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GC 355 Ribbit vs Cooke PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Miller (ranked 2470 p4p, 2473 weight class) and Daniel Brand (ranked 116 p4p, 117 weight class). Miller comes into the arena with Not Falling blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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198 cm
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270
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Brand!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brand stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brand avoids the body shot from Miller.
We've been told by Miller's head coaches at Triple XXX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Miller misses the body punch
enabling Brand to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Eddie Miller has been cut.
Brand cracks Miller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brand manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Brand there.
Brand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brand circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller misses with an uppercut
and Brand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Brand throws out a counter right but Miller avoids it with no problem.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller takes a swing at Brand's ribcage but misses.
Brand is looking for the big counter here.
Miller is looking to wear down Brand with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
A left and a right from Brand both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brand throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Brand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brand misses with the combination.
Brand walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brand throws out the jab.
Miller misses with a hook. Brand ducked under it nicely.
Brand looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
A jab from Brand does it's job there.
Eddie Miller's cut is getting worse.
Brand throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Brand takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brand.
Brand swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller needs to keep his hands up - Brand had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brand avoids the body shot from Miller.
Brand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller scores with a nice head shot.
Brand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Miller stops Brand from standing up.
Miller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brand is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brand's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brand clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Brand is trying to stand back up.
Miller is riding his opponent, not letting Brand buck him off.
Brand preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brand is trying to stand back up.
Brand is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miller.
Brand trying to get back to his feet but Miller is in full control for now.
Miller is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brand is defending well though. Miller let's go of the attempt for now.
Brand is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brand trying to get back to his feet but Miller is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Brand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller's cut.
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.
Brand scores with a decent looking hook.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Brand slips the punch.
A big right from Miller misses.
Brand is looking for the big counter here.
Miller lands a nice looking body shot.
Miller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Brand misses with a hook.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brand.
Brand looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Brand is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brand misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brand was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller lands a nice hook to Brand's body. Brand takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brand misses with a double jab.
Daniel Brand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brand looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Brand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller scores with a nice right hand.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brand back to the cage. Miller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Brand shows good takedown defense.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Brand misses with a body punch
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Brand's head.
Brand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brand is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Brand is trying to stand up here but Miller is controlling him well.
Miller trying to control the pace.
Miller is trying to work for a kimura but Brand is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brand is trying to stand back up but Miller is controlling him
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brand moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miller connects with a right hand. Brand shakes it off.
Miller jabs Brand right on the nose. Brand blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Brand misses its intended target.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brand as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brand throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brand throws a big shot that misses.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Brand.
Nice straight punches there by Miller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miller.
Brand moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Brand throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Brand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brand misses the jab.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Brand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller takes a swing at Brand's ribcage but misses.
Miller swings for the body but Brand moves out of range.
Brand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brand throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Brand.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brand displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brand misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Brand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brand looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brand throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Miller misses its target.
Brand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Brand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Daniel Brand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Brand.
Miller catches Brand with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Brand.
Brand throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brand scores with a nice strike.
Eddie Miller's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brand throws a big shot that misses.
Brand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Brand looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brand circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brand.
Brand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miller has managed to clinch.
Brand has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Miller lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miller keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brand's efforts to push away.
Brand is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Miller stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brand wants to break free but Miller has control.
Brand can't break the clinch.
Miller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brand fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miller moves out of range as Brand strikes.
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brand, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brand tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
Brand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brand is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
Brand wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
Brand tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller is stalling here.
Miller stalling.
Miller wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eddie Miller.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Hide (ranked 2053 p4p, 2060 weight class) and Shock Linewood (ranked 272 p4p, 273 weight class). Hide comes to the cage accompanied by Nightwish. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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World class MT
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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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Hide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Shock Linewood!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Linewood. Beautiful body shot.
Hide staying out of range there.
Linewood is looking to slow Hide down with leg kicks.
Linewood throws a front kick aimed at Hide's knee but Hide avoids it well.
Hide gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Linewood.
Hide wants a takedown.
Linewood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Linewood lands a left hand.
Hide with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Our sources have told us that Hide has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Linewood tries to throw a body punch but Hide avoids it by throwing Linewood back against the cage.
Linewood misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Linewood fails to land.
Hide throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Linewoods head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Linewood.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linewood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hide backwards.
Linewood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Hide on the inside.
Hide throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Linewood blocks it with crossed arms.
Linewood's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Linewood's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hide presses Linewood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hide is struggling to control the position.
Hide swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Linewood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hide backwards.
Hide landing knees to the body.
Linewood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hide holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Linewood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Linewood stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Linewood.
Hide putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Linewood in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Linewood throws a punch but it's blocked by Hide.
Hide connects with a knee to the head.
Hide throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Hide - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linewood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hide displaying some good clinch control by pressing Linewood up against the cage.
Linewood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Linewood misses with a punch on the inside.
Hide tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Linewood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Linewood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hide.
Hide lands a nice shot to the body.
Hide is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hide doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hide tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hide stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hide goes for a takedown in the clinch but Linewood prevents it.
