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GC 284 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Devon Malcolm (ranked 3450 p4p, 319 weight class) and Ricardo Alvarez (ranked 4589 p4p, 375 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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151 lbs
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150 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon Malcolm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malcolm lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malcolm.
Malcolm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malcolm lands with a nice body punch.
Malcolm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Malcolm shows good takedown defense.
Malcolm is looking for a counter combo.
Malcolm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez lands with a good body shot.
Malcolm misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Malcolm dips to his left and cracks Alvarez with an uppercut!
Alvarez cracks a nice hook into Malcolm's ribs.
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!
Malcolm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malcolm has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alvarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malcolm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malcolm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malcolm throws a combination that misses
and Alvarez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malcolm is keeping the position for now.
Malcolm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard.
Malcolm connects with a couple of short punches.
Malcolm stays in close to Alvarez's body and controls the position.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Malcolm scoring with punches to the head and body.
Malcolm stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Malcolm scoring with some ground and pound.
Malcolm lands a couple of digs.
Malcolm is working Alvarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Malcolm trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Malcolm chips away with some ground and pound.
Malcolm distracts Alvarez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Malcolm from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez controls Malcolm momentarily but Malcolm frees himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malcolm postures up and lands a big shot to Alvarez's brow.
Malcolm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Malcolm chips away with some ground and pound.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malcolm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
Malcolm controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Malcolm wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alvarez won't allow Malcolm to sweep him here.
Alvarez drops back looking for a leg! Malcolm is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malcolm manages to kick Alvarez off! Alvarez jumps back into Malcolm's guard.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Malcolm is keeping the position.
Alvarez keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez won't allow Malcolm to sweep him here.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Malcolm manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Alvarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Malcolm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm postures up and lands a big shot to Alvarez's brow.
Malcolm seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Malcolm trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Malcolm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malcolm is in close to Alvarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malcolm trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Malcolm dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Malcolm throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malcolm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malcolm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malcolm appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Malcolm throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Malcolm.
Alvarez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malcolm shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Malcolm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malcolm shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Malcolm is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Malcolm preventing the sweep.
Malcolm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malcolm is one step ahead there.
Alvarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alvarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Malcolm is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Alvarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Malcolm moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malcolm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malcolm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Malcolm from controlling successfully.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malcolm landing with the ground and pound.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malcolm is one step ahead there.
Alvarez is trying to keep Malcolm in close.
Malcolm is in close to Alvarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Malcolm with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malcolm stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Malcolm connects with a couple of short punches.
Malcolm distracts Alvarez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Devon Malcolm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malcolm cracks Alvarez with a solid left hand.
Malcolm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.
Malcolm is working Alvarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Malcolm engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Malcolm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malcolm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Alvarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malcolm's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malcolm's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Malcolm works over Alvarez with some ground and pound from guard.
Malcolm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alvarez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Malcolm scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alvarez to see if he's OK.
Malcolm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Malcolm content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Malcolm wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Malcolm working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez tries to improve position but can't.
Malcolm is working Alvarez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Alvarez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Malcolm.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up but Malcolm is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Malcolm dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Malcolm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malcolm lands with a right hand.
Alvarez is rocked!
Malcolm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malcolm wants it to stay on the feet.
Malcolm appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Malcolm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Malcolm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Malcolm takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Malcolm throws a body shot but no joy.
Malcolm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Malcolm finish him?
Alvarez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Malcolm misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malcolm drops Alvarez with a nice combination! Malcolm dives into Alvarez's guard, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malcolm manages to get himself to full guard.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Malcolm controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Alvarez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Malcolm regains half guard.
Alvarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Malcolm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Malcolm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alvarez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Malcolm could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Alvarez has cracked it and Malcolm is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Alvarez!
Ricardo Alvarez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Culver Crimson (ranked 3204 p4p, 59 weight class) and Aleksey Borodin (ranked 5757 p4p, 120 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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37
244 lbs
25 - 25 - 0 |
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191 cm
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262 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksey Borodin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borodin misses with a hook.
Borodin has closed the distance and engaged Crimson in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crimson.
Crimson tries a body shot but Borodin blocks it.
Crimson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Borodin avoids it.
Crimson swings wildly with an uppercut but Borodin uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borodin.
Crimson misses with a punch to the body.
Crimson misses with some punches.
Crimson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crimson tries a body shot but Borodin blocks it.
Crimson is leaning against Borodin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Crimson.
Borodin throws a punch but it's blocked by Crimson.
I was talking to Crimson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Crimson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borodin backwards.
Borodin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crimson tries to work over Borodin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crimson misses with a punch to the body.
