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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giacomo Bandolero (ranked 1376 p4p, 881 weight class) and Gordon Masten (ranked 138 p4p, 108 weight class). Bandolero comes to the cage accompanied by Bandolero. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 19 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Giacomo Bandolero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 3, fighting out of New York, Gordon Masten!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masten but Masten pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masten scores with a hook.
Masten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bandolero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bandolero closes the distance and clinches up with Masten, looking for a takedown. Bandolero pushes Masten against the cage but Masten circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giacomo Bandolero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick lands for Masten.
Masten gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bandolero to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Masten is wriggling around but Bandolero manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandolero 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.
Bandolero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masten defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandolero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bandolero is looking for a kimura here.
Bandolero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Masten is in trouble now - Bandolero has advanced to mount!
Bandolero raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Masten looks a forlorn figure.
Bandolero putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bandolero jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Masten manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Masten is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bandolero is controlling him well.
Bandolero postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandolero working the ground and pound but Masten is defending the strikes.
Bandolero tries for a kimura but Masten is defending well.
Bandolero throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masten is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bandolero asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bandolero is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Masten looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bandolero gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Masten is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bandolero lets go of the hold and Masten can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giacomo Bandolero!
Giacomo Bandolero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Holden Easterly (ranked 812 p4p, 1314 weight class) and Mertis Falandas (ranked 115 p4p, 171 weight class). Falandas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Feed the Machine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Holden Easterly !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mertis Falandas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falandas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Easterly .
Falandas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Easterly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Falandas lands a head kick!
Falandas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Easterly dips to his left and cracks Falandas with an uppercut!
Easterly throws a right and a left that Falandas avoids nicely.
Easterly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falandas was well out of range. Poor timing from Easterly .
Easterly darts in and clinches Falandas up against the cage.
Easterly scores with a shoulder strike.
Falandas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Easterly avoiding damage as Falandas throws knees to the body.
Falandas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Easterly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Easterly .
Easterly has a couple of punches blocked by Falandas.
Falandas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Easterly 's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falandas looking to throw knees to the head but Easterly is blocking nicely.
Easterly avoiding damage as Falandas throws knees to the body.
Easterly swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas blocking some punches.
Falandas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Easterly misses with the head strike.
Falandas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Falandas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Easterly blocks it with crossed arms.
Falandas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Easterly swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Easterly throws a head punch that misses.
Falandas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Easterly in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Falandas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Falandas landing knees to the head.
Falandas digs a right hand into Easterly 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Easterly 's gas tank.
Knees in the clinch landing for Falandas.
Falandas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Falandas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Easterly on the inside.
Easterly managing to block the knees to the body from Falandas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Easterly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Falandas obliges.
Easterly is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Easterly fails to land.
Falandas misses with a knee strike.
Falandas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Falandas lands a body punch.
Falandas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Falandas gets through Easterly 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Falandas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Falandas.
Easterly managing to block the knees to the body from Falandas.
Still in the clinch, Falandas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Easterly misses with some punches.
Falandas crunches a lovely knee into Easterly 's ribcage.
Falandas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Falandas on the inside.
Falandas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Holden Easterly has been cut.
Falandas landing knees to the body.
Falandas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Falandas connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Falandas.
Falandas crunches a lovely knee into Easterly 's ribcage.
Falandas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Easterly lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Falandas crunches a lovely knee into Easterly 's ribcage.
Falandas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Easterly blocks it with crossed arms.
Falandas lands a shot to the body.
Falandas crunches a lovely knee into Easterly 's ribcage.
Falandas working Easterly over with knees to the body.
Falandas lands a knee to the head.
Falandas digs a right hand into Easterly 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Easterly 's gas tank.
Falandas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Easterly lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Falandas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falandas is leaning against Easterly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Falandas crunches a lovely knee into Easterly 's ribcage.
Falandas lands a knee to the head.
Falandas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Falandas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Easterly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Easterly takes a shot to the head.
