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TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 15 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Entity (ranked 21426 p4p, 531 weight class) and Poseidon Gonzalez (ranked 4394 p4p, 429 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aidan Entity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poseidon Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Entity under the eye.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick that knocks Entity off balance momentarily.
Gonzalez lands with a hook. Entity tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gonzalez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Entity at a distance.
Entity misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Aidan Entity has been cut.
Entity seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gonzalez lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Entity walks into a jab.
Good leg kick by Gonzalez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gonzalez connects with the punch.
Entity is rocked!
Entity throws a leg kick but Gonzalez moved away.
Oh Entity is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Entity misses the shot to the body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gonzalez! Entity is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Poseidon Gonzalez!
Our winner, Poseidon Gonzalez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Frame (ranked 2470 p4p, 298 weight class) and Clay Frazier (ranked 3089 p4p, 350 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Frame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Clay Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Summer Carpenter and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier lands with a right hand.
Frazier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frazier misses with a hook. Frame ducked under it nicely.
Frame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frame misses with a two punch combination.
Frazier scores with a nice right hand.
Frame uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frazier.
Frame throws a hook but Frazier avoids it easily.
Frame throws a leg kick but Frazier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Frame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frazier cracks Frame with an open hand slap.
Frazier looks to clinch
and Frame counters with a nice uppercut.
Frazier avoids the body shot from Frame.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frame uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frazier.
Nice straight punches there by Frazier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frazier.
Frame slips a straight right by Frazier.
Frazier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Frazier misses.
Frazier drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Frame right on the button. Frame goes down! Frazier follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Frazier gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Frazier!
Our winner, Clay Frazier, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lodzov Hugs (ranked 2781 p4p, 279 weight class) and Beta Knox (ranked 3274 p4p, 310 weight class). Knox has chosen Anthrax | Fight Em Till You Can't as his entrance music. Lodzov Hugs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lodzov Hugs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beta Knox!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugs avoids the body shot from Knox.
Hugs misses with a takedown attempt - Knox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hugs's hands.
Hugs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knox tries to avoid it but Hugs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knox to the ground. Knox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hugs tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Hugs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hugs misses with a takedown
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lodzov Hugs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox throws a jab when Hugs was well out of range.
Hugs throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Hugs is just out of range.
Hugs defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hugs clinches.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Hugs.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Hugs avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Hugs gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knox manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Knox looking for a sweep. Not yet Knox, not yet.
Hugs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hugs wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox is pulling down on Hugs's head. It's preventing any offense from Hugs, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knox looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hugs stopping the sweep attempt from Knox.
Hugs connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hugs throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Hugs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox is looking to stand up but Hugs isn't so interested in that idea.
Knox wants to sweep here but Hugs controlling him for the moment.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hugs.
Hugs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hugs looking to pass the guard.
Knox wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Hugs.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hugs shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knox napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Knox keeps Hugs under control for a moment.
Hugs working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hugs is working Knox over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hugs working the strikes but Knox uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Knox on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Hugs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hugs is trying to control. Knox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hugs is really struggling to control Knox but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Beta Knox will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Hugs is out of range.
Hugs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hugs.
Hugs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Hugs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Hugs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hugs moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hugs.
Knox landing knees to the head.
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox misses with a left hand
so Hugs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugs trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hugs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Hugs from controlling successfully.
Knox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hugs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hugs postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
Hugs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hugs is working Knox over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knox controlling the position.
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.
Hugs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hugs is one step ahead there.
Knox is still trying to improve position.
Hugs throws a big elbow that misses.
Hugs connects with a couple of short punches.
Hugs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Knox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lodzov Hugs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hugs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugs is looking to sweep but instead, Knox has passed into half guard.
Knox controlling the action here.
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.
Hugs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knox is working away from the top position though.
Hugs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hugs controls Knox momentarily but Knox frees himself.
Knox slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hugs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Beta Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hugs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox lands a two punch combo.
Hugs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Knox to the ground. Hugs is now in Knox's guard.
Knox 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.
Hugs trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hugs's guard.
Hugs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hugs being controlled here, momentarily.
Knox sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hugs's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugs manages to get to full guard.
Knox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hugs looking to control.
Knox won't allow Hugs to sweep him here.
Lodzov Hugs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hugs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Knox wants to improve his position but Hugs is controlling well.
Hugs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
Hugs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hugs.
Hugs misses with a head shot. Knox uses the momentum to regain guard.
Knox looking for a sweep. Not yet Knox, not yet.
Hugs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knox's head.
Hugs preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hugs throws a big elbow that misses.
Knox is pulling down on Hugs's head to control his posture.
Hugs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hugs being controlled here momentarily.
Knox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Knox prevents Hugs from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hugs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hugs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beta Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knox 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beta Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Beta Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Lodzov Hugs stepped up to the mic, saying 'this was bullshit'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tooh Kwoma (ranked 2835 p4p, 285 weight class) and DeJuan Carneiro (ranked 2742 p4p, 278 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tooh Kwoma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeJuan Carneiro!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwoma misses with a straight left.
Carneiro shoots and misses
and Kwoma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carneiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carneiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kwoma.
Carneiro slips under a jab.
Carneiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Kwoma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kwoma throws a head kick but Carneiro moves out of range.
Carneiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kwoma throws a hook but Carneiro blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro scores with a punch to the head.
Carneiro has his takedown stuffed
and Kwoma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tooh Kwoma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeJuan Carneiro.
Carneiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Carneiro feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carneiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Kwoma, which made it look bad.
Kwoma throws a hook but Carneiro blocks it.
Kwoma throws a body punch but Carneiro moves out of range.
Carneiro throws out a counter right but Kwoma avoids it with no problem.
Kwoma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carneiro manages to avoid it.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kwoma as he jumps to the side.
Carneiro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kwoma is trying to defend but Carneiro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Carneiro is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro trying to control the action but Kwoma is working from the bottom.
Kwoma tries to roll over but Carneiro keeps him under control.
Carneiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kwoma is just riding it out for now. Carneiro eventually gives up the hold.
Kwoma wants to get back to his feet.
Carneiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kwoma keeps working.
Kwoma is trying to stand back up but Carneiro is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kwoma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carneiro is working away from the top position though.
Kwoma is looking to improve his position.
Carneiro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carneiro seems to be working for a kimura but Kwoma defends the submission attempt.
Carneiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carneiro wants to pass the guard but Kwoma is defending well.
Carneiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kwoma is just riding it out for now. Carneiro eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carneiro wants to control but Kwoma is keeping him busy.
Carneiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carneiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kwoma keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Carneiro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kwoma is positioning himself well to prevent Carneiro advancing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carneiro wants to pass to mount but Kwoma is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tooh Kwoma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carneiro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kwoma sprawls well initially but Carneiro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carneiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kwoma is doing well to control the position and prevent Carneiro from advancing to side control.
Carneiro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kwoma regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kwoma wants to get back to his feet but Carneiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Kwoma keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kwoma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kwoma trying to control the position.
Carneiro has gone for a leg lock! Kwoma slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carneiro's guard.
Carneiro trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carneiro is on top in guard.
Carneiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carneiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carneiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kwoma wants to stand and escape but Carneiro is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carneiro throws a big right hand that misses.
Carneiro throwing strikes but missing.
Carneiro looking to sit in guard and control but Kwoma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carneiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carneiro is trying to control the position but Kwoma postures up.
DeJuan Carneiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kwoma stays in close to Carneiro's body and controls the position.
Carneiro trying to keep a closed guard but Kwoma is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwoma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carneiro trying to control the position.
Kwoma looking to pass the guard.
Carneiro trying to keep a closed guard but Kwoma is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carneiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Kwoma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kwoma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carneiro moves away.
Kwoma thuds a left hand into Carneiro's body.
Kwoma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carneiro can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown attempt by Carneiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Kwoma, which made it look bad.
A shot to the liver by Kwoma. Beautiful body shot.
Carneiro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kwoma's half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kwoma is not content to let Carneiro control the position.
Kwoma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tooh Kwoma dominated that second round.
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!
Carneiro looks for a takedown but Kwoma sprawls well.
Tooh Kwoma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carneiro blocks a head kick by Kwoma.
Kwoma misses the jab.
Carneiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carneiro blocks a jab.
Carneiro throws a counter combo.
Carneiro misses with a takedown attempt - Kwoma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro avoids the head kick by Kwoma.
Carneiro with the counter takedown but Kwoma avoids it easily.
No luck for Carneiro with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Kwoma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tooh Kwoma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeJuan Carneiro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kwoma defends it nicely.
Kwoma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carneiro drops his hands momentarily and Kwoma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carneiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Kwoma sprawls well. He's pushed Carneiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kwoma is looking to counter punch.
Kwoma with a hook.
Kwoma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kwoma wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kwoma but Kwoma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kwoma throws a hook but Carneiro avoids it easily.
Tooh Kwoma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carneiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carneiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kwoma takes a swing at Carneiro's ribcage but misses.
Carneiro misses with an uppercut.
Carneiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carneiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwoma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carneiro.
Carneiro has his takedown stuffed
letting Kwoma counter with a right hand.
Carneiro has a takedown stuffed.
Kwoma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kwoma dips to his left and cracks Carneiro with an uppercut!
DeJuan Carneiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kwoma as he avoids it easily.
Kwoma misses with a hook to the body
and Carneiro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carneiro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kwoma has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kwoma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carneiro.
Kwoma wants to get back to his feet but Carneiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carneiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kwoma keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kwoma holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carneiro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tooh Kwoma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kwoma, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tooh Kwoma!
Tooh Kwoma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inspektor Dee (ranked 1576 p4p, 178 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 4861 p4p, 380 weight class). Marcelinho Lima has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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270 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima takes one to the chin there.
Lima has Dee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lima throws a punch but it's blocked by Dee.
Dee breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Dee's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lima on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lima throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lima is in Dee's guard.
Dee wants to get back to his feet but Lima passes into half guard.
Dee wants to get back to his feet.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Dee is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima is controlling the pace.
Dee makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lima cracks a nice hook into Dee's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dee throws a wild body kick that Lima sees coming a mile off.
Dee throws a lazy right hand but Lima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lima works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dee.
Lima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dee manages to avoid it.
Dee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Dee misses.
Lima throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dee on the side of the head.
Lima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dee circles away.
Lima tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lima misses with a looping left.
Inspektor Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dee has time to react.
Dee misses the shot to the body.
Dee lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee jabs Lima right on the nose. Lima blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima checks the leg kick.
Lima changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lima avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dee walks into a left hand.
Dee throws a right hand that Lima ducks under and follows up with a left that Lima also avoids with ease.
Dee throws a lazy right hand but Lima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lima is out of range and Dee settles back down.
