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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Dock (ranked 4494 p4p, 3951 weight class) and Jun Liu (ranked 525 p4p, 469 weight class). Dock's entrance music is The Hangover Soundtrack- Iko Iko. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 38 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Dock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jun Liu!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dock throws a head kick that misses.
Liu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dock with a body shot.
Dock tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu throws a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Liu as he connects with a hook.
Bob Dock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu throws a head kick but Dock moves out of range.
Dock wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Dock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dock moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu pushes Dock away with a front kick.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Dock.
Dock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Liu lands with a nice body kick.
Dock lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Dock feinted with a counter takedown.
Dock closes the distance and clinches.
Dock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Dock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Liu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Dock.
Dock scores with a knee to the head.
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Liu counters with a left and a right that stings Dock.
Dock is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
As Dock backs off Liu throws a huge counter combo but Dock manages to avoid it all.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Liu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Liu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Dock.
Dock throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dock closes the distance but Liu moves to the side
and Liu counters with a series of strikes. Dock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dock has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Dock.
Dock misses with a knee to the head.
Dock working Liu over with knees to the body.
Dock tries to land knees in the clinch but Liu avoids the damage to the body.
Dock throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Liu.
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu works Dock's body with a nice hook.
Liu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Dock throws a quick counter kick to the body but Liu avoids it.
Dock gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liu.
Dock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Liu blocks it with crossed arms.
Liu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liu misses with a double jab.
Dock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dock blocking some punches.
Liu managing to block the knees to the body from Dock.
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dock has managed to clinch.
Dock tries to land knees in the clinch but Liu avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dock crunches a lovely knee into Liu's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu gets through Dock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liu avoids it.
Dock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Liu blocks it with crossed arms.
Liu breaks the clinch.
Liu scores with a jab to the head.
Liu stalks Dock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dock's face. Dock staggers backwards, shaken.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dock is looking to land body kicks.
Dock avoids a kick to the body.
Dock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Liu.
Dock tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu lands a slapping body shot.
Dock tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dock drives through and clinches with Liu against the cage.
Dock trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Liu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu'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.
Liu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dock clinches with his opponent.
Liu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dock as Liu tries to tie him up.
Dock keeps control of Liu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bob Dock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Dock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dock tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Liu throws a counter combo.
Dock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dock looking to throw knees to the head but Liu is blocking nicely.
Dock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liu is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu wants to break free but Dock has control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Liu avoiding damage as Dock throws knees to the body.
Dock misses with a knee to the head.
Liu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dock is keeping busy.
Dock looking to throw knees to the head but Liu is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Liu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dock tries a knee to the head but Liu blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu managing to block the knees to the body from Dock.
Dock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Liu slows down the pace here.
Dock tries to land a knee to the head but Liu blocks with his arms.
Dock missing with knees to the body.
Dock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Liu.
A head kick by Dock misses
and Liu counters with a solid body kick.
Dock moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liu lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu lands a glancing blow to the side of Dock's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Liu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dock thinking.
Dock moves out of range of the body kick.
Dock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Liu lands a jab to Dock's midsection.
Dock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Dock off the cage and back into range.
Dock fakes the leg kick and cracks Liu in the body.
Dock wants to clinch but Liu slips to the side
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu misses with a few strikes there.
Liu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dock doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Dock throws a nice head kick!
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dock tries to clinch up.
Dock throws a sloppy head kick
and Liu counters with a left to the body.
Liu avoids the head kick by Dock.
Dock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Liu lands a slapping body shot.
Liu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu lands a glancing blow to the side of Dock's head.
Dock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Liu.
Dock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liu misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Liu.
Liu avoids the head kick by Dock.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dock crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Liu - the referee stops the clock and Dock gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Liu. Dock manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liu lands with a good body shot.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Dock.
Liu scores with a spinning back kick!
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Dock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Dock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liu to score with a decent uppercut.
Dock misses with a head kick.
Liu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Liu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liu moves out of range as Dock throws a body kick.
Dock blocks the body kick.
Dock thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dock darts in and clinches Liu up against the cage.
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dock rather than just go for the knockout.
Dock throws a lazy head kick
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Dock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Dock's head but Dock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dock dodges the punch combination from Liu.
Liu throws a right hand that Dock ducks under and follows up with a left that Dock also avoids with ease.
Dock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dock misses with a low kick.
Dock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dock sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liu duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu throws a right hand that Dock ducks under and follows up with a left that Dock also avoids with ease.
Liu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dock doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Dock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Crunch! Liu slams his shin into Dock's torso.
Dock clinches up with Liu and pushes him back against the cage.
Liu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Dock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dock scores with a spinning back kick!
Dock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dock fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Liu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dock has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch.
Dock lands a nice knee to the body.
Dock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dock landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dock obliges.
Knees to the body from Dock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liu.
Dock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liu.
Liu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dock lands a nice knee to the body.
Liu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu lands with a nice body punch.
Dock tries to clinch
and Liu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Docks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dock tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Dock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dock moves into range and clinches up with Liu.
Dock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liu is defending well for now.
Dock misses with a knee strike.
Dock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liu avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dock tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Liu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liu looks for the body kick but Dock saw that one coming.