Falandas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Falandas blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falandas pushes Easterly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falandas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Falandas.
Falandas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Falandas crunches a lovely knee into Easterly 's ribcage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Falandas.
Falandas tries a knee to the head but Easterly blocks it.
Nice body punch from Falandas - that landed with a thud.
Falandas lands a hook that snaps the head of Easterly backwards.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Falandas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Easterly in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Falandas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Falandas landing knees to the body.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the head but Easterly blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falandas lands a left hand.
Falandas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Falandas scores with a hook to the body.
Falandas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Easterly backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Falandas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mertis Falandas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Holden Easterly 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Falandas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Easterly jabs at Falandas's body.
Falandas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holden Easterly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Easterly throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Falandas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Falandas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Easterly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Falandas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Easterly 's knee momentarily.
Falandas throws a jab when Easterly was well out of range.
Easterly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Falandas eats them both and turns towards Easterly to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Falandas slips a jab and a cross from Easterly .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Easterly misses with a body shot.
As Easterly backs off Falandas throws a huge counter combo but Easterly manages to avoid it all.
Jab by Falandas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Easterly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falandas! But no joy.
Falandas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falandas has managed to clinch.
Easterly managing to block the knees to the body from Falandas.
Falandas blocks an uppercut.
Easterly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas blocking some punches.
Easterly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Falandas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Falandas pushes Easterly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falandas with a knee to the head.
Falandas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Easterly lands an uppercut.
Mertis Falandas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Falandas is working Easterly over against the cage.
Falandas pushes Easterly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Falandas.
Falandas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Falandas connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falandas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Falandas digs a right hand underneath Easterly 's ribcage. Easterly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falandas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Easterly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Falandas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falandas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Easterly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Falandas.
A nice left hand lands by Falandas.
Falandas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Easterly or not.
Falandas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Falandas connects with a knee to the head.
Falandas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Easterly takes a knee to the side of the body.
Falandas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Falandas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Easterly 's face.
Falandas scores a nice knee to the body.
Easterly misses with a punch on the inside.
Falandas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falandas.
Easterly swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Easterly throws a punch but it's blocked by Falandas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falandas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Easterly in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Easterly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falandas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Falandas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Falandas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Falandas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Falandas misses with a knee strike.
Falandas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Falandas.
Easterly throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Falandas.
Easterly takes a knee to the side of the body.
Falandas cracks Easterly with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Falandas.
Falandas landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falandas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Falandas with a knee to the head.
Falandas lands a body shot.
Falandas scores with a shoulder strike.
Falandas lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Easterly throws a punch but it's blocked by Falandas.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Falandas.
Falandas gets through Easterly 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Easterly takes a knee to the side of the body.
Falandas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Falandas pushes Easterly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falandas connects with a knee to the head.
Falandas landing knees to the body.
Falandas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Easterly in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Falandas landing knees to the head.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Easterly avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Easterly .
Falandas trying to land knees to the body.
Easterly misses with some punches.
Easterly misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Easterly has a couple of punches blocked by Falandas.
Easterly takes a knee to the side of the body.
Easterly swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas lands a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mertis Falandas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Holden Easterly 's cut.
That's time! Easterly 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Easterly tries to keep at a distance but Falandas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Easterly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Easterly avoids it.
Easterly misses with the head strike.
Easterly working aggressively here.
Falandas pushes Easterly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falandas lands a nice knee to the body.
Falandas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Falandas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Easterly .
Falandas scores a nice knee to the body.
Falandas lands a body shot.
Falandas scores a nice knee to the body.
Falandas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Falandas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Easterly lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falandas scores with a knee to the head.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Falandas blocks an uppercut.
Falandas gets through Easterly 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falandas connects with a knee to the head.
Falandas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Easterly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falandas missing with knees to the body.
Falandas lands a body shot.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Easterly avoids it.
Falandas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falandas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Easterly has a couple of punches blocked by Falandas.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Falandas obliges.
Falandas working Easterly over with knees to the body.