Dee misses with a hook. Lima ducked under it nicely.
Lima cracks Dee with a good jab.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt - Dee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Inspektor Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Lima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dee.
Dee throws a hook to the side of Lima's head but Lima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick there by Dee.
Dee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lima changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Dee. No joy for Lima on that attempt.
Dee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by Lima.
Dee ducks under a wild hook from Lima.
Lima digs a good hook to Dee's body.
Dee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lima slips under a jab from Dee.
Lima checks a low kick from Dee.
Lima connects with a body shot that sends Dee's belly button to the back.
Lima dives in for a single leg takedown but Dee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lima drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dee has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee wants to get back to his feet but Lima is dominant here and he's now got Dee's back!
Dee wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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!
Lima is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lima trying to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dee trying to get back to his feet but Lima is in full control for now.
Lima patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dee is trying to get back to his feet but Lima has full control of the position and if anything, Dee has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dee manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lima fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Lima misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Dee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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 Inspektor Dee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Dee.
Lima changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dee.
Dee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dee misses with an uppercut. Lima saw that one coming.
Lima swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lima looks to land a left hand but Dee moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Dee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dee looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Lima connects with a body shot.
Dee loads up on a big right hand but Lima slips the punch.
A combination from Dee does no damage.
Dee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Dee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range.
Lima is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lima throws a hook but Dee avoids it easily.
Dee throws a jab when Lima was well out of range.
Lima tried to score with a low kick but Dee checks it.
Dee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dee walks into a left hand.
Lima scores with a takedown into Dee's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima stops Dee from standing up.
Lima trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dee is keeping the position for now.
Lima trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
Lima prevents Dee from getting back to his feet.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lima trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dee misses with a looping left.
Lima feints the counter takedown.
Dee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lima is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Dee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lima misses with a looping left.
Lima slips a straight right by Dee.
Dee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dee looks to land a combination but Lima avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dee. Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lima on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dee stuffs the takedown attempt from Lima. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
Dee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lima.
Dee looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Lima with that takedown attempt.
Inspektor Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Lima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dee.
Dee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima moves out of range of the body kick from Dee.
Lima misses with an uppercut
and Dee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lima drops his hands momentarily and Dee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Inspektor Dee is winning the standup battle so far.
Dee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Dee.
Danga de danga de dang - Dee scores with a four punch combination!
Dee scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima shoots in but no luck this time.
Dee throws a big shot that misses.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dee connects with a high kick.
Dee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lima.
Lima throws a hook to the side of Dee's head but Dee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dee manages to avoid it.
Dee lands with a slapping head kick.
Lima moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lima.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lima has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lima and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lima can do to turn this around?
Dee scores with a nice right hand.
Lima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dee throws a right hand that Lima ducks under and follows up with a left that Lima also avoids with ease.
Lima misses with a right hand
and Dee counters with a good low kick that Lima was not able to check.
The fighters circling - Lima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dee throws a chopping leg kick but Lima manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab from Lima.
Lima is looking to clinch but Dee is avoiding it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dee here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lima connects with a body shot that sends Dee's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inspektor Dee dominated that second round.
That's time! Dee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Dee.
Lima tries to pull guard but Dee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dee lands a head shot.
Lima dives in for a single leg takedown but Dee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Inspektor Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Dee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dee slips under a jab.
Dee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Dee.
Dee takes one on the button.
Dee throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lima fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dee to the ground. Lima is now in Dee's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him.
Dee trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lima steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dee. That one must have hurt.
Lima throws a hook but Dee blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Dee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marcelinho Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dee but Dee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab lands there for Lima.
Lima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dee but Dee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dee connects with a leg kick. Lima looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dee throws a combination. Lima tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dee ducks right into an uppercut from Lima.
Lima swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dee cracks the inside of Lima's front leg.
Lima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dee's waist but Dee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lima off to one side.
Lima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lima's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima shoots for a takedown but Dee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice body kick from Dee.
Lima takes one to the chin there.
Lima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lima looks up at the clock. Bad move! Dee lands a right hand from hell, dropping Lima. Dee pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspektor Dee!
Inspektor Dee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bann Harrow (ranked 3247 p4p, 365 weight class) and Hotaru Doji (ranked 2715 p4p, 325 weight class). Doji has chosen Crane ft. Beauregard & The Down Right - Meet Me In The Garden as his entrance music. Bann Harrow has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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212 lbs
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bann Harrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hotaru Doji!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doji.
Harrow takes a swing at Doji's ribcage but misses.
Harrow misses with a lunging right hand
and Doji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doji lands a nice shot to the body.
Doji lunges at Harrow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harrow's hand.
Harrow tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Doji.
Harrow throws a quick counter head kick but Doji was just out of range.
Doji getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Doji takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Hotaru Doji has been cut.
A head kick from Harrow lands but Doji takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrow lands a leg kick that knocks Doji off balance momentarily.
Bann Harrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doji misses with a straight right.
Doji throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doji slips a jab and a cross from Harrow.
Harrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Doji misses the target.
Doji takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Harrow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Doji misses.
Harrow misses with a lunging right hand
and Harrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doji dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doji is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harrow.
Harrow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doji 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.
Doji avoids the head kick by Harrow.
Harrow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harrow throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Doji to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doji scores with a jab.
It looks like Bann Harrow has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrow connects with a single shot there.
Harrow throws a lazy head kick
and Doji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harrow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harrow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doji swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doji just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHarrow.
