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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lauri Jukola (ranked 4410 p4p, 6682 weight class) and Dante Black (ranked 523 p4p, 630 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lauri Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Black!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jukola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Black scrambles back to his feet.
Lauri Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Black coming out on top.
Jukola swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
A jab from Jukola finds it's way through Black's defenses.
Jukola misses with an uppercut.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Black fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jukola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Black is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body punch from Jukola.
Jukola moves out of range of the strikes.
Black fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jukola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola misses with a hook to the body
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Black has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jukola throws a sloppy body shot
and Black counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Lauri Jukola has been cut.
Jukola lands with a nice combination. Black backs away looking to recover.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Jukola.
Jukola misses the body punch
and Black counters with a good low kick that Jukola was not able to check.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Decent striking displayed by Jukola there.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Jukola walks into a jab.
Black lands a head kick!
 Jukola is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Black.
Black pounces like a tiger and cracks Jukola with a vicious hook! Jukola is down but not out! Black follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dante Black!
A very excited looking Dante Black 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 John Smith (ranked 5979 p4p, 3486 weight class) and Dre Battle (ranked 600 p4p, 437 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Metronomy - Salted Caramel Ice Cream. Battle has chosen HEART ON ICE as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dre Battle was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dre Battle!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Battle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Battle.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith stalks Battle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Battle's face. Battle staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith looks to land a combination but Battle avoids it well.
Battle throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Battle throws a big shot that misses.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Battle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body punch from Battle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Battle misses.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Battle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Battle misses.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Battle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Battle misses.
Battle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Battle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith slips under a jab from Battle.
Battle lands a jab to the nose.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Battle seems unphased.
Battle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Battle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Battle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Battle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith lands with a hook. Battle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Battle.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Battle is out of range.
Battle throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Battle misses.
Battle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Battle saw that one coming.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Battle.
Battle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Smith lands.
Battle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Battle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Battle slips under a jab.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Battle counters with a nice uppercut.
Battle slips a straight right by Smith.
Battle lands with an overhand left.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Battle moves away and avoids it.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Battle is out of range.
Smith slips a straight right by Battle.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Battle throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Battle looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Battle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Battle throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battle counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Battle. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Battle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Battle misses with a hook.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Battle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Battle throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Battle cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith avoids the body shot from Battle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Battle misses the target.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Battle.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Battle's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dre Battle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Battle back into the cage.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Battle has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Battle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Battle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Battle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Battle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Battle slips under a jab.
Battle looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a combination
and Battle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battle.
A big left from Battle misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Battle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Battle misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Battle misses with a left hand
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Battle has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to work over Battle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Battle won't allow it.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Battle has the dominant position.
Battle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battle breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Smith misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Battle! But no joy.
Battle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Battle in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Battle missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith slips a jab from Battle.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
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!
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Battle pushes him off.
Battle misses with a body shot.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith forces Battle back against the cage and clinches.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Battle is controlling him.
Battle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Battle connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Battle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Battle throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Battle manages to avoid it.
Battle misses with a hook.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Battle cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Battle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle staying out of range there.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Battle circles away quickly and effectively.
Battle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Battle lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith lands a nice hook to Battle's body. Battle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Battle misses the jab.
Battle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battle keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Battle blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Battle pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Battle! But no joy.
Battle with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Battle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Battle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith avoids the body shot from Battle.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Battle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Battle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith forces Battle back against the cage and clinches.
Battle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
Smith tries to break free but Battle pushes him back against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Battle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Battle digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Dre Battle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Battle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Battle! But no joy.
Smith staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Battle misses its intended target.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Battle looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a hook but Battle blocks it.
Battle misses with the combination.
Battle digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Battle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Battle connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Battle circles away quickly and effectively.
Battle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith throws the left hand but Battle avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Battle misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Battle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Battle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Battle duly obliges.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Battle walks into a left hand.
Battle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Battle.