Linewood has a couple of punches blocked by Hide.
Linewood letting Hide take a breather here.
Linewood has a couple of punches blocked by Hide.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hide blocking some punches.
Hide throws a knee to the head but misses.
Linewood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hide prevents a body shot from Linewood.
Linewood avoiding damage as Hide throws knees to the body.
Linewood has Hide pressed against the cage.
Linewood avoiding damage as Hide throws knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hide takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hide utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Hide - that landed with a thud.
Linewood prevents a body shot from Hide.
Hide tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hide is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Linewood pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Hide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linewood lands a left hand.
Linewood misses with a body punch.
Hide with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linewood lands an uppercut.
Hide prevents a body shot from Linewood.
Linewood wants to stall.
Hide tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hide is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Linewood is keeping busy.
Linewood tries to work over Hide's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Linewood lands with a short shot to the head.
Hide throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Linewood.
Linewood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Hide on the inside.
Linewood looking to stall.
Hide controlling the action here for a moment.
Linewood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shock Linewood will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Linewood lands a really nice looking cross but Hide seems unphased.
Linewood loads up on a big right hand but Hide slips the punch.
Hide is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Linewood avoids the body shot from Hide.
Hide scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Linewood wants to land a leg kick but Hide is out of range.
Hide throwing a counter right hand but Linewood manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Linewood.
Linewood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Hide was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Linewood.
Linewood throws a low kick but Hide avoids it.
It looked like Hide wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linewood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Linewood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hide at a distance.
Linewood closes the distance and pushes Hide back into the cage.
Hide missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hide tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hide is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Linewood is keeping busy.
Hide working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Linewood tries a body shot but Hide blocks it.
Linewood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hide ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linewood moves away.
Hide loads up on a big right hand but Linewood slips the punch.
Linewood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hide scores with a jab to the body.
Hide tries to clinch up
and Linewood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hide ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linewood moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hide takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hide works Linewood's body with a nice hook.
Linewood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hide walks into a straight right hand from Linewood.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hide has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hide there as he acknowledges the shot.
Linewood throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Linewood throws a leg kick which misses Hide's front leg but catches the back leg as Hide tries to avoid it.
Linewood looks to land a left hand but Hide moved out of range nicely.
Hide appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Hide.
Hide scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hide finds it's way through Linewood's defenses.
Hide blocks a head kick by Linewood.
Hide appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Linewood finds it's way through Hide's defenses.
Hide uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linewood.
Linewood misses with a hook. Hide ducked under it nicely.
Hide seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Linewood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shock Linewood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hide misses with a double jab
and Linewood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Linewood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Linewood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hide backwards.
Linewood digs a right hand into Hide's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hide's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linewood lands a left hand.
Linewood swings wildly with an uppercut but Hide uses good head movement to avoid it.
Linewood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Linewood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hide misses with a body punch.
Linewood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Linewood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Linewood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hide has a couple of punches blocked by Linewood.
Hide tries to work over Linewood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Linewood misses with a body punch.
Linewood misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Linewood.
Hide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Linewood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Linewood cracks Hide with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Linewood.
Hide misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hide scores a nice knee to the body.
Hide misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shock Linewood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hide ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hide was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shock Linewood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linewood jabs at Hide's body.
Hide fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linewood manages to avoid it.
Linewood scores with a jab.
Linewood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hide sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hide swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Linewood misses with a right hand
and Hide counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Linewood has managed to clinch.
Hide with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hide misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Linewood.
Hide misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Linewood.
A short left from Linewood.
Linewood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hide backwards.
Hide drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hide tries to land a knee to the head but Linewood blocks with his arms.
Hide tries a body shot but Linewood blocks it.
Linewood tries to throw a body punch but Hide avoids it by throwing Linewood back against the cage.
Hide lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Linewood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Linewood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hide stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Linewood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hide backwards.
Linewood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Linewood misses with a punch on the inside.
Linewood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hide takes a swing at Linewood's ribcage but misses.
Linewood is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hide fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linewood manages to avoid it.
Linewood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hide was well out of range. Poor timing from Linewood.
A quick step to the side and Hide tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linewood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Linewood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hide under the eye.
Linewood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hide was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hide stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Linewood looks to land a left hand but Hide moved out of range nicely.
Linewood moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hide blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Linewood.
Hide landing knees to the body.
Linewood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Linewood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hide.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Linewood.
Shock Linewood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hide misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linewood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Linewood presses Hide against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hide has Linewood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Linewood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hide stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hide tries to throw a body punch but Linewood avoids it by throwing Hide back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Linewood.
Linewood misses with a body punch.
Hide blocking some punches.
Linewood tries to stall but Hide uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Linewood stalling in the clinch but Hide improves position.
Linewood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Linewood tries to pull guard but Hide forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Linewood is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Hide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linewood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hide taking a breather.
Hide softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Linewood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hide can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linewood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hide lands a body punch.
Hide is leaning against Linewood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hide tries a knee to the head but Linewood blocks it.
Hide is trying to stall.
