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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Rabago could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Bravo's chin.
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190 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Rabago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabago takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Bravo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bravo wants to work for an arm triangle but Rabago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bravo.
Bravo passes to side control.
Rabago wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bravo in side control, throwing shots but Rabago defends.
Bravo trying to control the position but Rabago is working away.
Bravo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bravo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rabago is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago is trying to buck Bravo off.
The referee asks Bravo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bravo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bravo trying to control the action but Rabago is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bravo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bravo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rabago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bravo on the ground.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rabago keeps working.
Bravo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rabago is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Bravo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samy Diabate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samy Diabate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Marx!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diabate if he has to take too many more of those.
Carl Marx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diabate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marx.
Diabate swinging wildly here.
Diabate throws a right and a left that both miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marx.
Diabate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marx circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters circling a little - Marx finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diabate is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marx lands a high kick!
It looks like Samy Diabate has been cut.
Marx connects with a solid leg kick.
Look low, kick high! Marx uses the oldest trick in the book to send Diabate tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Marx is absolutely delighted - when Diabate wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carl Marx!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geasus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Quijivix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus comes to the cage accompanied by Chiddy Bang - Opposite Of Adults. The crowd seem to be enjoying Quijivix's choice of entrance music: In The Morning. Geasus Maximus is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geasus Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Quijivix!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quijivix loads up on a big right hand but Maximus slips the punch.
Quijivix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maximus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quijivix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maximus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maximus wants to clinch up but Quijivix keeps it at a distance.
Quijivix fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Quijivix connects with a jab.
Maximus wants to clinch.
Maximus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maximus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Geasus Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maximus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quijivix.
Maximus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maximus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus scores with a hook.
Quijivix cracks Maximus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Quijivix punishes Maximus's body with a nice straight punch.
Quijivix rushes Maximus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maximus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maximus letting Quijivix take a breather here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quijivix.
Come on Quijivix - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Quijivix digs a right hand into Maximus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maximus's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Quijivix as the two fighters clinch.
Maximus is breathing heavily.
Quijivix taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Quijivix.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quijivix.
Maximus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quijivix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maximus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Quijivix pushes Maximus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quijivix cracks Maximus with a nice body shot.
Maximus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quijivix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quijivix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
Quijivix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Quijivix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Quijivix.
Quijivix cracks Maximus with a nice body shot.
Quijivix lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quijivix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Quijivix.
A left hand lands to the body for Quijivix.
Quijivix lands a body punch.
Quijivix digs a right hand into Maximus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maximus's gas tank.
Quijivix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quijivix is struggling to control the position.
Quijivix scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Quijivix.
Maximus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Quijivix is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Quijivix.
Quijivix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Quijivix digs a right hand underneath Maximus's ribcage. Maximus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Quijivix pushes Maximus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Quijivix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quijivix lands an uppercut.
Quijivix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Quijivix.
Quijivix has Maximus pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Quijivix.
Quijivix avoiding damage as Maximus throws knees to the body.
Quijivix manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Quijivix.
Maximus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quijivix smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geasus Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quijivix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Maximus.
Maximus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quijivix darts in and clinches Maximus up against the cage.
Quijivix gets underhooks to prevent Maximus's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quijivix.
A shot in the inside from Quijivix.
Quijivix stalling against the cage.
Maximus trying to control the position but instead, Quijivix has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maximus into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quijivix lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Quijivix.
Quijivix lands a nice shot to the body.
Quijivix avoids a wild elbow strike from Maximus.
Quijivix is pushing Maximus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Quijivix works on Maximus's body with a couple of short punches.
Quijivix lands a nice uppercut.
Quijivix lands a nice shot to the body.
Quijivix lands with a short shot to the head.
Quijivix lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Quijivix.
Quijivix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
Nice body punch from Quijivix - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Quijivix.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maximus misses with a knee strike.
Quijivix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Quijivix leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Quijivix.
Quijivix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Quijivix dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Quijivix has Maximus up against the cage in a clinch.
Quijivix stalling the fight.
