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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rhymin Slayin (ranked 726 p4p, 328 weight class) and Yormomza Built (ranked 101 p4p, 49 weight class). Built is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Back That Azz Up. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rhymin Slayin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yormomza Built!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slayin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Built closes the distance and clinches.
Built tries a body shot but Slayin blocks it.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Slayin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Built blocks it with crossed arms.
Slayin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slayin lands with a light punch inside.
Slayin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Built tries a body shot but Slayin blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Slayin.
Slayin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slayin tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slayin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Slayin misses.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Slayin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Slayin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Built's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Slayin.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Built misses with a low kick.
Built avoids the body shot from Slayin.
A slow jab from Built misses its intended target.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slayin.
Built looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Built scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slayin doesn't seem bothered though.
Built explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Slayin misses with a looping right.
Built scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Built scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slayin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
 It looks like Yormomza Built has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Built there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built misses with a head kick.
Built feints and then cracks Slayin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slayin down.
Slayin moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Slayin. That snapped Built's head back.
Slayin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slayin avoids the body shot from Built.
Built missing with a left hand there. Slayin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Built scores with a jab to the head.
Slayin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slayin slips under a jab.
Built pushes Slayin up against the cage in a clinch.
Slayin scores with a hook to the body.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slayin backwards.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
A short uppercut from Slayin.
Slayin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slayin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Built backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but Built blocks with his arms.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slayin scores with a hook to the body.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slayin misses with a body punch.
Slayin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slayin.
Slayin tries a knee to the head but Built blocks it.
Slayin tries a knee to the head but Built blocks it.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Built scores with a shoulder strike.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built blocking some punches.
Slayin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Slayin throws an elbow but misses.
Slayin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slayin blocks a body shot from Built.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slayin misses with the head strike.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Built gets through Slayin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slayin lands a body punch.
Built tries a body shot but Slayin blocks it.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Slayin controls the action.
Built tries a body shot but Slayin blocks it.
Built looking to slow down the pace here.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slayin scores with a shot to the side of Built's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slayin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Slayin is just out of range.
Built's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slayin under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yormomza Built will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The crowd cheers as Built lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slayin doesn't seem phased though.
Built cracks Slayin with an open hand slap.
Slayin dodges the punch combination from Built.
Slayin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slayin cracks Built with a right hand to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Built in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slayin was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Slayin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Built lands a nice looking body shot.
Built has Slayin up against the cage in a clinch.
Slayin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Slayin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Slayin.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Built avoiding damage as Slayin throws knees to the body.
Slayin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayin tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Built.
Slayin misses with an elbow over the top.
Slayin tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slayin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slayin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built prevents a body shot from Slayin.
A short body shot lands from Slayin as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Slayin.
Slayin can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
Built taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Slayin scores with a shoulder strike.
Slayin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Built's face.
Built is breathing heavily.
Slayin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Slayin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slayin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slayin lands a shot to the body.
Slayin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Yormomza Built's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slayin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Slayin.
Built takes a shot to the head.
Built has had enough of the clinch but Slayin keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Slayin.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Slayin backwards.
Slayin lands with a right to the head.
Slayin lands a hook that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Slayin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Slayin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but Built blocks with his arms.
Slayin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but Built blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slayin.
Rhymin Slayin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slayin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Built or not.
Slayin lands with a light punch inside.
Slayin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Built has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slayin lands a nice uppercut.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayin digs a right hand into Built's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Built's gas tank.
Slayin lands a body shot.
Slayin digs a right hand underneath Built's ribcage. Built let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Built takes a shot to the head.
Slayin lands an elbow that stopped Built in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Yormomza Built's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short left from Slayin.
Slayin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slayin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slayin digs a right hand into Built's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Built's gas tank.
Slayin working Built over with knees to the body.
Slayin lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Slayin.
Slayin landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slayin tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Slayin lands with a right to the head.
Slayin misses with a knee strike.
Built takes a knee right on the jaw!
Built tries to throw a body punch but Slayin avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Slayin tries a knee to the head but Built blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Slayin.
Slayin tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Slayin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slayin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slayin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Slayin misses with a knee strike.
Slayin blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Slayin.
Built tries to stall but Slayin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Slayin.
Slayin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Built has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slayin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but Built blocks with his arms.
Slayin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhymin Slayin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Slayin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Built pushes Slayin up against the cage in a clinch.
Built is leaning against Slayin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Built blocks a body shot from Slayin.
Slayin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Built can do to turn this around?
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Slayin.
Slayin working aggressively here.
Built is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Slayin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Built misses with the head strike.
Slayin is leaning against Built and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slayin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slayin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayin lands a good knee to the midsection. Built won't want to take too many of those.
Slayin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slayin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Slayin.
Built managing to block the knees to the body from Slayin.
Built takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slayin pushes off an throws an elbow but Built leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slayin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Slayin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slayin working Built over with knees to the body.
Slayin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Built or not.
A short left from Slayin.
Slayin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slayin throws an elbow that misses.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slayin is leaning against Built and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slayin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Slayin working Built over with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Slayin.
Slayin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Built backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Slayin controls his hands.
Slayin landing knees to the head.
Slayin looking to throw knees to the head but Built is blocking nicely.
Slayin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Built is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slayin struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built tries to work over Slayin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slayin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built lands a body shot in the clinch.
Built misses with a body punch.
Slayin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slayin misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Slayin.
Slayin tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Slayin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Built.