Linewood takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hide stalling in the clinch but Linewood improves position.
Linewood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hide lands a good knee to the midsection. Linewood won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linewood misses with some punches.
Linewood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Linewood lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Linewood.
Shock Linewood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Linewood is stalling here.
Hide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shock Linewood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Linewood 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 Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shock Linewood!
Our winner, Shock Linewood, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sampson Shain (ranked 1202 p4p, 1316 weight class) and Mikey Day (ranked 151 p4p, 161 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sampson Shain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikey Day!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shain defends well and Day ends up having to push Shain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shain swats away the attempt to clinch by Day.
It looked like Shain was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Day.
Day paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Day swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shain counters with a good low kick that Day was not able to check.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Day has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day darts in looking for a takedown but Shain gets double underhooks and turns Day into the cage.
Shain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Shain misses its target.
Shain keeps the fight on the outside.
Day slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Day with a nice cross.
Day cracks Shain with an open hand slap.
Shain keeps the fight on the outside.
Day tries to clinch there but Shain circles away.
Day fails with the takedown
and Shain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sampson Shain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Day.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Shain pushes him off.
It looked like Shain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Shain moves away and avoids it.
Day ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mikey Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day looks to land a body kick but Shain moved away.
Day scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Day gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shain counters with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Day.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day clinches.
Shain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shain misses with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Shain has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Shain throws an elbow but it misses.
Shain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Day avoids a wild elbow strike from Shain.
Shain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Day blocks it with crossed arms.
Shain struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Day blocking some punches.
Shain working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shain after a bit of a struggle.
Shain pushes off an throws an elbow but Day leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Day has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shain is trying to keep an underhook but Day manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Day wants to control but Shain is keeping him busy.
Day content to control rather than advance.
Day wants to pass to mount but Shain is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Day lands a nice short elbow.
Shain is trying is best to control the position here.
Shain wants to control but Day is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shain is trying to get back to full guard.
Shain is working hard here to advance position.
Day slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikey Day will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shain lands with a hook. Day tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Day has Shain up against the cage in a clinch.
Day pulls Shain into guard.
Day has Shain pulled in close to control his posture.
Shain 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Day is on top in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Day is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shain 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.
Day wants to pass the guard but Shain is keeping the position.
Day trying to control but Shain is working from the bottom.
Shain is trying to keep Day in close.
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.
Shain 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.
Day trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Day misses with a shot to the body
and Shain counters with a stiff right hand.
Day tries to clinch up.
Day fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Day tries for a takedown but Shain circles away easily
letting Shain counter with a right hand.
Day forces Shain back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain misses with a knee strike.
Shain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Day is defending well for now.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shain tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Shain back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Day's brow.
Day drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shain gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sampson Shain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Day.
Shain lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shain misses with an elbow strike.
Shain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Day is working for takedown but Shain is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Day is defending well for now.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day pulls guard effortlessly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shain won't allow Day to sweep him here.
Shain trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day is pulling down on Shain's head. It's preventing any offense from Shain, at least for the moment.
Day is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Day wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Shain dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Day.
Day closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Day tries for a takedown. No joy.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shain working aggressively here.
Shain lands a body punch.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shain.
Shain working aggressively here.
A short right from Shain on the inside.
Shain working aggressively here.
Sampson Shain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shain looking to throw knees to the head but Day is blocking nicely.
Shain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Day is defending well for now.
Shain tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Day pushes Shain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day is looking to break free of the clinch but Shain has double underhooks.
Shain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shain missing with knees to the body.
Day is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shain looking to throw knees to the head but Day is blocking nicely.
Shain missing with knees to the body.
Day drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sampson Shain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Day.
Shain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shain scores with a shot to the side of Day's head.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Day lands with a left to the head.
Day has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shain is trying to keep an underhook but Day manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day throwing shots but Shain is blocking nicely.
Day is looking to advance position but Shain won't allow it.
Well, if Day is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Day trying to control the action but Shain is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shain won't allow Day to pass to mount.
Day wants to take a breather but Shain is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Day fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shain, pushing him back against the cage.
Day has Shain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shain misses with a punch to the body.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Shain uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Shain.
Day wants to take the fight to the mat but Shain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shain has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Shain throws a punch but it's blocked by Day.
Day has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Day.
Day prevents a body shot from Shain.
Shain throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shain.
A short right from Shain.
Day has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shain regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shain uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Day tries to clinch there but Shain circles away.
Day dives in and grabs Shain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shain pushes down on Day's head and hops out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sampson Shain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampson Shain!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Winston (ranked 1201 p4p, 1483 weight class) and Aaron Alvarez (ranked 170 p4p, 216 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Winston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 3, fighting out of New York, Aaron Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarez momentarily.
 It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alvarez scores with a leg kick.
Winston clobbers Alvarez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Winston feints and then cracks Alvarez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvarez down.
Alvarez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Winston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and Winston counters with a left to the body.
Winston throws a solid leg kick but Alvarez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Winston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winston at a distance.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Winston throws out a leg kick but Alvarez moves out of range and Winston only half commits.
Winston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Winston connects with the punch.