Dock throws a head kick that misses
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dock moves to clinch but Liu breaks away
and Liu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dock tries to land a body kick
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Dock doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Liu looks for the body kick but Dock saw that one coming.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Dock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Dock.
Liu lands a jab to Dock's midsection.
Dock slips a straight right by Liu.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Dock moves out of range easily.
Dock misses with a body kick.
Dock moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dock fakes the leg kick and cracks Liu in the body.
Dock tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Liu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dock wants to clinch but Liu slips to the side
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Liu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dock was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Dock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Liu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dock looks to clinch
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dock throws a low kick but Liu moves out of range easily.
Dock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dock tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Dock moved out of range.
Dock avoids the body shot from Liu.
Dock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bob Dock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
Jun Liu 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Walter Flanagan (ranked 3643 p4p, 2839 weight class) and Thor Fresh (ranked 413 p4p, 330 weight class). Flanagan comes to the cage accompanied by The Wizard . Walter Flanagan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walter Flanagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Fresh!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fresh goes for a takedown attempt but Flanagan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Flanagan tries to sprawl but Fresh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fresh is looking to take a break and control but Flanagan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fresh seems to be working for a kimura but Flanagan defends the submission attempt.
Fresh is trying to work for a kimura but Flanagan is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fresh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flanagan defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanagan tries to get to full guard but Fresh has control of the leg.
Fresh wants to control but Flanagan is keeping him busy.
Flanagan is looking to improve his position.
Fresh is trying to control. Flanagan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fresh seems to be working for a kimura but Flanagan defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fresh in particular looking to stall.
Flanagan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fresh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flanagan moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flanagan is trying to keep Fresh in close.
Fresh trying to control the position from guard on top but Flanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fresh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fresh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fresh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Flanagan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Flanagan has escaped and now he's on top!
Flanagan stopping the sweep attempt from Fresh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fresh looking for a guillotine here but Flanagan defends easily.
Fresh is trying to keep Flanagan in close.
Flanagan wants to control from the top but Fresh keeps moving.
Fresh wants to sweep here but Flanagan controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fresh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fresh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flanagan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fresh keeping moving, preventing Flanagan from controlling successfully.
Fresh looking for a guillotine here but Flanagan defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fresh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Flanagan passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Fresh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fresh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Flanagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fresh misses with a takedown attempt
and Flanagan counters with a straight right hand.
Thor Fresh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fresh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flanagan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Walter Flanagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Fresh.
Fresh tries for a takedown but Flanagan circles away easily
and Fresh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fresh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Flanagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fresh closes the distance but Flanagan moves to the side
and Flanagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fresh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thor Fresh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fresh fails with the takedown
and Flanagan counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fresh or perhaps it was just good defense by Flanagan, which made it look bad.
As Fresh looks to move away, Flanagan throws a big counter combo but Fresh just gets out of the way.
Fresh misses with a takedown
and Fresh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fresh has his takedown stuffed
and Flanagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fresh closes the distance but Flanagan moves to the side
and Flanagan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fresh clinches with his opponent.
Flanagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fresh can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fresh misses with a knee to the head.
Fresh is trying to pull guard but Flanagan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Flanagan gets through Fresh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fresh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fresh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Flanagan to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fresh or perhaps it was just good defense by Flanagan, which made it look bad.
Fresh has a takedown stuffed.
Flanagan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fresh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Flanagan counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fresh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Flanagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fresh tries a head kick but it misses.
Fresh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Flanagan counters with a nice uppercut.
Fresh is breathing heavily.
Fresh tries for a takedown but Flanagan circles away easily
and Flanagan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fresh shoots and misses
and Flanagan counters with a left to the body.
Fresh shoots and misses
and Flanagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fresh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flanagan throws a big counter combination but Fresh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fresh shoots and misses
and Flanagan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fresh throws a leg kick but Flanagan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Flanagan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fresh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flanagan counters with a left to the body.
Fresh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flanagan circles away.
Flanagan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fresh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flanagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fresh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Flanagan counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fresh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flanagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walter Flanagan is winning the standup battle so far.
Fresh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flanagan pinned against the cage. Flanagan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flanagan is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Flanagan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fresh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fresh has his takedown stuffed
letting Flanagan counter with a right hand.
Fresh wants to clinch.
Fresh has his takedown stuffed
and Flanagan counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fresh forces Flanagan back against the cage and clinches.
Fresh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flanagan's elbow.
Fresh wants to get back to striking at distance but Flanagan won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanagan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fresh backwards.
Fresh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walter Flanagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Fresh.
Fresh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fresh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flanagan walks away with a smile on his face. Fresh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fresh misses with a takedown
and Flanagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fresh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fresh shoots in for a takedown but Flanagan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fresh.
Flanagan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flanagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fresh lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fresh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flanagan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fresh shoots for a takedown but Flanagan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fresh shoots for a takedown but Flanagan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flanagan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fresh with a poor takedown
and Flanagan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fresh thinking.
Fresh misses with a takedown
and Flanagan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fresh thinking.
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!