Crimson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borodin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crimson tries to land a knee to the head but Borodin blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crimson obliges.
Borodin looks winded!
Crimson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Borodin.
Crimson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crimson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crimson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Borodin.
Crimson tries to throw a body punch but Borodin avoids it by throwing Crimson back against the cage.
Borodin blocks an uppercut.
Borodin misses with a punch on the inside.
Borodin throws a punch but it's blocked by Crimson.
Crimson blocking some punches.
Borodin throws a head punch that misses.
Crimson is working Borodin over against the cage.
Crimson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borodin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Borodin fails to land.
Crimson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Borodin blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson throws a head punch that misses.
Crimson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crimson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crimson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crimson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crimson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Borodin or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crimson pushes Borodin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crimson lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Aleksey Borodin has been cut.
Crimson lands a body punch.
Crimson lands with a short shot to the head.
Crimson tries to throw a body punch but Borodin avoids it by throwing Crimson back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Crimson.
Crimson misses with a punch to the body.
Crimson blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Crimson.
Crimson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borodin backwards.
Crimson lands a hook that snaps the head of Borodin backwards.
Crimson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crimson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson working aggressively here.
Crimson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crimson.
Borodin blocking some punches.
Crimson misses with a body punch.
Crimson digs a right hand into Borodin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Borodin's gas tank.
Crimson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crimson scores with a hook to the body.
Crimson misses with a punch to the body.
Crimson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Borodin is rocked!
Crimson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borodins head.
Borodin is still on wobbly legs! Can Crimson finish him?
Crimson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crimson controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the cage! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Culver Crimson!
Culver Crimson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamezdin Shraf (ranked 6762 p4p, 618 weight class) and Mousa Dembele (ranked 3363 p4p, 428 weight class). Shraf comes to the cage accompanied by Road To Glory. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamezdin Shraf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mousa Dembele!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shraf closes the distance and clinches.
Dembele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dembele digs a right hand underneath Shraf's ribcage. Shraf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shraf wants a takedown but no success here.
Dembele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dembele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
Shraf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dembele avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shraf is trying to drag Dembele to the mat but Dembele just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamezdin Shraf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dembele.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dembele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shraf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dembele after a bit of a struggle.
Dembele misses with a punch on the inside.
Shraf lands with a right to the head.
Shraf misses with a punch on the inside.
Shraf lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dembele wants to control but Shraf passes into side.
Shraf trying to control the position but Dembele is working away.
Shraf is really struggling to control Dembele but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dembele tries to buck Shraf off but Shraf is having none of it.
Dembele keeps trying to improve his position.
Shraf is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dembele is looking to reverse the position.
Shraf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dembele, who protects the arm well.
Shraf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dembele is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shraf's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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.
Dembele is trying to control but can't.
Shraf is trying to work for a kimura but Dembele is defending well.
Shraf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shraf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dembele wants to control but Shraf is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraf passes to side control.
Shraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Dembele is defending well.
Shraf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shraf tries for a kimura but Dembele is defending well.
Dembele is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Shraf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shraf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shraf has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dembele!
Shraf swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dembele is now in Shraf's guard. A big mistake from Shraf there, giving up the dominant position!
Dembele wants to control from the top but Shraf keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dembele with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dembele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shraf is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dembele working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jamezdin Shraf will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shraf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shraf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dembele.
Dembele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dembele closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dembele fails to land with a series of punches.
Dembele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dembele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shraf.
Shraf moves into the clinch.
Dembele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shrafs head.
Shraf throws a head punch that misses.
Shraf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dembele.
Shraf has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dembele regains guard immediately.
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!
Shraf trying to control the position from guard on top but Dembele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dembele wants to sweep but no luck.
Dembele managing to control the position.
Shraf prevents Dembele from getting back to his feet.
Shraf controlling from the top position.
Dembele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shraf passes into half guard.
Shraf tries to pass to full mount but Dembele defends it.
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.
Dembele is looking to improve his position.
Shraf is keen to just control but Dembele is a slippery customer.
Shraf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shraf seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dembele for as long as he can get away with.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shraf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dembele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shraf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraf is keen to just control but Dembele is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shraf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Jamezdin Shraf has been cut.
Dembele has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shraf is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shraf is looking to clinch but Dembele is avoiding it.
Shraf closes the distance and clinches.
Dembele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shraf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dembele pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shraf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shraf turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shraf manages to end up in side control.
Dembele tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shraf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shraf tries for a kimura but Dembele is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shraf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dembele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jamezdin Shraf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shraf working away.
Dembele is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dembele is trying to control Shraf's posture but Shraf avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shraf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shraf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dembele tries to bench press Shraf off him but Shraf keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mousa Dembele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jamezdin Shraf's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dembele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shraf.