Maximus tries to score a body lock takedown but Quijivix shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maximus misses with an elbow over the top.
Quijivix has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maximus uses from the top position.
Quijivix is looking for a triangle but Maximus pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quijivix has his feet on Maximus's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Quijivix throws a series of punches but Maximus avoids them all with ease.
Quijivix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maximus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Quijivix counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maximus!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quijivix looking to control but Maximus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quijivix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maximus is desperately trying to improve his position but Quijivix has a good base and remains in mount.
Quijivix has hold of Maximus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Maximus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Quijivix wants to control the pace but Maximus is squirming around nicely.
Maximus is working to get back to half guard.
Maximus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Quijivix goes for an armbar but Maximus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Maximus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quijivix trying to control the position here.
Quijivix looking for subs off his back but Maximus has passed one foot through into half guard.
Maximus gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quijivix moves away from the strike by Maximus.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
Quijivix looks to land a combination but Maximus avoids it well.
Maximus wants to clinch but Quijivix slips to the side
and Quijivix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maximus throws a right and a left that Quijivix avoids nicely.
Quijivix clinches but Maximus breaks the clinch
and Maximus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maximus tries to clinch up
and Quijivix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maximus is looking to slow Quijivix down with leg kicks.
Quijivix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maximus.
Maximus lands a high kick!
Quijivix blocks a head kick by Maximus.
Quijivix throws a nice looking combination but Maximus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maximus throws a jab when Quijivix was well out of range.
Geasus Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus wants to clinch but Quijivix slips to the side
and Quijivix counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maximus!
Quijivix has hold of Maximus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Maximus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quijivix goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Maximus is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Quijivix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Maximus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Maximus stuns Quijivix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quijivix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maximus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Quijivix counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Quijivix.
Maximus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Quijivix cracks Maximus with a nice body shot.
Maximus wants a takedown.
Maximus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Quijivix slows down the pace here.
Quijivix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Miguel Quijivix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Quijivix lands a left hand.
Quijivix lands a shot to the body.
Quijivix is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quijivix avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quijivix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quijivix.
Quijivix pushes Maximus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Quijivix displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maximus up against the cage.
Maximus tries to land knees in the clinch but Quijivix avoids the damage to the body.
Quijivix works on Maximus's body with a couple of short punches.
Quijivix is working Maximus over against the cage.
Quijivix presses Maximus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maximus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Quijivix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Quijivix is leaning against Maximus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Quijivix works on Maximus's body with a couple of short punches.
Quijivix stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Quijivix - that landed with a thud.
Quijivix stalling against the cage.
Quijivix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maximus being controlled against the cage.
Quijivix works on Maximus's body with a couple of short punches.
Geasus Maximus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Quijivix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quijivix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maximus or not.
Quijivix avoids a wild elbow strike from Maximus.
Maximus misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maximus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Quijivix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quijivix blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Quijivix.
Maximus throws an elbow that misses.
Maximus throws an elbow that misses.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quijivix avoids it.
Maximus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maximus.
Quijivix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Quijivix leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maximus looking to throw knees to the head but Quijivix is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Quijivix as Maximus tries to tie him up.
Quijivix managing to block the knees to the body from Maximus.
Maximus is looking to control Quijivix's arms but Quijivix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maximus has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Quijivix - that landed with a thud.
Maximus misses with an elbow strike.
Maximus is looking to control Quijivix's arms but Quijivix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maximus has his back to the cage.
Maximus throws an elbow but it misses.
Maximus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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.
Quijivix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maximus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Quijivix.
Quijivix is working Maximus over against the cage.
Quijivix is leaning against Maximus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Quijivix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maximus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Quijivix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maximus.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maximus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Quijivix's brow.
Quijivix lands a nice shot to the body.
Quijivix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Quijivix avoids a wild elbow strike from Maximus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Quijivix - that landed with a thud.
Maximus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maximus is looking to control Quijivix's arms but Quijivix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maximus has his back to the cage.