Fresh fails with the takedown
and Flanagan counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fresh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fresh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fresh throws a sloppy head kick
and Flanagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fresh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flanagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fresh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flanagan pinned against the cage. Flanagan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flanagan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fresh sprawls and moves away.
Fresh wants to clinch but Flanagan slips to the side
and Flanagan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Flanagan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fresh doesn't manage to clinch there - Flanagan circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fresh.
Flanagan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fresh tries to clinch but Flanagan moves away
and Flanagan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fresh throws a poor cross that misses
and Flanagan counters with a straight right hand.
Fresh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Flanagan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fresh wants to clinch but Flanagan slips to the side
and Flanagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fresh fails with a takedown attempt.
Flanagan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Flanagan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flanagan 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Flanagan!
Walter Flanagan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 2902 p4p, 3993 weight class) and Alec Burns (ranked 334 p4p, 439 weight class). Biernat kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ballroom Blitz. Burns is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alberto Del Rio theme song. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
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10 - 11 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alec Burns!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biernat.
Biernat moves into range and clinches up with Burns.
Nice elbow from Biernat.
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Biernat momentarily.
 It looks like Mateusz Biernat has been cut.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burns as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biernat tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
Biernat closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Biernat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns is trying to stand up here but Biernat is controlling him well.
Biernat slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Biernat trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well.
Burns has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 3Band MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Biernat is working hard here to advance position.
Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biernat is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burns tries to kick Biernat off but Biernat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Biernat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Biernat is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Burns still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Burns has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Biernat tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns decides to stand up, so the ref orders Biernat to his feet.
Biernat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Biernat closes the distance but Burns moves to the side
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biernat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Biernat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Biernat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Biernat lands with a short shot to the head.
Biernat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burns avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Biernat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biernat lands a nice elbow.
Burns blocks the elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biernat throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Burns wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burns takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burns breaks the clinch.
Biernat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Biernat darts in and clinches Burns up against the cage.
Burns blocks an elbow strike.
Burns tries to break free but Biernat pushes him back against the cage.
Burns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biernat is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Biernat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Biernat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Burns finds it's target.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Biernat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Biernat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Biernat's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Biernat avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns throws a counter combo.
We've been told by Biernat's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biernat slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Biernat ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biernat instigates a clinch.
Biernat pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biernat scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Biernat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burns's brow.
Biernat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Biernat wants the takedown. Burns is fighting it off but Biernat persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Burns's guard against the cage.
Burns can't keep his opponent in guard - Biernat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biernat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Biernat is looking to advance position but Burns won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.
Biernat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Biernat is looking for a kimura but Burns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biernat to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Biernat seems to be working for a kimura but Burns defends the submission attempt.
Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.
Burns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biernat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biernat prevents Burns from standing back up.
Biernat is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns is defending against the submission attempts here by Biernat.
Mateusz Biernat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.
Biernat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burns defends it well.
Biernat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Biernat is looking for a kimura here.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Burns is not content to let Biernat control the position.
Biernat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biernat is keen to just control but Burns is a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
It looked like Biernat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Biernat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Biernat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Biernat's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Biernat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Biernat moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBurns.
Burns throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Burns throws a nice looking combination but Biernat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biernat shoots in and gets a takedown into Burns's guard.
Burns wants to stand but Biernat is controlling the position.
Biernat passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Biernat goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Burns rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Biernat's guard! Nice work there by Burns!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily.
Biernat has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.
Biernat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biernat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Biernat isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Burns stacks Biernat on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Burns!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns decides to stand back up.
Biernat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burns is trying to break free.
Mateusz Biernat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns is looking to break free of the clinch but Biernat has double underhooks.
Biernat lands an elbow just above Burns 's eye.
Biernat scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burns.
Biernat avoids the elbow strike from Burns, against the cage.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Biernat has him pressed against the cage.
Burns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burns wants to get back to striking at distance but Biernat won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burns wants to stall.
Burns takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Alec Burns has been cut.
Biernat lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Biernat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Biernat has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Burns clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Biernat patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Biernat looking for the RNC.
Burns preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Biernat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Biernat working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to get back to his feet but Biernat is in full control for now.
Biernat is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Burns knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Burns for a finish.
Biernat is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Burns defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Alec Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biernat has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Burns is in real trouble here. Biernat gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Burns is tapping out! Biernat wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mateusz Biernat!
Mateusz Biernat thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Alec Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alika Hakekia (ranked 4096 p4p, 1469 weight class) and Crock O Snake Under The Sea (ranked 544 p4p, 221 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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World class boxer
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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alika Hakekia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crock O Snake Under The Sea!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakekia lands a nice hook to Under The Sea's body. Under The Sea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hakekia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hakekia tries for a takedown but Under The Sea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hakekia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Under The Sea as he jumps to the side.
Under The Sea throws a counter combo.
Hakekia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice side step and Under The Sea releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakekia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Under The Sea circles away.
A combination from Hakekia does no damage.
Under The Sea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Under The Sea did well to prevent Hakekia getting side control.
Hakekia is stalling here. Under The Sea is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hakekia seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Under The Sea has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Under The Sea tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia is trying to control Under The Sea's posture but Under The Sea avoids it.