Doji 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.
Nice defenses there by Harrow.
Harrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Doji takes a kick to the side of the head.
Doji takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harrow throws a looping overhand right but Doji ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doji lunges at Harrow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harrow's hand.
Harrow throws a sloppy head kick and Doji moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Doji misses the target.
Doji avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doji now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrow.
Doji looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harrow throws a hook but Doji avoids it easily.
Harrow throws an overhand right that lands on Doji's shoulder, as Doji tries to avoid the shot.
Doji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doji is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Harrow had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Harrow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doji counters with a right hand to the body.
Harrow wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Harrow misses
and Doji cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harrow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doji moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doji! But no joy.
That kick from Harrow tenderised Doji's leg. Doji is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Harrow.
Harrow moves out of range as Doji throws a body kick.
Doji scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrow ducks under a wild hook from Doji.
Harrow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doji swings widly with a right hand
and Harrow counters with a three punch combo that has Doji backing up. Doji nods at Harrow to acknowledge the strikes.
Harrow slips under a jab from Doji.
Doji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Harrow throws a hook but Doji blocks it.
Harrow scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Doji throws a counter combo.
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 Bann Harrow will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Doji avoids the head kick by Harrow.
Harrow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doji.
Doji looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harrow.
Doji scores with a jab. Harrow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harrow slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Harrow.
Doji connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harrow moves out of range as Doji strikes.
Doji checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrow throws a right hand that misses
enabling Doji to counter with a crisp jab.
Doji slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harrow looks to land a right hand but Doji moved out of range.
Harrow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doji throws a big shot that misses.
Harrow staying out of range there.
Harrow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doji.
Harrow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doji.
Doji throws a body shot but no joy.
Harrow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Doji checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harrow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doji's hands.
Doji blocks a head kick by Harrow.
Doji misses with a series of wild punches.
Harrow throws an off balance right hand
and Doji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doji on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrow cracks Doji with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doji missing with a left hand there. Harrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Doji.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrow walks into a left hand.
Doji throws a body shot but no joy.
Harrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doji has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Doji there as he acknowledges the shot.
Doji looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrow is just out of range.
Harrow wants to clinch up but Doji keeps it at a distance.
Harrow throws a sloppy head kick
and Doji cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harrow throws a head kick but Doji moves out of range.
Harrow throws a poor cross that misses
and Doji cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrow moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Doji misses.
Doji blocks a head kick by Harrow.
Doji throws a lazy right hand but Harrow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doji takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harrow throws a front kick that sends Doji stumbling back into the cage.
Harrow throws a shot from downtown. Doji moves away and avoids it.
Doji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Doji.
Harrow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doji misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harrow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harrow tries to clinch but Doji moves out of range.
Harrow looks to land a left hand but Doji moved out of range nicely.
Harrow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doji is out of range and Harrow settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doji walks into a stiff left hand from Harrow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Doji, as that shot connected.
Doji takes a swing at Harrow's ribcage but misses.
Doji throws the left hand but Harrow avoids the punch easily.
Doji blocks a head kick by Harrow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Doji.
Harrow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Doji is rocked!
Doji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doji is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrow finish him?
Doji lands with a hook. Harrow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Doji seems to have recovered his senses.
Harrow misses with a head kick.
Harrow connects with a high kick.
That has opened up Hotaru Doji's cut even more.
Harrow slips a jab from Doji.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hotaru Doji will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Doji throws a body shot but no joy.
Harrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Doji.
Harrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doji throws out a counter right but Harrow avoids it with no problem.
Doji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harrow feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Harrow misses with a body shot
and Harrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doji throws a shot from downtown. Harrow moves away and avoids it.
Doji misses with a low kick.
Doji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrow.
Doji misses with a hook. Harrow ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doji throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harrow on the side of the head.
Hotaru Doji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doji moves away.
Harrow cracks Doji with an open hand slap.
Harrow tries to clinch
and Doji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrow tries to clinch up.
Doji throws a poor cross that misses
and Harrow counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doji.
Doji misses with a kick to the body.
Harrow throws a counter high kick but Doji was just alert enough to avoid it.
Harrow throws a sloppy head kick and Doji moves out of range easily.
Harrow tries to clinch up but Doji circles away and keeps his distance.
Doji throws out a counter right but Harrow avoids it with no problem.
Doji tries to work over Harrow's front leg with a kick but Harrow checks it.
Harrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doji! But no joy.
Harrow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Harrow tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Harrow there.
Harrow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Doji circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Doji was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrow misses with a lunging right hand
letting Doji counter with a right hand.
Doji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harrow throws a right hand that Doji ducks under and follows up with a left that Doji also avoids with ease.
Harrow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doji misses with a straight left.
Doji throws a hook but Harrow avoids it easily.
Doji misses with a wild body shot.
Harrow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Doji.
It seemed like Doji was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harrow moves away from the strike by Doji.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrow throws out the jab.
Doji missing with a left hand there. Harrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrow throws a sloppy head kick and Doji moves out of range easily.
Doji lunges at Harrow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harrow's hand.
Harrow misses the jab.
Harrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doji tests Harrow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harrow lands a jab.
Doji fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harrow on the side of the head.
Harrow misses with a right hand
and Doji counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrow lands a head kick!
Harrow misses with a head kick.
Harrow tries a head kick but it misses.
Doji doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Harrow.
Doji works Harrow's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Harrow misses.
Doji jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doji.
Harrow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doji manages to break the clinch.