Falandas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falandas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Easterly managing to block the knees to the body from Falandas.
Easterly takes a knee right on the jaw!
Falandas is leaning against Easterly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Falandas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Easterly in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Falandas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holden Easterly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mertis Falandas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falandas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Easterly misses with a punch on the inside.
Easterly misses with a knee strike.
Falandas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Easterly is defending well for now.
Easterly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falandas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Easterly misses with the head strike.
Easterly misses with the head strike.
Falandas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Easterly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Easterly .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falandas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Easterly 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Falandas blocking some punches.
Easterly misses with a punch on the inside.
Easterly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Easterly working aggressively here.
Easterly misses with some punches.
Falandas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Falandas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Easterly lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Falandas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Easterly working aggressively here.
Easterly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Easterly throws a punch but it's blocked by Falandas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Easterly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Easterly has a couple of punches blocked by Falandas.
Falandas scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Easterly .
Easterly throws a punch but it's blocked by Falandas.
Easterly has a couple of punches blocked by Falandas.
Easterly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Easterly throws a head punch that misses.
Easterly lands a hook that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Easterly misses with a punch on the inside.
Easterly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Easterly misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mertis Falandas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Falandas 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mertis Falandas!
Our winner, Mertis Falandas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Holden Easterly had this to say: 'I had COVID'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Klegane (ranked 1589 p4p, 1837 weight class) and Pete Tyler (ranked 186 p4p, 211 weight class). Klegane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hells bells. Pete Tyler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandor Klegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klegane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
 It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Klegane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Klegane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That has opened up Pete Tyler's cut even more.
Klegane closes the distance but Tyler moves to the side
and Klegane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Sandor Klegane has been cut.
Klegane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyler moves away.
Klegane misses with a hook to the body
and Tyler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyler misses with the body kick
enabling Klegane to counter with a crisp jab.
The cut above Pete Tyler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tyler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyler looks winded!
Klegane clinches up with Tyler and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klegane can't find room to land a body shot as Tyler controls the action.
Klegane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyler or not.
Klegane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klegane can't find room to land a body shot as Tyler controls the action.
Klegane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klegane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
Pete Tyler's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pete Tyler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sandor Klegane!
Sandor Klegane very nearly forgot to thank Valkyries' Milk amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Macaco (ranked 472 p4p, 368 weight class) and Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 66 p4p, 50 weight class). Macaco kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can’t Touch This. Diego Macaco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Macaco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macaco cracks Pizziconi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pizziconi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Macaco.
Macaco tries to keep at a distance but Pizziconi has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Macaco.
Macaco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macaco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pizziconi's brow.
Macaco misses with a punch on the inside.
Macaco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macaco lands an elbow inside.
Macaco lands a right hand.
Pizziconi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macaco looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pizziconi wants to free his trapped foot but Macaco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pizziconi prevents Macaco from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Macaco defending well though.
Pizziconi throwing shots but Macaco is blocking nicely.
Macaco looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pizziconi is taking a breather. Macaco 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macaco keeps working.
Pizziconi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Macaco misses with a hook.
Pizziconi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macaco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pizziconi somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Macaco scores with a leg kick.
Pizziconi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pizziconi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macaco keeps working.
Pizziconi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pizziconi in particular looking to stall.
Pizziconi stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Macaco to get to his feet.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but Macaco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Macaco misses the target.
Pizziconi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diego Macaco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi misses with a right hand
and Macaco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pizziconi's knee momentarily.
Pizziconi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pizziconi with the counter takedown but Macaco avoids it easily.
Pizziconi shoots for a takedown but Macaco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pizziconi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Macaco misses with a low kick.
Pizziconi throws a counter combo.
Pizziconi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Macaco counters with a head kick. That will keep Pizziconi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Macaco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi wants to clinch but Macaco slips to the side
and Macaco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Macaco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizziconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Macaco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Macaco throws a shot to the body.
Pizziconi looks to land a combination. Macaco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macaco connects with a looping right hand.