Under The Sea wants to control but Hakekia is keeping him busy.
Hakekia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Under The Sea wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hakekia is working hard here to advance position.
Under The Sea is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hakekia has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Hakekia's face as Under The Sea controls the position.
Under The Sea swings around for an armbar but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Under The Sea's guard.
Under The Sea is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Under The Sea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hakekia is one step ahead there.
Under The Sea looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hakekia wants to stand but Under The Sea is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hakekia trying to control but Under The Sea is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Under The Sea, up you get!
Hakekia closes the distance and clinches up with Under The Sea, looking for a takedown. Hakekia pushes Under The Sea against the cage but Under The Sea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Under The Sea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hakekia defends it well.
Hakekia tries for a takedown but Under The Sea circles away easily
and Under The Sea counters with a series of strikes that sends Hakekia to the canvas! Under The Sea follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Under The Sea wants to pass the guard but Hakekia is keeping the position.
Under The Sea is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Under The Sea defends well.
Under The Sea tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakekia is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Under The Sea defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hakekia.
It seemed like Under The Sea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alika Hakekia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hakekia has his takedown stuffed
and Under The Sea counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Under The Sea tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakekia is retaining full guard.
Hakekia wants to sweep but no luck.
Under The Sea passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia is not content to let Under The Sea control the position.
Hakekia is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Under The Sea tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hakekia bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hakekia is looking to clinch.
Hakekia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Under The Sea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hakekia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Under The Sea is fending him off so far but Hakekia persists. Nope, Under The Sea circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Under The Sea! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakekia fails with a takedown attempt.
Under The Sea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Under The Sea swivels and escapes.
No luck for Hakekia with that takedown attempt.
Under The Sea appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hakekia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Under The Sea back to the cage. Hakekia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hakekia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Under The Sea avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Under The Sea defends well and Hakekia ends up having to push Under The Sea into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Hakekia backs off Under The Sea throws a huge counter combo but Hakekia manages to avoid it all.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hakekia is looking to clinch but Under The Sea is avoiding it.
Hakekia fails with a takedown attempt.
Hakekia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia is trying to pull guard but Under The Sea turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hakekia breaks from the clinch.
Hakekia shoots in for a takedown but Under The Sea shows good takedown defense.
Hakekia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Under The Sea but Under The Sea pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Under The Sea's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hakekia shoots in but Under The Sea avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Under The Sea tries to counter it with a takedown but Hakekia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakekia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Under The Sea sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hakekia somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hakekia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hakekia throws a head kick but Under The Sea moves out of range.
Under The Sea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hakekia shoots for a double leg takedown but Under The Sea sprawls well. He's pushed Hakekia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Under The Sea doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hakekia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Under The Sea's waist but Under The Sea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hakekia off to one side.
Hakekia fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Under The Sea on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hakekia rushes Under The Sea and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hakekia is working for takedown but Under The Sea is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Under The Sea has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on Hakekia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hakekia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hakekia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia looking to control.
Hakekia wants to sweep but no luck.
Under The Sea wants to control from the top but Hakekia keeps moving.
Under The Sea tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakekia is retaining full guard.
Under The Sea wants to control from the top but Hakekia keeps moving.
Hakekia wants to sweep but no luck.
Hakekia keeping full guard, as Under The Sea tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hakekia throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hakekia is trying to control the position but Under The Sea postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hakekia moves into the clinch successfully.
Hakekia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hakekia looking for a takedown.
Hakekia effectively controlling the action here.
Hakekia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hakekia looking to throw knees to the head but Under The Sea is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea is stalling here.
Under The Sea is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hakekia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hakekia tries to pull guard but Under The Sea forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hakekia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hakekia tries to break the clinch but Under The Sea is controlling the position.
Under The Sea changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hakekia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Under The Sea blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia goes for a double leg but Under The Sea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Under The Sea continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hakekia tries for a takedown but Under The Sea circles away easily
and Under The Sea counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hakekia won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Under The Sea advances to mount.
Hakekia tries to hold on but Under The Sea postures up.
Under The Sea controlling his opponent.
Hakekia trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Under The Sea looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alika Hakekia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Crock O Snake Under The Sea.
I've got Under The Sea winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crock O Snake Under The Sea!
A very excited looking Crock O Snake Under The Sea made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Steve Jr (ranked 2294 p4p, 2130 weight class) and Mono Loco (ranked 252 p4p, 236 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Steve Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve Jr throws a body punch but Loco moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loco is defended easily by Steve Jr.
Loco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Loco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steve Jr misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve Jr stuffs the takedown.
Steve Jr is looking to counter punch.
George Steve Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
Steve Jr stuffs the takedown.
Loco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steve Jr looks to land a left hand but Loco moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco walks into a stiff left hand from Steve Jr.
Steve Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loco closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steve Jr's guard.
My spies in Xtramarital Financial Sharks inform me that Loco has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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.
Steve Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Loco to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Loco seems content to control.
Steve Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loco pulls his head out easily.
Steve Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loco pulls his head out easily.
Steve Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steve Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco content to control rather than advance.
