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PFC 203 Nao vs Singh PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ma Moru (ranked 1004 p4p, 1016 weight class) and Ramon Escobar Chavez (ranked 125 p4p, 126 weight class). Moru comes into the arena with Stand Up blaring out of the sound system. Escobar Chavez has chosen Buena Vista Social Club - Hasta Siempre as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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 22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ma Moru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 9 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Escobar Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick which misses Moru's front leg but catches the back leg as Moru tries to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Moru.
Escobar Chavez blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body kick there by Moru.
Moru misses with the combination.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar Chavez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Moru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Good work by Escobar Chavez as he checks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moru lands with a kick to the temple. Escobar Chavez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Escobar Chavez defending well as Moru loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Moru's ribs.
Moru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moru moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moru throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Moru misses.
Moru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moru tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Escobar Chavez is able to avoid easily.
Moru avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Moru checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moru swings widly with a right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Moru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar Chavez wants to slow Moru down by chopping away at his legs.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez pushes Moru up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
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!
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moru stalls.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Escobar Chavez as the two fighters clinch.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moru.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moru.
Moru stalls.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moru lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Moru tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moru.
Escobar Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moru takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moru.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moru.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Moru blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moru has Escobar Chavez pushed against the cage.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moru looking to stall.
Moru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Moru fails to land.
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!
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez is working Moru over against the cage.
Moru is trying to maintain a safe position but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and turns Moru into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Moru.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Moru avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Moru takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moru was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Moru thinks about countering with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Moru strikes.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
An attempted straight right counter from Moru misses the target.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escobar Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Moru slips under a jab.
Moru takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru moves out of range of the body kick.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Moru's shoulder, as Moru tries to avoid the shot.
Moru throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Moru moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
Moru half committed to a counter leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moru takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobar Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru is looking to counter with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but Moru sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moru throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Escobar Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Escobar Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moru with a hook.
Moru misses with a low kick as Escobar Chavez jumps back.
Moru shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moru tries a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
A jab from Escobar Chavez finds it's way through Moru's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moru takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Moru lands a nice looking body kick.
Escobar Chavez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moru.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moru.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Moru misses the target.
Moru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Moru is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Escobar Chavez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Moru off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez checks the leg kick.
Moru takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moru ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Moru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moru throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moru pivots, looking for a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range and Moru settles back down.
Moru fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez checks it well.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Moru takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Moru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez tries a quick counter leg kick but Moru is wise to it.
Moru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A lazy left from Escobar Chavez finds it's target.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moru takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar Chavez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Moru's shoulder, as Moru tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moru wants to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Moru lands a glancing blow to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.
Moru gets tackled into the cage by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez maintains the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Moru blocks it.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Moru tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez 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. This is the final round!
Moru tries to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez saw it coming and moves away.
Moru throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Escobar Chavez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Moru's head.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Moru.
Moru effectively controlling the action here.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Moru.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez avoiding damage as Moru throws knees to the body.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Moru.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Moru scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moru working aggressively here.
Moru throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moru blocking some punches.
Moru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Escobar Chavez on the inside.
Moru is looking to control Escobar Chavez's arms but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moru has his back to the cage.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moru using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Escobar Chavez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moru blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez is working Moru over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moru swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobar Chavezs head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Moru comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moru displaying some good clinch control by pressing Escobar Chavez up against the cage.
Moru is trying to maintain a safe position but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and turns Moru into the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Moru blocks it.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moru is trying to stall.
Moru looking to throw knees to the head but Escobar Chavez is blocking nicely.
Moru prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Moru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moru has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Moru lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moru misses with a punch on the inside.
Moru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Moru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ma Moru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar Chavez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Escobar Chavez blocks an elbow strike from Moru.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Moru is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moru misses with the head strike.
Moru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moru stalling the fight.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Moru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moru misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar Chavez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!
Ramon Escobar Chavez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Braylin Timmon (ranked 513 p4p, 831 weight class) and Juan Pique (ranked 65 p4p, 102 weight class). Pique has chosen Piranha as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Braylin Timmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Juan Pique!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmon has closed the distance and engaged Pique in a clinch.
Timmon misses with the head strike.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pique lands a hook that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Pique.
Timmon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Timmon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Timmon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pique misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pique backwards.
Our sources have told us that Timmon has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Timmon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pique's elbow.
Pique prevents a body shot from Timmon.
Pique lands a body shot in the clinch.
Timmon misses with a body punch.
Timmon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Timmon misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmon.
Pique throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pique lands a shoulder strike.
Timmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Pique uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Pique swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmon's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Timmon.
Pique struggles to land a body shot inside as Timmon controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmon lands with a short shot to the head.
Timmon lands with a short shot to the head.
Timmon dodges an elbow strike from Pique.
Timmon blocks a body shot from Pique.
A short body shot lands from Pique as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pique.
Timmon misses with the head strike.
Pique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmon's elbow.
Timmon lands a right hand.
Timmon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Timmon misses with the head strike.
Timmon misses with a punch to the body.
Pique has a couple of punches blocked by Timmon.
Pique has a couple of punches blocked by Timmon.
Good body shot from Timmon.
Pique digs a right hand into Timmon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Timmon's gas tank.
Timmon lands a hook that snaps the head of Pique backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Pique.
Timmon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Timmon lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Timmon tries a body shot but Pique blocks it.
Pique lands a left hand that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Timmon.
Pique has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Timmon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pique can turn it around.
Pique blocking some punches.
Timmon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Timmon can't find room to land a body shot as Pique controls the action.
Pique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Timmon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pique lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Timmon.
Pique throws a head punch that misses.
Pique manages to break the clinch.
Pique misses with a looping left.