Battle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Battle misses with a looping left.
Battle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battle throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Battle misses with a straight left.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Battle.
Some wild striking there from Battle.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Battle slips under a jab from Smith.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Battle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Battle back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Battle.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Battle circles away.
Smith misses with a looping left.
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!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Battle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Battle.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Battle misses with a straight right.
A big right from Smith misses.
Battle takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Battle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith works over Battle's head and body with a nice combination.
Battle scores with a decent looking hook.
Battle looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dre Battle.
I've got Battle 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dre Battle!
A less than humble Dre Battle misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Peltonen (ranked 2911 p4p, 2195 weight class) and Samson Komua (ranked 378 p4p, 294 weight class). Komua has chosen Fangai Lupe as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Peltonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samson Komua!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peltonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Komua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Komua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Komua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peltonen.
Komua is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Peltonen.
Peltonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Komua counters with a straight right hand.
Peltonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Peltonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Komua.
Peltonen lands the left hand.
Nice shot by Peltonen.
Peltonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Komua moves away.
Komua throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Komua throws a jab but it's blocked by Peltonen.
Peltonen misses the shot to the body.
Komua moves out of range as Peltonen strikes.
Komua counters with a body kick.
A combination from Komua does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komua defending well as Peltonen loads up on a big left hand.
Komua tries to move into range but Peltonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Peltonen connects with a jab.
Peltonen blocks a head kick by Komua.
Peltonen avoids the body shot from Komua.
Komua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Komua.
Peltonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Peltonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peltonen throws a jab when Komua was well out of range.
Peltonen missing with a left hand there. Komua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Komua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peltonen tries to land a body kick
and Komua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick lands for Komua.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komua takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Peltonen misses with a straight left.
Peltonen throws a hook to the side of Komua's head but Komua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peltonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Komua throws a looping overhand right but Peltonen ducks down to avoid it.
Peltonen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Komua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Komua checks the leg kick.
Komua scores with a hook to the body. Peltonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Peltonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Komua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peltonen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A swing and a miss from Peltonen.
Komua ducks right into an uppercut from Peltonen.
Komua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Komua swings for the body but Peltonen moves out of range.
Komua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peltonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltonen misses with a leg kick
and Komua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peltonen just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Komua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Peltonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Komua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Komua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Peltonen looks to land a right hand but Komua moved out of range.
Komua loads up on a big right hand but Peltonen slips the punch.
Peltonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Komua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Komua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Komua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Komua moves out of range of the strikes.
Komua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Komua lands a nice looking kick to the body. Peltonen takes a step back to recover.
Komua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peltonen sizes up Komua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Peltonen checks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peltonen, as that shot connected.
 Komua is rocked!
Peltonen darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Komua's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Peltonen before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raimo Peltonen!
Our winner, Raimo Peltonen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ed Ford (ranked 1116 p4p, 1707 weight class) and Juodasis Vaiduoklis (ranked 143 p4p, 210 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaiduoklis throws a jab when Ford was well out of range.
Vaiduoklis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vaiduoklis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ford is landing a low percentage of strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Vaiduoklis.
Ford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vaiduoklis swings widly with a right hand
and Ford counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vaiduoklis throws out a powerful jab.
Ford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis misses with a straight right.
Vaiduoklis looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
Vaiduoklis tries a low kick but Ford avoids it.
Vaiduoklis slips a straight right by Ford.
Ford goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
 It looks like Juodasis Vaiduoklis has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaiduoklis throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ford to counter with a crisp jab.
Ford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vaiduoklis under the eye.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaiduoklis misses the body punch
and Ford counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Ford!
Ed Ford decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Piano (ranked 1552 p4p, 1323 weight class) and Tuomas Jukola (ranked 175 p4p, 151 weight class). Piano comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Night Prowler. Don Piano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Piano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuomas Jukola!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Piano is looking to counter punch.
Piano takes a swing at Jukola's ribcage but misses.
Piano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jukola.