Knees to the body from Slayin.
A knee to the head by Slayin.
A right hook to the body lands for Slayin.
Built lands a body punch.
Slayin scores with a shot to the side of Built's head.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Slayin avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Slayin lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayin misses with a body punch.
Slayin lands a knee to the head.
Yormomza Built's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Built takes a knee to the side of the body.
A hook to the body from Built.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Built.
Slayin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slayin lands a nice uppercut.
Built misses with a body punch.
Slayin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Built's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Built moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slayin wants to slow Built down by chopping away at his legs.
Built lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Built misses with a body shot
and Slayin counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slayin throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
Built fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slayin on the side of the head.
Built throws a push kick but Slayin slaps the foot to one side.
Slayin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Slayin misses with a looping right.
Slayin throws a sloppy head kick and Built moves out of range easily.
Built swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built looks to land a body kick but Slayin moved away.
A slow jab from Built misses its intended target.
Slayin throws the kick towards the body but Built avoids it.
Slayin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Built.
Slayin throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yormomza Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slayin.
Built scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhymin Slayin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slayin 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhymin Slayin!
A less than humble Rhymin Slayin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Yormomza Built had this to say: 'You mighta won, but Yormomza whore! So there.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Pulkkinen (ranked 349 p4p, 1150 weight class) and Charles Bronson (ranked 47 p4p, 135 weight class). Bronson has chosen Charles Bronson - Youth Attack as his entrance music. Albert Pulkkinen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Pulkkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen moves in looking to clinch but Bronson pushes him off.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronson's hands.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
A jab from Pulkkinen does it's job there.
Pulkkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson walks into a stiff left hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
 It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen lunges at Bronson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bronson's hand.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Bronson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bronson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bronson defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson throws a good cross that connects.
Bronson slips a jab and a cross from Pulkkinen.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
And Pulkkinen counters with a quick kick to the body but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the head.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Pulkkinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bronson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A leg kick checked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Pulkkinen as he connects with a hook.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter punch.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab. Bronson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pulkkinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Pulkkinen. That snapped Bronson's head back.
Pulkkinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pulkkinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Bronson takes one on the button.
Bronson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen jabs Bronson right on the nose. Bronson blinks but takes it well.
Bronson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bronson throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen avoids them all with ease.
Bronson throws a head kick that misses.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bronson thows a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bronson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bronson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to Bronson's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Pulkkinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Bronson throws a leg kick that misses.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Pulkkinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen connects with the punch.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice head shot.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
A big right from Bronson misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Pulkkinen swinging wildly here.
Pulkkinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
A little jabbing left from Bronson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Bronson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Pulkkinen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bronson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronson can do to turn this around?
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Bronson drops his hands momentarily and Pulkkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pulkkinen works Bronson's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bronson scores with a body shot.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Bronson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bronson thows a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Pulkkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bronson doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a hook to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice right hand.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pulkkinen digs a good body shot into Bronson's ribs.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Bronson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronson takes one on the button.
Bronson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bronson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pulkkinen has got the better of the exchanges.
Pulkkinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bronsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Bronson throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronson should have avoided that one.
It looks like Charles Bronson has been cut.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Bronson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook
and Bronson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pulkkinen thinking.
Bronson misses with a two punch combination.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Bronson's belly button to the back.
Bronson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
Albert Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the body from Pulkkinen misses
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
It seemed like Bronson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Pulkkinen as he connects with a hook.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Pulkkinen misses with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pulkkinen lands with a straight right. Bronson didn't see that one coming.
Bronson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
Bronson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
A combination from Bronson does no damage.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bronson slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pulkkinen cracks Bronson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Pulkkinen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Pulkkinen is rocked!
Albert Pulkkinen's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pulkkinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Pulkkinen lands a jab.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice cross by Pulkkinen.
Bronson swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen with a hook.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
It appears Pulkkinen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson drops Pulkkinen with a beautiful combination! Pulkkinen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bronson is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Pulkkinen.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bronson's head backwards.
Bronson slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick misses from Pulkkinen.
A nice side step and Bronson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bronson takes one to the chin there.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen connects with the punch.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Bronson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bronson scores with a nice head shot.
Bronson with the inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen works over Bronson's head and body with a nice combination.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but Bronson moves out of range.
Pulkkinen lunges at Bronson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bronson's hand.
Charles Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild combination.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson looks to land a combination but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Bronson walks into a stiff left hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pulkkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bronson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Pulkkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pulkkinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Pulkkinen!
After winning the bout, Albert Pulkkinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edson Bidon Barbosa (ranked 942 p4p, 838 weight class) and Hokuto Akira (ranked 125 p4p, 109 weight class). Edson Bidon Barbosa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edson Bidon Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hokuto Akira!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akira tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Akira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa is looking to control Akira's arms but Akira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barbosa has his back to the cage.
Akira throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akira has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Akira looking to slow down the pace here.
Akira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Akira controls the action.
Barbosa avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Akira.
Akira tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Akira back against the cage.
Akira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akira struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Akira stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barbosa gets through Akira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Akira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akira's gas tank.
Akira trying to control the position but instead, Barbosa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akira into the cage.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Akira.
A short left from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akira has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barbosa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Akira can turn it around.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Akira.
Barbosa avoiding damage.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akira lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Akira.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira misses with some punches.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Akira.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa controlling the action here for a moment.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Akira.
Akira throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akira backwards.