Quijivix blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Quijivix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Quijivix 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Quijivix!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wally Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Wally Lewis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wally Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Banks!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Ted Banks has been cut.
Lewis lands a jab to Banks's midsection.
Lewis throws a big shot that misses.
Lewis throws a hook to the side of Banks's head but Banks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banks.
Banks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banks.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. Banks saw that one coming.
Banks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis throws an overhand right that lands on Banks's shoulder, as Banks tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Banks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lewis throws a shot from downtown. Banks moves away and avoids it.
Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banks was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Banks checks a low kick from Lewis.
Lewis throws a jab when Banks was well out of range.
Banks dives in and grabs Lewis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes down on Banks's head and hops out.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Banks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Banks lands a few punches from side control.
Banks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lewis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lewis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lewis tries to get out of the position.
Banks creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lewis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
What's Lewis going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Banks crashes against the mat.
Lewis parries the strikes from Banks easily there. Banks is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lewis to escape.
Lewis wants to control but Banks postures up.
Banks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lewis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Banks prevents Lewis from escaping the position.
Lewis dodges the ground and pound from Banks.
Banks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lewis is avoiding damage well.
Banks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Banks tries to score with some ground and pound. Lewis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Banks cracks Lewis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lewis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lewis is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lewis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banks is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banks tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Banks is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Banks working the ground and pound but Lewis is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Banks crashes against the mat.
Banks throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lewis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Banks controls the position from side control.
Lewis taking punishment in the form of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Banks throws an elbow but Lewis slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Lewis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ted Banks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lewis catches Banks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Banks blocks a jab.
Banks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Banks moves forwards but Lewis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lewis 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.
Banks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Banks is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis drops Banks with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Banks looks back up at him and smiles so Lewis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Banks is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him?
Banks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lewis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banks seems to have recovered his senses.
Lewis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lewis throws a big shot that misses.
Lewis lands with a nice body punch.
Lewis takes a swing at Banks's ribcage but misses.
Lewis lands a nice hook to Banks's body. Banks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Lewis misses with a hook. Banks ducked under it nicely.
Banks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lewis.
Banks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lewis lands with a nice body punch.
Lewis lands a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lewis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a straight left.
Lewis swinging wildly here.
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banks.
Banks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lewis slaps away a takedown attempt from Banks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Banks.
Banks takes one to the chin there.
That has opened up Ted Banks's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wally Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
Lewis lands a left and a right that send Banks crashing to the mat, dazed. Lewis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wally Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Banks.
A telegraphed right hand from Lewis misses the target.
Banks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Banks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lewis cracks Banks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?
Lewis misses the jab.
Lewis lands a left and a right that send Banks crashing to the mat, dazed. Lewis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks takes one to the side of the head.
Banks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lewis.
Lewis with a jab.
Wally Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lewis jabs Banks right on the nose. Banks blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Banks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Lewis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis misses with a hook.
Lewis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banks doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Lewis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ted Banks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lewis misses with a looping left.
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banks.
Lewis tries to work over Banks's front leg with a kick but Banks checks it.
Lewis throws a hook but Banks avoids it easily.
Lewis scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Lewis misses.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Lewis misses.
Banks dives in and grabs Lewis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes down on Banks's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Lewis misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banks.
Lewis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Banks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Banks slips a straight right by Lewis.
Banks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lewis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Banks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lewis.
Lewis tests Banks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis.
Lewis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a hook but Banks avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Lewis.
Nice shot lands for Lewis.
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banks.
Banks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lewis stuffs the takedown attempt from Banks. Banks gets slowly back to his feet.
Wally Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Banks.
Some wild striking there from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a looping left.
Banks staying out of range there.
Banks slips under a jab from Lewis.
Banks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banks there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
Banks throws a hook but Lewis avoids it easily.
Ted Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks looks for a takedown but Lewis sprawls well.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Banks is out of range.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Banks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Banks ducks down to avoid it.
Banks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banks.
Banks moves away from the strike by Lewis.
Lewis lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease.
Banks moves away from the strike by Lewis.
Wally Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lewis misses with a hook.