Jukola loads up on a big right hand but Piano slips the punch.
Jukola walks into a left hand.
Piano connects with a nice cross there... Jukola is looking wobbly and Piano recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Jukola to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Piano jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Piano!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Don Piano made sure he mentioned Groove Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthaus Gold (ranked 1738 p4p, 1064 weight class) and Jason Mendoza (ranked 88 p4p, 55 weight class). Jason Mendoza will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matthaus Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendoza pinned against the cage. Mendoza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gold fails to land the takedown.
Gold gets tackled into the cage by Mendoza. Mendoza maintains the clinch.
Mendoza lands with a left to the head.
Gold wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthaus Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gold no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mendoza wanted to stand there but Gold had control of the position.
Gold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendoza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza wants to get up but he can't break Gold's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mendoza has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gold to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mendoza is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gold pulls down on the head and he's put Mendoza to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matthaus Gold!
Our winner, Matthaus Gold, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nagashima (ranked 1606 p4p, 1280 weight class) and Mankar Camoran (ranked 179 p4p, 144 weight class). Nagashima comes to the cage accompanied by O Rappa- Anjos pra Quem Tem Fe. Camoran comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Imposter kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Nagashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mankar Camoran!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camoran punishes Nagashima's body with a nice straight punch.
Camoran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagashima.
It looks like Antonio Nagashima has been cut.
Camoran connects with the punch.
Jab from Nagashima.
It looks like Mankar Camoran has been cut.
Camoran digs a good hook to Nagashima's body.
Camoran misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagashima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagashima blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagashima misses the target.
Nagashima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camoran has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagashima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Camoran just stands there and leans against the cage.
Camoran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagashima's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima pulls guard effortlessly.
Camoran forces his way into half guard.
Camoran seems to be looking for submissions.
Nagashima is looking to improve his position.
Camoran controlling the pace.
Camoran is thwarting Nagashima's attempts to control the position.
Nagashima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nagashima is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Clinical - Private, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Camoran is stalling here. Nagashima is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Camoran seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nagashima has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Camoran, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagashima advances to full mount.
Nagashima is looking to work his way around to Camoran's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nagashima wants to control the pace but Camoran is squirming around nicely.
Nagashima working for a guillotine from mount but Camoran is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Camoran is now in Nagashima's guard. A big mistake from Nagashima there, giving up the dominant position!
Camoran trying to control but Nagashima is working from the bottom.
Nagashima wants to sweep but no luck.
Nagashima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Camoran trying to control but Nagashima is working from the bottom.
Camoran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Camoran trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagashima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camoran stays in close to Nagashima's body and controls the position.
Camoran wants to control from the top but Nagashima keeps moving.
Camoran won't allow Nagashima to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagashima is working hard here to advance position.
Camoran controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mankar Camoran will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nagashima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camoran closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camoran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nagashima jumps guard but Camoran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nagashima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagashima scores with a shoulder strike.
Nagashima throws a punch but it's blocked by Camoran.
Nagashima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camoran backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagashima.
Nagashima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nagashima looking to slow down the pace here.
Nagashima pulls guard successfully.
Camoran wants to control from the top but Nagashima keeps moving.
Nagashima is trying to keep Camoran in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima is looking for a triangle but Camoran pushes his legs off easily.
Nagashima is trying to keep Camoran in close.
Nagashima looking for a guillotine here but Camoran defends easily.
Camoran tries to stand but Nagashima is controlling from the bottom.
Nagashima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nagashima controls Camoran momentarily but Camoran frees himself.
Nagashima working for a triangle but Camoran defends it easily.
Nagashima isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Camoran stacks Nagashima on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Camoran!
Camoran works to advance to full mount. Nagashima defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camoran tries to control but Nagashima wriggling away.
Camoran gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Camoran is looking to clinch but Nagashima is avoiding it.
Nagashima tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Camoran manages to circle out of the way.
Camoran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagashima was well out of range. Poor timing from Camoran.