Winston loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Alvarez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Winston to score with a decent uppercut.
That has opened up Aaron Alvarez's cut even more.
Winston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvarez is able to avoid easily.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Winston.
Alvarez swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
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!
Winston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winston manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez jabs at Winston's body.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Winston avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
It looked like Winston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Winston throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aaron Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez tries to land a body kick
and Winston makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alvarez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alvarez lunges at Winston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Winston's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston throws a big shot that misses.
Alvarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Winston.
Alvarez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Winston rather than just go for the knockout.
Alvarez swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Winston throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Winston circles away.
A head kick by Winston misses
and Alvarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Winston coming out on top.
The cut above Aaron Alvarez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Winston lands a nice shot to the body.
Winston misses with a hook
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Winston is having none of it.
Winston throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez punishes Winston's body with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Winston with a nice cross.
A shot to the body from Alvarez misses
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston walks into a left hand.
Winston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aaron Alvarez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aaron Alvarez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harry Winston!
In his post fight interview, Harry Winston started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Pearson (ranked 1140 p4p, 1769 weight class) and Jacque Joteel (ranked 131 p4p, 199 weight class). Joteel has chosen Moogwalzer as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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 29 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson misses with a looping right.
Pearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joteel.
Joteel throws a leg kick which misses Pearson's front leg but catches the back leg as Pearson tries to avoid it.
We've been told by Pearson's head coaches at UnderGround Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnny Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson takes one on the button.
Joteel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Joteel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pearson with a body shot.
Pearson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joteel needs to keep his hands up - Pearson had a free shot at his head there.
Joteel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pearson.
Joteel throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearson.
Joteel connects with a leg kick.
Pearson misses the shot to the body.
Pearson catches Joteel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Pearson misses.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joteel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joteel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pearson will feel that in the morning.
Pearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Joteel is just out of range.
Jab by Pearson.
Pearson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pearson swings for the body but Joteel moves out of range.
Pearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joteel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson swinging wildly here.
Joteel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joteel moves into range and clinches up with Pearson.
Joteel lands a body punch.
Joteel looking to stall.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Joteel avoids a wild elbow strike from Pearson.
Joteel misses with a punch to the body.
Joteel breaks the clinch.
Joteel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pearson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pearson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joteel, pushing him back against the cage.
Joteel prevents a body shot from Pearson.
Joteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow.
Pearson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Joteel on the inside.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Joteel controls the action.
Joteel blocks an elbow strike.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Pearson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pearson.
A short uppercut from Joteel.
Joteel can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Joteel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pearson.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Joteel controls the action.
Joteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joteel lands with a light punch inside.
Joteel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pearson.
Joteel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joteel blocks a body shot from Pearson.
Joteel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pearson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Joteel can turn it around.
Joteel misses with a punch to the body.
Joteel lands a hook to the side of the head.
 Pearson is rocked!
A short right from Joteel on the inside.
Oh Pearson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearson misses with a punch on the inside.
Joteel scores with a shoulder strike.
Joteel throws a big uppercut that drops Pearson! More strikes from Joteel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pearson lies dazed against the cage as Joteel celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacque Joteel!
Jacque Joteel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Merel (ranked 1295 p4p, 2047 weight class) and Seiryu Machida (ranked 171 p4p, 270 weight class). Seiryu Machida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Merel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seiryu Machida!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merel slips under a jab from Machida.
Merel looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Merel misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Machida moves away from the strike by Merel.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Merel attempts a counter takedown but Machida avoids it well and moves away.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big right from Merel misses.
Merel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Merel takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Machida enables Merel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Machida manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
Merel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Merel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Merel wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Machida wants to get back to his feet but Merel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Merel pushing down on Machida's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Merel is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Machida still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Machida has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Merel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machida wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Machida is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Merel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Merel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Machida presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Merel working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida avoids the attempt from Merel to control.
Machida prevents Merel from getting the reversal.
Merel tries to lock up and control but Machida gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machida tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Merel tries to improve his position but instead Machida has taken his back!
Merel rolls, trying to escape but Machida keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merel is working hard here to advance position.
Machida slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Merel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Machida's guard. Nice work there by Merel.
Merel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machida pulls Merel in close to his closed guard and prevents Merel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Merel wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Machida takes one to the side of the head.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Merel.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Merel momentarily.
Machida scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seiryu Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Merel slips the punch.
Merel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Merel throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
Machida cracks Merel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merel throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Merel or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida, which made it look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Merel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merel avoids the body shot from Machida.
Merel staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target.
Merel avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida lands with a nice body punch.
Merel fails with the takedown
and Machida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Merel tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Merel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Merel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merel moves out of range as Machida strikes.
Merel swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Merel moved out of range nicely.
Merel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Merel throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Machida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Merel attempts a counter takedown but Machida avoids it well and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Machida.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machida sprawls well. Machida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Merel gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a leg kick
and Merel counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Merel shoots in.
Merel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Merel looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Merel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merel jabs at Machida's body.
Merel avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machida throws a jab but it's blocked by Merel.