Shraf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dembele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shraf scrambles back to his feet.
Dembele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shraf's hands.
Nice defenses there by Shraf.
Shraf attempts a counter takedown but Dembele avoids it well and moves away.
Shraf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dembele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shraf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dembele.
Shraf appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been told by Shraf's head coaches at Spartans Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mousa Dembele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shraf defending well as Dembele loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dembele just misses with a punch to the body.
Shraf appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dembele with a nice cross.
Dembele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shraf manages to avoid it.
Shraf attempts a counter takedown but Dembele avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shraf moves out of range as Dembele strikes.
Shraf goes for a double leg but Dembele avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dembele continues to drive forward.
Dembele looks for a takedown but Shraf sprawls well.
Shraf feinted with a counter takedown.
Dembele lands a left and a right that send Shraf crashing to the mat, dazed. Dembele thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Shraf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shraf walks into a stiff left hand from Dembele.
Dembele motions for Shraf to come forward. Dembele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shraf looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dembele!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dembele tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shraf avoiding Dembele 's attempts to control his hands.
Shraf trying to control momentarily.
Shraf working for a choke but Dembele is defending well.
Shraf looking to break Dembele's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dembele remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shraf will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dembele trying to control the position but Shraf manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dembele is trying to stand back up.
Shraf is looking to control Dembele but Dembele is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dembele can't escape the position.
Dembele tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shraf looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shraf tries to control but Dembele wriggling away.
Dembele is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dembele wants to hold on but Shraf pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dembele is trying to escape the mount.
Shraf is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dembele can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dembele tries to hold on but Shraf pushes him away.
Shraf trying to control but Dembele is having none of it.
Dembele is desperately trying to improve his position but Shraf has a good base and remains in mount.
Dembele has given up his back here.
Dembele is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shraf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mousa Dembele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dembele has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Dembele!
During a confident post fight interview, Mousa Dembele 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Better Dead (ranked 2192 p4p, 245 weight class) and EA Poe (ranked 2547 p4p, 287 weight class). Dead kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Death March - Motionless in White. Poe has chosen Unleashing The Bloodthirsty by Cannibal Corpse as his entrance music. Better Dead could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to EA Poe's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Better Dead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, EA Poe!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dead throws a body punch but Poe moves out of range.
Dead tries to clinch there but Poe circles away.
Dead misses with a head kick.
Poe jabs at Dead's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dead.
Poe scores with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poe scores with a nice head shot.
Poe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Poe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dead.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poe, as that shot connected.
Poe blocks the body kick.
Dead misses with a two punch combination.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Jab by Poe.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dead drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Poe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good shot there by Poe.
Poe checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead throws a wild body kick that Poe sees coming a mile off.
Poe defending well as Dead loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poe lands with a hook. Dead tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dead throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poe jabs Dead right on the nose. Dead blinks but takes it well.
Poe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No joy there for Poe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poe looks to land a combination. Dead sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dead throws a series of punches but Poe avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Dead misses.
Dead moves in looking to clinch but Poe pushes him off.
Dead walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dead momentarily.
Poe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dead rushes Poe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dead lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dead.
Poe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Poe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Poe is keeping busy.
Poe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poe lands a jab to the nose.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dead misses with the body kick
and Poe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dead had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Poe scores with a nice head shot.
Dead is looking to score with low kicks.
Poe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Poe jabs Dead to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dead on the side of the head.
Poe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dead throws a series of punches but Poe moves out of range.
Poe swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
A punch combination from Poe misses.
Dead lands with a straight right. Poe didn't see that one coming.
Dead lands with a hook. Poe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Poe scores with the left hand. Dead knows he should have avoided that one.
Poe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Poe both land. Nice combination.
Poe moves out of range as Dead throws a body kick.
Dead takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dead takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dead chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Poe can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Dead.
Dead is looking to clinch but Poe is avoiding it.
Poe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Poe blocks a head kick by Dead.
Poe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dead takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Danga de danga de dang - Dead scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dead walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Poe punishes Dead's body with a nice straight punch.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Poe swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
Poe throws a nice looking combination but Dead bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Dead.
Dead looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and Poe moves out of range easily.
Poe cracks Dead with an open hand slap.
Poe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Poe duly obliges.
Dead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some wild striking there from Dead.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poe.
Poe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dead shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Poe works Dead's body with a nice hook.
Poe connects with the punch.
A jab from Poe finds it's way through Dead's defenses.
Dead looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Poe's head but Poe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dead fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Poe as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dead takes a swing at Poe's ribcage but misses.
Poe lands a head shot.
Poe is working the combinations to good effect here.
