard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cole knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Bollomard seems content to control.
Bollomard is nestled in close to Cole, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bollomard trying to pass the guard but Cole defending well.
Cole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bollomard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Bollomard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
Bollomard looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Cole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bollomard.
Bollomard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bollomard misses the body punch
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bollomard connects with a single shot there.
Bollomard doesn't manage to clinch there - Cole circles away.
Cole throws a big counter head kick but Bollomard avoids it with no problem.
Cole blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws a hook but Bollomard blocks it.
A big left from Cole misses.
Bollomard misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a three punch combo that has Bollomard backing up. Bollomard nods at Cole to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollomard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cole counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jacques Bollomard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bollomard swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bollomard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bollomard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bollomard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
James Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bollomard. Bollomard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Bollomard.
Bollomard misses with a hook.
Bollomard misses with a body shot.
Cole thinks about the counter body kick.
James Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bollomard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole looks to land a left hand but Bollomard moved out of range nicely.
Cole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bollomard moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Bollomard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bollomard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bollomard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bollomard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bollomard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole throws a counter combo.
Cole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bollomard misses with a body shot.
Bollomard jabs at Cole's body.
Bollomard swings widly with a right hand
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bollomard misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cole.
Cole avoids the body shot from Bollomard.
Bollomard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bollomard misses with a series of wild punches.
Bollomard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cole.
Bollomard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bollomard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Bollomard!
Jacques Bollomard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Tonon (ranked 213 p4p, 236 weight class) and Gianni Castellana (ranked 37 p4p, 39 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Castellana's choice of entrance music: Good night. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Tonon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Gianni Castellana!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castellana misses with a low kick as Tonon jumps back.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castellana as he avoids it easily.
Tonon scores with a hook to the body. Castellana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Castellana keeps the fight on the outside.
Castellana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonon was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellana.
Tonon dives in and scores a takedown into Castellana's guard.
Castellana wriggles free and stands up.
Tonon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonon takes a swing at Castellana's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Castellana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Castellana scores with a sloppy right hand. Tonon should have avoided that one.
Tonon misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castellana! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tonon.
Castellana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castellana steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tonon clinches.
Tonon wants a takedown but no success here.
Tonon looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonon controls his hands.
Tonon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tonon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castellana is defending well.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Castellana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Castellana.
Castellana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castellana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonon.
Tonon feinted with a counter takedown.
Castellana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tonon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Damian Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellana lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tonon works Castellana's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tonon misses with a body shot.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonon misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castellana as he avoids it easily.
Tonon loads up on a big right hand but Castellana slips the punch.
Tonon dives in for a single leg takedown but Castellana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tonon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tonon lands a takedown into guard.
Tonon won't allow Castellana to sweep him here.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castellana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castellana wants to get back to his feet but Tonon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Castellana is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellana keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon drops back looking for a leg! Castellana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castellana manages to kick Tonon off! Tonon jumps back into Castellana's guard.
Castellana is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tonon postures up in Castellana's guard and throws a big left but Castellana blocks it.
Tonon prevents Castellana from getting back to his feet.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castellana pulls Tonon in close to prevent any damage.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castellana is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castellana keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Castellana pulls Tonon in close to prevent any damage.
Castellana keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tonon with a poor takedown
and Castellana counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Castellana throws a big shot that misses.
Tonon throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Castellana.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castellana but Castellana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tonon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gianni Castellana will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Castellana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tonon doesn't seem bothered though.
Castellana works Tonon's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Tonon.
Castellana throws the left hand but Tonon avoids the punch easily.
Tonon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
A big left from Castellana misses.
Tonon just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castellana.
Tonon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Castellana scores with the left hand. Tonon knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castellana was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonon.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tonon.
Castellana misses with a straight right.
Tonon tries to counter with a takedown but Castellana is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castellana.
Tonon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon scores with a shot to the body.
Castellana swings for the body but Tonon moves out of range.
Tonon feinted with a counter takedown.
Tonon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castellana.
Castellana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tonon.
Tonon lands with a shot to the body.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonon misses the target.
Gianni Castellana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonon lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Castellana.
Tonon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Castellana has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonon.
Tonon fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tonon looks to land a right hand but Castellana moved out of range.
Tonon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castellana. That's going to slow Tonon down.
Tonon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castellana circles away.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tonon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Castellana sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Castellana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castellana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tonon.
Castellana misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tonon lands the left hand.
A low kick lands for Castellana.
Tonon takes one to the side of the head.
Castellana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonon was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellana.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Castellana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Castellana throws a nice looking combination but Tonon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castellana gets caught napping as Tonon dives in and scores a takedown. Castellana manages to retain guard.
Castellana has his feet on Tonon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonon is looking to clinch but Castellana is avoiding it.
Castellana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellana throws a shot from downtown. Tonon moves away and avoids it.
Tonon misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castellana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonon.
Castellana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tonon is looking to wear down Castellana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tonon walks into a jab.
Castellana misses with a wild body shot.
Castellana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonon. Castellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castellana tries to avoid it but Tonon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castellana to the ground. Castellana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castellana now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tonon ducks right into an uppercut from Castellana.