Pizziconi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Macaco's sensitive parts.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but Macaco shows good takedown defense.
Pizziconi looks for a takedown but Macaco sprawls well.
Pizziconi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Macaco lands a big head kick that sends Pizziconi tumbling to the mat! Macaco takes a step backwards and waves Pizziconi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Pizziconi is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Macaco dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Macaco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pizziconi manages to avoid it.
Macaco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pizziconi's sensitive parts.
Macaco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macaco throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Macaco 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.
Macaco stuffs the takedown attempt from Pizziconi. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown
and Macaco counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macaco motions for Pizziconi to come forward. Macaco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Macaco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Osmany Pizziconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macaco lands a jab.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macaco defends it nicely.
Diego Macaco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macaco swats away the attempt to clinch by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macaco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pizziconi somewhat.
Macaco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pizziconi's sensitive parts.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macaco defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Macaco ducks under a wild hook from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pizziconi fails with the takedown
and Macaco counters with a leg kick.
Pizziconi tries to move into range but Macaco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No luck for Pizziconi with that takedown attempt.
Pizziconi tries to bum rush Macaco with a series of wild strikes but Macaco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Macaco appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pizziconi moves in looking to clinch but Macaco pushes him off.
Macaco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pizziconi misses with a wild combination.
Pizziconi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Macaco counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Macaco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Macaco wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pizziconi or perhaps it was just good defense by Macaco, which made it look bad.
Diego Macaco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pizziconi is breathing heavily.
Macaco lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pizziconi takes a step back to recover.
Macaco misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Pizziconi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Macaco throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Macaco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pizziconi wants to clinch up but Macaco keeps it at a distance.
Pizziconi looks for a takedown but Macaco sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macaco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Macaco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Macaco scores with a jab to the body.
Macaco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Macaco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?
Pizziconi misses with a double jab
and Macaco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Macaco lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pizziconi is still on wobbly legs! Can Macaco finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macaco throws the left hand but Pizziconi avoids the punch easily.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but Macaco shows good takedown defense.
Pizziconi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Macaco counters with a body kick.
Pizziconi seems to have recovered his senses.
Macaco steps in with a hook that catches Pizziconi right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Macaco follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Pizziconi looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Macaco!
After winning the bout, Diego Macaco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duane Souza (ranked 346 p4p, 698 weight class) and Raiden Cervantes (ranked 43 p4p, 97 weight class). Souza comes to the cage accompanied by Rafaela Pinho | Eu Verei. Cervantes has chosen Dance with the devil-immortal technique as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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159
12 - 6 - 0 |
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9 - 2 - 1 |
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Decent elbows
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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duane Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raiden Cervantes!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cervantes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Souza scrambles back to his feet.
Souza misses with a takedown
and Cervantes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cervantes punishes Souza's body with a nice straight punch.
Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cervantes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duane Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cervantes lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Cervantes does it's job there.
Cervantes throws a good cross that connects.
Cervantes throws the left hand but Souza avoids the punch easily.
Cervantes misses with an uppercut.
Cervantes works the jab nicely.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Cervantes. No joy for Souza on that attempt.
Cervantes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervantes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Souza on the side of the head.
A big left from Cervantes misses.
Cervantes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 Souza is rocked!
Cervantes drops Souza with a naaaaasty hook - Souza is in real trouble here! Cervantes dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raiden Cervantes!
During a confident post fight interview, Raiden Cervantes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raven Harris (ranked 138 p4p, 1279 weight class) and Djordje Stankovic (ranked 24 p4p, 164 weight class). Harris kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Assassin. Stankovic has chosen Post Malone ft. 21 Savage - rockstar as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21 - 19 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raven Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djordje Stankovic!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stankovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stankovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harris counters with a crisp right that sends Stankovic to the canvas! Harris follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raven Harris!
An out of breath Raven Harris 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Fedetenko (ranked 540 p4p, 23639 weight class) and Nero Vogels (ranked 71 p4p, 424 weight class). Fedetenko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Home Back. Vladamir Fedetenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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 35 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladamir Fedetenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nero Vogels!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedetenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Vogels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fedetenko lands with a hook. Vogels tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Nero Vogels has been cut.