Barbosa pushes Akira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Akira.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akira.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Akira.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Akira backwards.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Akira.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Akira.
Akira pushes Barbosa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Akira.
Akira has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Akira blocking some punches.
Barbosa gets through Akira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akira lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akira.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Akira controls the action.
Akira can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Akira looking to slow down the pace here.
Akira lands with a short shot to the head.
Akira misses with some punches.
Akira throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Akira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barbosa as Akira tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
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!
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akiras head.
Akira is looking to control Barbosa's arms but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akira has his back to the cage.
Akira digs a right hand underneath Barbosa's ribcage. Barbosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akira effectively controlling the action here.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Akira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbosa taking a breather.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akira.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Akira working aggressively here.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Akira.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Akira.
Barbosa is leaning against Akira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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 Edson Bidon Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Akira throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Akira works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Akira tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa defending well as Akira loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akira moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa cracks Akira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akira swings widly with a right hand
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Akira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akira takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akira was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akira.
Akira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akira avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Akira throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Akira throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akira wants to clinch.
Barbosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbosa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Akira throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa scores with a jab.
Akira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa works the jab nicely.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akira.
Akira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Barbosa with the inside leg kick.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Akira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akira avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Akira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Akira slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akira swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa wants to land a leg kick but Akira is out of range.
Edson Bidon Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Akira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Akira.
Akira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Akira to counter with a crisp jab.
Akira fails to land with a series of punches.
Akira swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Bidon Barbosa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Akira is just out of range.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa lands a big head kick that sends Akira tumbling to the mat! Barbosa takes a step backwards and waves Akira back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Akira is rocked!
It looks like Hokuto Akira has been cut.
Akira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akira is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Akira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akira just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akira seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa scores with a spinning back kick!
Akira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Akira.
Barbosa throws a front kick that sends Akira stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Akira's head but Akira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akira misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa throws a leg kick which misses Akira's front leg but catches the back leg as Akira tries to avoid it.
Barbosa scores with a hook.
Akira moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbosa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Akira's ribs.
Akira misses with a looping right.
A nice combination there by Akira.
Edson Bidon Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa feints and then cracks Akira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akira down.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akira can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
Barbosa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akira looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Akira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbosa momentarily.
Barbosa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akira throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akira tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Akira misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Akira.
Akira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a good, hard body kick but Akira shrugs it off.
Akira throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Barbosa does it's job there.
Akira throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akira misses with a jab to the body
and Barbosa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Barbosa with a nice calf kick.
Hokuto Akira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akira was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Akira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa tries to work over Akira's front leg with a kick but Akira checks it.
Akira has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barbosa.
Akira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edson Bidon Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbosa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edson Bidon Barbosa!
Edson Bidon Barbosa 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Experiment (ranked 451 p4p, 577 weight class) and James Quin (ranked 61 p4p, 78 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 18 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Quin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Quin. That did some damage!
Experiment turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Experiment displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quin throws out the jab.
Quin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Experiment takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Quin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment manages to avoid it.
Quin throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment counters with a leg kick.
Experiment throws a jab but it's blocked by Quin.
Quin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Quin missing with a left hand there. Experiment was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Quin coming out on top.
Quin lands with a hook. Experiment tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quin slips under a jab.
Quin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quin checks a low kick from Experiment.
Experiment has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Quin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Experiment misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Experiment - just one landing.
Experiment throws a right hand that misses
and Quin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quin misses with a wild combination.
Experiment misses with a low kick.
Experiment throws a low kick but Quin moves out of range easily.
Experiment scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Experiment.
Experiment slips a straight right by Quin.
Experiment connects with a high kick.
Quin misses with a straight right.
Experiment ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away.
Quin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Experiment avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment throws out the jab.
Quin moves away from the strike by Experiment.
Quin looks to land a right hand but Experiment moved out of range.
Experiment lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Quin at a distance.
Experiment throws out a loose jab but Quin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Quin throws a lazy right hand but Experiment sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quin takes a swing at Experiment's ribcage but misses.
Experiment swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quin throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment's shoulder, as Experiment tries to avoid the shot.
Quin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment.
Quin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quin to score with a decent uppercut.
Quin jabs Experiment right on the nose. Experiment blinks but takes it well.
Good exchange - Quin coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin lands with a shot to the body.
Quin throws a body punch but Experiment moves out of range.
Experiment blocks a jab.
Quin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Experiment feints and then cracks Quin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quin down.
Finnish Experiment seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Experiment connects with a jab.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Experiment on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quin ducks right into an uppercut from Experiment.
Experiment throws a looping overhand right but Quin ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quin digs a good body shot into Experiment's ribs.
Experiment looks to land a right hand but Quin moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Quin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Experiment cracks Quin with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Quin.
Experiment misses with a body shot.
Quin misses with a straight right.
Quin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Experiment takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Quin misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment lands a big head kick that sends Quin tumbling to the mat! Experiment takes a step backwards and waves Quin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Quin is rocked!
It looks like James Quin has been cut.
Experiment slips a straight right by Quin.
Experiment drops Quin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Quin looks back up at him and smiles so Experiment waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Quin is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment finish him?
Quin loads up on a big right hand but Experiment slips the punch.
Quin slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quin throws a lazy right hand but Experiment sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quin seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed right hand from Quin misses the target.
Quin misses the shot to the body.