Pique misses with a hook. Timmon ducked under it nicely.
Timmon loads up on a big right hand but Pique slips the punch.
Timmon misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Timmon.
Pique takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pique moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Timmon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pique is out of range.
Timmon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pique connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Timmon scrambles back to his feet.
Pique connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Pique catches Timmon right on the button with a cross.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pique blocks an uppercut.
Pique swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmon tries a body shot but Pique blocks it.
Pique swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pique works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Pique avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
Pique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Timmon scores with a hook to the body.
Timmon prevents a body shot from Pique.
Pique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pique misses with the head strike.
Timmon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pique creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pique lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
Timmon prevents a body shot from Pique.
Timmon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pique's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pique gets through Timmon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pique lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Timmon or not.
Pique is working Timmon over against the cage.
Pique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pique tries to stall but Timmon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Timmon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pique prevents a body shot from Timmon.
Timmon throws a punch but it's blocked by Pique.
Pique blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Pique.
Pique lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Timmon lands with a short shot to the head.
Timmon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pique lands with a left to the head.
Timmon pushes Pique back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timmon misses with a body punch.
Pique breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timmon throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Pique will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Timmon throws a head kick that Pique semi-blocks.
Pique misses with an uppercut.
Timmon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pique manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Braylin Timmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pique throws a wild body kick that Timmon sees coming a mile off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pique lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Timmon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Timmon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pique 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.
Pique thuds a left hand into Timmon's body.
Pique throws a hook to the side of Timmon's head but Timmon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pique throws a poor cross that misses
and Timmon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pique thinking.
Timmon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pique has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pique goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Timmon tried to counter with a leg kick but Pique avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pique with a nice calf kick.
Pique jabs Timmon right on the nose. Timmon blinks but takes it well.
Timmon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pique paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timmon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pique scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pique stuns Timmon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Juan Pique seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pique lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Timmon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Timmon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pique throws a hook but Timmon avoids it easily.
Timmon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Timmon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Timmon has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pique.
Timmon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Timmon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Timmon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pique blocks a body shot from Timmon.
Pique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timmon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pique stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pique misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pique lands a left hand that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
Pique lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pique scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pique misses with the head strike.
Timmon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Timmon throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Pique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pique lands a shot to the body.
Pique lands a left hand.
Timmon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pique.
Pique softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pique.
Pique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Pique.
Timmon lands a left hand.
Pique lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pique lands with a left to the head.
Pique lands with a right to the head.
Timmon has a couple of punches blocked by Pique.
Pique lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Timmon.
Pique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pique's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon can't find room to land a body shot as Pique controls the action.
Pique throws an elbow that misses.
Timmon prevents a body shot from Pique.
Pique working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pique fails to land.
Timmon blocks an uppercut.
Timmon misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Timmon fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pique.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pique.
Pique works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pique tries a body shot but Timmon blocks it.
Timmon misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Pique.
Timmon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pique creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Timmon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pique lands a body shot.
Pique softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pique throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmon tries a body shot but Pique blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pique breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timmon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pique.
Pique throws out a loose jab but Timmon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pique has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pique misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pique cracks Timmon with a nice body shot.
Timmon gets through Pique's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pique lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Pique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pique lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pique lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
Timmon scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pique lands a left hand that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
Timmon tries a body shot but Pique blocks it.
Pique lands a right hand.
Pique misses with the head strike.
Pique lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pique 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!
Timmon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pique lands a glancing blow to the side of Timmon's head.
Timmon moves out of range as Pique strikes.
Timmon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pique throws a hook but Timmon blocks it.
Timmon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Timmon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pique feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Timmons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Timmon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pique avoids the head kick by Timmon.
The fighters circling - Pique throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Timmon tries to counter by clinching up but Pique breaks away and moves out of range.
Timmon wants to clinch up but Pique keeps it at a distance.
Pique is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Timmon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pique paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pique uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Timmon.
Timmon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Timmon lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pique scores with a jab to the head.
Pique throws a hook but Timmon blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Timmon.
Timmon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Timmon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Timmon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pique throws a low kick but it's checked well by Timmon.
Nice body kick from Pique.
Timmon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Timmon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pique. That one must have hurt.
Timmon moves out of range as Pique throws a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Timmon blocks the leg kick.
Pique listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Timmon tries to clinch but Pique is having none of it.
Timmon is looking to score with low kicks.
Pique circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pique listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Pique.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pique throws a leg kick which misses Timmon's front leg but catches the back leg as Timmon tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmon misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Pique releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Timmon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pique thows a body kick. Timmon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Timmon 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.
Timmon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pique tries a low kick but Timmon avoids it.
Timmon moves into the clinch.
Juan Pique seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Pique on the inside.
Pique lands with a right to the head.
Pique pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Timmon throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Timmon misses.
A swing and a miss from Pique.
Braylin Timmon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A chopping leg kick lands by Pique.
Pique scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Timmon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pique throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pique scores with a nice body kick.
Timmon throws a body punch but Pique moves out of range.
Timmon wants to clinch
and Pique counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pique fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pique takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pique misses the jab.
Timmon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pique moves out of range of the body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timmon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Timmon throws a jab but it's blocked by Pique.
Pique tries to work over Timmon's front leg with a kick but Timmon checks it.
Timmon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pique manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Timmon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmon throws a body punch but Pique moves out of range.
Pique lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pique fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Timmon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Timmon misses with a hook to the body
and Timmon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pique keeps Timmon at a distance using the push kick.
Pique scores with a hook to the body. Timmon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab by Pique.
Timmon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pique lands a nice shot to the body.
Timmon misses with a head kick.