Poe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
EA Poe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good exchange - Poe coming out on top.
Dead has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Poe.
Poe with a nice cross.
Poe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dead's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dead scrambles back to his feet.
Dead instigates a clinch.
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Poe scores with a knee to the head.
Poe misses with a punch to the body.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Poe dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
A body shot lands from Poe.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Poe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead pushes Poe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Dead has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poe throws a right and a left that Dead avoids nicely.
Poe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dead. Dead obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
Dead moves in looking to clinch but Poe pushes him off.
Poe tries to bum rush Dead with a series of wild strikes but Dead uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poe lands a body shot.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Poe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Dead misses.
Poe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dead throws out a leg kick but Poe moves out of range and Dead only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poe! But no joy.
Dead clinches.
Poe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Poe to keep the fight standing.
Dead is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dead managing to block the knees to the body from Poe.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Dead.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A hook to the body from Dead.
Poe blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
Poe dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Dead.
Dead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poe scores with a jab to the body.
Poe scores with a nice head shot.
Poe ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Poe checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poe! But no joy.
Dead fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poe is out of range.
Poe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Poe tests Dead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dead throws a body punch but Poe moves out of range.
Poe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dead backs up against the cage.
EA Poe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch but Poe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poe cracks Dead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good work by Poe as he checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Poe.
Dead moves in looking to clinch but Poe pushes him off.
Poe works over Dead's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poe lands a two punch combo.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dead throws a half hearted mid kick.
Poe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dead takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dead backs up against the cage.
Dead goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dead tries to clinch up but Poe circles away and keeps his distance.
Poe lands the left hand.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dead is rocked!
A cross from Poe lands.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dead thinks about countering with a body kick.
Poe throws out a powerful jab.
Poe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dead tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dead clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dead tries a body shot but Poe blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
EA Poe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Poe dips to his left and cracks Dead with an uppercut!
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.
Poe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dead tries to clinch up.
Poe throws out a counter right but Dead avoids it with no problem.
Dead checks the leg kick.
Dead is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good leg kick by Dead there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dead drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dead closes the distance and clinches.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Better Dead has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poe.
Poe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Dead does no damage.
Dead wants to clinch up but Poe keeps it at a distance.
Dead looks to land a combination. Poe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Jab by Poe.
Poe lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead lands a leg kick that knocks Poe off balance momentarily.
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
Poe scores with a nice right hand.
Poe lands a body shot.
Poe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dead.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dead misses with a series of wild punches.
Poe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dead finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poe scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead throws a low kick but Poe moves out of range easily.
Poe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A right-left combo lands from Poe.
The crowd cheers as Poe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dead doesn't seem phased though.
Poe scores with a hook to the body. Dead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dead walks into a jab.
Poe scores with a hook to the body. Dead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
EA Poe 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.
Dead fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dead takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dead throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Poe lands with a nice combination. Dead backs away looking to recover.
Poe missing with a left hand there. Dead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dead circles away quickly and effectively.
Poe avoids a kick to the body.
Poe staying out of range there.
Poe ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Poe keeps the fight on the outside.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Poe.
Dead throws a body kick that misses.
As Dead backs off Poe throws a huge counter combo but Dead manages to avoid it all.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poe.
Dead closes the distance and pushes Poe back into the cage.
Poe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Dead does no damage.
Poe feints a counter leg kick.
Poe tests Dead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Poe thuds a left hand into Dead's body.
Poe lands a nice looking body shot.
Poe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Deads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Poe connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poe stuns Dead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Poe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dead doesn't manage to clinch there - Poe circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Poe scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poe is out of range and Dead settles back down.
Poe thuds his right hand into Dead's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dead moves forwards but Poe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot by Poe.
Dead takes a swing at Poe's ribcage but misses.
Poe scores with a nice strike.
Poe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poe avoids the head kick by Dead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dead.
Poe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch but Poe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poe works the jab nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poe, as that shot connected.
Dead throws the kick towards the body but Poe avoids it.
Nice cross by Poe.
Poe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Poe.
Dead tries to clinch but Poe is having none of it.
Dead takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poe lands a body shot.
Dead fails to land with a series of punches.
Dead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poe slips a straight right by Dead.
Poe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dead.
Poe tries a quick counter leg kick but Dead is wise to it.
Poe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poe manages to avoid it.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Poe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight!
EA Poe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Poe 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... EA Poe!
After the fight, EA Poe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Better Dead was interviewed post fight and said 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Batuhan Jaruud (ranked 2833 p4p, 346 weight class) and Padraig Harrington (ranked 2819 p4p, 344 weight class). Jaruud comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - Side to Side. Harrington has chosen The Game feat. Skrilex - El Chapo as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Batuhan Jaruud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Padraig Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington takes one to the side of the head.