Camoran wants to clinch.
Camoran swinging wildly here.
Nagashima throwing a counter right hand but Camoran manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camoran just misses with a punch to the body.
Camoran lands a jab to Nagashima's midsection.
A jab lands there for Camoran.
Nagashima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Camoran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagashima manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camoran throws a hook but Nagashima blocks it.
It looked like Nagashima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camoran misses with a body shot.
Nagashima is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mankar Camoran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Camoran misses with a right hand
and Nagashima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagashima staying out of range there.
Nagashima is looking to counter punch.
Camoran walks into a stiff left hand from Nagashima.
Camoran stuns Nagashima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Camoran misses with a body shot
and Nagashima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camoran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Nagashima misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Nagashima.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camoran! But no joy.
Camoran instigates a clinch.
Camoran has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nagashima seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Camoran can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nagashima is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Camoran is keeping busy.
Camoran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camoran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagashima misses with a body punch.
Camoran misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Camoran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Camoran is working Nagashima over against the cage.
Nagashima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nagashima throws a head punch that misses.
Camoran tries a body shot but Nagashima blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camoran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camoran blocking some punches.
Camoran misses with some punches.
Camoran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagashima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Camoran smiles and moves away.
Camoran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagashima manages to avoid it.
It looked like Nagashima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camoran moves in looking to clinch but Nagashima pushes him off.
Camoran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagashima was well out of range. Poor timing from Camoran.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagashima misses the target.
Nagashima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camoran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camoran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Camoran looks to move away, Nagashima throws a big counter combo but Camoran just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Camoran catches Nagashima right on the button with a cross.
Camoran throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagashima counters with a nice uppercut.
Camoran misses with a looping left.
Nagashima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mankar Camoran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Camoran with a jab.
Camoran slips a jab from Nagashima.
Camoran works Nagashima's body with a nice hook.
Camoran jabs Nagashima right on the nose. Nagashima blinks but takes it well.
Antonio Nagashima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camoran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagashima misses the target.
Nagashima cracks Camoran with a good jab.
Some wild striking there from Camoran.
Camoran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nagashima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camoran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That has opened up Mankar Camoran's cut even more.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Camoran. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Camoran tries to clinch but Nagashima moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mankar Camoran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Camoran 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mankar Camoran!
After winning the bout, Mankar Camoran thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dro Qanar (ranked 856 p4p, 1231 weight class) and Ralph McGuire (ranked 118 p4p, 172 weight class). Qanar comes to the cage accompanied by Fight to Forget. McGuire has chosen Confederate Railroad - Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dro Qanar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Qanar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qanar.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Qanar avoids it with no problem.
Qanar looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Qanar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.
McGuire is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Qanar.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Qanar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Qanar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire lands a jab.
It looks like Dro Qanar has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Qanar.
Qanar tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Qanar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Qanar tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qanar moves out of range of the body kick.
Qanar clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Qanar moves into the clinch successfully.
Qanar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGuire walks away with a smile on his face. Qanar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Qanar staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Qanar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qanar looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Qanar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Qanar is just out of range.
Qanar throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Qanar lands a right hook to the body.
Qanar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire throws a hook but Qanar blocks it.
Qanar throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab from Qanar misses.
We've been hearing reports that Qanar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qanar slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qanar lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Qanar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Qanar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Qanar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Qanar.
McGuire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Qanar.
Qanar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Qanar's sensitive parts.
Qanar looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Qanar throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Qanar throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Qanar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Qanar catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire throws a head kick but Qanar moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qanar misses with a body shot.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Qanar avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the body from Qanar misses
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
McGuire darts in and clinches Qanar up against the cage.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Qanar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Qanar lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Qanar misses with a punch to the body.
Qanar misses with the head strike.
Qanar misses with a body punch.
Qanar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Qanar.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
Qanar lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Qanar fails to land.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Qanars head.
Qanar misses with a body punch.
Qanar misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Qanar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Qanar blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Qanars head.