Steve Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Loco.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco stops Steve Jr from getting back to his feet.
Loco stalling.
Steve Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Loco is working for a kimura but Steve Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Loco wants to take a breather but Steve Jr is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Loco in particular looking to stall.
Steve Jr tries to get to full guard but Loco has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Loco is working for a kimura but Steve Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Steve Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steve Jr is trying to stand.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Loco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steve Jr defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco wants to work for an arm triangle but Steve Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Loco working over Steve Jr with some ground and pound. Steve Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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 George Steve Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steve Jr stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Steve Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Loco.
Loco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steve Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steve Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Loco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco tries to pass to full mount but Steve Jr defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Loco in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Loco passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steve Jr!
Loco throws some wild stikes that Steve Jr manages to avoid easily.
Steve Jr is trying to stand.
Steve Jr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Loco tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Steve Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steve Jr is trying to stand up.
Mono Loco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steve Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Loco controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steve Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Loco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steve Jr is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Loco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Loco throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Steve Jr because Loco loaded up on that one.
Steve Jr is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Loco controlling from the full mount.
Steve Jr tries to buck Loco off but Loco takes his back!
Loco is cranking Steve Jr's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Steve Jr! He's tightened the choke and Steve Jr is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mono Loco!
Our winner, Mono Loco, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Stringfellow (ranked 1619 p4p, 1398 weight class) and Earl Ravenberg (ranked 92 p4p, 80 weight class). Earl Ravenberg has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Desmond Stringfellow's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Desmond Stringfellow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Earl Ravenberg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ravenberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stringfellow's half guard.
Stringfellow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ravenberg.
Ravenberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
My spies in Natty Vincere inform me that Ravenberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ravenberg is thwarting Stringfellow's attempts to control the position.
Ravenberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ravenberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stringfellow is looking to control Ravenberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stringfellow avoid being mounted?
Ravenberg working the head and body with strikes.
Stringfellow taking some punishment here, with Ravenberg in his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stringfellow wants to control but Ravenberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ravenberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stringfellow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ravenberg working Stringfellow over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringfellow looking for submissions off his back.
Ravenberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ravenberg is looking to take a break and control but Stringfellow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ravenberg lands strikes from half guard.
 Stringfellow is rocked!
Ravenberg is nestled in close to Stringfellow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Stringfellow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ravenberg is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Stringfellow is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ravenberg fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Stringfellow from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ravenberg! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Ravenberg!
Earl Ravenberg is the new bantamweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Earl Ravenberg waved his t-shirt featuring Core Combat's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lester Limbaugh (ranked 1561 p4p, 3120 weight class) and Caio Barbosa (ranked 179 p4p, 326 weight class). Caio Barbosa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lester Limbaugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limbaugh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Limbaugh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Limbaugh prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
Limbaugh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barbosa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Limbaugh.
Limbaugh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barbosa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Limbaugh has control of the leg.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Limbaugh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Limbaugh's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Limbaugh has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Barbosa keeps control of the position as Limbaugh tries to break free.
Barbosa is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Limbaugh won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Barbosa off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa gave a mention to Top Gun Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Ilmarinen (ranked 2942 p4p, 692 weight class) and Cory McDonnell (ranked 372 p4p, 108 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McDonnell's choice of entrance music: Jorge Quintero - 300 Violin Orchestra. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Ilmarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell is looking to slow Ilmarinen down with leg kicks.
Ilmarinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O Heaven in the buildup to the fight.
McDonnell takes the fight into the clinch.
Ilmarinen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ilmarinen breaks the clinch.
Ilmarinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Ilmarinen misses the target.
McDonnell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ilmarinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDonnells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ilmarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Ilmarinen circles away.
Ilmarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonnell.
A nice combination there by Ilmarinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by McDonnell.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
Ilmarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ilmarinen cracks McDonnell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ilmarinen swinging wildly here.
Ilmarinen tries to bum rush McDonnell with a series of wild strikes but McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilmarinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ilmarinen lands a glancing blow to the side of McDonnell's head.
Ilmarinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ilmarinen misses the shot to the body.
Ilmarinen works over McDonnell's head and body with a nice combination.
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot.
Ilmarinen throws a push kick but McDonnell slaps the foot to one side.
McDonnell tries to counter with a clinch but Ilmarinen shakes him off and moves away.
Ilmarinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick by Ilmarinen misses
enabling McDonnell to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonnell with a nice calf kick.
McDonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ilmarinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonnell.
Ilmarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonnell has closed the distance and engaged Ilmarinen in a clinch.
Ilmarinen is trying to break the clinch but McDonnell is controlling him.
Ilmarinen tries to stall but McDonnell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ilmarinen prevents a body shot from McDonnell.
McDonnell working aggressively here.
McDonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Ilmarinen controls his hands.
McDonnell lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ilmarinen tries to circle away but McDonnell has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ilmarinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDonnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ilmarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonnell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonnell digs a right hand underneath Ilmarinen's ribcage. Ilmarinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from McDonnell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, McDonnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ilmarinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ilmarinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for McDonnell.
A jab lands there for McDonnell.
Ilmarinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a jab when Ilmarinen was well out of range.
Ilmarinen throwing a counter right hand but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
McDonnell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ilmarinen's head.