Banks wants to clinch.
Lewis tests Banks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Ted Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lewis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Lewis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Clapton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Clapton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eric clapton - Layla. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Clapton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield scores with a body shot.
Clapton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holyfield lands a slapping body shot.
Holyfield scores with a jab to the body.
Holyfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Clapton is just out of range.
Holyfield throws a body punch but Clapton moves out of range.
Holyfield gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Joe Holyfield has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Clapton.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clapton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holyfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by Holyfield.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clapton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Holyfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holyfield blocks a head kick by Clapton.
Holyfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Clapton ducks under a wild hook from Holyfield.
Clapton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Holyfield cracks a nice hook into Clapton's ribs.
Holyfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Clapton.
Holyfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clapton's hands.
Clapton clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clapton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clapton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holyfield is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clapton rather than just go for the knockout.
Holyfield digs a good hook to Clapton's body.
Holyfield thuds his right hand into Clapton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Holyfield scores with a hook to the body. Clapton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clapton is breathing heavily.
Clapton throws a head kick that misses.
Clapton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Holyfield.
Holyfield lands a jab to Clapton's midsection.
Holyfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clapton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clapton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holyfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clapton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Holyfield thuds a left hand into Clapton's body.
Holyfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clapton doesn't seem bothered though.
Holyfield throws a shot to the body.
Holyfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clapton doesn't seem bothered though.
Holyfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clapton circles away quickly and effectively.
Holyfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holyfield jabs Clapton right on the nose. Clapton blinks but takes it well.
Holyfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holyfield lands a two punch combo.
Holyfield lands with a shot to the body.
Holyfield lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield cracks Clapton with a good jab.
Clapton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holyfield lands with a right that hurts Clapton. Clapton looks to clinch but Holyfield throws a short knee that drops Clapton. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Joe Holyfield!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stien Riech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riech has chosen Escape as his entrance music. Stien Riech has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacko Parantainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stien Riech!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Parantainen.
Riech tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parantainen swivels and escapes.
Parantainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Parantainen looks to land a combination but Riech avoids it well.
Parantainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riech lands with a nice body punch.
Riech throws a combination. Parantainen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Parantainen misses with a few strikes there.
Riech staying out of range there.
A combination from Riech does no damage.
Riech is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Parantainen's half guard.
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!
Riech not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riech missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riech missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parantainen wants to get back to his feet.
Riech looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Parantainen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Riech thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parantainen's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riech thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Parantainen wants to get back to his feet.
Riech not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riech not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Parantainen wants to get back to his feet.
Riech thows a huge punch but Parantainen dodges it nicely.
Parantainen is trying to stand.
Parantainen is breathing heavily.
Parantainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riech.
Riech slips a nice elbow through Parantainen's hands, connecting with Parantainen's forehead.
Riech lands with a punch from half guard.
Parantainen is looking to escape.
Parantainen has hold of Riech's hands but Riech slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Riech thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Parantainen to regain full guard.
Riech trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riech accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parantainen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Riech throws a series of punches but Parantainen moves out of range.
No joy there for Parantainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riech avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parantainen dodges the punch combination from Riech.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Some wild striking there from Riech.
Riech shoots in and bounces Parantainen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Riech in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parantainen wants to stand up but Riech is controlling him.
Riech is looking to work some ground and pound but Parantainen has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riech throws and elbow that misses. Parantainen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riech's guard. Nice move by Parantainen!
Riech has a closed guard, preventing Parantainen from standing up.
Parantainen stands up and waves to Riech to follow him.
That's four 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.
A punch combination from Parantainen misses.
Parantainen misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Riech.
Riech lands a jab-cross combination.
Parantainen leaves Riech with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parantainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riech works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Parantainen stuffs the takedown.
Jacko Parantainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stien Riech.
Parantainen tries to bum rush Riech with a series of wild strikes but Riech uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parantainen throws a right hand that Riech ducks under and follows up with a left that Riech also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riech tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parantainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riech somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Parantainen. No joy for Riech on that attempt.