Qanar misses with a punch to the body.
Qanar blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Qanar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Qanar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGuire to keep the fight standing.
Qanar tries to pull guard but McGuire forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dro Qanar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qanar throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qanar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Qanar has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGuire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Qanar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ralph McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dro Qanar'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.
Qanar misses with a few strikes there.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Qanar moves out of range.
Qanar just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Qanar throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qanar looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Qanar throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Qanar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire misses the jab.
Qanar lands with a hook. McGuire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire clinches up with Qanar and pushes him back against the cage.
Qanar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Qanar struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Qanar tries to pull guard but McGuire won't allow it.
McGuire is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Qanar pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qanar is controlling McGuire's posture.
Qanar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McGuire stacks Qanar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McGuire!
Qanar manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGuire's best efforts.
Qanar tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.
McGuire decides to return to a standing position.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ralph McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Qanar is looking to counter the offense by McGuire and move into the clinch.
Qanar swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire tries to counter with a clinch but Qanar shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qanar looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Qanar looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Qanar throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Qanar lands a jab to the head.
Qanar throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Qanar sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Qanar jumps back.
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!
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qanar moves away.
Qanar lands a nice looking body shot.
Qanar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Qanar misses the shot to the body.
Qanar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Qanar throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Qanar.
Qanar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Qanar down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qanar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qanar.
McGuire defending well as Qanar loads up on a big left hand.
Qanar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Qanar saw that one coming.
Qanar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qanar forces McGuire back against the cage and clinches.
Qanar decides to pull guard.
McGuire won't allow Qanar to sweep him here.
Qanar is looking for a triangle but McGuire pushes his legs off easily.
Qanar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Qanar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire trying to stand up but can't free himself from Qanar's guard.
Qanar has his foot on McGuire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGuire works his way back into a safe position though.
Qanar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Qanar continues to stall.
Qanar looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there.
McGuire gets to his feet - Qanar follows without any prompting.
Qanar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Dro Qanar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dro Qanar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qanar.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Qanar wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
Qanar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qanar takes one on the button.
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Qanar scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGuire lands a head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Qanar does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Qanar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Qanar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Qanar off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Qanar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Qanar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Qanar.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Qanar misses.
Qanar lands with a nice body punch.
Qanar swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Qanar throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire slips a straight right by Qanar.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Qanar does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Qanar's leg. Qanar is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Qanar misses.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Qanar moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Qanar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qanar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire counters with a body kick.
Qanar blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
A slow jab from Qanar misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qanar avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Qanar has McGuire up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire blocking some punches.
Qanar presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Qanar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire cracks Qanar with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Qanar.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Qanar.
McGuire's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from Qanar fails to land.
Qanar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Qanar controls the action.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Qanar tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Qanar tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Qanar.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Qanar backwards.
Qanar lands a left hand.
Qanar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Qanar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Qanar up against the cage.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Qanar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Qanars head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qanar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Qanar takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
A jab from McGuire misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qanar fails to land with a series of punches.
Qanar scores with a jab.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Qanar moves out of range easily.
McGuire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Qanar fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qanar.
Jab from McGuire.
A big right from Qanar misses.
Qanar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Qanar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGuire 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire!
Our winner, Ralph McGuire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jewel Diaz (ranked 548 p4p, 658 weight class) and Marcello Sosa (ranked 72 p4p, 85 weight class). Diaz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killa Whale - Andre Nickatina. Jewel Diaz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jewel Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcello Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sosa.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sosa throws out the jab.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sosa as he avoids it easily.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Sosa counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Sosa, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Sosa against the cage but Sosa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sosa stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Sosa - just one landing.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Sosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sosa continues to drive forward.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Sosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sosa finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Diaz darts in and clinches Sosa up against the cage.
Sosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Sosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Diaz is trying to drag Sosa to the mat but Sosa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz is trying to trip Sosa. He has hold of a leg but Sosa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Diaz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sosa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Sosa has wrist control.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Sosa has wrist control.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sosa managing to control the position.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sosa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sosa misses the jab.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diaz shoots in but Sosa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Sosa tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sosa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sosa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sosa pinned against the cage. Sosa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sosa with a hook.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Sosa throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sosa takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Sosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Sosa shows good takedown defense.
Sosa connects with a nice looking jab.
Sosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Sosa misses with a wild body shot.
Sosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Sosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sosa swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa lands a head shot.
Sosa connects with a nice looking jab.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz looking to score a takedown here. Sosa is defending well but Diaz drives through and ends up in Sosa's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sosa has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sosa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Sosa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sosa has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sosa controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sosa cracks Diaz with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz shoots in but Sosa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Sosa.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sosa swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sosa! But no joy.
Sosa misses with a straight right.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a strike aimed at the side of Sosa's head but Sosa avoids it well.
Jewel Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sosa struggling a bit here.
Diaz throws an elbow but Sosa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Diaz is chipping away with strikes.
Diaz wants to control but Sosa is keeping him busy.
Sosa regains half guard, as Diaz was trying to land strikes.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz throwing shots but Sosa is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz winds up and cracks Sosa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sosa won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Sosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Sosa's temple.
Sosa tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Sosa trying to control here.
Diaz is keen to just control but Sosa is a slippery customer.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Sosa dodges it nicely.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa trying to control here.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sosa defending well though.
Sosa is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Sosa tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sosa misses the jab.
Sosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sosa.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sosa sprawls and moves away.
Diaz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sosa was covering up waiting for the punch and Diaz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sosa is keeping the position for now.
Sosa pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jewel Diaz clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sosa swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Sosa, which made it look bad.
Sosa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Sosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Marcello Sosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Sosa sprawls well.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Sosa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Sosa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz is rocked!
Sosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Sosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from Sosa. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
A left lands for Sosa.
Sosa misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters by clinching up.
Sosa looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sosa landing knees to the body.
Sosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sosa.
Sosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sosa manages to break the clinch.
Sosa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz dives in and scores a takedown into Sosa's guard.
Sosa has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz trying to control but Sosa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sosa pulls Diaz in to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz is in close to Sosa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Sosa with a nice cross.
Sosa throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sosa sprawls and moves away.
Jewel Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcello Sosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sosa avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sosa misses its intended target.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Sosa.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sosa.
Sosa throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Sosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good exchange - Sosa coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Sosa.
Sosa throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Sosa does no damage.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Sosa.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Sosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sosa throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sosa as Diaz shoots in.
Sosa throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Sosa lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Sosa jabs at Diaz's body.
Sosa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Sosa has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sosa controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sosa trying to control the position here.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sosa's head.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Sosa is keeping the position.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcello Sosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sosa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcello Sosa!
Marcello Sosa is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Marcello Sosa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jewel Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent was better than me tonight. Trust the process not the results. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Motts (ranked 296 p4p, 492 weight class) and Alex Ferreria (ranked 42 p4p, 58 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gregory Motts has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gregory Motts seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gregory Motts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Ferreria!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreria misses with a looping right.
Motts lands a right hook to the body.
Ferreria goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Motts wants to clinch
and Ferreria counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferreria takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferreria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferreria walks into a left hand.
Ferreria on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Motts scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Motts misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ferreria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts misses with a looping left.
Ferreria looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Motts throws a body punch but Ferreria moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Motts misses.
Motts throws a looping overhand right but Ferreria ducks down to avoid it.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreria connects with a body shot that sends Motts's belly button to the back.
Ferreria lands with a shot to the body.
Motts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreria.
Ferreria is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreria. Motts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferreria lands a jab to the head.
Motts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Motts misses with a hook
and Ferreria counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Motts off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Ferreria follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Motts was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Ferreria!
After winning the bout, Alex Ferreria thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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