Jaruud uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harrington has time to react.
Jaruud throws a leg kick but Harrington checks it.
Padraig Harrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrington swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaruud.
Jaruud scores with the left hand. Harrington knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Padraig Harrington has been cut.
Jaruud throws a solid leg kick but Harrington takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jaruud.
Harrington feints a counter leg kick.
Harrington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harrington lands a front kick.
Jaruud seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jaruud looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrington is just out of range.
Harrington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harrington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice uppercut there from Harrington.
Jaruud lands a big head kick that sends Harrington tumbling to the mat! Jaruud takes a step backwards and waves Harrington back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Harrington is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrington tries to land a leg kick but Jaruud saw it coming and moves away.
Harrington is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaruud finish him?
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Jaruud moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Harrington! Jaruud continues to tee off on Harrington, landing with a left and a right! Jaruud connects with a right hand that leaves Harrington sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Jaruud!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Batuhan Jaruud!
A very excited looking Batuhan Jaruud made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Honda (ranked 951 p4p, 35 weight class) and Bubba Dee (ranked 2917 p4p, 122 weight class). Honda comes to the cage accompanied by E. Honda Stage Theme Extended. Dee has chosen Electric Feel - By: MGMT as his entrance music. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edmond Honda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Dee!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee staying out of range there.
Honda thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dee if he has to take too many more of those.
Dee connects with a jab.
Dee lands a head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Dee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Bubba Dee has been cut.
Honda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dee manages to avoid it.
Honda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Honda walks into a left hand.
Honda misses with a left hand
and Dee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dee moves out of range as Honda strikes.
Honda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Honda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dee.
Honda looks for the body kick but Dee saw that one coming.
Honda misses with a head kick.
Honda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dee pushes Honda off and gets back to his feet.
Dee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Honda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Honda punishes Dee's body with a nice straight punch.
Honda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dee.
Dee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dee.
Dee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda.
Honda postures up in Dee's guard and throws a big left but Dee blocks it.
Dee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Honda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Honda throws an elbow that misses. Dee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Honda's guard. Nice move by Dee!
Honda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee postures up and lands a big shot to Honda's brow.
Dee trying to control but Honda is working from the bottom.
Honda wants to hit a switch here but Dee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Honda there!
Honda sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dee trying to control the action but Honda is working from the bottom.
Honda is trying to get back to full guard.
Dee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Honda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda wants to improve his position but Dee is controlling well.
Dee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Honda is trying to get back to full guard.
Honda is refusing to be controlled, as Dee sits in half guard.
Honda gets full guard.
Dee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Honda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Honda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dee tries to free his leg and advance position but Honda is retaining full guard.
Honda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Honda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Honda working for a triangle but Dee defends it easily.
Dee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Dee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Dee's cut.
That's time! Honda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Honda. Dee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honda slips under a jab.
Honda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dee managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Honda.
Bubba Dee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Honda working the ground and pound but Dee is defending the strikes.
Dee sneaks back into half guard.
Honda prevents Dee from improving his position.
Honda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda working over Dee with some ground and pound. Dee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Honda.
Honda lands strikes from half guard.
Dee is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Honda is working away from the top position though.
Dee has hold of Honda's hands but Honda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dee wants to improve his position but Honda is controlling well.
Honda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Honda.
Honda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That has opened up Bubba Dee's cut even more.
Dee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Honda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dee is trying to get back to full guard.
Honda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dee tries to roll over but Honda keeps him under control.
Honda wants to free his trapped foot but Dee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dee has hold of Honda's hands but Honda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The cut above Bubba Dee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Honda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Honda wants to advance to full mount but Dee doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Honda lands a couple of digs.
Bubba Dee'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 Bubba Dee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaino Heikkinen (ranked 1747 p4p, 233 weight class) and Don Glover (ranked 2918 p4p, 355 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaino Heikkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Don Glover!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Heikkinen blocks the low kick.
It looked like Heikkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heikkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glover has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Heikkinen lands with a nice body punch.
Heikkinen tries to land a leg kick but Glover saw it coming and moves away.
Heikkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Glover is looking for the big counter here.
Glover tries to bum rush Heikkinen with a series of wild strikes but Heikkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Glover wants to clinch.
Heikkinen lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heikkinen connects with a leg kick. Glover looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice shot lands for Heikkinen.
Glover waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heikkinen.
Heikkinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen connects with a body shot that sends Glover's belly button to the back.
Heikkinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Kaino Heikkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heikkinen misses the shot to the body.
Heikkinen throws a body punch but Glover moves out of range.