Castellana cracks Tonon with an open hand slap.
Tonon misses with a double jab.
Castellana is looking to slow Tonon down with leg kicks.
Tonon takes a swing at Castellana's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Castellana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Tonon misses.
Tonon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tonon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellana moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gianni Castellana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Castellana lands a right hook to the body.
Castellana cracks Tonon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Castellana throws a half hearted mid kick.
Castellana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Castellana is looking to clinch.
Tonon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tonon shoots in but Castellana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tonon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Tonon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Castellana throws out a loose jab but Tonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonon just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Castellana does it's job there.
Tonon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castellana's waist but Castellana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tonon off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellana looks to land a left hand but Tonon moved out of range nicely.
Tonon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Castellana sprawls and moves away.
Donk. Castellana catches Tonon right on the button with a cross.
Tonon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Castellana lands an overhand right.
Tonon misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Castellana.
Tonon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Castellana.
Tonon throws an off balance right hand
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonon throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Castellana lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tonon takes a step back to recover.
A big left from Tonon misses.
Nice jab there from Tonon.
Donk. Tonon catches Castellana right on the button with a cross.
Tonon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castellana.
Damian Tonon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana blocks a jab.
Castellana stuffs the takedown attempt from Tonon. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.
Castellana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tonon scores with a hook to the body. Castellana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tonon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tonon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Castellana connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Tonon looks to land a right hand but Castellana moved out of range.
Castellana gets tackled into the cage by Tonon. Tonon maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Castellana.
Castellana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tonon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castellana lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is trying to drag Castellana to the mat but Castellana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Castellana scores with a hook to the body.
Castellana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tonon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castellana tries to avoid it but Tonon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castellana to the ground. Castellana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castellana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castellana stuns Tonon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Castellana.
Castellana connects with a nice looking jab.
Tonon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castellana can pounce on him.
Tonon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Castellana as he connects with a hook.
Castellana scores with a spinning back kick!
Castellana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Tonon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tonon misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castellana as he jumps to the side.
Tonon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tonon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Castellana lands with a right hand.
Tonon throws the left hand but Castellana avoids the punch easily.
Castellana circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castellana.
A slapping leg kick lands for Castellana.
Castellana throws out a powerful jab.
Tonon drives through with a takedown into Castellana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Castellana pushes Tonon off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellana scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gianni Castellana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Castellana 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Castellana!
An out of breath Gianni Castellana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Menezes (ranked 67 p4p, 126 weight class) and Michał Kowalkiewicz (ranked 9 p4p, 17 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michał Kowalkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.
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 Menezes.
Nice defenses there by Kowalkiewicz.
A little jabbing left from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Menezes throws a shot from downtown. Kowalkiewicz moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalkiewicz! But no joy.
Menezes lands a nice looking body shot.
Menezes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kowalkiewicz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Menezes is in Kowalkiewicz's guard.
Menezes content to stall in guard here.
Menezes is pushing down on Kowalkiewicz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kowalkiewicz is fighting to maintain full guard but Menezes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kowalkiewicz is doing well to control the position and prevent Menezes from advancing to side control.
Kowalkiewicz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menezes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kowalkiewicz is refusing to be controlled, as Menezes sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Menezes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Menezes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kowalkiewicz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Menezes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Menezes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Menezes content to stall in guard here.
Kowalkiewicz is pulling down on Menezes's head to control his posture.
Menezes wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
Kowalkiewicz pulls Menezes in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Menezes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz lands with an overhand left.
Menezes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick from Kowalkiewicz lands but Menezes takes it in his stride.
Menezes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Menezes moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Menezes tries a body shot but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Menezes slowing the pace effectively.
Kowalkiewicz blocking some punches.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menezes or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menezes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Menezes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Menezes working for a triangle but Kowalkiewicz defends it easily.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz controlling from the top position.
Menezes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kowalkiewicz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kowalkiewicz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Menezes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kowalkiewicz is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom.
Menezes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Menezes scores with a decent looking hook.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch but Menezes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Menezes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Menezes shoots in for a double leg but Kowalkiewicz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circling - Kowalkiewicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowalkiewicz looks to land a combination but Menezes avoids it well.
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
And Kowalkiewicz responds with a good body kick, but Menezes manages to step out the way in time.
Menezes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kowalkiewicz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Menezes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Menezes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Menezes misses.
Kowalkiewicz throws a counter combo.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menezes throws a looping overhand right but Kowalkiewicz ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Menezes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kowalkiewicz scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz throws a nice head kick!
Menezes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Menezes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menezes lands an overhand right.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a straight left.
Menezes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kowalkiewicz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Menezes misses the body punch
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a straight right hand.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch up but Menezes keeps it at a distance.
Menezes throws a hook but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kowalkiewicz moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
Menezes drags the fight down to the ground.
Menezes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kowalkiewicz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Menezes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kowalkiewicz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Menezes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kowalkiewicz defends it easily.
Kowalkiewicz tries to free his leg and advance position but Menezes is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz keeps trying to improve his position.
