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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Miller (ranked 2601 p4p, 2584 weight class) and Daniel Brand (ranked 128 p4p, 124 weight class). Miller's entrance music is Not Falling. A fine choice. Daniel Brand has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 1, 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 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Brand!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brand slips under a jab from Miller.
A telegraphed right hand from Brand misses the target.
Miller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brand is trying to defend but Miller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Miller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller stops Brand from getting back to his feet.
Miller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brand defends it well.
Brand pushes Miller off looking to stand but Miller dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller content to control rather than advance.
Miller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brand has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller seems to be working for a kimura but Brand defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miller in particular looking to stall.
Miller trying to control the action but Brand is working from the bottom.
Miller tries to pass to full mount but Brand defends it.
Miller prevents Brand from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miller seems to be looking for submissions.
Miller stops Brand from getting back to his feet.
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.
Well, if Miller 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.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Brand is working away.
Brand is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Miller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brand scores with a one two! Miller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 It looks like Eddie Miller has been cut.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Brand moved out of range nicely.
Brand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Brand takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Brand.
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brand staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Brand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniel Brand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brand scores with a hook.
Miller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Brand misses.
Miller defending well as Brand loads up on a big left hand.
Brand throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Miller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brand doesn't seem phased though.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Miller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brand throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller lands with a hook. Brand tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Brand throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Miller misses
and Brand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brand shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brand is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miller controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Miller dominated that 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.
Brand looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Brand scores with a body shot.
Brand just misses with a punch to the body.
Brand avoids the body shot from Miller.
Brand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot.
Good shot there by Miller.
Brand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Brand to counter with a crisp jab.
Brand moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brand might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eddie Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Brand misses.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brand cracks Miller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brand drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Brand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brand's head.
Brand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brand throws out a counter right but Miller avoids it with no problem.
Brand misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Brand connects with a looping right hand.
Brand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Brand's defenses.
Brand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brand throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Brand throws a poor cross that misses
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Brand throws out a powerful jab.
Brand takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Brand.
Nice defenses there by Brand.
Brand moves away from the strike by Miller.
Brand scores with a nice strike.
Eddie Miller's cut is getting worse.
Brand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brand misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miller misses the jab.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Brand misses with a few strikes there.
Brand lands a really nice looking cross but Miller seems unphased.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Brand lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miller jabs at Brand's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brand counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at Brand to acknowledge the strikes.
Brand misses with a hook.
Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller has picked Brand up - he's going for a ride! Miller dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Miller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miller prevents Brand from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is taking a breather. Brand says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brand is just riding it out for now. Miller eventually gives up the hold.
Miller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miller is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brand is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Brand is holding on tight.
Brand is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Miller fails to take his opponent's back.
Miller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brand is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller rushes Brand and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miller lands a shot to the body.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
Miller is struggling to control the position.
Brand is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Miller has Brand pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brand manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Miller.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Miller is working for takedown but Brand is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller pushes Brand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Miller has Brand pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Miller pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brand tumbling to the mat - Miller dives into Brand's guard.
Brand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller won't allow Brand to get back to his feet.
Eddie Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller passes Brand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brand is trying to stand up here but Miller is controlling him well.
Miller is looking to advance position but Brand won't allow it.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brand can do to turn this around?
Miller controlling the action here.
Miller seems to be working for a kimura but Brand defends the submission attempt.
Miller is trying to work for a kimura but Brand is defending well.
Brand is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miller is keen to just control but Brand is a slippery customer.
Miller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miller is working for a kimura but Brand is defending it quite comfortably.
Brand is looking to escape.
Miller controlling the action here.
Brand manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Miller keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Brand has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Miller.
Miller tightens his grip and picks Brand up, before dumping him to the ground. Brand manages to land in guard.
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brand wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eddie Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller stands and throws Brand's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brand pushes Miller away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Miller gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller controlling the position.
Miller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brand for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brand is looking to get back to his feet here but Miller is keeping cool and he's managed to take Brand's back.
Daniel Brand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brand is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Miller!
An out of breath Eddie Miller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Thoressen (ranked 2286 p4p, 2817 weight class) and Jax Thomas (ranked 326 p4p, 402 weight class). Jax Thomas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Magnus Thoressen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Thoressen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Thoressen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Thomas lands.
Thoressen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas throws a right hand that Thoressen ducks under and follows up with a left that Thoressen also avoids with ease.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Thoressen ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas lands with a straight right. Thoressen didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Magnus Thoressen has been cut.
Thoressen lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses
and Thoressen counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Thoressen to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Thoressen.
Thoressen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thoressen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thoressen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas misses with a hook
and Thoressen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Thomas misses.
It looked like Thoressen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooh!!! Thoressen has knocked Thomas down with a huge combo! Thoressen steps away and waves a wobbly Thomas back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Thomas is rocked!
 It looks like Jax Thomas has been cut.
Thoressen slips a jab from Thomas.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Thoressen finish him?
Thomas bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Thoressen comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Thomas falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Thomas was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Thoressen!
A victorious Magnus Thoressen 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Thomas (ranked 1597 p4p, 2281 weight class) and Giuseppe Amodei (ranked 181 p4p, 248 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Tom Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe Amodei!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, 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!
Amodei darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas gets through Amodei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Thomas is looking to control Amodei's arms but Amodei gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomas has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei blocking some punches.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei lands a nice uppercut.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Amodei avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
I was talking to Thomas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Amodei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amodei takes a shot to the head.