Merel misses with a body shot.
Machida scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Merel misses its intended target.
Machida tries a quick counter leg kick but Merel is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machida scores with a nice right hand.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida scores with the left hand. Merel knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Merel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Machida throws a jab when Merel was well out of range.
Merel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Merel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Merel.
A decent looking cross lands there for Machida.
Merel checks a leg kick nicely.
Merel goes for a double leg but Machida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machida continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Merel fails with the takedown
and Merel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machida thuds his right hand into Merel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Merel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seiryu Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Merel throws a right hand that misses
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Merel punishes Machida's body with a nice straight punch.
Merel swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Machida cracks Merel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Merel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Machida scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machida takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Machida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida moves forwards but Merel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Merel needs to keep his hands up - Machida had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot lands for Machida.
Merel has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Merel throws a lazy right hand but Machida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Machida responds with a good body kick, but Merel manages to step out the way in time.
Machida throws a chopping leg kick but Merel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Merel avoids the head kick by Machida.
Merel takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Merel.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Merel on the side of the head.
Mark Merel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machida.
Machida looks to throw a body kick
and Merel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machida won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merel trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Merel swings around for an armbar but Machida sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Merel's guard.
Merel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machida trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Machida looking to pass the guard.
Machida passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Seiryu Machida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machida has control of an arm but Merel manages to advance to Machida's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to control the action but Merel just sinks the hooks in.
Merel is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Machida. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Even with his hooks in, Merel manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Merel connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Machida to escape the position.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Merel working for the choke.
Merel looking for the choke from the back.
Merel looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Merel.
I think Machida 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Phoenix (ranked 981 p4p, 1037 weight class) and Ranji Katoor (ranked 136 p4p, 146 weight class). Blake Phoenix has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranji Katoor!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix keeps the fight on the outside.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Katoor slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Katoor defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Katoor doesn't manage to clinch there - Phoenix circles away.
Phoenix lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Katoor backs up against the cage.
Phoenix throws a leg kick
letting Katoor counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katoor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Katoor tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance.
Katoor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix swings for the body but Katoor moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katoor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katoor tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katoor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Katoor.
Katoor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Katoor prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Katoor lands a body punch.
Katoor lands a shoulder strike.
Katoor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Katoor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Katoor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Katoor.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Katoor pushes off an throws an elbow but Phoenix leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Katoor prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Katoor swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katoor backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katoor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Katoor working aggressively here.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katoor tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Katoor back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Katoor tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Katoor.
A hook to the body from Katoor.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix digs a right hand into Katoor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Katoor's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katoor backwards.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katoor backwards.
Katoor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Katoor.
Katoor blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
A right handed body shot lands from Katoor.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Katoor throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Katoor scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix stalls.
Katoor gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katoor blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katoor blocking some punches.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Katoor.
Katoor misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Katoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix is working Katoor over against the cage.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Katoor looks winded!
Katoor prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a body punch.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Phoenix lands with an uppercut that bounces Katoor off the cage and back into range.
 Katoor is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Katoor ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katoor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Katoor is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Good shot there by Phoenix.
Ranji Katoor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phoenix closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Katoor! Phoenix dives in looking to finish! Katoor is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
A victorious Blake Phoenix thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timiko Chen Lo (ranked 720 p4p, 999 weight class) and Shane Raffington (ranked 104 p4p, 142 weight class). Chen Lo's entrance music is Welcome to the Jungle. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Raffington's choice of entrance music: Logan Lucky. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timiko Chen Lo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Raffington!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raffington throws a leg kick but Chen Lo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raffington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raffington with a jab.
Chen Lo connects with a solid leg kick.
Raffington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chen Lo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raffington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raffington lands a jab to Chen Lo's midsection.
Raffington slips a straight right by Chen Lo.
Raffington misses with a kick to the body.
Chen Lo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Raffington missing with a left hand there. Chen Lo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raffington throws the left hand but Chen Lo avoids the punch easily.
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chen Lo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
Raffington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chen Lo can pounce on him.
Raffington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chen Lo's head.
Raffington misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffington lands a nice looking body shot.
Chen Lo works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
Chen Lo 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.
Chen Lo ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Chen Lo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raffington cracks Chen Lo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Raffington blocks the leg kick.
Chen Lo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Chen Lo misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chen Lo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raffington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chen Lo slips a straight right by Raffington.
Chen Lo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raffington missing with a left hand there. Chen Lo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo avoids a kick to the body.
Chen Lo works the jab nicely.
Raffington misses with a double jab.
Chen Lo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Chen Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Raffington blocks the low kick.
Raffington missing with a left hand there. Chen Lo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chen Lo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Raffington finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chen Lo. That did some damage!
Raffington looks to land a right hand but Chen Lo moved out of range.
Raffington scores with a jab to the body.
Raffington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for Chen Lo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raffington will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chen Lo staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Chen Lo blocks the low kick.
Raffington motions for Chen Lo to come forward. Raffington throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Chen Lo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chen Lo loads up on a big right hand but Raffington slips the punch.