Harrow is looking to land body kicks.
Doji tries a quick counter leg kick but Harrow is wise to it.
Doji misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hotaru Doji.
I think Doji 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jargon Gin (ranked 1427 p4p, 156 weight class) and Lyoto Parks (ranked 1876 p4p, 194 weight class). Lyoto Parks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jargon Gin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lyoto Parks!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parks throws a head kick that misses.
Gin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gin throws a combination that misses
and Parks counters with an inside leg kick.
Parks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkss head.
Gin tries to throw a body punch but Parks avoids it by throwing Gin back against the cage.
Gin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parks blocks a body shot from Gin.
Gin working aggressively here.
Gin pushes Parks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Gin.
Gin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Gin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Parks fails to land.
Gin struggles to land a body shot inside as Parks controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Parks fails to land.
Gin misses with a punch on the inside.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Gin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Gin.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Gin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gin throws a head punch that misses.
Gin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Gin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gin.
Parks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gin blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Parks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gin has a couple of punches blocked by Parks.
Parks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Parks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gin tries a body shot but Parks blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Gin.
Gin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gin blocks an uppercut.
Gin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gin misses with a punch to the body.
Gin lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gin manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Parks.
Parks throws a push kick but Gin slaps the foot to one side.
Parks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Parks misses with a straight left.
Gin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parks.
Nice defenses there by Parks.
Parks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gin.
Gin moves out of range of the strikes.
Parks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gin throws a sloppy head kick and Parks moves out of range easily.
Gin throws a leg kick but Parks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Parks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gin finds it's way round the side to connect with Parks's head.
Gin throws a poor cross that misses
and Parks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Parks slips a straight right by Gin.
Gin misses with a straight left.
A big left from Parks misses.
Gin throwing a counter right hand but Parks manages to avoid it.
Gin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Parks clinches with his opponent.
Parks lands an uppercut.
Parks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gin prevents a body shot from Parks.
Parks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parks.
Jab from Parks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parks throws a jab but it's blocked by Gin.
Gin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parks.
Gin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parks. Parks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parks scores with a shot to the body.
Parks slips under a jab from Gin.
A big right from Parks misses.
Jab from Gin.
Parks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gin.
Gin pushes Parks up against the cage in a clinch.
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 Jargon Gin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parks replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gin blocks it well.
Gin misses with a hook
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Jargon Gin has been cut.
Gin throws a lazy right hand but Parks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gin blocks a head kick by Parks.
Parks throws a head kick but Gin moves out of range.
Parks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parks is rocked!
Parks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parks is still on wobbly legs! Can Gin finish him?
Gin digs a good body shot into Parks's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Gin.
Parks is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Parks seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Gin.
Gin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Parks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gin misses with a hook.
Gin just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Parks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Gin.
Gin lands a body shot.
A combination from Gin does no damage.
Parks throws a sloppy head kick
and Gin counters with a stiff right hand.
Gin cracks Parks with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Parks falls to his knees and Gin doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jargon Gin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 1768 p4p, 222 weight class) and Nils Ragnaar (ranked 2997 p4p, 343 weight class). Colucci comes to the cage accompanied by Le temps des cerises. Ragnaar has chosen Mustasch - The Wave as his entrance music. Nils Ragnaar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michel Colucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nils Ragnaar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colucci is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ragnaar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Colucci is defended easily by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ragnaar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Colucci.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Colucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Ragnaar lands but Colucci takes it in his stride.
It looks like Michel Colucci has been cut.
Colucci dives in for a single leg takedown but Ragnaar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ragnaar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Colucci is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Donk. Ragnaar catches Colucci right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci takes one to the side of the head.
Colucci throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ragnaar's waist but Ragnaar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Colucci off to one side.
Ragnaar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Colucci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ragnaar misses the jab.
Colucci goes for a double leg but Ragnaar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ragnaar continues to drive forward.
Ragnaar throws out a loose jab but Colucci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colucci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ragnaar tries to avoid it but Colucci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ragnaar to the ground. Ragnaar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ragnaar rushes Colucci and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Colucci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ragnaar after a bit of a struggle.
Ragnaar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ragnaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colucci's elbow.
Colucci pulls guard.
Colucci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Ragnaar from controlling successfully.
Colucci trying to keep a closed guard but Ragnaar is proving a slippery customer.
Ragnaar stands up from Colucci's guard - Ragnaar perhaps looking for a knockout.
Colucci fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnaar.
Colucci wants to clinch up but Ragnaar keeps it at a distance.
Ragnaar darts in and clinches Colucci up against the cage.
Ragnaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Colucci controls his hands.
Colucci is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ragnaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Colucci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnaar lands a knee to the head.
Ragnaar tries a body shot but Colucci blocks it.
Colucci goes for a takedown attempt but Ragnaar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Colucci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ragnaar sprawls well. Ragnaar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Colucci gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Colucci's calf.
Colucci shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ragnaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Colucci.
Ragnaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Colucci with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ragnaar counters with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Colucci dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colucci tries to clinch up
and Ragnaar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Ragnaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michel Colucci's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Colucci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Colucci looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ragnaar!
You can see the frustration on Ragnaar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ragnaar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Colucci asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci working away.
Ragnaar is not content to let Colucci control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ragnaar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ragnaar prevents Colucci from moving into mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Colucci's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ragnaar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ragnaar is looking for a sweep.
Ragnaar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Colucci's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ragnaar trying to hold on to Colucci's head to control him but Colucci postures up.
Ragnaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Colucci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Colucci stops Ragnaar from getting back to his feet.
Ragnaar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ragnaar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Colucci is pressing down on Ragnaar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Colucci working a defensive guard but Ragnaar passes into half guard.
Ragnaar gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Colucci clinches up with Ragnaar and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragnaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colucci on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colucci's elbow.
Ragnaar misses with a body punch.
Colucci is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ragnaar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Colucci in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ragnaar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Colucci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ragnaar after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Colucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnaar scores with a knee to the head.
Colucci fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ragnaar scores a nice knee to the body.
Ragnaar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ragnaar slowing the pace effectively.
Colucci has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ragnaar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar tries to throw a body punch but Colucci avoids it by throwing Ragnaar back against the cage.
Ragnaar lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colucci is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ragnaar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ragnaar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Colucci backwards.
Colucci jumps guard but Ragnaar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Colucci changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ragnaar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ragnaar misses with a leg kick.
Nils Ragnaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnaar lands a really nice looking cross but Colucci seems unphased.
Ragnaar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ragnaar moves into the clinch successfully.
Ragnaar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Colucci successfully pulls guard.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Ragnaar from controlling successfully.
Ragnaar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Ragnaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michel Colucci's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ragnaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Colucci misses with a takedown attempt
and Ragnaar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colucci closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ragnaar circles away.
Ragnaar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Colucci.
Ragnaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Colucci takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Colucci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Colucci dives in and grabs Ragnaar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ragnaar pushes down on Colucci's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Colucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colucci doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Colucci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci darts in looking for a takedown but Ragnaar gets double underhooks and turns Colucci into the cage.
Colucci has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Colucci is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Colucci shoots in for a double leg but Ragnaar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ragnaar stuffs the takedown.
Colucci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ragnaar but Ragnaar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ragnaar lands a leg kick that knocks Colucci off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar lands with a shot to the body.
Colucci tries for a takedown but Ragnaar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ragnaar tries to counter with a clinch but Colucci shakes him off and moves away.
Ragnaar has Colucci up against the cage in a clinch.
Ragnaar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar landing knees to the head.
Ragnaar with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colucci is looking for a takedown.
Ragnaar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ragnaar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Colucci or not.
Ragnaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnaar slowing the pace effectively.
Ragnaar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Colucci.
Ragnaar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci tries to pull guard but Ragnaar holds him up against the cage and eventually Colucci drops back down to his feet.
Ragnaar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ragnaar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ragnaar lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Ragnaar.
A left hand lands to the body for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnaar is working Colucci over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ragnaar obliges.
Ragnaar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a nice knee to the body.
Ragnaar lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colucci has Ragnaar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ragnaar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colucci's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ragnaar.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A knee to the head by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a left hand.
Ragnaar lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnaar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnaar.
Michel Colucci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnaar lands with a short shot to the head.
Colucci is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ragnaar landing knees to the body.
Ragnaar lands a shoulder strike.
Ragnaar lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Ragnaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ragnaar 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Ragnaar!
Nils Ragnaar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardinho Vieira (ranked 1222 p4p, 159 weight class) and Edgar Avetisyan (ranked 1748 p4p, 221 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardinho Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Edgar Avetisyan!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira lands a nice shot that snaps Avetisyan's head back.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vieira misses with a body shot
and Avetisyan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vieira misses with a jab to the body
and Avetisyan counters with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Avetisyan.
Avetisyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vieira.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Avetisyan! But no joy.
Avetisyan slaps away a takedown attempt from Vieira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Avetisyan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've been hearing reports that Vieira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Avetisyan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice takedown defense from Avetisyan. No joy for Vieira on that attempt.
Avetisyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Vieira.
A little jabbing left from Avetisyan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vieira slips under a jab.
Vieira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira scores with a hook to the body. Avetisyan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Avetisyan avoids the body shot from Vieira.
Avetisyan 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.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt
and Avetisyan counters with a body kick that stops Vieira in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardinho Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Avetisyan to counter with a crisp jab.
Vieira shoots in and drives through. Avetisyan sprawls well.
Avetisyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vieira throws a hook to the side of Avetisyan's head but Avetisyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Avetisyan misses.
Vieira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Avetisyan breaks from the clinch.
Vieira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edgar Avetisyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vieira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vieira lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira stops Avetisyan from standing up.
Avetisyan pushes Vieira off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vieira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avetisyan.
Avetisyan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
Avetisyan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vieira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira jabs at Avetisyan's body.
Vieira shoots for a double leg takedown but Avetisyan sprawls well. He's pushed Vieira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Avetisyan misses with a series of wild punches.
Avetisyan misses with a looping left.
Vieira slips under a jab from Avetisyan.
Vieira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Avetisyan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avetisyan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vieira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Avetisyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Avetisyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Vieira scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira digs a good body shot into Avetisyan's ribs.
Vieira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Vieira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vieira.
Vieira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Avetisyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vieira shoots in looking for a takedown. Avetisyan tries to sprawl out of it but Vieira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Avetisyan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vieira moves away from the strike by Avetisyan.
Vieira is looking to wear down Avetisyan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vieira misses with a takedown
and Avetisyan counters with a nice uppercut.
Avetisyan throws a lazy right hand but Vieira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vieira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vieira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Avetisyan is fending him off so far but Vieira persists. Nope, Avetisyan circles away and we're back to standing.
Vieira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vieira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Avetisyan dominated that round.
That's time! Vieira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Avetisyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vieira.