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Amodei rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Amodei.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amodeis head.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomas is trying to maintain a safe position but Amodei gets an underhook and turns Thomas into the cage.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Thomas tries to work over Amodei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
Amodei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Amodei misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas is trying to stall.
Amodei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amodei lands a nice uppercut.
Thomas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thomas tries to work over Amodei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Amodei prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Amodei blocking some punches.
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amodei wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Amodei darts in trying to clinch
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amodei clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amodei working aggressively here.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amodei.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Amodei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas tries a body shot but Amodei blocks it.
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 Tom Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Amodei wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Thomas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thomas scores with a punch to the head.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Amodei is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amodei tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Amodei closes the distance and clinches.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amodei has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amodei.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Amodei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amodei has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Amodei avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas cracks Amodei with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thomas throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
Amodei fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amodei tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Amodei doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amodei drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Amodei scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amodei takes the fight into the clinch.
Thomas is working Amodei over against the cage.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas stalling in the clinch but Amodei improves position.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas wants to stall.
Amodei lands an uppercut.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei tries to clinch but Thomas moves away
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amodei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Amodei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Amodei's head.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amodei moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Amodei tries to clinch up.
Amodei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amodei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Amodei looks to clinch
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Amodei tries to clinch but Thomas moves away
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas scores with a decent looking hook.
Amodei closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Amodei.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Amodei controls the action.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amodeis head.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amodei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thomas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amodei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Amodei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Amodei.
Amodei moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.
Amodei blocks an uppercut.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Amodei scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amodei closes the distance but Thomas moves to the side
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amodei pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas tries a body shot but Amodei blocks it.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Thomas.
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amodei tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Amodei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amodei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Thomas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Amodei slips the punch.
Amodei clinches with his opponent.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amodei can do to turn this around?
Thomas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Amodei up against the cage.
Amodei lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Amodei. Amodei maintains the clinch.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amodei blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Amodei's head.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amodei gets a clinch.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Amodei tries to clinch up
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Amodei closes the distance and clinches.
Tom Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amodei.
Amodei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomas 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Thomas!
A very excited looking Tom Thomas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shock Linewood (ranked 1424 p4p, 1422 weight class) and Hallis Mollen (ranked 191 p4p, 190 weight class). Mollen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rise Against - Like the Angel. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Shock Linewood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hallis Mollen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mollen throws a body punch but Linewood moves out of range.
Linewood misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Mollen misses.
Mollen tries to clinch but Linewood moves out of range.
A jab from Mollen misses.
Linewood misses with a leg kick
and Mollen counters with a straight right hand.
Mollen closes the distance and pushes Linewood back into the cage.
Mollen tries to throw a body punch but Linewood avoids it by throwing Mollen back against the cage.
Linewood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mollen has him pressed against the cage.
Linewood lands a hook that snaps the head of Mollen backwards.
Linewood swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen lands a body punch.
Mollen slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linewood misses with a punch on the inside.
Linewood struggles to land a body shot inside as Mollen controls his hands.
Linewood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mollen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
Mollen can't find room to land a body shot as Linewood controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linewood scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Linewood.
Linewood scores with a hook to the body.
Linewood misses with a punch on the inside.
Mollen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Linewood misses with the head strike.
Mollen lands an elbow inside.
Mollen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Linewood.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mollen as Linewood tries to tie him up.
Mollen misses with a punch to the body.
Mollen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Mollen on the inside.
Mollen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Linewood on the inside.
Mollen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Linewood's elbow.
Linewood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Linewood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Linewood misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollen lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linewood tries to throw a body punch but Mollen avoids it by throwing Linewood back against the cage.
Mollen is working Linewood over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollen.
Linewood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Linewood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Linewood avoids a wild elbow strike from Mollen.
Mollen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mollen.
Mollen blocks an uppercut.
Linewood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Linewood.
Mollen misses with an elbow strike.
Mollen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Linewood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Linewood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Linewood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mollen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linewood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mollen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Linewood connects with a leg kick.
Linewood rushes Mollen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mollen trying to stall but Linewood improves his position.
Linewood misses with some punches.
Linewood misses with the head strike.
Linewood lands a nice shot to the body.
Linewood controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Linewood.
Mollen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mollen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Linewood.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Linewood.
Linewood stalling in the clinch but Mollen improves position.
Mollen lands a hook that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linewood blocks an elbow strike.
Linewood just leaning against Mollen, taking a breather.
Mollen slows down the pace here.
Mollen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Linewood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mollen with the inside leg kick.
Linewood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Linewood misses with a double jab
and Mollen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mollen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Linewood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Linewood's elbow.
Linewood trying to control the position but instead, Mollen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Linewood into the cage.
Mollen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Linewood lands an uppercut.
Mollen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 Shock Linewood will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Linewood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mollen to score with a decent uppercut.
Linewood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Linewood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mollen to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Linewood.
Linewood throws a leg kick but Mollen moved away.
Mollen feints a counter leg kick.
Mollen lands with a good body shot.
Linewood looks to land a left hand but Mollen moved out of range nicely.
Linewood misses with a body punch
and Mollen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Linewood throws a leg kick but Mollen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mollen tries a quick counter leg kick but Linewood is wise to it.
Mollen has closed the distance and engaged Linewood in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mollen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hallis Mollen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mollen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linewood throws a head punch that misses.