Pique now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Timmon wants to clinch but Pique slips to the side
and Pique counters with a stiff right hand.
Timmon misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timmon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Timmon throws the kick towards the body but Pique avoids it.
Timmon wants to clinch but Pique slips to the side
and Pique counters with a body kick that stops Timmon in his tracks momentarily.
Pique lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Pique comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pique has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Pique!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Pique thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Fujiwara (ranked 434 p4p, 816 weight class) and Buffalo Marley (ranked 56 p4p, 107 weight class). Marley has chosen Welcome to Jamrock as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoshi Fujiwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buffalo Marley!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujiwara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Marley. Beautiful body shot.
Marley doesn't manage to clinch there - Fujiwara circles away.
Fujiwara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fujiwara counters with a stiff right hand.
Buffalo Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley clinches up with Fujiwara and pushes him back against the cage.
Fujiwara is looking for a takedown.
Fujiwara'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.
Fujiwara blocks an uppercut.
Fujiwara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley letting Fujiwara take a breather here.
Marley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fujiwara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Fujiwara blocks the elbow strike.
Fujiwara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marley moves into range and clinches up with Fujiwara.
Fujiwara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fujiwara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujiwara swings wildly with an uppercut but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Marley.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Fujiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujiwara has Marley pressed against the cage.
Marley tries to work over Fujiwara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Marley.
Marley lands an elbow inside that Fujiwara shrugs off.
 It looks like Yoshi Fujiwara has been cut.
Fujiwara successfully pulls guard.
Marley forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara wants to improve his position but Marley is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara is working hard here to advance position.
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!
Marley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fujiwara wants to control but Marley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fujiwara is looking to improve his position.
Marley wants to take a breather but Fujiwara is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara gets back to full guard.
Fujiwara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marley preventing the sweep.
Marley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fujiwara is proving hard to escape from.
Fujiwara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fujiwara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Marley postures up.
Marley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marley scoring with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marley trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marley throws a strike but Fujiwara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fujiwara is one step ahead there.
Fujiwara throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buffalo Marley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Fujiwara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice uppercut lands for Fujiwara. That snapped Marley's head back.
Fujiwara misses with a looping right.
Marley tries to clinch up.
Fujiwara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fujiwara misses with a looping right.
Fujiwara takes one to the chin there.
Marley lands a right hook to the body.
Fujiwara looks to land a right hand but Marley moved out of range.
Marley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fujiwara is able to avoid easily.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marley tries to clinch up.
Marley cracks Fujiwara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot lands for Marley.
Marley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley slips a jab from Fujiwara.
A punch combination from Marley misses.
Marley tries to clinch up but Fujiwara circles away and keeps his distance.
Fujiwara slips a jab from Marley.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujiwara misses with a left hand
and Marley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fujiwara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marley.
Fujiwara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fujiwara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marley doesn't manage to clinch there - Fujiwara circles away.
Marley defending well as Fujiwara loads up on a big left hand.
Fujiwara closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marley did well to prevent Fujiwara getting side control.
Marley is pressing down on Fujiwara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fujiwara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yoshi Fujiwara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
Fujiwara throwing strikes from guard but Marley blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujiwara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marley's guard.
Fujiwara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fujiwara scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Fujiwara has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Marley gets back to full guard.
Fujiwara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marley keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Marley has wrist control.
Fujiwara chips away with some ground and pound.
Marley working a defensive guard here.
Fujiwara lands a couple of digs.
Marley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fujiwara controls the pace.
Fujiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marley is keeping the position for now.
Fujiwara connects with a couple of short punches.
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses.
Marley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley wants to stand and escape but Fujiwara is having none of it.
Fujiwara preventing the sweep.
Marley is still trying to improve position.
Marley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fujiwara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fujiwara is thwarting Marley's attempts to control the position.
Marley taking some punishment here, with Fujiwara in his half guard.
Fujiwara is keen to just control but Marley is a slippery customer.
Fujiwara throwing shots but Marley is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marley's head.
Fujiwara wants to take a breather but Marley is having none of it.
Fujiwara is nestled in close to Marley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Fujiwara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujiwara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marley loads up on a big right hand but Fujiwara slips the punch.
A left lands for Marley.
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujiwara moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujiwara. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buffalo Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fujiwara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marley staying out of range there.
Marley tries a quick counter leg kick but Fujiwara is wise to it.
A big left from Fujiwara misses.
Jab by Fujiwara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fujiwara looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fujiwara connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Marley has wrist control.
Marley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marley trying to control from half guard but Fujiwara is working away.
Marley thows a huge punch but Fujiwara dodges it nicely.
Marley wants to stand up but Fujiwara is controlling the position.
Fujiwara tries to get to full guard but Marley has control of the leg.
Marley is looking to take a break and control but Fujiwara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fujiwara keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fujiwara is not content to let Marley control the position.
Fujiwara is looking for a sweep. Marley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fujiwara is pressing down on Marley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marley is one step ahead there.
Fujiwara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marley swings and misses with a shot to the body
so Fujiwara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marley wants to sweep here but Fujiwara controlling him for the moment.
Marley wants to stand up but Fujiwara is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara connects with a couple of short punches.
Fujiwara won't allow Marley to sweep him here.
Fujiwara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fujiwara 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.
Fujiwara preventing the sweep.
Fujiwara connects with a couple of short punches.
Marley working a defensive guard here.
Fujiwara connects with a couple of short punches.
Fujiwara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Buffalo Marley.
I think Marley 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Buffalo Marley!
Buffalo Marley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Escobar (ranked 468 p4p, 502 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 57 p4p, 60 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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 32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diego Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Escobar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar throws a head kick that Lupei semi-blocks.