McDonnell clinches with his opponent.
McDonnell gets through Ilmarinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonnell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ilmarinen is trying to break the clinch but McDonnell is controlling him.
McDonnell throws a head punch that misses.
Ilmarinen takes a shot to the head.
Ilmarinen is trying to break free.
Ilmarinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDonnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonnell won't allow it.
McDonnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ilmarinen blocks a body shot from McDonnell.
McDonnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ilmarinen's elbow.
McDonnell has Ilmarinen pressed against the cage, preventing Ilmarinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Ilmarinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDonnell misses with the head strike.
Ilmarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from McDonnell - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonnell.
Ilmarinen blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ilmarinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ilmarinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from McDonnell - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from McDonnell.
Ilmarinen digs a good body shot into McDonnell's ribs.
Jaakko Ilmarinen is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonnell gets a clinch.
McDonnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ilmarinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDonnell has Ilmarinen pressed against the cage, preventing Ilmarinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from McDonnell.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McDonnell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ilmarinen's brow.
Ilmarinen tries to break free but McDonnell pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from McDonnell fails to land.
McDonnell lands with a left to the head.
Ilmarinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDonnell lands an elbow just above Ilmarinen 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonnell.
Ilmarinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from McDonnell.
A short left from McDonnell.
Ilmarinen manages to break the clinch.
McDonnell moves out of range of the body kick from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen looks to throw a body kick
enabling McDonnell to counter with a crisp jab.
Ilmarinen throws a combination that misses
and McDonnell moves into the clinch.
McDonnell has Ilmarinen pressed against the cage, preventing Ilmarinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ilmarinen prevents a body shot from McDonnell.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonnell.
Ilmarinen is trying to break the clinch but McDonnell is controlling him.
Ilmarinen prevents a body shot from McDonnell.
Ilmarinen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for McDonnell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McDonnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ilmarinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ilmarinen looking to slow down the pace here.
McDonnell works on Ilmarinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDonnell as Ilmarinen tries to tie him up.
McDonnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A frustrated look appears on Ilmarinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ilmarinen is trying to break the clinch but McDonnell has him pressed against the cage.
Ilmarinen blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from McDonnell.
Ilmarinen is trying to stall.
McDonnell lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ilmarinen wants to stall.
McDonnell lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Jaakko Ilmarinen has been cut.
McDonnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonnell has Ilmarinen pressed against the cage, preventing Ilmarinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDonnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ilmarinen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ilmarinen manages to break the clinch.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Ilmarinen should have avoided that one.
Ilmarinen is rocked!
Ilmarinen gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McDonnell gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cory McDonnell!
Cory McDonnell gave a mention to Core Combat in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Jaakko Ilmarinen spoke after the fight, saying 'Lucky rat I had flu'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Llosa (ranked 1297 p4p, 844 weight class) and CJ Tripp (ranked 202 p4p, 131 weight class). 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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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernesto Llosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CJ Tripp!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tripp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Llosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Llosa moves out of range of the body kick from Tripp.
Llosa scores with a nice head shot.
Tripp motions for Llosa to come forward. Tripp throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Llosa moves into the clinch successfully.
Llosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tripp tries to work over Llosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tripp lands a body punch.
Llosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Tripp controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llosa lands a body shot.
Tripp swings wildly with an uppercut but Llosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tripp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tripp misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripp misses with a body punch.
Tripp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tripp swings wildly with an uppercut but Llosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tripp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Llosa.
Llosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tripp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tripp blocking some punches.
Tripp misses with the head strike.
Tripp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tripp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Llosa's elbow.
Llosa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tripp regains guard immediately.
Llosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Llosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tripp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Llosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Llosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Llosa trying to control but Tripp is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llosa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llosa drops back looking for a leg! Tripp is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tripp manages to kick Llosa off! Llosa jumps back into Tripp's guard.
Tripp is pulling down on Llosa's head to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Llosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tripp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tripp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Llosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Llosa.
Tripp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tripp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Llosa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tripp throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Tripp.
Tripp misses with a body kick.
Tripp throws a hook but Llosa blocks it.
Llosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Llosa shoots in and drives through. Tripp sprawls well.
Llosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tripp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tripp looks to score with a jab to the body but Llosa is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but CJ Tripp will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tripp lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ernesto Llosa has been cut.
Llosa misses with a wild combination.
Llosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the body from Llosa misses
and Tripp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tripp is looking to slow Llosa down with leg kicks.
Llosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tripp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tripp misses with an uppercut
and Tripp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Llosa lands with an overhand left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Llosa checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llosa thuds a left hand into Tripp's body.
Tripp connects with a nice looking jab.
Llosa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tripp as he jumps to the side.
Llosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tripp moves away.
Tripp takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Tripp misses
and Llosa counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Tripp misses.
Tripp takes a swing at Llosa's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Llosa misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tripp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tripp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tripp - that will leave a mark!
Tripp scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tripp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Llosa manages to avoid it.
Tripp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Llosa misses with a body shot
and Tripp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tripp throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Llosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Llosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Llosa is defended easily by Tripp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripp throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tripp scores with a shot to the body.