Mollen blocks a body shot from Linewood.
Linewood misses with the head strike.
Linewood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mollen blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollen blocks an uppercut.
Mollen tries to work over Linewood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mollen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mollen can't find room to land a body shot as Linewood controls the action.
Linewood stalling in the clinch.
Mollen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Linewood looking to slow down the pace here.
Mollen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Linewood is keeping busy.
Linewood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mollen.
Mollen misses with an elbow over the top.
Mollen can't find room to land a body shot as Linewood controls the action.
Mollen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Linewood blocks an elbow strike.
Mollen trying to stall but Linewood improves his position.
Mollen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Linewood to work.
Linewood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollen can't find room to land a body shot as Linewood controls the action.
A short right from Linewood on the inside.
Linewood avoids a wild elbow strike from Mollen.
Linewood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Linewood.
Linewood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mollen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mollen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mollen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mollen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Linewood tried to score with a low kick but Mollen checks it.
Mollen moves out of range of the leg kick from Linewood.
Nice uppercut there from Linewood.
Linewood misses the body punch
and Mollen counters with a nice uppercut.
Linewood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mollen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Linewood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Linewood looks to land a right hand but Mollen moved out of range.
Linewood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mollen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Linewood in his tracks.
Mollen checks a low kick from Linewood.
Linewood moves forwards but Mollen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That kick from Linewood tenderised Mollen's leg. Mollen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Linewood misses with a straight left.
Mollen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mollen tries to clinch
and Linewood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mollen connects with a nice looking jab.
Linewood throws a body shot but no joy.
Mollen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Linewood is looking to score with low kicks.
Linewood avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shock Linewood is winning the standup battle so far.
Mollen works Linewood's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linewood defending well as Mollen loads up on a big left hand.
Linewood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mollen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mollen cracks Linewood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Linewood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mollen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Mollen misses.
Linewood misses with a hook to the body
letting Mollen counter with a right hand.
Mollen defending well as Linewood loads up on a big left hand.
Linewood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mollen's sensitive parts.
Linewood misses with an uppercut. Mollen saw that one coming.
Mollen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Linewood.
Linewood stuns Mollen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Linewood rushes Mollen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linewood dodges an elbow strike from Mollen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hallis Mollen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mollen tries a body shot but Linewood blocks it.
Mollen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Linewood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mollen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mollen throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Linewood.
Linewood lands with a light punch inside.
Linewood has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
Mollen lands an elbow inside.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
Mollen blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Linewood.
Mollen blocks an uppercut.
Mollen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Linewood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Linewood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mollen throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linewood lands with an uppercut that bounces Mollen off the cage and back into range.
Linewood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Linewood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Linewood scores with a hook to the body. Mollen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Linewood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mollen looks for the body kick but Linewood saw that one coming.
Mollen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linewood moves away.
Mollen checks the leg kick.
Linewood blocks a leg kick.
Linewood throwing a counter right hand but Mollen manages to avoid it.
Mollen thuds his right hand into Linewood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mollen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Linewood.
Mollen misses with a straight left.
Linewood blocks a low kick nicely.
Mollen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mollen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linewood connects with a solid leg kick.
Mollen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Linewood moves out of range as Mollen strikes.
Linewood throwing a counter right hand but Mollen manages to avoid it.
Linewood catches Mollen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mollen connects with an inside leg kick.
Linewood with a jab.
Mollen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linewood manages to avoid it.
Mollen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mollen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linewood.
Linewood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Linewood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mollen throws out a loose jab but Linewood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Linewood. That did some damage!
Mollen connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linewood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mollen.
The fighters circling - Mollen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mollen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Linewood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Linewood looks to score with a jab to the body but Mollen is just out of range.
Mollen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Linewood finds it's way round the side to connect with Mollen's head.
Mollen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Linewood counters with an outside leg kick.
Mollen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mollen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Linewood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Linewood lands with a right hand.
Mollen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mollen has closed the distance and engaged Linewood in a clinch.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Linewood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mollen backwards.
Mollen blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linewood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mollens head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linewood lands with a light punch inside.
Linewood misses with a body punch.
Linewood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mollen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen lands a hook that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
Linewood lands a nice shot to the body.
Mollen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Linewood.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollen.
Mollen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mollen misses with an elbow over the top.
Mollen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mollen misses with a punch to the body.
Linewood avoids the elbow strike from Mollen, against the cage.
Mollen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mollen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
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 Shock Linewood.
I think Linewood 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shock Linewood!
Shock Linewood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Merel (ranked 1381 p4p, 2239 weight class) and Seiryu Machida (ranked 182 p4p, 296 weight class). Seiryu Machida has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, 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 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seiryu Machida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Merel.
Mark Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida tries to clinch up.
Merel looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Machida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target.
Merel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machida to the mat! Machida manages to get full guard.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel pushing down on Machida's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machida defends it well.
Merel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Merel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida wants to get back to full guard but Merel has mounted him!
BOOM! Merel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida regains half guard.
Merel trying to control from half guard but Machida is working away.
Merel seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Merel in particular looking to stall.
Merel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machida tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.
Merel is trying to control the action in half guard but Machida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to get back to full guard.
Machida is refusing to be controlled, as Merel sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Merel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merel winds up and cracks Machida with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Merel trying to pass the guard but Machida defending well.
Merel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Merel.
Merel trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merel's back!