Lupei throws a leg kick which misses Escobar's front leg but catches the back leg as Escobar tries to avoid it.
Lupei throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lupei.
A head kick by Escobar misses
and Lupei counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupei.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses
and Lupei makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar lands a head kick!
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar moves out of range of the leg kick from Lupei.
Lupei throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Escobar.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lupei defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei throws a lazy body kick
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Lupei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Despite the aggression on Lupei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lupei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A lazy left from Escobar finds it's target.
Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Escobar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei looks to land a body kick but Escobar moved away.
Lupei 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.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Lupei moves out of range easily.
Lupei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escobar with a body shot.
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a body shot
and Lupei counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Diego Escobar has been cut.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Escobar lands a nice hook to Lupei's body. Lupei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Escobar checks a low kick from Lupei.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
Lupei flicks out a counter leg kick but Escobar steps away.
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
Lupei presses Escobar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei has Escobar pressed against the cage.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Lupei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
Escobar tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Escobar digs a right hand into Lupei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lupei's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Lupei.
Escobar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Escobar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diego Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar scores with a punch to the head.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Escobar is looking to counter punch.
Lupei gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lupei tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Lupei.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lupei can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego Escobar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Escobar tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lupei 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.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
A short right from Lupei on the inside.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Lupei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Escobar blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Escobar lands a left hand.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Lupei presses Escobar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lupei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lupei presses Escobar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lupei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Escobar up against the cage.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Escobar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lupei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
A short body shot lands from Lupei as the two fighters clinch.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei stalls.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
A short right from Lupei.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Lupei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Lupei is stalling here.
Lupei working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
The referee calls for Lupei to work.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar lands with a right to the head.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Lupei'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.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Escobar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serafim Lupei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Escobar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Escobar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Lupei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lupei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diego Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
Lupei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Escobar is out of range.
Escobar tries a low kick but Lupei avoids it.
Escobar throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Lupei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Lupei flicks out a counter leg kick but Escobar steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick from Lupei lands but Escobar takes it in his stride.
Lupei misses with a hook to the body
and Escobar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lupei is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 Escobar is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei slips a straight right by Escobar.
Lupei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escobar. That's going to slow Lupei down.
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lupei looks to land a combination but Escobar avoids it well.
Lupei thows a body kick. Escobar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big right from Lupei misses.
Escobar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lupei tries to score with a low kick but Escobar moves his leg out of the way.
Escobar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lupei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Escobar digs a good body shot into Lupei's ribs.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch but Lupei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lupei counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobar's knee momentarily.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lupei.
Lupei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Escobar. Escobar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Escobar jabs Lupei right on the nose. Lupei blinks but takes it well.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Lupei moved away.
Escobar tries to clinch but Lupei moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Escobar misses
and Lupei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Escobar misses the jab.
Escobar throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Lupei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
and Lupei counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Escobar coming out on top.
Escobar swings widly with a right hand
and Lupei counters with an inside leg kick.
Escobar closes the distance and pushes Lupei back into the cage.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Escobar.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Lupei.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Lupei pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei slows down the pace here.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Escobar scores with a hook to the body.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobars head.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Lupei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
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 Diego Escobar.
I think Escobar 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Diego Escobar!
Diego Escobar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akeen Coker (ranked 291 p4p, 311 weight class) and Benson Whyte (ranked 44 p4p, 45 weight class). Whyte has chosen Bob Marley - Jammin 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeen Coker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benson Whyte!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whyte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coker to score with a decent uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Coker. Whyte shrugs it off though.
Coker thuds a left hand into Whyte's body.
Whyte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice straight punches there by Whyte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Whyte.
Coker throws the left hand but Whyte avoids the punch easily.
Coker lands a jab.
 It looks like Benson Whyte has been cut.
Whyte throws a leg kick but Coker moved away.
A punch lands to the side of Whyte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coker throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Whyte to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker throws out a leg kick but Whyte moves out of range and Coker only half commits.
Whyte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Coker throws a front kick aimed at Whyte's knee but Whyte avoids it well.
Whyte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coker throws a solid leg kick but Whyte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coker.
Whyte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Coker with a hook.
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
Coker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whyte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Coker throws a low kick, looking for Whyte's leg but Whyte calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker throws a looping overhand right but Whyte ducks down to avoid it.
Whyte moves into range and connects with a jab.
Whyte ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
Coker misses with a leg kick
and Whyte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker delivers a nice body kick.
Whyte shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coker is looking to counter punch.
Coker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whyte thuds his right hand into Coker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coker.
Coker throws a wild body kick that Whyte sees coming a mile off.
Whyte looks to throw the jab but Coker is out of range.
Coker lunges at Whyte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Whyte's hand.
Coker walks into a stiff left hand from Whyte.
Whyte moves out of range as Coker strikes.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from Whyte.
Whyte misses with a hook
and Coker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whyte moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Coker blocks a head kick by Whyte.
It looked like Coker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coker throws a hook but Whyte avoids it easily.
Coker connects with a leg kick.
That kick from Coker tenderised Whyte's leg. Whyte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coker throws a body punch but Whyte moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whyte misses with a straight right.
Coker looks to land a right hand but Whyte moved out of range.
Whyte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Whyte misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coker, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target.
Coker throws the left hand but Whyte avoids the punch easily.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Whyte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Whyte drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Coker right on the button. Coker goes down! Whyte follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Whyte gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Whyte!
Benson Whyte 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mads Nordskov (ranked 106 p4p, 301 weight class) and Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit (ranked 7 p4p, 16 weight class). Nordskov comes into the arena with Fugle blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Nordskov keeps Sitsongrit at a distance using the push kick.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nordskov cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Nordskov swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nordskov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nordskov connects with the punch.