Quin misses with an uppercut. Experiment saw that one coming.
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 Finnish Experiment will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Quin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Quin looks to land a right hand but Experiment moved out of range.
Experiment misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Experiment.
Experiment throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quin! But no joy.
Quin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Experiment scores with a leg kick.
Experiment just misses with a punch to the body.
Quin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Experiment.
Experiment staying out of range there.
Experiment moves out of range as Quin strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Experiment swings widly with a right hand
and Quin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment looks to land a left hand but Quin moved out of range nicely.
Quin throws a jab when Experiment was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin avoids the body shot from Experiment.
Quin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Experiment on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Quin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment manages to avoid it.
Quin cracks a nice hook into Experiment's ribs.
Quin lands a jab to the nose.
Quin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Experiment lands a head shot.
Finnish Experiment is winning the standup battle so far.
Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment. Quin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment scores with a leg kick.
Quin misses with a hook
and Experiment counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Experiment tenderised Quin's leg. Quin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Experiment misses with a head kick.
Quin throws out a counter right but Experiment avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Experiment slips under a jab.
Experiment uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Quin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Experiment falls off balance throwing a combination
and Experiment takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Experiment lands a head shot.
Quin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Experiment wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Quin misses with an uppercut. Experiment saw that one coming.
Experiment lands with a shot to the body.
Quin lands a head shot.
Quin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Experiment momentarily.
A jab from Quin does it's job there.
Quin ducks under a wild hook from Experiment.
Experiment with a nice calf kick.
Experiment lands with a right hand.
Experiment throws a lazy head kick
and Quin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment is rocked!
Experiment throws a right hand that misses
and Quin counters with a big right hand! Oh Experiment is in trouble here! Quin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Quin!
Our winner, James Quin, 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.
The defeated Finnish Experiment had this to say: 'I tried something new.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Misha Collins (ranked 2244 p4p, 2317 weight class) and Takumi Sagaki (ranked 119 p4p, 121 weight class). Sagaki has chosen One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takumi Sagaki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins throws a body punch but Sagaki moves out of range.
Collins misses with an uppercut.
Sagaki feints the counter takedown.
Sagaki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sagaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Collins keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass.
Sagaki trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Sagaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sagaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sagaki working some strikes from top position.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Collins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sagaki defends well.
Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sagaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Sagaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sagaki forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sagaki prevents Collins from improving his position.
Sagaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Collins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Collins.
Sagaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sagaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sagaki works over Collins with some ground and pound from guard.
Collins isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sagaki stacks Collins 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 Sagaki!
Sagaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Collins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Collins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Collins is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sagaki is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Collins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sagaki cracks Collins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagaki trying to control but Collins is having none of it.
Sagaki unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Sagaki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sagaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Sagaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagaki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Collins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sagaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sagaki's back!
Sagaki wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Collins working Sagaki over with strikes here.
Sagaki tries to lock up and control but Collins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Takumi Sagaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Collins lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins working the ground and pound effectively.
Collins lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins lands with some strikes.
Collins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Collins punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sagaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Collins landing strikes from the mount and Sagaki is in trouble!
Collins controlling from the full mount.
Collins putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sagaki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Collins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sagaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Sagaki has wrist control.
Sagaki keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Collins wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sagaki has his hands on Collins's head, controlling the position.
Sagaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Collins controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
Collins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Collins stands and throws Sagaki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sagaki is looking to regain half guard here but Collins keeps moving and retains side control.
Collins lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sagaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Collins tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Collins trying to control the action but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
Sagaki struggling a bit here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Collins creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Misha Collins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Collins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sagaki.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Sagaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Collins defends it well.
Sagaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Sagaki slips under a jab from Collins.
Sagaki with the counter takedown but Collins avoids it easily.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sagaki manages to avoid it.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Collins throws a sloppy body shot
and Sagaki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Collins won't be happy with that.
Collins tries to bench press Sagaki off him but Sagaki keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Collins tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sagaki presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The referee warns Collins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Collins gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagaki is looking for a kimura but Collins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sagaki to get the leverage.
Sagaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Collins looking for submissions off his back.
Sagaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Collins defends it well.
Collins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sagaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Collins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Collins tries to get to full guard but Sagaki has control of the leg.
Collins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sagaki pulls his head out easily.
Sagaki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Collins!
Collins taking shots to the head.
Sagaki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Collins tries to hold on but Sagaki postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Sagaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Collins is looking to sweep but instead, Sagaki has passed into half guard.
Sagaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sagaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control from the bottom.
Sagaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sagaki pulls his head out easily.
Sagaki wants to take a breather but Collins is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takumi Sagaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sagaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takumi Sagaki!
After the fight, Takumi Sagaki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blake Green (ranked 105 p4p, 353 weight class) and Iolyn Madog (ranked 13 p4p, 46 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Sugar Rush. Madog has chosen Goldie Looking Chain - Guns Don't Kill People as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 50 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Iolyn Madog!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madog scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Green throws a leg kick that misses.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Green sizes up Madog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Green throws a good cross that connects.
Green scores with a kick to the midsection.
Madog misses with a leg kick.
Green tests Madog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Madog 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 Green has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Green and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Green gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Madog.
Madog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madog scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Green doesn't seem bothered though.
Madog slips a straight right by Green.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madog manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Green throws a low kick but Madog moves out of range easily.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Green counters with a quick kick to the body but Madog blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Green misses with a hook. Madog ducked under it nicely.
Green lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Madog checks a leg kick.