Merel can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Machida is trying to control but Merel is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida wants to control the pace but Merel is squirming around nicely.
Merel tries to reverse the position but Machida maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Merel.
Machida gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Merel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Merel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Machida defending well as Merel loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Merel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.
Merel dives in and scores a takedown into Machida's guard.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel advances to half guard.
Merel is working for a kimura but Machida is defending it quite comfortably.
Machida tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Merel manages to move to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to improve his position but instead Merel has taken his back!
Machida staying busy and making it hard for Merel to control.
Machida fending off the submission attempt from Merel.
Machida fending off the submission attempt from Merel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Merel.
Merel looking for the choke but no joy.
Machida is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Merel off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Machida preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Merel.
Merel has his opponent's back but Machida is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Merel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Merel lands a really nice looking cross but Machida seems unphased.
Merel misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Machida.
Machida throws out a counter right but Merel avoids it with no problem.
Machida looks to land a body kick but Merel moved away.
Merel misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Machida.
Merel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Merel lands an overhand right.
Machida moves away from the strike by Merel.
Machida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Merel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merel tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida gets caught flat footed, as Merel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Merel pushes down on Machida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Machida is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merel prevents Machida from improving his position.
Merel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel 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. This is the final round!
Machida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Merel is out of range and Machida settles back down.
Merel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Merel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Machida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Merel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Merel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Merel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Merel sets himself, and Machida steps forward looking for the clinch! Merel avoids it this time.
Merel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.
Machida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Merel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Merel counter with a right hand.
Merel moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
A big left from Merel misses.
Merel throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Merel attempts a counter takedown but Machida avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Merel lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida 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.
The crowd cheers as Machida lands an impressive looking overhand right. Merel doesn't seem phased though.
Merel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Merel loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Machida throws a body kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Merel, as that shot connected.
Merel lands with a shot to the body.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Merel. Merel gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Merel ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida lands with a right hand.
Merel tries to keep at a distance but Machida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Merel's elbow.
Merel breaks from the clinch.
Merel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Merel blocks the body kick.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
Merel cracks Machida with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mark Merel is winning the standup battle so far.
Merel misses with a body shot.
Merel throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Merel misses with an uppercut
and Machida counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a leg kick that knocks Merel off balance momentarily.
Merel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for Merel.
Machida looks to clinch
letting Merel counter with a right hand.
Merel staying out of range there.
Merel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merel moves away.
Merel feinted with a counter takedown.
Merel looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
Merel lands an overhand right.
Merel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merel moves into full mount!
Merel working for a submission but Machida is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merel working Machida over with strikes here.
Machida is trying to stand up.
Machida tries to reverse the position but Merel maintains control.
Machida is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Merel looking to control but Machida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Seiryu Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Merel content just to control the position here.
Merel lands a nice shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Merel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Merel, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Merel!
Mark Merel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Todd Packer (ranked 688 p4p, 1025 weight class) and Denny Sideman (ranked 99 p4p, 145 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Denny Sideman!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sideman throws a sloppy head kick and Packer moves out of range easily.
Packer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Gentleman's Club in the buildup to the fight.
Packer misses with a body shot.
Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Packer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sideman counters with a stiff right hand.
Packer wants to clinch but Sideman slips to the side
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Packer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Sideman counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer throws a head kick that misses
and Sideman counters with a straight right hand.
Packer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Packer avoids the head kick by Sideman.
Packer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sideman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sideman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Packer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Sideman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Sideman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Packer fails to land with a series of punches.
Packer throws a body kick that misses.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sideman throws out a counter right but Packer avoids it with no problem.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Packer closes the distance but Sideman moves to the side
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sideman misses the jab.
Packer closes the distance and clinches.
Packer tries to land knees in the clinch but Sideman avoids the damage to the body.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Sideman shrugs off.
Packer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Packer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sideman breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer lands a head kick. Sideman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sideman swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sideman! But no joy.
Packer with a nice calf kick.
Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sideman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Packer stuns Sideman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Packer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Packer tries a head kick but it misses.
Sideman throws out a counter right but Packer avoids it with no problem.
Packer throws a head kick that Sideman semi-blocks.
Jab from Packer.
Sideman throws a sloppy head kick and Packer moves out of range easily.
Packer is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sideman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Sideman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Packer. Packer obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot lands for Packer.
Packer misses with a head kick.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sideman scores with a jab to the body.
Packer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Packer looks to land a right hand but Sideman moved out of range.
Packer throws a leg kick
and Sideman counters with a nice uppercut.
Packer throws a body shot but no joy.
As Packer backs off Sideman throws a huge counter combo but Packer manages to avoid it all.
Sideman drops Packer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Packer looks back up at him and smiles so Sideman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Todd Packer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Packer manages to avoid it.
Packer has Sideman up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sideman blocks the elbow strike.
Sideman can't get the takedown.
Packer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Sideman breaks the clinch.
Packer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sideman! But no joy.
Packer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Packer catches Sideman right on the button with a cross.
Sideman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Todd Packer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sideman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Packer counters with a straight right hand.
Sideman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Packer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
Packer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Packer.
Sideman misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denny Sideman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Todd Packer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sideman throws a looping overhand right but Packer ducks down to avoid it.
Denny Sideman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. Packer moves away and avoids it.
Packer closes the distance and clinches.
Packer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sideman tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Sideman back against the cage.
Packer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Packer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sideman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sideman misses with a body punch.