Fedetenko misses with a right hand
and Vogels counters with a straight right hand.
Fedetenko looks to land a right hand but Vogels moved out of range.
Fedetenko moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVogels.
Fedetenko misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedetenko throws the left hand but Vogels avoids the punch easily.
Vogels swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fedetenko throws an off balance right hand
and Vogels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedetenko loads up on a big right hand but Vogels slips the punch.
Fedetenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fedetenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vogels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vogels appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Vogels.
Vogels replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fedetenko blocks it well.
Fedetenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vogels counters with a stiff right hand.
Vogels tries a head kick but it misses.
Fedetenko lands a big right hand that sends Vogels crashing to the mat! Fedetenko stays standing though and waves Vogels back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedetenko drops Vogels with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vogels looks back up at him and smiles so Fedetenko waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Vogels is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedetenko throws a lazy uppercut
letting Vogels counter with a right hand.
Fedetenko misses with a shot to the body
and Fedetenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vogels takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vogels misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vogels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fedetenko throws out the jab.
Fedetenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fedetenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vogels counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fedetenko! Vogels lets Fedetenko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Vladamir Fedetenko has been cut.
Vogels slips under a jab from Fedetenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fedetenko misses.
Fedetenko throws a looping overhand right but Vogels ducks down to avoid it.
Fedetenko misses with a shot to the body
and Vogels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vogels throws a push kick but Fedetenko slaps the foot to one side.
Fedetenko throwing a counter right hand but Vogels manages to avoid it.
Vogels ducks under a wild hook from Fedetenko.
Vogels connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedetenko looks to land a right hand but Vogels moved out of range.
Fedetenko throws a big shot that misses.
Fedetenko misses with a wild body shot.
Vogels is looking for the big counter here.
Vogels slips a jab from Fedetenko.
Vogels throws a head kick but Fedetenko moves out of range.
Vladamir Fedetenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedetenko. Vogels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vogels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Fedetenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 Vladamir Fedetenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fedetenko swings widly with a right hand
and Vogels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fedetenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vogels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vogels slips a jab from Fedetenko.
Vogels throws out a counter right but Fedetenko avoids it with no problem.
Vogels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedetenko.
Vogels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogels looks to throw the jab but Fedetenko is out of range.
Vogels staying out of range there.
Vogels thinks about the counter body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogels lands a big head kick that sends Fedetenko tumbling to the mat! Vogels takes a step backwards and waves Fedetenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fedetenko is rocked!
Vogels lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oh Fedetenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fedetenko is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Vogels doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Fedetenko crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Fedetenko's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nero Vogels!
During a confident post fight interview, Nero Vogels thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Egor Kuznecov (ranked 235 p4p, 260 weight class) and Essien Ekuoba (ranked 29 p4p, 32 weight class). Ekuoba is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pure Water. Egor Kuznecov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Essien Ekuoba's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egor Kuznecov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Essien Ekuoba!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekuoba lands a jab to Kuznecov's midsection.
Ekuoba lands a left and a right that send Kuznecov crashing to the mat, dazed. Ekuoba thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kuznecov is rocked!
It looks like Egor Kuznecov has been cut.
Ekuoba throws a hook but Kuznecov blocks it.
Oh Kuznecov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ekuoba fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Kuznecov square on the jaw! Damn, Kuznecov is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Essien Ekuoba!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit (ranked 18 p4p, 114 weight class) and Jesse-James Hopson (ranked 3 p4p, 14 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesse-James Hopson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit motions for Hopson to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hopson slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Hopson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Hopson ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Hopson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hopson is able to avoid easily.
Hopson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Hopson is avoiding it.
Hopson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hopson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Hopson's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Hopson's leg but Hopson calmly moves out of range.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse-James Hopson.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Hopson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Hopson's head but Hopson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Hopson's shoulder, as Hopson tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Hopson's leg but Hopson calmly moves out of range.