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Nordskov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nordskov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Nordskov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nordskov under the eye.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nordskov with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nordskov. Sitsongrit shrugs it off though.
Nordskov walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Nordskov digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordskovs head.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit cracks Nordskov with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Nordskov scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sitsongrit 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.
Nordskov digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov scores with a jab.
Nordskov darts in trying to clinch
and Nordskov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Nordskov's ribs.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nordskov misses the target.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Nordskov with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit motions for Nordskov to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nordskov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit presses Nordskov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Nordskov - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Nordskov.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Nordskov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordskov tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Nordskov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit cracks Nordskov with an open hand slap.
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!
Nordskov wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordskov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit stuns Nordskov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nordskov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
Sitsongrit avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Nordskov's knee but Nordskov avoids it well.
Nordskov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
Nordskov tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nordskov darts in and clinches Sitsongrit up against the cage.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordskov tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nordskov takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nordskov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Nordskov.
Nordskov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Nordskov's head.
Sitsongrit works Nordskov's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nordskov wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a head kick.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Nordskov off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nordskov misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Nordskov checks it.
Nordskov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nordskov is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Nordskov is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Nordskov throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordskov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nordskov scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Nordskov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit wants to counter with a clinch but Nordskov pushes him away.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Gaston (ranked 123 p4p, 340 weight class) and Marky Mark (ranked 23 p4p, 54 weight class). Gaston kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is You Can Do It. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mark's choice of entrance music: Isä ei jätä. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Gaston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marky Mark!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gaston connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Marky Mark has been cut.
Gaston misses with a straight right.
Gaston misses with a right hand
and Gaston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Mark does it's job there.
Gaston lands a nice shot to the body.
Gaston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mark.
A lazy body kick from Gaston
and Mark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gaston throws a right hand that misses
letting Mark counter with a right hand.
It looks like Roy Gaston has been cut.
Mark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gaston's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Gaston to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mark misses with a wild combination.
Mark throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gaston counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mark lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gaston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaston. Mark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gaston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mark is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gaston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaston throws an overhand right that lands on Mark's shoulder, as Mark tries to avoid the shot.
Gaston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mark scores with a takedown into Gaston's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaston pulls Mark in close to his closed guard and prevents Mark from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gaston is trying to keep Mark in close.
Gaston keeping full guard, as Mark tries to pass.
Mark throwing strikes from guard but Gaston blocks nicely.
Mark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gaston is trying to keep Mark in close.
Mark postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gaston is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mark, into his guard.
Gaston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaston is looking to work some ground and pound but Mark has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mark keeping moving, preventing Gaston from controlling successfully.
Mark trying to keep a closed guard but Gaston is proving a slippery customer.
Mark wants to sweep but no luck.
Mark is trying to keep Gaston in close.
Mark has a closed guard, preventing Gaston from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mark keeping moving, preventing Gaston from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gaston counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marky Mark dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mark avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gaston throws out a leg kick but Mark moves out of range and Gaston only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mark! But no joy.
Gaston swings for the body but Mark moves out of range.
Good exchange - Mark coming out on top.
Gaston throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Mark counter with a right hand.
Gaston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mark stuns Gaston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mark drops Gaston with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gaston looks back up at him and smiles so Mark waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Marky Mark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mark drops Gaston with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gaston looks back up at him and smiles so Mark waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gaston is rocked!
Mark connects with a stiff jab that staggers Gaston - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marky Mark!
In his post fight interview, Marky Mark started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Roy Gaston was interviewed post fight and said 'Better watch yo back homie! Feel this vibration.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Jaroslav (ranked 176 p4p, 224 weight class) and Kieran McArthur (ranked 24 p4p, 33 weight class). Jaroslav comes to the cage accompanied by The Sound of Running Feet. Felix Jaroslav had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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20 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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 22 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Jaroslav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kieran McArthur!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaroslav misses the shot to the body.
Jaroslav throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Jaroslav.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McArthur delivers a nice body kick.
Jaroslav fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Jaroslav.
McArthur feints a counter leg kick.
Jaroslav pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaroslav misses with a body shot.
McArthur lands with a slapping head kick.
McArthur clinches up with Jaroslav and pushes him back against the cage.
Jaroslav softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McArthur lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jaroslav lands with a right to the head.
McArthur working aggressively here.
Jaroslav blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaroslav lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaroslav.
McArthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jaroslav makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jaroslav scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaroslav swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur blocking some punches.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.
McArthur working aggressively here.
McArthur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaroslav backwards.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from McArthur.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav blocks an uppercut.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaroslav.
McArthur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McArthur.
McArthur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
Jaroslav blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from McArthur.
Jaroslav pushes McArthur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaroslav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
Jaroslav misses with the head strike.
McArthur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaroslav backwards.
McArthur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaroslav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from McArthur as the two fighters clinch.
McArthur misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav digs a right hand into McArthur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McArthur's gas tank.
Jaroslav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaroslav creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McArthur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaroslav backwards.
McArthur misses with some punches.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur misses with some punches.
McArthur takes a shot to the head.
McArthur cracks Jaroslav with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaroslav lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaroslav lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McArthur blocking some punches.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
Jaroslav misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaroslav's elbow.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaroslav lands an uppercut.
McArthur lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McArthur.
Jaroslav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav tries to work over McArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaroslav blocking some punches.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav presses McArthur against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaroslav throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McArthurs head.
Jaroslav misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaroslav.
McArthur working aggressively here.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaroslav lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McArthur backwards.
Nice body punch from Jaroslav - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaroslav.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jaroslav fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaroslav misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav misses with a punch to the body.
Jaroslav blocks an uppercut.