Packer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sideman.
A right handed body shot lands from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sideman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sideman lands with a straight right. Packer didn't see that one coming.
Packer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Packer.
Sideman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Packer looks to throw a body kick
and Sideman counters with a single leg into guard. Packer didn't expect that.
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!
Sideman trying to control the position from guard on top but Packer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sideman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Packer keeping moving, preventing Sideman from controlling successfully.
Sideman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sideman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Packer is keeping the position for now.
Packer looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Packer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sideman is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sideman tries to free his leg and advance position but Packer is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Packer tries to clinch but Sideman moves away
and Sideman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Packer won't be happy with that.
Sideman taking a breather here.
Packer is not content to let Sideman control the position.
Sideman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sideman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Packer keeping his opponent close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer tries to buck Sideman off but Sideman is having none of it.
Sideman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Packer manages to get back to half guard.
Sideman is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Packer to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Sideman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Packer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Packer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sideman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sideman is not content to let Packer control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sideman gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Denny Sideman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Todd Packer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sideman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Packer moves to clinch but Sideman breaks away
enabling Sideman to counter with a crisp jab.
Packer throws a body kick that misses.
Sideman throws a solid leg kick but Packer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sideman.
Packer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Packer wants to clinch.
Sideman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
Packer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Sideman misses the target.
Packer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Packer needs to keep his hands up - Sideman had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer lands a nice hook to Sideman's body. Sideman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Packer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman misses with a looping left.
Packer throws a head kick but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Packer misses with a hook
and Sideman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Packer scores with a head kick. Sideman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Packer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Packer cracks Sideman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sideman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Packer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sideman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Packer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Packer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Sideman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Packer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sideman slips under a jab from Packer.
Packer scores with a nice strike.
Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Packer
and Sideman counters with a stiff right hand.
Packer moves away from the strike by Sideman.
Packer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sideman circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Sideman to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer throws a hook to the side of Sideman's head but Sideman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sideman misses with a hook.
Packer jabs at Sideman's body.
Packer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sideman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Packer looks to throw a body kick
and Sideman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Packer thinking.
Packer takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses.
Sideman takes one to the chin there.
Sideman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sideman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Packer misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sideman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Packer throws a lazy body kick
and Sideman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman is working for a submission of some sort.
Packer is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sideman trying to pass the guard but Packer defending well.
Sideman wants to take a breather but Packer is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denny Sideman.
I've got Sideman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Keskinen (ranked 923 p4p, 1255 weight class) and Roy Whitaker (ranked 110 p4p, 159 weight class). Roy Whitaker told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Keskinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Whitaker !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker scores with a nice body kick.
Keskinen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Whitaker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keskinen thinking.
Keskinen avoids the body shot from Whitaker .
Whitaker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keskinen cracks Whitaker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Whitaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keskinen.
Whitaker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker throws a body punch but Keskinen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Keskinen misses the target.
Whitaker clinches up with Keskinen and pushes him back against the cage.
Keskinen misses with a knee to the head.
Whitaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keskinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Whitaker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keskinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whitaker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keskinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whitaker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice jab there from Whitaker .
Roy Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keskinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Keskinen throws a big shot that misses.
Whitaker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker throws a hook but Keskinen blocks it.
Keskinen throws a big counter combination but Whitaker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keskinen's head.
Whitaker throws a leg kick
and Keskinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keskinen blocks a head kick by Whitaker .
Whitaker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keskinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keskinen wants to clinch.
Keskinen swings widly with a right hand
and Whitaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whitaker moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Whitaker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Keskinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whitaker .
An attempted straight right counter from Keskinen misses the target.
Whitaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whitaker misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Keskinen misses the target.
Whitaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keskinen.
Whitaker slips a jab and a cross from Keskinen.
Keskinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whitaker misses with a body kick.
Keskinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whitaker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whitaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Keskinen is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen throws a hook but Whitaker avoids it easily.
Keskinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keskinen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Keskinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whitaker throws a series of punches but Keskinen avoids them all with ease.
Keskinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whitaker throws a combination that misses
letting Keskinen counter with a right hand.
Whitaker misses with a hook.
It looked like Keskinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Whitaker .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker cracks Keskinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Whitaker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Whitaker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Keskinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Whitaker - that will leave a mark!
Keskinen misses with an uppercut. Whitaker saw that one coming.
Roy Whitaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whitaker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A left lands for Keskinen.
Whitaker has closed the distance and engaged Keskinen in a clinch.
Keskinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Whitaker avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whitaker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Whitaker looks to land a combination but Keskinen avoids it well.
Keskinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Whitaker .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Keskinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keskinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Keskinen misses the target.
Whitaker throws a combination that misses
and Keskinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whitaker throws a hook but Keskinen blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Keskinen misses its target.
Roy Whitaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whitaker misses with a kick to the body.
Whitaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keskinen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Keskinen lands with a right hand.
Whitaker drops his hands momentarily and Keskinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keskinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Keskinen tries to clinch up.
Whitaker is looking for the big counter here.
Whitaker misses with a wild combination.
Keskinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Whitaker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitaker throws a leg kick but Keskinen checks it.
Keskinen is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Whitaker .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker tries to land a leg kick but Keskinen saw it coming and moves away.
Keskinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whitaker misses with the combination.
Whitaker lands a really nice looking cross but Keskinen seems unphased.