Madog staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Madog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Green misses with a body shot.
Green throws a shot to the body.
Madog scores with a sloppy right hand. Green should have avoided that one.
Madog lands a jab to the nose.
Madog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madog was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Green misses with an uppercut. Madog saw that one coming.
Madog takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Madog ducks right into an uppercut from Green.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Madog looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Madog throws a leg kick that misses.
Green is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Madog takes one on the button.
Green slips under a jab.
Madog checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Green staying out of range there.
Madog looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madog was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Madog tries to score with a low kick but Green moves his leg out of the way.
Madog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Madog with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Green.
Green works Madog's body with a nice hook.
Madog ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Madog is just out of range.
Iolyn Madog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madog uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Green has time to react.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madog moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Madog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Madog tries to move into range but Green moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Green.
The fighters circling - Madog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madog throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Madog blocks the body kick.
Madog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madog lands with an overhand left.
Madog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Madog looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Madog connects with a leg kick.
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madog circles away quickly and effectively.
Green slips under a jab.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Madog throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Madog throws a nice inside leg kick.
Madog misses with a leg kick
and Green counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Madog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Madog throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Madog throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Madog slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madog misses with a body shot.
Madog misses the shot to the body.
Green fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Madog on the side of the head.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Madog throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Green tries to work over Madog's front leg with a kick but Madog checks it.
Madog feints a counter leg kick.
Green is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
An inside leg kick from Madog misses.
Green throws a wild body kick that Madog sees coming a mile off.
Madog throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
Madog takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Madog's shoulder, as Madog tries to avoid the shot.
Madog only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Green throws a body punch but Madog moves out of range.
Madog avoids the body shot from Green.
Madog moves away from the strike by Green.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Madog.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madog was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Madog plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Madog throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green misses with a looping right.
Green pivots, looking for a leg kick but Madog is out of range and Green settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madog just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madog throws a big shot that misses.
Madog slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Green tries to land a leg kick but Madog saw it coming and moves away.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Madog's shoulder, as Madog tries to avoid the shot.
Madog digs a good body shot into Green's ribs.
Madog throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Madog.
The fighters circling - Madog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madog throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Green is looking to counter with a body kick.
Green throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Madog lands with a straight right. Green didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Madog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Green tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Madog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Green throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Madog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Madog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madog scores with a decent looking hook.
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 Blake Green 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.
Madog connects with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Madog.
A cross from Green lands.
Madog listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Green.
Good work by Green as he checks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Green as he connects with a hook.
Blake Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Green moves out of range as Madog strikes.
Madog lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Madog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madog's jab looks to have found its range, popping Green under the eye.
Madog lands with a straight right. Green didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green throws a push kick but Madog slaps the foot to one side.
Madog lands a really nice looking cross but Green seems unphased.
Madog scores with a hook.
Madog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
A solid leg kick lands there for Madog.
Madog swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Madog connects with a leg kick.
Madog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madog moves into range and connects with a jab.
Madog checks the leg kick.
Green looks to land a body kick but Madog moved away.
Madog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madog checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Madog missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green throws a hook but Madog avoids it easily.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madog misses the shot to the body.
Green misses with a body shot.
Madog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Madog misses the shot to the body.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madog.
Green takes a swing at Madog's ribcage but misses.
Madog tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Madog fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Madog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Madog scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Madog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Madog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madog staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to move into range but Madog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Green misses with a body shot.
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!
Madog misses the shot to the body.
Green connects with a good right hand that stumbles Madog. Madog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Green lands an overhand right.
Green misses with a body shot.
Madog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Madog throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Madog moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Madog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madog moves away.
Green misses with a body shot.
Green fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Madog checks it well.
Madog appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Madog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Green cracks Madog with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Madog.
Green on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Madog is just out of range.
Madog walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Green misses with an uppercut. Madog saw that one coming.
Madog moves out of range of the strikes.
Madog throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and moves out of range.
Green looks for the body kick but Madog saw that one coming.
Green lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Madog misses with a body shot.
Madog closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Green.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Madog avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Madog has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Madog.
A nice left hand lands by Madog.
Nice body punch from Green.
Madog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Green lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Madog backwards.
Madog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Green.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Madog controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Madog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Green looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from Madog.
Madog lands a hook that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Madog scores with a shoulder strike.
Madog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Green tries to work over Madog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Madog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Madog.
Madog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greens head.
Madog lands a nice shot to the body.
Green misses with a short punch on the inside.
Madog digs a right hand into Green's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Green's gas tank.
Green tries a body shot but Madog blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Green blocking some punches.
A short left from Green.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Green blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Iolyn Madog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Green gets tackled into the cage by Madog. Madog maintains the clinch.
Green blocking some punches.
Green blocks a body shot from Madog.
Green lands a body shot.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Green presses Madog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Madog blocks an uppercut.
Madog manages to break the clinch.
Green moves into range and connects with a jab.
Green connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madog.
Madog avoids the body shot from Green.
Green misses with a looping right.
Madog is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madog misses with a looping right.
Madog takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green blocks a low kick nicely.
Madog misses the jab.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madog throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as Green blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Madog. That's going to slow Green down.
Madog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Green.
Green staying out of range there.
Madog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Madog pushes Green up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Madog fails to land.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green takes a swing at Madog's ribcage but misses.
Green avoids a kick to the body.
Madog throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Green is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab lands there for Green.