Raffington throws a big shot that misses.
Raffington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raffington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raffington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chen Lo. Chen Lo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raffington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chen Lo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot.
Chen Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Raffington throws a sloppy head kick and Chen Lo moves out of range easily.
Chen Lo lands a slapping body shot.
Chen Lo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen Lo.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Chen Lo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chen Lo misses with a few strikes there.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Chen Lo wants to land a leg kick but Raffington is out of range.
It seemed like Raffington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Chen Lo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chen Lo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chen Lo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chen Lo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raffington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chen Lo. Chen Lo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chen Lo is looking to wear down Raffington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington blocks a low kick nicely.
Raffington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chen Lo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raffington scores with a one two! Chen Lo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chen Lo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raffington misses with a body kick.
Raffington slips a straight right by Chen Lo.
As Chen Lo backs off Raffington throws a huge counter combo but Chen Lo manages to avoid it all.
Chen Lo checks a leg kick.
Raffington lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Chen Lo.
Raffington is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chen Lo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Raffington throws a body punch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Raffington scores with a kick to the midsection.
Raffington moves out of range as Chen Lo strikes.
Chen Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Chen Lo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington tests Chen Lo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raffington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the body from Raffington misses
and Chen Lo counters with a thumping low kick.
A low kick from Chen Lo is predictable there
letting Raffington counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Raffington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chen Lo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Raffington cracks Chen Lo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Chen Lo throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Chen Lo as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Chen Lo misses.
Chen Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Chen Lo.
Raffington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chen Lo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raffington misses with a hook. Chen Lo ducked under it nicely.
Raffington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raffington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chen Lo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raffington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington connects with a crisp jab.
Chen Lo connects with a looping right hand.
Chen Lo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen Lo staying out of range there.
Raffington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick which misses Raffington's front leg but catches the back leg as Raffington tries to avoid it.
Chen Lo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chen Lo misses with a looping left.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chen Lo manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Raffington. Chen Lo shrugs it off though.
Raffington throws a hook but Chen Lo blocks it.
Chen Lo misses with a straight left.
Chen Lo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raffington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raffington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shane Raffington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chen Lo throws a chopping leg kick but Raffington manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raffington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chen Lo with a hook.
Raffington throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raffington moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raffington throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Raffington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chen Lo doesn't seem phased though.
Raffington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chen Lo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raffington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chen Lo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raffington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chen Lo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chen Lo misses with a hook
and Raffington counters with a straight right hand.
Raffington defending well as Chen Lo loads up on a big left hand.
Raffington delivers a nice body kick.
Raffington lands a body shot.
Chen Lo throws a combination. Raffington tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chen Lo, as that shot connected.
Raffington swings widly with a right hand
and Chen Lo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raffington.
Chen Lo throws a head kick that misses.
Raffington is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raffington.
Raffington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raffington throws a good cross that connects.
Raffington takes a swing at Chen Lo's ribcage but misses.
Raffington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick lands for Chen Lo.
Chen Lo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raffington is out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chen Lo feints and then cracks Raffington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raffington down.
Raffington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Chen Lo.
Good leg kick by Chen Lo.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chen Lo.
It looked like Chen Lo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Raffington throws a hook but Chen Lo blocks it.
Raffington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chen Lo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chen Lo lands a nice looking body shot.
Raffington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raffington scores with a punch 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!
Raffington misses with a straight right.
Raffington swings for the body but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Raffington misses with a head kick.
Chen Lo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Chen Lo feints and then cracks Raffington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raffington down.
Raffington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chen Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Raffington appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chen Lo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raffington misses with a kick to the body.
Chen Lo scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raffington. Chen Lo does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington cracks Chen Lo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chen Lo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raffington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chen Lo's corner calls for a 1-2. Chen Lo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chen Lo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timiko Chen Lo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Raffington with a nice calf kick.
Raffington misses with a hook. Chen Lo ducked under it nicely.
Chen Lo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raffington counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raffington checks a leg kick.
Raffington tries to land a front kick but Chen Lo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chen Lo lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raffington.
Chen Lo ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
That kick from Raffington tenderised Chen Lo's leg. Chen Lo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chen Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Chen Lo swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raffington looks to land a right hand but Chen Lo moved out of range.
Raffington jabs Chen Lo right on the nose. Chen Lo blinks but takes it well.
Chen Lo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Raffington lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffington lands with an uppercut that bounces Chen Lo off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raffington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Chen Lo's head but Chen Lo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington defending well as Chen Lo loads up on a big left hand.
Chen Lo misses with a right hand
and Raffington counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chen Lo's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Chen Lo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chen Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Chen Lo needs to keep his hands up - Raffington had a free shot at his head there.
Chen Lo jabs Raffington right on the nose. Raffington blinks but takes it well.
Chen Lo scores with a punch to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Chen Lo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chen Lo blocks the body kick.
Raffington cracks Chen Lo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chen Lo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raffington scores with a shot to the body.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chen Lo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffington pushes Chen Lo up against the cage in a clinch.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chen Lo lands a nice uppercut.
Raffington working aggressively here.