Kowalkiewicz tries to stand but Menezes is controlling from the bottom.
Menezes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Menezes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Menezes keeping moving, preventing Kowalkiewicz from controlling successfully.
Kowalkiewicz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menezes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalkiewicz controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kowalkiewicz is continuing to stall.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Menezes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalkiewicz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kowalkiewicz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Menezes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kowalkiewicz defends it easily.
Menezes keeping moving, preventing Kowalkiewicz from controlling successfully.
Kowalkiewicz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Menezes's 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 Arthur Menezes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Menezes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalkiewicz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Menezes fails to land the takedown.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Menezes up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the head.
Menezes trying to control the position but instead, Kowalkiewicz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Menezes into the cage.
Kowalkiewicz looking to slow down the pace here.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but Kowalkiewicz has him pressed against the cage.
Menezes jumps guard but Kowalkiewicz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Menezes with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes tries to stall but Kowalkiewicz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Menezes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but Kowalkiewicz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menezes or not.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalkiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menezes tries a body shot but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand into Menezes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Menezes's gas tank.
Menezes jumps guard but Kowalkiewicz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Menezes with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
A hook to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menezes or not.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
A short left from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand.
Kowalkiewicz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Menezes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kowalkiewicz can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz stalls.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but Kowalkiewicz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Menezes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Menezes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menezes takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz clinches up against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Menezes's head.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Menezes's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Menezes controls his hands.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Menezes blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
Menezes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalkiewicz walks away with a smile on his face. Menezes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kowalkiewicz loads up on a big right hand but Menezes slips the punch.
Menezes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kowalkiewicz staying out of range there.
Kowalkiewicz tries to counter with a clinch but Menezes shakes him off and moves away.
Kowalkiewicz rushes Menezes and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalkiewicz.
A short left from Menezes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menezes scores with a shot to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head.
Kowalkiewicz presses Menezes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michał Kowalkiewicz really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch but Menezes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Menezes throws a jab when Kowalkiewicz was well out of range.
Menezes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalkiewicz.
Menezes misses with a straight right.
Kowalkiewicz thinks about the counter body kick.
Kowalkiewicz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Menezes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is controlling Menezes's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Menezes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kowalkiewicz is looking for a sweep. Menezes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes is taking a breather. Kowalkiewicz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control but Menezes postures up.
Menezes trying to control from half guard but Kowalkiewicz is working away.
Kowalkiewicz trying to hold on to Menezes's head to control him but Menezes postures up.
Kowalkiewicz is controlling Menezes's trapped leg to prevent Menezes from advancing to side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Menezes jabs Kowalkiewicz right on the nose. Kowalkiewicz blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Menezes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Menezes ducks under a wild hook from Kowalkiewicz.
Menezes moves out of range as Kowalkiewicz strikes.
Kowalkiewicz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Menezes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Menezes.
Menezes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kowalkiewicz on the side of the head.
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menezes missing with a left hand there. Kowalkiewicz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kowalkiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Menezes moves out of range easily.
Menezes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Menezes throws a hook but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Menezes rushes Kowalkiewicz and presses him up against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Menezes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menezes tries to pull guard but Kowalkiewicz holds him up against the cage and eventually Menezes drops back down to his feet.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Menezes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Menezes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Menezes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Menezes trying to control the position.
Kowalkiewicz looking to pass the guard.
Kowalkiewicz slips nicely into half guard.
Menezes tries to get to full guard but Kowalkiewicz has control of the leg.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the action but Menezes is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes punching from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the pace.
Menezes trying to control from the bottom.
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kowalkiewicz pulls his head out easily.
Menezes is looking to control Kowalkiewicz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Menezes avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Kowalkiewicz seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to control the action in half guard but Menezes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Menezes is looking for a sweep. Kowalkiewicz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes had his way with Michał Kowalkiewicz in that round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Menezes fails to land the takedown.
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Menezes.
Menezes jabs at Kowalkiewicz's body.
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz moves away.
Menezes backing away here, and Kowalkiewicz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Menezes lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menezes. Kowalkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but Kowalkiewicz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kowalkiewicz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Menezes with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menezes looks to land a left hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range nicely.
Menezes shoots and misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes tries to clinch but Kowalkiewicz is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes cracks Kowalkiewicz with a good jab.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the body shot from Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch.
Menezes misses with a wild combination.
Kowalkiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Menezes tries to counter with a takedown but Kowalkiewicz is quick to defend against it.
Menezes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kowalkiewicz defends well and Menezes ends up having to push Kowalkiewicz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Menezes breaks the clinch.
Menezes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kowalkiewicz.
Menezes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kowalkiewicz was covering up waiting for the punch and Menezes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kowalkiewicz wants to get back to his feet but Menezes passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Menezes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming and defends easily.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but Kowalkiewicz defending well.
Kowalkiewicz wants to get back to full guard.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to maintain the position but Menezes is very close to passing his half guard.
Kowalkiewicz keeping hold of Menezes's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz is staying active underneath Menezes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Menezes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Menezes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Menezes is trying for a kimura here. Kowalkiewicz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Menezes wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Menezes!
Arthur Menezes retains his middleweight title!
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