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 Felix Jaroslav will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McArthur avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaroslav throws a front kick aimed at McArthur's knee but McArthur avoids it well.
Jaroslav lands the left hand.
McArthur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaroslav.
McArthur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaroslav. Jaroslav obviously looking to wear him down.
McArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaroslav tried to score with a low kick but McArthur checks it.
Jaroslav drives through and clinches with McArthur against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaroslav creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
Jaroslav lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
Felix Jaroslav has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaroslav blocking some punches.
Jaroslav misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaroslavs head.
McArthur working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaroslav lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaroslav misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jaroslav.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from McArthur.
A right handed body shot lands from McArthur.
Jaroslav misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur lands a left hand.
McArthur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by McArthur.
McArthur misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaroslav.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McArthur.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
Jaroslav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
Jaroslav blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaroslav tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
Jaroslav has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaroslav has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
McArthur tries a body shot but Jaroslav blocks it.
Jaroslav blocks a body shot from McArthur.
McArthur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaroslav blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
Jaroslav blocking some punches.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav works on McArthur's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaroslav.
McArthur lands with a light punch inside.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaroslav.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jaroslav fails to land.
McArthur lands a hook to the side of the head.
McArthur scores with a shoulder strike.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur tries a body shot but Jaroslav blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McArthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur tries to work over Jaroslav's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaroslav scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaroslav lands a left hand that snaps the head of McArthur backwards.
Jaroslav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaroslav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaroslav misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
McArthur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McArthur blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Jaroslav.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
McArthur misses with a hook to the ribs.
McArthur working aggressively here.
McArthur works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaroslav working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur lands a hook to the side of the head.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Jaroslav.
McArthur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaroslav's elbow.
A short uppercut from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from McArthur.
Jaroslav lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaroslav swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaroslav lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Jaroslav - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaroslav.
A right hand to the body from McArthur.
Jaroslav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur scores with a shot to the side of Jaroslav's head.
McArthur presses Jaroslav against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaroslav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McArthur's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Felix Jaroslav will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jaroslav 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.
McArthur scores with a jab to the jaw.
McArthur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jaroslav has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McArthur instigates a clinch.
McArthur misses with a body punch.
McArthur lands a nice shot to the body.
McArthur lands an uppercut.
Jaroslav scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaroslav tries to work over McArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
McArthur pushes Jaroslav back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McArthur presses Jaroslav against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur blocking some punches.
Jaroslav tries to work over McArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McArthur struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaroslav controls his hands.
Jaroslav scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaroslavs head.
Jaroslav blocks an uppercut.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Jaroslav back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaroslav.
McArthur misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur presses Jaroslav against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaroslav blocks an uppercut.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike.
Jaroslav blocking some punches.
Jaroslav's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaroslav tries to work over McArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaroslav has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
Jaroslav misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaroslav backwards.
Jaroslav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaroslav.
McArthur misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Jaroslav.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur misses with a punch to the body.
Jaroslav tries to work over McArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
McArthur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaroslav or not.
McArthur blocking some punches.
Jaroslav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaroslav blocks an uppercut.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from McArthur.
Jaroslav lands a nice uppercut.
Jaroslav lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from McArthur.
McArthur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Jaroslav - that landed with a thud.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaroslav digs a right hand into McArthur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McArthur's gas tank.
McArthur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav lands a body punch.
Jaroslav lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jaroslav scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McArthur.
Jaroslav working aggressively here.
Jaroslav blocking some punches.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaroslav misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur tries a body shot but Jaroslav blocks it.
McArthur lands with a short shot to the head.
McArthur tries to throw a body punch but Jaroslav avoids it by throwing McArthur back against the cage.
Jaroslav scores with a hook to the body.
McArthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaroslav.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jaroslav - that landed with a thud.
McArthur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Jaroslav.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Jaroslav scores with a shot to the side of McArthur's head.
Jaroslav throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McArthurs head.
McArthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from McArthur.
Jaroslav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaroslav working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jaroslav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaroslav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaroslav misses with a punch to the body.
Jaroslav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaroslav.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jaroslav misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav can't find room to land a body shot as McArthur controls the action.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
Jaroslav makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaroslav can't find room to land a body shot as McArthur controls the action.
Jaroslav blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Felix Jaroslav.
Well Jaroslav 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Jaroslav!
Felix Jaroslav thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roli Poli (ranked 25 p4p, 18 weight class) and Herb Krison (ranked 3 p4p, 2 weight class). Krison is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rebelution. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roli Poli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Herb Krison!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krison scores with a jab to the head.
Poli avoids the body shot from Krison.
Krison is looking to slow Poli down with leg kicks.
A big right from Poli misses.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Krison.
Krison misses with a straight left.
Krison delivers a nice body kick.
Krison scores with a nice head shot.
Krison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krison lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Poli scrambles back to his feet.
Poli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krison lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krison is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Krison looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krison staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krison. That's going to slow Poli down.
Poli takes a swing at Krison's ribcage but misses.
Krison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krison misses the body punch
and Krison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Poli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krison. Krison obviously looking to wear him down.
Poli cracks a nice hook into Krison's ribs.
Poli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Krison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Krison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Krison misses with a shot to the body
and Poli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krison lands a nice shot that snaps Poli's head back.
Jab from Krison.
Poli with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Krison.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
Poli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Krison misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Krison swings widly with a right hand
and Poli counters with a left to the body.
Krison throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
Poli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krison cracks Poli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Krison.
Krison misses with a body kick.
Krison moves away from the strike by Poli.
Krison fakes the leg kick and cracks Poli in the body.
Krison has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Krison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Krison lands a nice shot that snaps Poli's head back.
Krison tries to land a body kick
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krison, as that shot connected.