Tripp is looking to score with low kicks.
Llosa misses with a takedown attempt
and Tripp counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Llosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Llosa shoots in and bounces Tripp off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tripp trying to control the position here.
Llosa trying to control but Tripp is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tripp keeping full guard, as Llosa tries to pass.
Llosa pushing down on Tripp's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Llosa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tripp is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ernesto Llosa!
In his post fight interview, Ernesto Llosa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cal Klos (ranked 418 p4p, 529 weight class) and Ibrahim Camara (ranked 59 p4p, 70 weight class). Klos's entrance music is Our Father Enki. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Cal Klos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ibrahim Camara!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Klos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Camara misses with an uppercut.
Camara has closed the distance and engaged Klos in a clinch.
Camara tries a body shot but Klos blocks it.
Camara told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Klos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Camara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Klos blocks a body shot from Camara.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
Klos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camara 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.
Camara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kloss head.
A frustrated look appears on Klos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klos.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Klos controls the action.
Camara misses with some punches.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Klos uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Klos controls his hands.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Camara lands an uppercut.
Klos is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cal Klos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Camara lands a hook that snaps the head of Klos backwards.
Klos lands a nice uppercut.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Klos avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Klos can't get the takedown.
Klos tries to break the clinch but Camara is controlling the position.
Klos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Camara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Klos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Camara working aggressively here.
Camara keeps control of Klos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klos is working for takedown but Camara is calmly controlling the position for now.
Camara working aggressively here.
Klos is trying to break free.
Klos wants to get back to striking at distance but Camara won't allow it.
Klos is trying to pull guard but Camara has him pressed against the cage.
Klos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Camara throws a body punch but Klos moves out of range.
Camara is looking to slow Klos down with leg kicks.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
Camara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Camara.
As Camara looks to move away, Klos throws a big counter combo but Camara just gets out of the way.
Klos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klos connects with a nice looking jab.
Klos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara lands a nice looking body shot.
Camara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klos.
A little jabbing left from Camara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Camara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Camara feints and then cracks Klos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Klos down.
Klos keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Klos.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Camara 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 Klos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Klos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Camara moves forwards but Klos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Klos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Camara is trying to stand back up but Klos is controlling him
Klos is looking for a kimura here.
Camara is trying to stand up here but Klos is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klos is trying to control. Camara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara kicks Klos off and gets back to his feet.
Klos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camara can pounce on him.
Klos throws a series of punches but Camara moves out of range.
Camara stuns Klos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Klos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camara! But no joy.
Klos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Camara dodges the punch combination from Klos.
Klos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Klos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camara.
Klos throws a looping overhand right but Camara ducks down to avoid it.
Klos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Camara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Camara tries to clinch there but Klos circles away.
Klos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klos blocks a low kick nicely.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klos was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Klos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Camara's guard.
Camara manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Camara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Klos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klos throws out the jab.
Camara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Camara slips a straight right by Klos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camara.
Klos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Klos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camara moves out of range as Klos strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klos shoots and misses
and Camara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A left lands for Klos.
Cal Klos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Camara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Klos has time to react.
Klos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Klos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klos throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.
Klos walks into a left hand.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibrahim Camara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klos.
Klos shoots in for a double leg but Camara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Camara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kloss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klos misses with a looping left.
Camara swings for the body but Klos moves out of range.
Klos moves forwards but Camara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Klos misses with the combination.
Camara blocks a jab.
Camara wants to counter the offense by Klos and move into the clinch position.
Klos lands a nice shot that snaps Camara's head back.
Camara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Klos shoots in looking for a takedown. Camara tries to sprawl out of it but Klos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Camara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cal Klos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Klos misses.
Klos throws a shot from downtown. Camara moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Camara.
Camara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Camara.
Klos blocks a head kick by Camara.
Camara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Klos is just out of range.
Camara feints and then cracks Klos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Klos down.
Camara wants to clinch up but Klos keeps it at a distance.
Klos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Camaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Klos loads up on a big right hand but Camara slips the punch.
Camara throws a front kick aimed at Klos's knee but Klos avoids it well.
Camara cracks Klos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Klos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Camara avoids it really well and circles away.
Camara throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Klos catches Camara right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klos moves away.
Klos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Camara swings for the body but Klos moves out of range.
Klos throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.
Camara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Klos misses with an uppercut. Camara saw that one coming.
Camara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camara slips a jab and a cross from Klos.
Klos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camara to score with a decent uppercut.
Klos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Camara tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Camara. Beautiful body shot.
Camara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klos throws an overhand right that lands on Camara's shoulder, as Camara tries to avoid the shot.
Camara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Camara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Camara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Klos moves away from the strike by Camara.
Camara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Klos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camara circles away quickly and effectively.
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Klos.
Klos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Camara counters with a straight right hand.
Klos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camara. That's going to slow Klos down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara wants to clinch.
Klos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klos misses with a straight left.
Klos misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara stuffs the takedown.
Klos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Klos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camara tries to clinch but Klos moves out of range.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Camara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Camara stuffs the takedown attempt from Klos. Klos gets slowly back to his feet.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klos manages to avoid it.