Hopson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hopson darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Hopson into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Hopson avoids the punch easily.
Hopson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Hopson moves out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit jabs Hopson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hopson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Hopson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hopson lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Hopson.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Hopson has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopson controls his hands.
Hopson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Sitsongrit works on Hopson's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Hopson lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Hopson can't get the takedown.
Hopson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopson controls his hands.
Hopson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sitsongrit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Hopson.
A short right from Hopson on the inside.
Hopson working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopson's elbow.
Hopson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopson is out of range.
Hopson misses with a looping left.
Hopson throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hopson just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Hopson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Hopson moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Hopson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopson swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Hopson avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Hopson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Hopson misses.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Hopson down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit leaves Hopson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hopson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopson moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Hopson finds it's target.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Hopson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopson fails with the takedown.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hopson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopson has time to react.
A jab from Hopson misses.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hopson checks it well.
Hopson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Hopson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent Hopson getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopson throws a strike but Sitsongrit avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Hopson isn't so interested in that idea.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Hopson's head to control his posture.
Hopson works over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit has Hopson pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Hopson is controlling him.
Hopson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hopson throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hopson.
Hopson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit defends it nicely.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse-James Hopson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hopsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Hopson lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Hopson.
Hopson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Hopson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Hopson tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopson.
Hopson can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopson can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Hopson lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Hopson lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Hopson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopson's elbow.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sitsongrit pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopson.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Hopson moves away and avoids it.
Hopson clinches up against the cage.
Hopson stalling in the clinch but Sitsongrit improves position.
Hopson blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Hopson lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Hopson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sitsongrit clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Even with his hooks in, Hopson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit can't escape the position.
Sitsongrit wants to control his opponent's hands but Hopson gets his hands free.
Sitsongrit trying to get back to his feet but Hopson is in full control for now.
Sitsongrit covering up well under a series of strikes from Hopson.
Hopson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Sitsongrit trying to get back to his feet but Hopson is in full control for now.
Hopson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Sitsongrit hold on?!
Sitsongrit tries to escape the position.
Hopson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Sitsongrit hold on?!
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 Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
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.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Hopson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopson.
Hopson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hopson throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Hopson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Hopson shoots in but no luck this time.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hopson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopson connects with the punch.
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!
Hopson fails with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hopson thinking.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse-James Hopson.
Hopson checks a leg kick.
Hopson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hopson moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Hopson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopson misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hopson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Hopson persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Hopson down.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Hopson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Hopson blocks it.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopson circles away.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hopson is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hopson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Hopson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit cracks Hopson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hopson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopson.
Hopson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sitsongrit swivels and escapes.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hopson shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Hopson's shoulder, as Hopson tries to avoid the shot.
Hopson digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopson feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Hopson blocks it.
Hopson shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hopson.
Hopson throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopson throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Hopson checks it.
Hopson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sitsongrit manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hopson is trying to drag Sitsongrit to the mat but Sitsongrit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hopson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Hopson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sitsongrit after a bit of a struggle.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Hopson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit clearly takes 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.
Hopson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Hopson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Hopson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Hopson's midsection.
Sitsongrit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopson lands with a left to the head.
Hopson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sitsongrit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hopson can turn it around.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Hopson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Hopson presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hopson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Jesse-James Hopson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Hopson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hopson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hopson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Hopson is having none of it.
Sitsongrit has momentary wrist control but Hopson slips an elbow through the middle.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopson is one step ahead there.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Hopson isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hopson misses the shot to the body.
Hopson punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Hopson's head back.
Hopson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sitsongrit misses with the body kick
and Hopson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Hopson defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Hopson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopson throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Hopson avoids it.
Hopson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Hopson's body.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Hopson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hopson tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Hopson loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopson throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Hopson avoids it.
Hopson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
Hopson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit pushes Hopson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hopson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hopson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hopson is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Hopson scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Hopson seems unphased.