Chen Lo breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
Raffington walks into a stiff left hand from Chen Lo.
Raffington misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Chen Lo misses the target.
Raffington lands with a nice body punch.
Chen Lo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raffington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chen Lo checks a low kick from Raffington.
Chen Lo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Chen Lo.
Chen Lo looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
Chen Lo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raffington doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo swats away the attempt to clinch by Raffington.
Chen Lo throws a hook but Raffington avoids it easily.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chen Lo manages to avoid it.
Raffington throws a sloppy head kick and Chen Lo moves out of range easily.
Chen Lo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chen Lo looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
Chen Lo avoids the head kick by Raffington.
Chen Lo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chen Lo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raffington's sensitive parts.
Chen Lo motions for Raffington to come forward. Chen Lo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chen Lo scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chen Lo, as that shot connected.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chen Lo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen Lo.
Raffington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo throws an off balance right hand
and Raffington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raffington has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chen Lo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raffington misses with a lunging right hand
and Chen Lo counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington moves out of range as Chen Lo strikes.
Chen Lo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloppy strikes from Raffington. Those never looked like landing.
Chen Lo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raffington throws a push kick but Chen Lo slaps the foot to one side.
Raffington defending well as Chen Lo loads up on a big left hand.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo looks to land a combination. Raffington sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chen Lo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raffington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chen Lo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raffington scrambles back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raffington, as that shot connected.
Raffington throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington misses the shot to the body.
Chen Lo tries to counter by clinching up but Raffington breaks away and moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Timiko Chen Lo.
I think Chen Lo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Timiko Chen Lo!
A very excited looking Timiko Chen Lo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Woods (ranked 1175 p4p, 1166 weight class) and Blitz Krieg (ranked 54 p4p, 53 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blitz Krieg!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krieg lands a left and a right that send Woods crashing to the mat, dazed. Krieg thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Woods is rocked!
It looks like Jake Woods has been cut.
Krieg lands with a big right hook that stumbles Woods - he's out on his feet here! Krieg follows up with another monster hook that separates Woods from consciousness! Woods falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Krieg stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blitz Krieg!
Blitz Krieg 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frog Ribbit (ranked 559 p4p, 792 weight class) and Matt Cooke (ranked 81 p4p, 111 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frog Ribbit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 15 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribbit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribbit.
Ribbit feints and then cracks Cooke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cooke down.
Cooke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribbit can pounce on him.
Ribbit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cooke.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cooke misses with a body punch.
Cooke is working Ribbit over against the cage.
Cooke is looking to break free of the clinch but Ribbit has double underhooks.
Cooke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Cooke.
Ribbit is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ribbit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cooke is defending well for now.
Ribbit scores with a knee to the head.
Cooke lands with a short shot to the head.
Cooke gets through Ribbit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Ribbit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cooke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke breaks the clinch.
A solid body kick from Cooke.
Cooke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ribbit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribbit.
Ribbit lands a body shot.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body.
Cooke misses with a leg kick
and Ribbit counters with a series of strikes. Cooke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Ribbit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cooke just manages to avoid it.
Cooke clinches up against the cage.
Ribbit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cooke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ribbit missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cooke.
Cooke avoiding damage as Ribbit throws knees to the body.
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!
Ribbit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cooke.
Cooke tries a body shot but Ribbit blocks it.
Cooke tries to throw a body punch but Ribbit avoids it by throwing Cooke back against the cage.
Cooke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribbit's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbit with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ribbit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribbit struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooke controls his hands.
Ribbit tries a knee to the head but Cooke blocks it.
Cooke working aggressively here.
Cooke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ribbit looking to throw knees to the head but Cooke is blocking nicely.
Cooke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ribbit backwards.
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ribbit tries to land knees in the clinch but Cooke avoids the damage to the body.
Cooke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ribbit scores with a shot to the side of Cooke's head.
Ribbit blocks a body shot from Cooke.
Ribbit has a couple of punches blocked by Cooke.
Ribbit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cooke swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribbit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribbit misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ribbit backwards.
Cooke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ribbit throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ribbit obliges.
Ribbit prevents a body shot from Cooke.
Ribbit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ribbit.
Ribbit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cooke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ribbit backwards.
Our sources have told us that Ribbit has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cooke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooke lands an uppercut.
Cooke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooke cracks Ribbit with a nice body shot.
Cooke misses with a body punch.
Cooke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ribbit lands a good knee to the midsection. Cooke won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribbit landing knees to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooke.
Cooke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribbit looking to throw knees to the head but Cooke is blocking nicely.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribbit's elbow.
Cooke throws a head punch that misses.
Ribbit works on Cooke's body with a couple of short punches.
Cooke managing to block the knees to the body from Ribbit.
Cooke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooke tries to work over Ribbit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ribbit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ribbit lands a body punch.
Cooke misses with a body punch.
Ribbit blocks a body shot from Cooke.
Ribbit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cooke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ribbit tries a knee to the head but Cooke blocks it.