Parantainen misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stien Riech dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Parantainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Riech avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riech shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Parantainen's guard.
Parantainen wants to stand and escape but Riech is having none of it.
Parantainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riech throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parantainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parantainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Riech prevents Parantainen from getting back to his feet.
Riech thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Riech's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Parantainen keeping full guard, as Riech tries to pass.
Riech lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riech throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riech in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riech is looking to work some ground and pound but Parantainen has wrist control.
Parantainen wants to stand and escape but Riech is having none of it.
Riech postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parantainen wants to get back to his feet but Riech is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Riech content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Parantainen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Riech tries to score a body lock takedown but Parantainen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Parantainen gets underhooks to prevent Riech's takedown attempt.
Parantainen working hard to break the clinch.
Parantainen working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen has had enough of the clinch but Riech keeps him there for the moment.
Riech has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Parantainen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jacko Parantainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stien Riech.
Riech tries to score a body lock takedown but Parantainen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Parantainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riech has him pressed against the cage.
Riech keeps control of Parantainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parantainen is trying to break the clinch but Riech has him pressed against the cage.
Parantainen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riech.
Parantainen has had enough of the clinch but Riech keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Parantainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Riech has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Parantainen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Riech keeps control of Parantainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parantainen wants to break free but Riech has control.
Riech goes for a takedown attempt but Parantainen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Parantainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riech shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Riech prevents Parantainen from getting back to his feet.
Riech working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riech postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parantainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parantainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parantainen kicks Riech off and gets to his feet.
Parantainen slips a jab and a cross from Riech.
Parantainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riech circles away quickly and effectively.
Parantainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riech.
A combination from Parantainen does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riech shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parantainen pinned against the cage. Parantainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Parantainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parantainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Parantainen.
Parantainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Riech. Beautiful body shot.
Parantainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riech with a jab.
Riech lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice takedown defense from Parantainen. No joy for Riech on that attempt.
Stien Riech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parantainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Riech shoots in and gets a takedown into Parantainen's guard.
Riech wants to pass the guard but Parantainen is keeping the position.
Parantainen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Riech.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stien Riech showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Riech shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Parantainen misses with a two punch combination.
Parantainen swinging wildly here.
Riech dives in and grabs Parantainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parantainen pushes down on Riech's head and hops out.
Parantainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riech.
Parantainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Parantainen throws a lazy right hand but Riech sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parantainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riech.
Jacko Parantainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stien Riech.
Parantainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riech dodges the punch combination from Parantainen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riech shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Parantainen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riech misses with a head shot. Parantainen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Riech won't allow Parantainen to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riech keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Parantainen's head.
Riech in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riech throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riech postures up in Parantainen's guard and throws a big left but Parantainen blocks it.
Riech trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Riech prevents Parantainen from getting back to his feet.
Riech is looking to work some ground and pound but Parantainen has wrist control.
Parantainen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Riech tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parantainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riech somewhat.
Parantainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Riech misses with a double jab
and Parantainen counters with a one-two to the body.
Riech shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Parantainen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Riech fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jacko Parantainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riech prevents Parantainen from escaping the position.
Riech lands some shots froms side control.
Riech landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Riech scoring with punches and elbows.
Stien Riech has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parantainen tries to escape but Riech is in control.
Parantainen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Parantainen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Riech.
Riech working the ground and pound.
Riech postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Parantainen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Parantainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Parantainen defending well as Riech loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Parantainen does no damage.
Riech throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Parantainen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Riech is in Parantainen's guard.
Parantainen has his feet on Riech's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Parantainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riech doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riech takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riech takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Parantainen misses.
Riech scores with a takedown into Parantainen's guard.
Parantainen pushes Riech off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parantainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riech feints and as Parantainen raises his hands in defense, Riech changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riech throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parantainen lands a decent shot there.
Parantainen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stien Riech is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parantainen striking off his back but it's not causing Riech any problems.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stien Riech comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Riech winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stien Riech!
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