That kick from Madog tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Madog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madog lands with a kick to the ribs.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Madog on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madog throws a big shot that misses.
Green misses with a body shot.
Green lands a jab to the nose.
Madog throws a head kick that misses.
Madog staying out of range there.
Green slips under a jab from Madog.
Green thinks about countering with a body kick.
Green misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Madog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Green scores with a nice right hand.
Green throws a leg kick but Madog moved away.
Good leg kick by Madog.
Madog wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.
Green throws the left hand but Madog avoids the punch easily.
Madog misses with a lunging right hand
and Green counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Green comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Green misses.
Madog jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Madog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madog.
Madog scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Green digs a good hook to Madog's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Madog lands with a thumping leg kick.
Madog is looking to score with low kicks.
Madog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Madog lands a glancing blow to the side of Green's head.
Madog throws a leg kick that misses.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Madog.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madog.
A nice leg kick lands there from Madog.
Madog scores with a kick to the body.
Green takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Green connects with a nice looking jab.
Green shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Madog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Madog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Madog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Madog swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Madog takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Madog.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Madog is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Madog checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Green throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice uppercut lands for Madog. That snapped Green's head back.
Madog on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Madog checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Madog tries a quick counter leg kick but Green is wise to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Green as he connects with a hook.
Madog throws a head kick that misses.
Madog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Madog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Green looks to land a body kick but Madog moved away.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green looks to throw the jab but Madog is out of range.
Madog takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Madog as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Green there.
Green throws a hook to the side of Madog's head but Madog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madog moves out of range of the leg kick from Green.
Madog throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Green throws a chopping leg kick but Madog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blake Green.
I think Green 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Iolyn Madog!
A victorious Iolyn Madog thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Grossman (ranked 312 p4p, 396 weight class) and Ameri Can (ranked 42 p4p, 53 weight class). Can has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasily Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ameri Can!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grossman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Can has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grossman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grossman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Can has time to react.
Grossman throws a good cross that connects.
Can walks into a left hand.
Grossman instigates a clinch.
Grossman lands with a right to the head.
Grossman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Can misses with a hook to the ribs.
Can swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Can.
Grossman tries to throw a body punch but Can avoids it by throwing Grossman back against the cage.
Can misses with a body punch.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Can.
A short uppercut from Can.
Can swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Can on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Can lands an uppercut.
Can blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cans head.
Grossman avoids the elbow strike from Can, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Can.
Can lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Can working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grossman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Can scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Grossman.
Can wants to break free but Grossman has control.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Grossman pushes Can back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Can lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Can.
Grossman avoids the elbow strike from Can, against the cage.
Can scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grossman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Grossman.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Can misses with a punch on the inside.
Can swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman lands with a short shot to the head.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Can breaks the clinch.
Can fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grossman checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Can.
It seemed like Can was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Can defending well as Grossman loads up on a big left hand.
Grossman lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for Grossman.
Vasily Grossman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grossman misses with a left hand
and Can counters with a straight right hand.
Grossman takes one on the button.
A shot to the body from Grossman misses
and Can counters with a slapping leg kick.
Can works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can misses with a hook. Grossman ducked under it nicely.
Grossman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Can scores with the left hand. Grossman knows he should have avoided that one.
Grossman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Grossman misses the target.
Grossman looks to land a left hand but Can moved out of range nicely.
Grossman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grossman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grossman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grossman stuns Can with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grossman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grossman has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grossman lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Can.
Can throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grossmans head.
Still in the clinch, Grossman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Can throws an elbow but misses.
Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Can backwards.
Can tries to work over Grossman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Can's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grossman lands a glancing blow to the side of Can's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grossman connects with a right hand. Can shakes it off.
Grossman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Can.
Grossman instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Grossman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grossman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Can.
Can wants to counter the offense by Grossman and move into the clinch position.
Can dodges the punch combination from Grossman.
Grossman scores with a nice right hand.
Can fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grossman manages to avoid it.
Can looks to land a left hand but Grossman moved out of range nicely.
Grossman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can takes one on the button.
Grossman lands a body shot.
Grossman misses with a straight right.
Can clobbers Grossman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can cracks Grossman with an open hand slap.
Grossman misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Can on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grossman moves out of range as Can strikes.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
Can misses with a jab to the body
and Grossman counters with a straight right hand.
Grossman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Can misses.
Grossman thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Grossman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grossman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Can throws out a counter right but Grossman avoids it with no problem.
Grossman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Can.
Can wants to counter the offense by Grossman and move into the clinch position.
Can ducks under a wild hook from Grossman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Can lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grossman's sensitive parts.
Can fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grossman on the side of the head.
Grossman lands a lovely overhand right.
Grossman misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossman throws a shot from downtown. Can moves away and avoids it.
Can throws a hook but Grossman blocks it.
Grossman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Can wants to counter with a clinch but Grossman pushes him away.
Nice shot by Grossman.
Can clinches up against the cage.
Grossman dodges an elbow strike from Can.
Vasily Grossman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossman blocks an uppercut.
Can tries to work over Grossman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Can blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Can blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Grossman on the inside.
Can misses with the head strike.
Can fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Can.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Can misses with a punch on the inside.
Can misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Can breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Can fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grossman.
Grossman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Can looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grossman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Grossman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Grossman catches Can right on the button with a cross.