Keskinen throws a right hand that misses
and Whitaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Keskinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left and a right from Whitaker both land. Nice combination.
Whitaker is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen staying out of range there.
Keskinen swings for the body but Whitaker moves out of range.
Keskinen misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Whitaker misses.
Keskinen misses with an uppercut. Whitaker saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Whitaker .
Whitaker feints and then cracks Keskinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keskinen down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keskinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Whitaker misses with a combination
and Keskinen counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Whitaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Whitaker misses its intended target.
Keskinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Whitaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Keskinen with a nice cross.
Whitaker misses with a right hand
letting Keskinen counter with a right hand.
Keskinen slips a jab and a cross from Whitaker .
Donk. Keskinen catches Whitaker right on the button with a cross.
Whitaker looks to land a left hand but Keskinen moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitaker circles away.
Whitaker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Whitaker lands a jab.
Whitaker misses with a leg kick
and Whitaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Keskinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keskinen ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker .
Keskinen blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Keskinen misses the target.
Whitaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keskinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Whitaker swings for the body but Keskinen moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker misses the target.
Keskinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whitaker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Veikko Keskinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whitaker closes the distance and clinches.
Keskinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Keskinen throws a head punch that misses.
Keskinen gets through Whitaker 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Whitaker is trying to force a seperation but Keskinen has the dominant position.
Whitaker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Whitaker managing to block the knees to the body from Keskinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whitaker clobbers Keskinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Keskinen throws a jab when Whitaker was well out of range.
Keskinen misses with a double jab
and Keskinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker throws a head kick that misses
and Keskinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Whitaker thuds his shin into the meat of Keskinen's side.
Whitaker throws a sloppy head kick and Keskinen moves out of range easily.
Keskinen staying out of range there.
Whitaker keeps Keskinen at a distance using the push kick.
Whitaker scores with a sloppy right hand. Keskinen should have avoided that one.
Whitaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whitaker lands the left hand.
Roy Whitaker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker is looking to chop away at Keskinen's legs.
Keskinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Keskinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Whitaker lands a leg kick that knocks Keskinen off balance momentarily.
Whitaker throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Whitaker misses its intended target.
Keskinen rushes Whitaker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Whitaker misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker blocks a body shot from Keskinen.
Keskinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whitaker blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Whitaker .
Whitaker breaks from the clinch.
Keskinen slips a jab from Whitaker .
Keskinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Whitaker tries to bum rush Keskinen with a series of wild strikes but Keskinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Whitaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Whitaker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Whitaker !
Roy Whitaker 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Cage (ranked 562 p4p, 745 weight class) and Jake The Dog (ranked 80 p4p, 107 weight class). The Dog has chosen Meditation Time as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake The Dog!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Dog.
The Dog has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Dog there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cage wants to slow The Dog down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Cage.
The Dog's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Dog scrambles back to his feet.
The Dog thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Dog takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Dog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Dog throws out the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Cage.
Cage misses with an uppercut. The Dog saw that one coming.
Cage scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage lands a nice looking body shot.
The Dog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Dog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cage throws a right hand that The Dog ducks under and follows up with a left that The Dog also avoids with ease.
Cage throws a hook but The Dog blocks it.
Cage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Dog lands with a good body shot.
Cage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Dog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage throws a right hand that misses
and The Dog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Dog lands the left hand.
The Dog scores with a punch to the head.
The Dog tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Dog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cage on the side of the head.
The Dog throws a looping overhand right but Cage ducks down to avoid it.
The Dog moves away from the strike by Cage.
Cage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Dog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cage.
Cage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Dog connects with a nice looking jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cage.
The Dog misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - The Dog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cage misses with a hook. The Dog ducked under it nicely.
The Dog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cage throws a jab when The Dog was well out of range.
The Dog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Dog. Cage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cage lunges at The Dog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Dog's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick from Cage, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cage moves away from the strike by The Dog.
Cage takes a swing at The Dog's ribcage but misses.
Cage cracks a nice hook into The Dog's ribs.
Cage misses with a hook.
The Dog blocks a head kick by Cage.
A big right from The Dog misses.
Cage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Cage lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Dog doesn't seem phased though.
Cage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Dog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cage.
The Dog misses with a low kick as Cage jumps back.
Cage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Dog throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Cage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cage.
The Dog takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Dog.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Dog.
Cage avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Dog slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cage misses the target.
Cage loads up on a big right hand but The Dog slips the punch.
The Dog connects with the punch.
The Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
The Dog's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cage under the eye.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Dog.
The crowd cheers as The Dog lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cage doesn't seem phased though.
The Dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
The Dog loads up on a big right hand but Cage slips the punch.
Cage fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Dog just manages to avoid it.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
Cage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cage scores with a head kick. The Dog tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Dog missing with a left hand there. Cage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage looks to land a combination but The Dog avoids it well.
The Dog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage drives through and clinches with The Dog against the cage.
The Dog keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cage's efforts to push away.
The Dog struggles to land a body shot inside as Cage controls his hands.
Cage breaks from the clinch.
Cage throws a hook to the side of The Dog's head but The Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from The Dog.
Cage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
Nice cross by The Dog.
Cage is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Dog lands a jab to Cage's midsection.
The Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cage.
The Dog thuds his right hand into Cage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cage throws a jab when The Dog was well out of range.
Cage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
The Dog doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Dog misses with a looping left.
The Dog lands an overhand right.
The Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from The Dog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake The Dog will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Dog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cage throwing a counter right hand but The Dog manages to avoid it.
Cage throws an overhand right that lands on The Dog's shoulder, as The Dog tries to avoid the shot.
Tyler Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Dog misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Cage misses its intended target.
A big right from The Dog misses.
The Dog walks into a straight right hand from Cage.
The Dog misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Cage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Dog moves away from the strike by Cage.
The Dog appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Dog misses with a hook.
Cage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cage punishes The Dog's body with a nice straight punch.
Cage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab lands there for The Dog.
Cage throws a jab when The Dog was well out of range.
The Dog connects with a nice looking 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!
Cage throws a leg kick but The Dog sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
The Dog ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cage jabs at The Dog's body.
Nice jab there from Cage.
The Dog lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Dog lands a big uppercut and Cage crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cage looks OK. The Dog waves Cage back to his feet!
 Cage is rocked!
It looks like Tyler Cage has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oh Cage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jake The Dog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Dog ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Cage's jaw. Cage's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! The Dog does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake The Dog!
Jake The Dog 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ruas (ranked 847 p4p, 1030 weight class) and Jimmy Nickels (ranked 45 p4p, 27 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Ruas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Nickels!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickels takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruas takes a swing at Nickels's ribcage but misses.
Ruas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nickels's guard.
Nickels wants to sweep here but Ruas controlling him for the moment.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruas trying to control but Nickels is working from the bottom.
Nickels wants to sweep here but Ruas controlling him for the moment.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels is trying to control the position but Ruas postures up.
Nickels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruas trying to move into half guard but instead Nickels has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruas is on top in guard.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickels is retaining full guard.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Nickels is keeping the position.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickels is retaining full guard.
Ruas is working hard here to advance position.
Nickels wants to hit a sweep here but Ruas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nickels there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas controlling the pace for now.
Nickels is trying desperately to improve position.
Nickels is squirming around, avoiding Ruas's attempts to control the action.
Ruas prevents Nickels from getting the reversal.
Ruas tries to control but Nickels wriggling away.
Ruas fails to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nickels has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nickels!
Ruas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruas keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully.
Ruas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruas, not yet.
Nickels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickels landing some decent shots from guard.
Nickels trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruas is keeping the position for now.
Ruas wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ruas is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nickels reverses the position - he's now on top in Ruas's guard.
Nickels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickels looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nickels doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruas circles away.
Ruas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruas.
Ruas misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Ruas.
Nice sprawl there from Nickels as Ruas shoots in.
Nickels has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruas shoots in and drives through. Nickels sprawls well.
Ruas moves away from the strike by Nickels.
Nickels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruas closes the distance and clinches up with Nickels, looking for a takedown. Ruas pushes Nickels against the cage but Nickels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Nickels releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas moves away from the strike by Nickels.
Ruas attempts a counter takedown but Nickels avoids it well and moves away.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nickels sprawls well initially but Ruas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickels trying to hold on to Ruas's head to control him but Ruas postures up.
Ruas trying to control from Nickels's half guard. Nickels has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickels trying to keep a closed guard but Ruas is proving a slippery customer.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickels looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ruas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nickels manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ruas pushing down on Nickels's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nickels is trying to control but can't.
Ruas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nickels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ruas.
Carlos Ruas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruas.
Ruas works his way into side control.
Nickels is not content to let Ruas control the position.
Nickels is looking for a sweep.
Ruas tries for a kimura but Nickels is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ruas tries to advance position but instead Nickels slips a leg back in to half guard.
Nickels wants to control but Ruas is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nickels is looking to improve his position.
Ruas wants to advance to full mount but Nickels doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ruas trying to move into half guard but instead Nickels has managed to sweep!
Ruas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ruas passes Nickels's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ruas works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruas fails to advance to Nickels's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carlos Ruas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nickels throws a lazy right hand but Ruas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickels can do to turn this around?
Ruas looks for a takedown but Nickels sprawls well.
Ruas misses with a straight right.
Nickels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruas.
Ruas feinted with a counter takedown.
Ruas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ruas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ruas wants to free his trapped foot but Nickels is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ruas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nickels has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels trying to hold on to Ruas's head to control him but Ruas postures up.
Ruas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickels wants to get back to full guard.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Nickels is defending well.
Nickels is trying to maintain the position but Ruas is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickels is looking to improve his position.
Nickels makes his way to full guard, as Ruas worked for a kimura.
Nickels lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ruas is stalling here. Nickels is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ruas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nickels has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ruas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nickels's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ruas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickels.
Ruas is looking for a sweep. Nickels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Nickels there.
Ruas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ruas working a defensive guard here.
Ruas keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas 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.
Ruas keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully.
Ruas punching from the bottom.
Ruas looking to control.
Ruas wants to sweep here but Nickels controlling him for the moment.
Nickels scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nickels works over Ruas with some ground and pound from guard.
Nickels trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom.
Ruas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ruas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nickels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nickels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jimmy Nickels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickels wants to pass the guard but Ruas is keeping the position.
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickels manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ruas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruas, 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 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ruas!
Our winner, Carlos Ruas, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Shabanov (ranked 476 p4p, 1094 weight class) and Aki Hiko (ranked 13 p4p, 57 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Shabanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aki Hiko!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Hiko.
Shabanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Shabanov catches Hiko right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Hiko blocks a jab.