Heikkinen moves forwards but Glover connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Heikkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Glover lands with a straight right. Heikkinen didn't see that one coming.
Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glover was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen.
Glover looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Glover tries to close the distance and clinch but Heikkinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heikkinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Glover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heikkinen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Glover.
Heikkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Glover.
Heikkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Glover should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Glover avoids the body shot from Heikkinen.
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!
Heikkinen catches Glover with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Heikkinen lands a head shot.
Heikkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glover was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Glover counters with a two punch combo.
Glover ducks under a wild hook from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Glover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heikkinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Glover somewhat.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heikkinen lands a jab to the head.
Glover takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heikkinen avoids the body shot from Glover.
A counter left hand to the body from Heikkinen misses its target.
Glover on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Heikkinen.
Glover fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heikkinen checks it well.
Heikkinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Glover finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Glover rushes Heikkinen and presses him up against the cage.
Glover tries to throw a body punch but Heikkinen avoids it by throwing Glover back against the cage.
Heikkinen looking to throw knees to the head but Glover is blocking nicely.
Glover is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Heikkinen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaino Heikkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Glover.
Glover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heikkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover pushes Heikkinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Heikkinen lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Heikkinen on the inside.
Glover misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glover wants a takedown.
Glover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heikkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Glover.
Glover wants a takedown.
Heikkinen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Glover.
Glover is trying to break the clinch but Heikkinen is controlling him.
Heikkinen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Glover looks winded!
Glover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heikkinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Glover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heikkinen's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Heikkinen as the two fighters clinch.
Heikkinen breaks from the clinch.
Glover takes a swing at Heikkinen's ribcage but misses.
Heikkinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Heikkinen cracks Glover with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Glover tries to clinch but Heikkinen moves away
and Heikkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glover looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heikkinen defending well as Glover loads up on a big left hand.
Heikkinen misses with a body shot.
Glover tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Heikkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Glover shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heikkinen defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heikkinen. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Glover's sensitive parts.
Glover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Glover shoots in for a double leg but Heikkinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heikkinen is looking to wear down Glover with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slow jab from Heikkinen misses its intended target.
Glover tries to clinch there but Heikkinen circles away.
Glover tries to clinch there but Heikkinen circles away.
Heikkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glover manages to avoid it.
Glover throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Glover moves into the clinch.
Heikkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glover can do to turn this around?
Glover managing to block the knees to the body from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen looking to throw knees to the head but Glover is blocking nicely.
Heikkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Glover slowing the pace effectively.
Heikkinen working Glover over with knees to the body.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen misses with the head strike.
Glover is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Heikkinen is defending well.
Kaino Heikkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Glover.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Glover is breathing heavily.
Heikkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heikkinen looking to throw knees to the head but Glover is blocking nicely.
Heikkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Glover takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kaino Heikkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heikkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Glover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heikkinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Heikkinen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Heikkinen counters with a nice body shot.
Heikkinen lands a right hook to the body.
Glover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heikkinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen connects with a body shot.
Glover closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Heikkinen to the mat! Heikkinen manages to get full guard.
Heikkinen pushes Glover off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Heikkinen thuds a left hand into Glover's body.
Glover throws a head kick that misses.
Heikkinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Glover defending well as Heikkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Heikkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Glover misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Heikkinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Glover is defended easily by Heikkinen.
Kaino Heikkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Heikkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Glover momentarily.
Glover fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Glover wants to clinch.
Glover misses with a series of wild punches.
Glover checks a low kick from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A counter left hand to the body from Heikkinen misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Heikkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Glover off the cage and back into range.
Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glover was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Glover shoots in looking for a takedown but Heikkinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Glover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Glover tries to clinch there but Heikkinen circles away.
Heikkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Glover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glover moves to clinch but Heikkinen breaks away
and Heikkinen counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
Heikkinen with a jab.
Heikkinen checks a low kick from Glover.
Glover ducks under a wild hook from Heikkinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heikkinen throws out a leg kick but Glover moves out of range and Heikkinen only half commits.
Heikkinen catches Glover with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Heikkinen misses with a hook.
Glover has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Heikkinen misses with a hook
and Glover counters with a right hand to the body.
Glover takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Heikkinen lands with a nice body punch.
Glover will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heikkinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Glover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heikkinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Heikkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Heikkinen throws a shot to the body.
Heikkinen misses with a body kick.
Glover has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Glover there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Heikkinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heikkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Glover takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Decent striking displayed by Heikkinen there.
Heikkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Glover is just out of range.
Heikkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Heikkinen swings for the body but Glover moves out of range.
Heikkinen misses with a shot to the body
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glover blocks a head kick by Heikkinen.