Cooke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Frog Ribbit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cooke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ribbit is looking to counter the offense by Cooke and move into the clinch.
Ribbit misses with a straight right.
Cooke throws a leg kick
and Ribbit counters by clinching up.
Cooke lands a hook that snaps the head of Ribbit backwards.
Cooke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ribbit backwards.
Ribbit prevents a body shot from Cooke.
Ribbit looking to throw knees to the head but Cooke is blocking nicely.
Cooke working aggressively here.
Cooke lands with a right to the head.
Cooke can't find room to land a body shot as Ribbit controls the action.
A short left from Ribbit.
Ribbit blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke misses with a punch on the inside.
Ribbit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ribbit prevents a body shot from Cooke.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ribbit tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ribbit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cooke is defending well for now.
Ribbit trying to control the position but instead, Cooke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ribbit into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribbit scores with a shoulder strike.
Cooke blocking some punches.
Ribbit lands with a right to the head.
Ribbit lands a nice uppercut.
Cooke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ribbit prevents a body shot from Cooke.
A head punch on the inside from Cooke fails to land.
Ribbit blocks a body shot from Cooke.
Ribbit crunches a lovely knee into Cooke's ribcage.
Cooke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ribbit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ribbit lands with a right to the head.
Cooke can't find room to land a body shot as Ribbit controls the action.
A knee to the head by Ribbit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribbit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke misses with a punch to the body.
Ribbit crunches a lovely knee into Cooke's ribcage.
Cooke throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribbit.
Ribbit swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribbit blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Cooke.
Cooke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ribbit has him pressed against the cage.
Matt Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cooke can't find room to land a body shot as Ribbit controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Ribbit.
Cooke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ribbits head.
Ribbit blocks a body shot from Cooke.
Ribbit tries a body shot but Cooke blocks it.
Ribbit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cooke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ribbits head.
Ribbit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cooke tries a body shot but Ribbit blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ribbit working Cooke over with knees to the body.
Cooke is breathing heavily.
Ribbit is working Cooke over against the cage.
Cooke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ribbit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cookes head.
Ribbit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribbit's elbow.
Cooke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ribbit lands a body shot.
Cooke struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribbit controls his hands.
Cooke throws a head punch that misses.
Ribbit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cooke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ribbit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribbit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ribbit lands a good knee to the midsection. Cooke won't want to take too many of those.
Ribbit misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribbit lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Cooke fails to land.
Cooke takes a shot to the head.
Ribbit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cooke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ribbit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cooke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ribbit has Cooke up against the cage in a clinch.
Ribbit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ribbit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frog Ribbit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ribbit leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ribbit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ribbit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frog Ribbit dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ribbit takes a swing at Cooke's ribcage but misses.
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke loads up on a big right hand but Ribbit slips the punch.
Ribbit throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cooke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ribbit throws a wild body kick that Cooke sees coming a mile off.
Ribbit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cooke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribbit's elbow.
Cooke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke managing to block the knees to the body from Ribbit.
Cooke digs a right hand underneath Ribbit's ribcage. Ribbit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Cooke fails to land.
Ribbit lands an uppercut.
Ribbit scores with a knee to the head.
Cooke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbit missing with knees to the body.
Ribbit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cooke struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribbit controls his hands.
Cooke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cooke misses with a body punch.
Cooke has a couple of punches blocked by Ribbit.
Cooke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Cooke.
Ribbit working Cooke over with knees to the body.
Ribbit can't find room to land a body shot as Cooke controls the action.
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Cooke scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cooke.
Cooke lands with a right to the head.
Cooke throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribbit.
Ribbit tries a knee to the head but Cooke blocks it.
Cooke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ribbit has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ribbit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cooke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooke throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribbit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooke misses with some punches.
Cooke digs a right hand into Ribbit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ribbit's gas tank.
Cooke has a couple of punches blocked by Ribbit.
A right hand to the body from Ribbit.
Cooke lands a body punch.
Cooke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ribbit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cooke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ribbit lands with a right to the head.
Cooke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ribbit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ribbit tries to land knees in the clinch but Cooke avoids the damage to the body.
Cooke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooke.
Ribbit can't find room to land a body shot as Cooke controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Ribbit as the two fighters clinch.
Ribbit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ribbit stalling against the cage.
Ribbit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cooke is defending well for now.
A short right from Cooke on the inside.
Ribbit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooke's elbow.
Cooke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cooke fails to land.
Ribbit lands a knee to the head.
Cooke misses with a body punch.
Ribbit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cooke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribbit's elbow.
Ribbit lands a knee to the body.
Ribbit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cooke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribbit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ribbit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cooke in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribbit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cooke is defending well for now.
Cooke working aggressively here.
Ribbit landing knees to the body.
Ribbit tries a body shot but Cooke blocks it.
Cooke swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribbit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke working aggressively here.
Ribbit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cooke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ribbit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cooke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ribbit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ribbit with a knee to the head.
Ribbit blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Cooke.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frog Ribbit.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribbit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frog Ribbit!
During a confident post fight interview, Frog Ribbit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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