Shabanov looks to land a left hand but Hiko moved out of range nicely.
Hiko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shabanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiko misses the target.
Shabanov missing with a left hand there. Hiko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shabanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hiko looks to throw the jab but Shabanov is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shabanov is looking to counter punch.
Hiko misses with a leg kick
and Shabanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shabanov misses with a head kick.
Hiko wants to land a leg kick but Shabanov is out of range.
Shabanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shabanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hiko throws out a powerful jab.
Hiko misses with a low kick.
Hiko ducks under a wild hook from Shabanov.
Shabanov misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiko misses with a combination
and Shabanov counters with a good low kick that Hiko was not able to check.
Hiko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shabanov's head.
Shabanov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hiko keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hiko has a couple of punches blocked by Shabanov.
Shabanov blocks a body shot from Hiko.
Shabanov manages to break the clinch.
Shabanov misses the jab.
Aki Hiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiko throws a hook to the side of Shabanov's head but Shabanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shabanov tried to counter with a leg kick but Hiko avoided it.
Hiko jabs Shabanov right on the nose. Shabanov blinks but takes it well.
Shabanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hiko slips under a jab.
Shabanov walks into a straight right hand from Hiko.
Hiko feints and as Shabanov raises his hands in defense, Hiko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shabanov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hiko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Shabanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shabanov misses with a wild combination.
Shabanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiko lunges at Shabanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shabanov's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabanov misses with a wild combination.
Fedor Shabanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shabanov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hiko backs up against the cage.
Hiko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shabanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabanov moves away.
Hiko throws a looping overhand right but Shabanov ducks down to avoid it.
Hiko throws a hook but Shabanov avoids it easily.
Shabanov cracks Hiko with an open hand slap.
Hiko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Shabanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hiko shoots for a takedown but Shabanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shabanov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shabanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shabanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shabanov walks into a stiff left hand from Hiko.
Hiko misses the shot to the body.
Shabanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hiko.
It looked like Shabanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hiko.
Shabanov throws out a loose jab but Hiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiko feints the counter takedown.
Shabanov loads up on a big right hand but Hiko slips the punch.
Hiko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Hiko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shabanov doesn't seem phased though.
Shabanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Shabanov blocks the leg kick.
Shabanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiko misses with a combination
and Shabanov counters with a straight right hand.
Shabanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiko.
Fedor Shabanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiko fails to land with a series of punches.
Hiko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shabanov is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiko misses the target.
Hiko lands a jab to the nose.
Shabanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiko throws out the jab.
Hiko blocks a leg kick.
Shabanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Hiko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shabanov doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabanov misses with a hook.
Hiko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shabanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hiko misses with a hook.
Shabanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shabanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiko walks into a stiff left hand from Shabanov.
Hiko scores with a hook.
Shabanov misses with a wild body shot.
Shabanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiko with the counter takedown but Shabanov avoids it easily.
Hiko lands a jab to Shabanov's midsection.
Shabanov throws a hook but Hiko avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiko throws a body shot but no joy.
Hiko throws out a loose jab but Shabanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shabanov throws the kick towards the body but Hiko avoids it.
Hiko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shabanov blocks a jab.
Shabanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shabanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hiko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shabanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiko was well out of range. Poor timing from Shabanov.
Hiko misses with a combination
and Hiko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Aki Hiko's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Hiko.
A good leg kick by Shabanov.
Shabanov misses with a hook.
Shabanov ducks under a wild hook from Hiko.
Hiko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shabanov throws an off balance right hand
and Hiko counters with a single leg into guard. Shabanov didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hiko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shabanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hiko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Hiko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shabanov ducks under a wild hook from Hiko.
Shabanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hiko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shabanov manages to avoid it.
Hiko lands a lovely overhand right.
Shabanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Hiko as he connects with a hook.
Hiko throws a right hand that misses
and Shabanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hiko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko slips under a jab.
Shabanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shabanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hikos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Shabanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hiko.
Hiko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiko looks to land a left hand but Shabanov moved out of range nicely.
Hiko with a poor takedown
and Shabanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hiko throws a nice looking combination but Shabanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shabanov is looking to counter punch.
Hiko throws an overhand right that lands on Shabanov's shoulder, as Shabanov tries to avoid the shot.
Shabanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiko.
A low kick lands for Shabanov.
Hiko scores with a nice right hand.
Shabanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hiko's sensitive parts.
Hiko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Shabanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shabanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiko is just out of range.
Shabanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shabanov walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabanov throws out a loose jab but Hiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shabanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shabanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hiko cracks Shabanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Hiko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shabanov swings widly with a right hand
and Hiko counters with a stiff right hand.
Shabanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiko.
Shabanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hiko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hiko throws a right hand that misses
enabling Shabanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Hiko misses with a two punch combination.
Hiko fails to land with a series of punches.
Shabanov with the inside leg kick.
Shabanov misses with an uppercut. Hiko saw that one coming.
Hiko lunges at Shabanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shabanov's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiko throws an overhand right that lands on Shabanov's shoulder, as Shabanov tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Shabanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shabanov catches Hiko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The cut above Aki Hiko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shabanov throws a hook but Hiko blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Shabanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hiko tried to score with a low kick but Shabanov checks it.
Shabanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiko lands a jab.
Hiko misses with a looping right.
Shabanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shabanov looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
Shabanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aki Hiko.
I think Hiko 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aki Hiko!
Aki Hiko really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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