Can takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Can misses with a low kick as Grossman jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grossman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Can was well out of range. Poor timing from Grossman.
Can tries to counter with a clinch but Grossman shakes him off and moves away.
Can lands a nice hook to Grossman's body. Grossman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grossman scores with a jab. Can acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grossman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grossman doesn't manage to clinch there - Can circles away.
The fighters circling - Grossman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Grossman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Grossman.
Can lands a nice shot to the body.
Can thows a leg kick but Grossman checks it
and Grossman counters with a straight right hand.
Can lands a high kick!
Grossman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grossman works the jab nicely.
Can throws a hook to the side of Grossman's head but Grossman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grossman throws a big counter combination but Can scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Can bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Can looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman darts in and clinches Can up against the cage.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Can pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Can takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Can throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Can displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grossman throws out the jab.
Grossman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grossman misses with a looping left.
Can avoids the body shot from Grossman.
Can appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grossman misses with a body punch
and Can counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Can has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Grossman.
Can throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grossman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Can.
Grossman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Can swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Can misses the target.
Ameri Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Grossman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Can on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vasily Grossman is winning the standup battle so far.
Grossman throws a jab when Can was well out of range.
Can slips a straight right by Grossman.
Can staying out of range there.
Grossman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grossman there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Can lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grossman takes a swing at Can's ribcage but misses.
Grossman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Can cracks Grossman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Can has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Grossman to stand back up!
Grossman is rocked!
Grossman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Can counters by clinching up.
Oh Grossman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman.
Can swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Can presses Grossman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Can lands a hook that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Can.
Can pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Grossman! Can unloads with more strikes and Grossman sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ameri Can!
A very excited looking Ameri Can rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elgin Turner (ranked 65 p4p, 408 weight class) and Ernest Graves (ranked 8 p4p, 53 weight class). Turner comes into the arena with Wu-Tang Clan - Da Mystery Of Chessboxin' blaring out of the sound system. Elgin Turner 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 29 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Elgin Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Graves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turner tries to avoid it but Graves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turner to the ground. Turner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Graves slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turner rushes Graves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turner tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves prevents a body shot from Turner.
Graves blocking some punches.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Turner prevents the takedown attempt.
Elgin Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Graves.
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Graves seems unphased.
Graves blocks a leg kick.
Graves takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Graves's defenses.
Graves slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner defending well as Graves loads up on a big left hand.
Turner feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down.
Graves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Graves.
Graves slips under a jab from Turner.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Graves tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Graves tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Graves looking to stall.
Turner blocks a body shot from Graves.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Graves.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Turner blocks a body shot from Graves.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turner scores with a shoulder strike.
Turner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Graves wants a takedown.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner lands an uppercut.
Turner gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves blocking some punches.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves wants a takedown.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves takes one to the side of the head.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Graves scores with a nice head shot.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Graves lands with an overhand left.
Graves connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Graves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves with a nice cross.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Graves lands with a cross.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner moves forwards but Graves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner slips under a jab from Graves.
Graves shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but Graves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Turner misses its target.
Graves takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Graves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
Graves has managed to clinch.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Turner.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner misses with the combination.
Turner blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Turner throws a chopping leg kick but Graves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turner takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Graves staying out of range there.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Turner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Turner takes one to the chin there.
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Graves.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
Graves slips a straight right by Turner.
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Graves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Graves.
Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves tries to move into range but Turner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Graves slips under a jab.
Turner punishes Graves's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner tries to move into range but Graves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves lands a jab.
Graves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Turner sprawls well initially but Graves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Turner trying to control from the bottom.
Turner is looking for a sweep. Graves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turner trying to control but Graves postures up.
Turner won't allow Graves to pass to mount.
Turner is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard.
Graves is pressing down on Turner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turner is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner trying to hold on to Graves's head to control him but Graves postures up.
Graves is looking for a kimura but Turner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Graves to get the leverage.
Graves wants to free his trapped foot but Turner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Graves looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Turner is defending well.
Turner trying to control but Graves postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Graves working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Turner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graves trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turner has Graves pulled in close to control his posture.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
Graves trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Graves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Graves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner slips a jab from Graves.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Graves scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Graves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turner pinned against the cage. Turner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Turner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves scores with a hook to the body. Turner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turner misses with a straight right.
A jab from Graves misses.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Graves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turner under the eye.
Elgin Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner jabs Graves right on the nose. Graves blinks but takes it well.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Turner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Graves is out of range.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Graves misses with a straight left.
Turner tries to clinch but Graves is having none of it.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graves scrambles back to his feet.
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Turner cracks Graves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Graves goes for a double leg but Turner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turner continues to drive forward.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
A big left from Turner misses.
Graves throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
Graves scores with a jab.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
Graves tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Turner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Graves takes a shot to the head.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Graves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves has picked Turner up - he's going for a ride! Graves dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Graves works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Turner tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.
Turner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Graves postures up in Turner's guard and throws a big left but Turner blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Turner pulls Graves in close to prevent any damage.
Graves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turner's head.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
Turner controls Graves momentarily but Graves frees himself.
Graves advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner struggling a bit here.
Turner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Graves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Elgin Turner.
I think Turner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 133 p4p, 223 weight class) and Henrique Gusmao (ranked 16 p4p, 30 weight class). Tyrone Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ol' Dirty Bastard - Shimmy Shimmy Ya. Russell Tyrone Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Henrique Gusmao's chin.