Hopson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit gets caught flat footed, as Hopson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hopson wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Hopson looking to sit in guard and control but Sitsongrit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit tries to stand but Hopson is controlling from the bottom.
Sitsongrit stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit had his way with Jesse-James Hopson 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. This is the final round!
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jesse-James Hopson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Hopson shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Hopson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Hopson shoots in.
Hopson throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hopson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hopson has a takedown stuffed.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse-James Hopson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hopson in his tracks.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Hopson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Hopson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopson can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Hopson can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Hopson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Hopson blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Hopson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Hopson's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit punishes Hopson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hopson looking to score a takedown here. Sitsongrit is defending well but Hopson drives through and ends up in Sitsongrit's guard.
Hopson stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Hopson is controlling the position.
Hopson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopson won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
Hopson throws an elbow that misses. Sitsongrit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hopson's guard. Nice move by Sitsongrit!
Hopson has a closed guard, preventing Sitsongrit from standing up.
Hopson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hopson wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Hopson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Hopson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hopson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sitsongrit tries to stand but Hopson is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Bonelli (ranked 10 p4p, 90 weight class) and Last Nightmare (ranked 2 p4p, 13 weight class). Tyson Bonelli could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Last Nightmare's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Bonelli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Last Nightmare!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonelli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nightmare wants to clinch.
Bonelli misses with a looping left.
Bonelli takes a swing at Nightmare's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Nightmare.
Nightmare let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonelli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nightmare counters with a nice uppercut.
Bonelli connects with a right hand. Nightmare shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nightmare.
Bonelli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bonelli loads up on a big right hand but Nightmare slips the punch.
Bonelli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyson Bonelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nightmare steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonelli.
Bonelli throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Nightmare to counter with a crisp jab.
Bonelli throws out a loose jab but Nightmare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonelli misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonelli circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bonelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonelli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nightmare connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nightmare defending well as Bonelli loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nightmare! But no joy.
Bonelli throws a shot from downtown. Nightmare moves away and avoids it.
Nightmare looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bonelli misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare avoids the head kick by Bonelli.
Nightmare is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bonelli with a body shot.
Bonelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nightmare circles away quickly and effectively.
Nightmare let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bonelli throws a shot from downtown. Nightmare moves away and avoids it.
Bonelli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bonelli sets himself, and Nightmare steps forward looking for the clinch! Bonelli avoids it this time.
Bonelli thows a leg kick but Nightmare checks it
and Nightmare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonelli with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Bonelli misses.
Nightmare on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bonelli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonelli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nightmare is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bonelli with a body shot.
Bonelli misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Nightmare was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bonelli thows a leg kick but Nightmare checks it
and Nightmare counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab from Bonelli.
Nightmare takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonelli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bonelli clobbers Nightmare with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A cross from Nightmare lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Bonelli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bonelli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nightmare ducks right into an uppercut from Bonelli.
Nightmare uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonelli.
Nightmare let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bonelli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nightmare slips under a jab from Bonelli.
A left lands for Bonelli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonelli lands a leg kick that knocks Nightmare off balance momentarily.
Bonelli throws a leg kick but Nightmare sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bonelli misses its intended target.
Bonelli misses with a left hand
and Nightmare counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Tyson Bonelli has been cut.
Bonelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nightmare can do to turn this around?
Nightmare moves out of range of the body kick from Bonelli.
Bonelli scores with a push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bonelli.
Bonelli misses with a left hand
and Nightmare counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nightmare.
Bonelli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonelli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bonelli tries to bum rush Nightmare with a series of wild strikes but Nightmare uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bonelli.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nightmare shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bonelli with a hook.
Nightmare is rocked!
Nightmare uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonelli.
Bonelli drops Nightmare with a naaaaasty hook - Nightmare is in real trouble here! Bonelli dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Bonelli!
Tyson Bonelli retains his heavyweight title!
Tyson Bonelli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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