Glover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heikkinen throws out the jab.
Heikkinen misses with a hook.
Glover blocks a jab.
Heikkinen misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen throws a solid leg kick but Glover takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Heikkinen.
Heikkinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Glover moves out of range of the body kick from Heikkinen.
Glover appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Heikkinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Glover counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaino Heikkinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Glover looks to throw the jab but Heikkinen is out of range.
Nice cross by Heikkinen.
Glover slips under a jab.
Glover tries to clinch up but Heikkinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Don Glover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glover ducks under a wild hook from Heikkinen.
Glover is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Glover swings for the body but Heikkinen moves out of range.
Glover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen connects with a leg kick. Glover looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Heikkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover looks to land a right hand but Heikkinen moved out of range.
Heikkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Glover's hands.
Glover lands the left hand.
Heikkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glover.
Glover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heikkinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heikkinen feints and then cracks Glover's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Glover down.
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!
Glover gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Glover cracks Heikkinen with an open hand slap.
A jab from Heikkinen finds it's way through Glover's defenses.
Glover throws a right hand that misses
and Heikkinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glover looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heikkinen looks to land a combination but Glover avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaino Heikkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heikkinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaino Heikkinen!
A very excited looking Kaino Heikkinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Aoki (ranked 1484 p4p, 187 weight class) and Kamerun Diaz (ranked 1211 p4p, 152 weight class). Aoki comes to the cage accompanied by Baka Survivor. Diaz has chosen Beast in Black - Ghost in the Rain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aoki Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kamerun Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aoki lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz is in close to Aoki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aoki is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aoki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aoki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Aoki has his hands clasped together but Diaz extends and breaks Aoki's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Diaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kamerun Diaz!
A very excited looking Kamerun Diaz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Aoki Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey wtf?? I got paid well ! Ask no more questions...me no speakee English....'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Murillo (ranked 592 p4p, 85 weight class) and Tyler Cage (ranked 1559 p4p, 212 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Jefferson Murillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Cage!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Cage catches Murillo right on the button with a cross.
Cage misses with a looping left.
Cage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murillo momentarily.
A big right from Cage misses.
Murillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cage.
Murillo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murillo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sloppy strikes from Cage. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Murillo.
Murillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Cage.
Murillo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murillo in his tracks.
Cage looks to land a right hand but Murillo moved out of range.
Tyler Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage throws a jab but it's blocked by Murillo.
Murillo throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murillo moves forwards but Cage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murillo misses the jab.
Cage throws out a counter right but Murillo avoids it with no problem.
Murillo throws a front kick aimed at Cage's knee but Cage avoids it well.
Cage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murillo defending well as Cage loads up on a big left hand.
Murillo scores with a hook.
Cage lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murillo throws a shot from downtown. Cage moves away and avoids it.
Cage misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Cage.
Cage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murillo sizes up Cage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cage cracks Murillo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cage scores with a hook.
Cage with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cage misses the target.
Murillo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. Cage catches Murillo right on the button with a cross.
Cage throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage avoids the body shot from Murillo.
Murillo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murillo moves away.
Murillo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murillo fakes the leg kick and cracks Cage in the body.
Cage throws a jab but it's blocked by Murillo.
Murillo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murillo scrambles back to his feet.
Cage scores with a jab. Murillo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Murillo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cage! But no joy.
Cage blocks a jab.
Cage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murillo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cage might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cage checks a leg kick.
Murillo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cage.
Despite the aggression on Cage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murillo. That's going to slow Cage down.
Cage misses with a looping right.
Murillo checks the leg kick.
Murillo ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
Cage misses with an uppercut
and Murillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cage is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murillo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cage throws a looping overhand right but Murillo ducks down to avoid it.
Murillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cage moves forwards but Murillo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murillo stalks Cage and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cage's face. Cage staggers backwards, shaken.
Cage scores with the left hand. Murillo knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murillo. Cage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murillo defending well as Cage loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murillo connects with the punch.
Cage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murillo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murillo throws a sloppy head kick and Cage moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Murillo misses the target.
Murillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Murillo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cage.
Murillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cage throws out the jab.
Cage blocks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Cage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Cage misses the target.
Murillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cage.
Murillo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cage lands a lovely overhand right.
We've been told by Murillo's head coaches at Jed's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murillo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cage's head.
Cage misses with a series of wild punches.
Murillo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murillo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cage defending well as Murillo loads up on a big left hand.
Cage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cage throws a leg kick but Murillo moved away.
Cage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cage works the jab nicely.
Murillo takes one to the chin there.
Murillo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murillo throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
A jab from Cage does it's job there.