Vieira throws a looping overhand right but Avetisyan ducks down to avoid it.
Avetisyan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Avetisyan throws a looping overhand right but Vieira ducks down to avoid it.
Vieira lands a head shot.
Vieira misses the body punch
and Avetisyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avetisyan defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand.
Avetisyan throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira throws a shot to the body.
Vieira throws an off balance right hand
and Avetisyan counters with a right hand to the body.
Vieira tries to clinch there but Avetisyan circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Vieira misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Avetisyan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Avetisyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vieira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Avetisyan counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avetisyan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vieira checks it well.
Vieira scores with a jab to the head.
Vieira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Avetisyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vieira misses the body punch
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vieira misses with a left hand
and Avetisyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Vieira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vieira shoots in but no luck this time.
Avetisyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vieira.
Avetisyan moves out of range as Vieira strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vieira. Avetisyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avetisyan ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
Vieira misses with a shot to the body
and Avetisyan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avetisyan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vieira has time to react.
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!
Vieira fails with the takedown.
Avetisyan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vieira with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardinho Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avetisyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
Vieira thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Avetisyan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Avetisyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Avetisyan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vieira. Avetisyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vieira dives in and grabs Avetisyan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Avetisyan pushes down on Vieira's head and hops out.
Avetisyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Avetisyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avetisyan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ricardinho Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Avetisyan is trying to defend but Vieira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vieira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira stops Avetisyan from getting back to his feet.
Vieira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vieira is working for a submission of some sort.
Avetisyan pushes Vieira off looking to stand but Vieira dives back in and keeps control.
Vieira wants to work for an arm triangle but Avetisyan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Avetisyan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vieira keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Avetisyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira looking to score a takedown here. Avetisyan is defending well but Vieira drives through and ends up in Avetisyan's guard.
Vieira stops Avetisyan from standing up.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avetisyan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Avetisyan wants to stand up but Vieira is controlling him.
Avetisyan keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira prevents Avetisyan from getting back to his feet.
Avetisyan pushes Vieira off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vieira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Avetisyan enables Vieira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Avetisyan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Avetisyan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Avetisyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Vieira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vieira showed some decent athleticism there.
Avetisyan tries to kick Vieira off in order to stand up. Vieira Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Avetisyan wants to get back to his feet but Vieira drags him back down.
Vieira tries for a kimura but Avetisyan is defending well.
Avetisyan is pushing Vieira's head away, looking to escape. Vieira manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Avetisyan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira throws a big shot that misses.
Vieira gets a double leg takedown into Avetisyan's guard.
Vieira stops Avetisyan from standing up.
Vieira landing some decent shots from guard.
Avetisyan wants to get back to his feet but Vieira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avetisyan kicks Vieira off and gets to his feet.
Avetisyan throws an overhand right that lands on Vieira's shoulder, as Vieira tries to avoid the shot.
Vieira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vieira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Avetisyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avetisyan stuffs the takedown attempt from Vieira. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet.
Vieira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Avetisyan swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardinho Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avetisyan throws a head kick that misses.
Vieira throws a looping overhand right but Avetisyan ducks down to avoid it.
Vieira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira takes a swing at Avetisyan's ribcage but misses.
Avetisyan looks to land a left hand but Vieira moved out of range nicely.
Vieira closes the distance and clinches up with Avetisyan, looking for a takedown. Vieira pushes Avetisyan against the cage but Avetisyan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Avetisyan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Avetisyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.
Vieira misses the jab.
Avetisyan throws out a counter right but Vieira avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
Vieira misses the body punch
and Avetisyan counters with a left and a right that stings Vieira.
Vieira misses with a takedown
and Avetisyan counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Vieira. Those never looked like landing.
Vieira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Avetisyan counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Avetisyan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vieira misses with a left hand
letting Avetisyan counter with a right hand.
Avetisyan throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Avetisyan counters with a leg kick.
Vieira misses with a combination
letting Avetisyan counter with a right hand.
Ricardinho Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Vieira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vieira prevents Avetisyan from standing back up.
Avetisyan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Vieira manages to mount him!
Avetisyan is bucking up trying to escape but Vieira cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vieira lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Avetisyan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Vieira moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Avetisyan has worked his arm free - good work by Avetisyan!
Avetisyan is looking to get back to his feet here but Vieira is keeping cool and he's managed to take Avetisyan's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edgar Avetisyan.
I've got Avetisyan 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Avetisyan!
Edgar Avetisyan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonkei Oloishona (ranked 470 p4p, 61 weight class) and Ross Barkley (ranked 684 p4p, 82 weight class). Oloishona comes to the cage accompanied by Keleya. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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277 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tonkei Oloishona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ross Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Donatello Bradman and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley staying out of range there.
Oloishona lands a body shot.
A left lands for Barkley.
A big left from Oloishona misses.
Oloishona on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barkley misses with a left hand
and Oloishona counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oloishona misses with a straight right.
Oloishona slips a jab from Barkley.
Oloishona throws a lazy right hand but Barkley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barkley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oloishona is able to avoid easily.
Oloishona jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Barkley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oloishona managing to control the position.
Barkley trying to control but Oloishona is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley won't allow Oloishona to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barkley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oloishona 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.
Oloishona is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oloishona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barkley looking to sit in guard and control but Oloishona gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barkley trying to keep a closed guard but Oloishona is proving a slippery customer.
Barkley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oloishona forces his way into half guard.