Klos is looking to counter punch.
Klos throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
Klos shoots in looking for a takedown. Camara tries to sprawl out of it but Klos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Camara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cal Klos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klos avoids a kick to the body.
Klos scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klos cracks Camara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Klos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Camara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Klos lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara catches Klos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A combination from Klos does no damage.
Camara misses with a hook.
Klos is looking for a counter combo.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Klos throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.
Klos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara closes the distance and pushes Klos back into the cage.
Camara prevents the takedown attempt.
Camara tries a body shot but Klos blocks it.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klos manages to break the clinch.
Klos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camara.
Klos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camara.
Camara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Klos slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Klos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Klos throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Camara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camara swivels and escapes.
Klos sets himself, and Camara steps forward looking for the clinch! Klos avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Klos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camara scores with a kick to the body.
Camara scores with a shot to the body.
Camara scores with a hook.
Camara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Klos misses.
A big right from Camara misses.
Klos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Camara scores with a hook to the body. Klos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Klos throws the left hand but Camara avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camara! But no joy.
Camara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Klos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Camara wants to clinch up but Klos keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Klos misses.
Klos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Klos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Klos.
Camara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klos takes one to the chin there.
Klos with a poor takedown
and Camara counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Klos blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Camara really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Klos lands with a hook. Camara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Camara scores with a jab to the head.
Camara connects with a solid leg kick.
Camara throws a hook but Klos blocks it.
Camara lands a glancing blow to the side of Klos's head.
Klos misses with a two punch combination.
Camara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Camara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Klos at a distance.
A nice leg kick from Camara, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Camara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klos throws a poor cross that misses
letting Camara counter with a right hand.
Camara throws a body kick that misses
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klos misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
Klos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Camara staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos walks into a left hand.
Camara throws the left hand but Klos avoids the punch easily.
Camara takes a swing at Klos's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Camara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klos in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Camara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camara throws a looping overhand right but Klos ducks down to avoid it.
Camara tries to clinch there but Klos circles away.
Camara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Klos shoots and misses
and Camara counters by clinching up.
Klos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Camara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Klos controls the action.
A hook to the body from Camara.
Klos blocks a body shot from Camara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klos.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Klos takes a shot to the head.
Camara misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Klos has Camara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Camara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cal Klos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klos backwards.
Camara lands a left hand.
Camara gets through Klos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klos prevents a body shot from Camara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Klos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Camara stops a takedown attempt from Klos.
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Camara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Klos avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara prevents the takedown attempt.
Klos has Camara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Camara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short left from Camara.
Klos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Klos jumps guard but Camara turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Klos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Klos uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Klos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Camara lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
Camara lands a right hand.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Camara misses with some punches.
Klos throws a head punch that misses.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klos or not.
A hook to the body from Camara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Camara dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Camara thumps Klos with a low kick.
Camara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Klos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Camara connects with a right hand. Klos shakes it off.
Klos loads up on a big right hand but Camara slips the punch.
A big left from Klos misses.
Camara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klos on the side of the head.
Camara misses with a straight right.
Klos lands a lovely overhand right.
Camara punishes Klos's body with a nice straight punch.
Camara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara moves in looking to clinch but Klos pushes him off.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Klos is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camara.
Camara throws a big counter head kick but Klos avoids it with no problem.
Camara throws a hook but Klos avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Camara, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klos closes the distance and clinches up with Camara, looking for a takedown. Klos pushes Camara against the cage but Camara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Klos tests Camara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camara lands a leg kick that knocks Klos off balance momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Klos or perhaps it was just good defense by Camara, which made it look bad.
Klos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Camara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Camara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ibrahim Camara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klos takes one on the button.
Klos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Camara lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Klos throws an overhand right that lands on Camara's shoulder, as Camara tries to avoid the shot.
Klos throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klos blocks a jab.
Camara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Klos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cal Klos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Klos.
Klos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Camara backs up against the cage.
Klos misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice leg kick from Camara, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klos misses with a wild combination.
Camara tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Camara. Beautiful body shot.
Camara throws a push kick but Klos slaps the foot to one side.
Camara slips a jab from Klos.
Klos throws out a loose jab but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Camara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klos in his tracks.
Cal Klos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klos moves out of range as Camara throws a body kick.
Klos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Camara tries to avoid it but Klos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Camara to the ground. Camara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Klos moves out of range as Camara strikes.
Klos throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Camara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klos.
Camara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Camara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Klos's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Klos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Camara swings for the body but Klos moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Camara wants to clinch up but Klos keeps it at a distance.
Camara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Klos lands with an uppercut that bounces Camara off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klos misses with the combination.
Klos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Camara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klos.
Klos looks to land a left hand but Camara moved out of range nicely.
Camara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Camara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Klos throws a shot from downtown. Camara moves away and avoids it.
Camara lands with a hook. Klos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ibrahim Camara.
Well Camara 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 George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Camara!
Ibrahim Camara is the new middleweight champion!
Ibrahim Camara 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.
Cal Klos was interviewed post fight and said 'Tonight wasn't my night, but I'll be back soon to kick some ass. '.
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