Murillo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cage checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murillo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cage throws a combination. Murillo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murillo. Cage does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Cage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murillo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murillo slips a jab from Cage.
A swing and a miss from Cage.
Murillo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Some wild striking there from Murillo.
Murillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
Cage's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murillo under the eye.
Murillo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cage jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murillo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cage misses the shot to the body.
Murillo throws a counter high kick but Cage was just alert enough to avoid it.
Murillo works the jab nicely.
Murillo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murillo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murillo throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily.
Murillo loads up on a big right hand but Cage slips the punch.
Murillo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A leg kick checked by Cage.
Cage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murillo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage's corner calls for a 1-2. Cage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cage checks a leg kick.
Cage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murillo.
Murillo tries a head kick but it misses.
Murillo throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murillo looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely.
Cage throws out a loose jab but Murillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cage scores with a jab. Murillo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murillo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murillo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cage's head.
Murillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyler Cage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murillo throws out a leg kick but Cage moves out of range and Murillo only half commits.
A jab from Cage misses.
Murillo lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murillo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
A slow jab from Murillo misses its intended target.
Cage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murillo avoids a kick to the body.
Cage misses with an uppercut.
Murillo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cage thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Murillo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cage slips under a jab from Murillo.
Murillo swinging wildly here.
Murillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cage.
Murillo tried to counter with a leg kick but Cage avoided it.
Murillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cage misses with a looping right.
Cage tries to bum rush Murillo with a series of wild strikes but Murillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Cage checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murillo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cage throws a looping overhand right but Murillo ducks down to avoid it.
Murillo lands a jab to the head.
Cage rushes Murillo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cage sizes up Murillo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murillo scores with a jab to the body.
Murillo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cage.
Murillo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cage.
Murillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cage looks to land a right hand but Murillo moved out of range.
Cage misses with a wild combination.
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!
Cage throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage walks into a jab.
Cage looks to land a left hand but Murillo moved out of range nicely.
Cage is looking to score with low kicks.
Murillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cage throws out the jab.
Murillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cage misses with a straight left.
Murillo is looking to chop away at Cage's legs.
Cage misses with an uppercut.
Cage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Cage misses.
Cage blocks a jab.
Cage is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murillo throws a hook but Cage avoids it easily.
Cage scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murillo throws a shot from downtown. Cage moves away and avoids it.
Murillo ducks right into an uppercut from Cage.
Cage looks to land a combination but Murillo avoids it well.
Cage lands a nice hook to Murillo's body. Murillo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyler Cage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Murillo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cage. That's going to slow Murillo down.
Murillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murillo.
Murillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cage lands with an uppercut that bounces Murillo off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from Murillo. Those never looked like landing.
Murillo takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses.
Cage throws a leg kick which misses Murillo's front leg but catches the back leg as Murillo tries to avoid it.
Murillo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murillo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murillo scores with a hook.
Murillo thumps Cage with a low kick.
Murillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Murillo.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Murillo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Cage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cage throws out a powerful jab.
Cage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cage scores with a jab to the body.
Cage moves into range and clinches up with Murillo.
Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage misses with a two punch combination.
Murillo avoids the head kick by Cage.
Murillo slips a straight right by Cage.
Murillo has a takedown stuffed.
Cage misses with a series of wild punches.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Cage finds it's target.
Murillo misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murillo misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Cage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murillo.
Murillo blocks a jab.
Murillo misses with a double jab.
Cage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murillo.
Cage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murillo with a body shot.
Cage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murillo's hands.
Cage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Murillo counter with a right hand.
Cage scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murillo connects with a single shot there.
Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murillo.
Murillo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murillo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cage goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Murillo.
Nice defenses there by Cage.
Cage missing with a left hand there. Murillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cage throws a hook to the side of Murillo's head but Murillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Murillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murillo throws out a loose jab but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cage is looking to clinch but Murillo is avoiding it.
Murillo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cage throws a right and a left that Murillo avoids nicely.
Murillo tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murillo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murillo lands with an uppercut that bounces Cage off the cage and back into range.
Cage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murillo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Cage misses the target.
Cage checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murillo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murillo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cage checks a leg kick.
Cage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murillo.
Cage slips a jab from Murillo.
Murillo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson Murillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Cage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murillo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murillo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murillo loads up on a big right hand but Cage slips the punch.
Murillo loads up on a big right hand but Cage slips the punch.
Murillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murillo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cage ducks right into an uppercut from Murillo.
Cage throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Cage blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Murillo misses.
Murillo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murillo 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.
Cage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Cage.
Cage lands with a cross.
Cage slips a jab from Murillo.
Murillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Cage.
Well Cage 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Cage!
An out of breath Tyler Cage 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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