Oloishona keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barkley is looking to control Oloishona's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barkley avoid being mounted?
Barkley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oloishona haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Barkley is looking for a sweep. Oloishona is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oloishona content to control rather than advance.
Barkley is trying to maintain the position but Oloishona is very close to passing his half guard.
Oloishona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barkley keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oloishona sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barkley tries to get to full guard but Oloishona has control of the leg.
Oloishona keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oloishona swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barkley lands a head kick. Oloishona smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barkley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oloishona throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Barkley misses
and Oloishona counters with a thumping low kick.
Oloishona checks a leg kick nicely.
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oloishona.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Oloishona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barkley is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oloishona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barkley misses with a kick to the body.
Barkley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barkley is looking to score with low kicks.
Barkley misses the shot to the body.
Oloishona went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oloishona throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oloishona lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oloishona dodges the punch combination from Barkley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barkley.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oloishona.
Barkley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Barkley.
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 Tonkei Oloishona will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Left hook, right uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barkley moves away from the strike by Oloishona.
Oloishona slips a straight right by Barkley.
Barkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley with a nice cross.
Oloishona throws a leg kick but Barkley moved away.
Barkley misses with a looping left.
Barkley throws out a leg kick but Oloishona moves out of range and Barkley only half commits.
Oloishona throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Oloishona as Barkley shoots in.
It looked like Oloishona wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barkley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oloishona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barkley's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley moves in looking to clinch but Oloishona pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley is looking to clinch but Oloishona is avoiding it.
Oloishona was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oloishona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oloishona has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barkley misses the jab.
Oloishona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Oloishona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Oloishona fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barkley is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Barkley is looking for the big counter here.
Oloishona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a hook. Oloishona ducked under it nicely.
Oloishona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barkley slips a jab from Oloishona.
Oloishona with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barkley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oloishona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Oloishona misses the target.
Nice shot by Oloishona.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oloishona ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Oloishona swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oloishona takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a takedown attempt
and Oloishona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barkley is breathing heavily.
Oloishona lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barkley will feel that in the morning.
Oloishona turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oloishona slips under a jab from Barkley.
An attempted straight right counter from Oloishona misses the target.
Barkley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barkley throws a lazy uppercut
and Oloishona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oloishona listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oloishona throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oloishona.
Barkley throws a lazy uppercut
and Oloishona counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Oloishona misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley misses with a combination
enabling Oloishona to counter with a crisp jab.
Barkley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barkley throws a right hand that Oloishona ducks under and follows up with a left that Oloishona also avoids with ease.
Barkley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oloishona.
Oloishona ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oloishona lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oloishona lands a nice hook to Barkley's body. Barkley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tonkei Oloishona is winning the standup battle so far.
Oloishona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Oloishona scores with a kick to the midsection.
Oloishona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barkley can do to turn this around?
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Oloishona.
Tonkei Oloishona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Oloishona.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Oloishona does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oloishona. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oloishona fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oloishona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ross Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oloishona throws a wild body kick that Barkley sees coming a mile off.
Barkley missing with a left hand there. Oloishona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barkley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barkley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barkley wants to clinch up but Oloishona keeps it at a distance.
Oloishona keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oloishona moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oloishona.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oloishona.
Oloishona lunges at Barkley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barkley's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonkei Oloishona dominated that second round.
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!
Oloishona lands a slapping body shot.
Barkley throws a jab but it's blocked by Oloishona.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Oloishona 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barkley clinches up against the cage.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Oloishona's head.
Oloishona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.
A short right from Oloishona.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Oloishona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barkleys head.
Oloishona lands a hook that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Oloishona scores with a hook to the body.
Barkley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barkley pushes Oloishona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Oloishona can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Oloishona.
Oloishona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oloishona.
Oloishona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oloishona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oloishona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oloishona misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Oloishona.
Oloishona tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Oloishona tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oloishona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Oloishona.
Oloishona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oloishona lands a nice shot to the body.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oloishona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley is trying to maintain a safe position but Oloishona gets an underhook and turns Barkley into the cage.
Oloishona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley swings for the body but Oloishona moves out of range.
Oloishona ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oloishona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barkley. That did some damage!
Barkley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oloishona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barkley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oloishona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oloishona's corner calls for a 1-2. Oloishona obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oloishona connects with a leg kick. Barkley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oloishona checks a low kick from Barkley.
Barkley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barkley fails to land with a series of punches.
Oloishona takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barkley throws a poor cross that misses
and Oloishona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ross Barkley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley tries for a takedown but Oloishona circles away easily
enabling Oloishona to counter with a crisp jab.
Oloishona scores with a leg kick.
Oloishona slips a straight right by Barkley.
Barkley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oloishona at a distance.
Oloishona avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oloishona lands a nice hook to Barkley's body. Barkley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oloishona lands a jab to the nose.
A slapping body kick lands there for Oloishona.
Oloishona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oloishona circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Oloishona was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a looping left.
Oloishona appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oloishona lands a front kick.
Oloishona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oloishona thows a body kick. Barkley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oloishona displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barkley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Oloishona.
Oloishona lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oloishona thumps Barkley with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oloishona.
Barkley tries to clinch but Oloishona moves away
and Oloishona counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Oloishona counters with a nice leg kick.
Barkley misses with a wild combination.
Ross Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oloishona.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonkei Oloishona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oloishona 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonkei Oloishona!
A victorious Tonkei Oloishona thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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