Poli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krison.
Poli blocks a head kick by Krison.
Krison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poli on the side of the head.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krison on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krison lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Krison is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Poli had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Poli moves away from the strike by Krison.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krison throws an elbow that misses.
Krison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poli's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Poli fails to land.
Poli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krison can't find room to land a body shot as Poli controls the action.
Poli lands a right hand.
Krison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Poli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Krison swings wildly with an uppercut but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Krison as the two fighters clinch.
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krison.
Poli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Krison dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Krison cracks Poli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Krison throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krison finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Poli throws a right hand that Krison ducks under and follows up with a left that Krison also avoids with ease.
Krison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krison.
Krison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Krison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Krison with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krison looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Krison throws a body kick that misses
and Poli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab from Krison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli lands a nice looking body shot.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Krison is out of range.
Krison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Poli lands a body shot.
Krison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Krison tries to land a front kick but Poli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poli.
Nice body punch from Krison.
Krison misses with a body kick.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krison.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli walks into a straight right hand from Krison.
Poli misses with an uppercut
enabling Krison to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krison throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poli blocks a head kick by Krison.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Krison!
Herb Krison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Krison ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Krison does it's job there.
Krison misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Krison scores with a spinning back kick!
Poli tries to keep at a distance but Krison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poli misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Poli or not.
Krison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Krison.
Still in the clinch, Krison scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krison lands a body punch.
Poli takes a shot to the head.
Krison can't find room to land a body shot as Poli controls the action.
Poli can't find room to land a body shot as Krison controls the action.
Poli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krison thumps Poli with a low kick.
Poli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Krison ducks down to avoid it.
Krison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krison jabs Poli right on the nose. Poli blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Poli misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Poli misses with a hook. Krison ducked under it nicely.
Krison explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Krison misses with a body shot.
Krison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krison misses with a jab to the body
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Poli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Poli lands with an uppercut that bounces Krison off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Krison 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.
Krison throws a body kick that misses.
Krison tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Poli misses its target.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Krison throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Krison lands an overhand right.
Krison scores with a jab to the head.
Krison misses with an uppercut
letting Poli counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison lands a nice looking kick to the body. Poli takes a step back to recover.
Good leg kick by Krison.
Nice defenses there by Krison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Krison misses.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krison throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Poli tests Krison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poli drops his hands momentarily and Krison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poli walks into a jab.
Poli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Krison misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Poli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Poli will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Krison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krison throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli lands a jab.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krison clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poli.
Poli blocks a body shot from Krison.
Krison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poli's elbow.
Krison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Poli misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krison.
Krison misses with a punch on the inside.
Krison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poli swings wildly with an uppercut but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krison prevents a body shot from Poli.
Krison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krison misses with a punch to the body.
Poli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krison doesn't manage to clinch there - Poli circles away.
Krison thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Poli if he has to take too many more of those.
Krison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krison lands with a good body shot.
Poli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krison throws a low kick but Poli moves out of range easily.
Krison cracks Poli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poli moves out of range as Krison throws a body kick.
Krison misses with a kick to the body.
Krison connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krison looks for the body kick but Poli saw that one coming.
Krison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Krison fakes the leg kick and cracks Poli in the body.
Krison throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krison misses with a body punch
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Poli slips under a jab from Krison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Krison really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Poli dips to his left and cracks Krison with an uppercut!
Krison ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Krison throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krison misses with a body shot.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Krison slips the punch.
Herb Krison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krison misses with a low kick.
Krison scores with a nice head shot.
Krison throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli avoids a kick to the body.
Poli takes one to the chin there.
Krison scores with a spinning back kick!
Krison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Krison throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Poli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Krison misses with a looping right.
Krison slips under a jab from Poli.
Krison tries to close the distance and clinch but Poli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Poli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Poli misses with a lunging right hand
and Krison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krison cracks Poli with an open hand slap.
Krison throws an off balance right hand
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Krison.
Poli misses with a hook
and Krison counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krison lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krison throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Krison scores with a spinning back kick!
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Poli scrambles back to his feet.
Krison scores with a decent looking hook.
Krison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poli's head.
Krison scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli cracks a nice hook into Krison's ribs.
Krison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poli doesn't seem bothered though.
Krison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krison lands a slapping body shot.
Krison scores with a kick to the body.
Krison throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Poli misses its target.
Krison is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krison loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Krison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krison tried to score with a low kick but Poli checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Krison misses the target.
Krison blocks a jab.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krison.
Krison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Poli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Krison.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krison tries to score with a low kick but Poli moves his leg out of the way.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poli scores with a nice head shot.
Poli avoids a kick to the body.
Krison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Krison dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Krison saw that one coming.
Krison lands a jab to Poli's midsection.
Poli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Krison!
Krison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krison misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Poli is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krison fakes the leg kick and cracks Poli in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison digs a good body shot into Poli's ribs.
Poli throws a series of punches but Krison moves out of range.
Krison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Poli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Krison connects with a solid leg kick.
Krison tried to score with a low kick but Poli checks it.
Poli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Krison is just out of range.
Krison lands a nice shot that snaps Poli's head back.
Krison lands with a hook. Poli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli moves out of range as Krison strikes.
Poli blocks the body kick.
Krison lunges at Poli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poli's hand.
Poli slips under a jab from Krison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli defending well as Krison loads up on a big left hand.
Poli throws a jab when Krison was well out of range.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Krison slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Krison misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Krison blocks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Krison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Krison moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Poli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli connects with a jab.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli swings widly with a right hand
and Krison counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krison lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circling - Krison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Krison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krison works the jab nicely.
Krison throws a wild body kick that Poli sees coming a mile off.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Krison throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Poli swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Krison slips a straight right by Poli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poli cracks a nice hook into Krison's ribs.
Roli Poli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Krison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Krison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poli's head.
Krison scores with a jab. Poli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Krison throws out a powerful jab.
Krison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Krison has time to react.
Poli connects with a solid leg kick.
Krison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poli on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Krison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Krison! Herb Krison retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Herb Krison, 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 Yuvraj Singh (ranked 92 p4p, 57 weight class) and Solomon Nao (ranked 12 p4p, 7 weight class). Nao is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The End. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuvraj Singh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Nao!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh avoids the body shot from Nao.
Nao throws a low kick, looking for Singh's leg but Singh calmly moves out of range.
Singh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Singh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Singh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A leg kick checked by Singh.
Singh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nao avoids a kick to the body.
Singh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Singh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nao moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Singh's elbow.
Singh tries to work over Nao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Singh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Nao.
Singh blocks an uppercut.
Nao lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nao struggles to land a body shot inside as Singh controls his hands.
Singh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nao digs a right hand underneath Singh's ribcage. Singh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nao can't find room to land a body shot as Singh controls the action.
Singh gets through Nao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singh pushes off an throws an elbow but Nao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nao.
Our sources have told us that Singh has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Nao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singh cracks Nao with a nice body shot.
Nao is trying to force a seperation but Singh has the dominant position.
Singh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nao backwards.
Singh lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Solomon Nao has been cut.
Singh tries to work over Nao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Singh.
Singh looking to throw knees to the head but Nao is blocking nicely.
Singh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Singh.
Nao looks winded!
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!
Singh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nao tries a low kick but Singh avoids it.
Singh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nao thows a leg kick but Singh checks it
and Singh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nao's knee momentarily.
Nao takes the fight into the clinch.
Singh breaks from the clinch.
Nao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Singh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Singh.
Singh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nao misses with a right hand
and Singh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice body punch from Singh.
Singh lands with a nice body punch.
Nao takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nao misses with a straight right.
Singh pushes Nao up against the cage in a clinch.
Nao tries a body shot but Singh blocks it.
Nao lands with a right to the head.
Singh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nao has a couple of punches blocked by Singh.
Singh tries to land knees in the clinch but Nao avoids the damage to the body.
Nao lands a shoulder strike.
Nao scores with a shot to the side of Singh's head.
Nao lands a shoulder strike.
Nao lands a body punch.
Nao throws a punch but it's blocked by Singh.
A short left from Nao.
Nao is leaning against Singh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Singh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nao cracks Singh with a nice body shot.
Nao struggles to land a body shot inside as Singh controls his hands.
Nao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Singh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nao can't find room to land a body shot as Singh controls the action.
Nao lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh.
Nao swings wildly with an uppercut but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh lands a good knee to the midsection. Nao won't want to take too many of those.
Singh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Naos head.
Singh misses with a body punch.
Singh lands an elbow that stopped Nao in his tracks for a moment.
Nao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nao gets through Singh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Singh lands an elbow inside.
Nao works on Singh's body with a couple of short punches.
Singh lands with a right to the head.
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 Yuvraj Singh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Solomon Nao's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
Singh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nao throws out the jab.
Nao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nao moves away.
Singh throws a good cross that connects.
Nao with a jab.
Nao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Singh instigates a clinch.
Singh misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Singh - that landed with a thud.
Singh struggles to land a body shot inside as Nao controls his hands.
Nao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nao misses with the head strike.
Singh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuvraj Singh is winning the standup battle so far.
Nao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nao throws a jab when Singh was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Nao.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Nao.
Nao missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nao wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Singh lands a head shot.
Singh is looking to wear down Nao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Singh throws a leg kick but Nao checks it.
Nao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Singh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Singh scores with a jab.
That has opened up Solomon Nao's cut even more.
Singh has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Nao.
Nao works the jab nicely.
Singh thuds a left hand into Nao's body.
Nao is breathing heavily.
Singh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Singh.
Singh throws a lazy body kick
and Nao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Singh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Singh moves out of range of the body kick from Nao.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nao throws a push kick but Singh slaps the foot to one side.
Singh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nao throws a big shot that misses.
Singh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. Singh catches Nao right on the button with a cross.
Singh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Singh checks a low kick from Nao.
Singh blocks a low kick nicely.
Nao misses with a looping left.
Singh lands a nice looking body shot.
Nao swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Nao doesn't manage to clinch there - Singh circles away.
Nao lands with a kick to the temple. Singh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Nao.
Singh takes a swing at Nao's ribcage but misses.
Nao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Singh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Singh pushes Nao up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Singh.
Singh pushes Nao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Singh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nao avoids it.
Nao misses with a punch to the body.
Singh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singh misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Nao.
Singh lands with a light punch inside.
Nao swings wildly with an uppercut but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuvraj Singh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Nao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nao checks a low kick from Singh.
Nao is trying to counter with his kicks.
Singh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nao.
Singh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good exchange - Singh coming out on top.
Singh slips a straight right by Nao.
Singh throws an overhand right that lands on Nao's shoulder, as Nao tries to avoid the shot.
Nao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Singh counters with a nice right hand that sends Nao toppling to the canvas! Nao scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Singh finish him?!
 Nao is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nao misses with an uppercut.
Singh appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nao is still on wobbly legs! Can Singh finish him?
Nao throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh.
Nao throws a combination that misses
and Singh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nao seems to have recovered his senses.
Nao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bone on bone clash there as Singh blocks the leg kick.
Nao throws an off balance right hand
and Singh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nao thinking.
Crack! A monster head kick from Singh and Nao falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Singh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yuvraj Singh!
Yuvraj Singh is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Yuvraj Singh, 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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