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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 40 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henrique Gusmao!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrone Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gusmao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyrone Jones somewhat.
Tyrone Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tyrone Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao blocks a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tyrone Jones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gusmao 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.
Tyrone Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyrone Jones controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gusmao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones is working Gusmao over against the cage.
Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike.
Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Tyrone Jones.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyrone Jones.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Tyrone Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Gusmao.
I was talking to Tyrone Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gusmao tries to work over Tyrone Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch.
Gusmao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyrone Jones is out of range and Gusmao settles back down.
Gusmao throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Gusmao's front leg with a kick but Gusmao checks it.
Nice cross by Tyrone Jones.
Gusmao moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao.
Tyrone Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao wants to counter the offense by Tyrone Jones and move into the clinch position.
Gusmao takes a swing at Tyrone Jones's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gusmao.
Tyrone Jones checks a low kick from Gusmao.
Tyrone Jones is looking to chop away at Gusmao's legs.
Gusmao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Gusmao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyrone Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gusmao lands an elbow that stopped Tyrone Jones in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Gusmao throws an elbow but it misses.
Tyrone Jones working aggressively here.
Tyrone Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Gusmao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones - that landed with a thud.
Gusmao lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with an elbow over the top.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrone Jones's elbow.
Gusmao looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyrone Jones controls his hands.
Tyrone Jones prevents a body shot from Gusmao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao.
Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones is trying to break free.
A short right from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Gusmao.
Gusmao digs a right hand into Tyrone Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyrone Jones's gas tank.
Tyrone Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards.
Tyrone Jones works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones stops Gusmao from standing up.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Gusmao is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gusmao wants to stand but Tyrone Jones is controlling the position.
Gusmao is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gusmao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyrone Jones is controlling him.
Tyrone Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gusmao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice looking combination but Gusmao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gusmao on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gusmao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyrone Jones's sensitive parts.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Gusmao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrone Jones with the inside leg kick.
Gusmao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tyrone Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gusmao throws out a loose jab but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Gusmao misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tyrone Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Gusmao is looking to clinch but Tyrone Jones is avoiding it.
Gusmao moves in looking to clinch but Tyrone Jones pushes him off.
Gusmao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.
Gusmao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tyrone Jones moves away from the strike by Gusmao.
Gusmao takes a swing at Tyrone Jones's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyrone Jones. That's going to slow Gusmao down.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Gusmao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gusmao moves away from the strike by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gusmao.
Tyrone Jones looks to throw the jab but Gusmao is out of range.
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gusmao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Russell Tyrone Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Gusmao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gusmao connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gusmao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tyrone Jones throws a series of punches but Gusmao moves out of range.
Gusmao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Gusmao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tyrone Jones connects with a leg kick.
Gusmao looks to throw the jab but Tyrone Jones is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gusmao.
Gusmao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Gusmao.
Tyrone Jones throws a right hand that Gusmao ducks under and follows up with a left that Gusmao also avoids with ease.
Gusmao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gusmao slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gusmao looks to throw the jab but Tyrone Jones is out of range.
Gusmao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Gusmao feints and then cracks Tyrone Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyrone Jones down.
Gusmao tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Gusmao works Tyrone Jones's body with a nice hook.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gusmao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gusmao avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Tyrone Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrone Jones scores with a hook.
Henrique Gusmao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gusmao.
Tyrone Jones throws a right hand that Gusmao ducks under and follows up with a left that Gusmao also avoids with ease.
Gusmao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gusmao checks a leg kick.
A jab from Tyrone Jones finds it's way through Gusmao's defenses.
Jab, jab by Gusmao - just one landing.
Tyrone Jones throws a wild body kick that Gusmao sees coming a mile off.
Gusmao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gusmao avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Gusmao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Tyrone Jones.
Gusmao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyrone Jones.
Gusmao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Gusmao staying out of range there.
Gusmao wants to counter with a clinch but Tyrone Jones pushes him away.
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gusmao.
Tyrone Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gusmao can do to turn this around?
Gusmao is looking to slow Tyrone Jones down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gusmao.
Gusmao tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusmao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gusmao throws a chopping leg kick but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gusmao cracks Tyrone Jones with an open hand slap.
Tyrone Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Gusmao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao.
A telegraphed right hand from Gusmao misses the target.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Gusmao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gusmao just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gusmao under the eye.
Gusmao wants to clinch up but Tyrone Jones keeps it at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyrone Jones. That's going to slow Gusmao down.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Gusmao ducked under it nicely.
Gusmao throws a head kick that misses.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gusmao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gusmao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gusmao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gusmao prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyrone Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gusmao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick from Gusmao lands but Tyrone Jones takes it in his stride.
Tyrone Jones wants to land a leg kick but Gusmao is out of range.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gusmao lands a lovely overhand right.
Gusmao throws a push kick but Tyrone Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut.
Gusmao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyrone Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusmao takes one to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Gusmao's shoulder, as Gusmao tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Gusmao moves away and avoids it.
Gusmao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tyrone Jones.
Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gusmao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyrone Jones's sensitive parts.
Gusmao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyrone Jones momentarily.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Gusmao's head back.
Tyrone Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Gusmao seems unphased.
Gusmao connects with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyrone Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Gusmao gets double underhooks and turns Tyrone Jones into the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gusmao.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gusmao.
Gusmao cracks Tyrone Jones with an open hand slap.
Gusmao rushes Tyrone Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyrone Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch.
Tyrone Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gusmao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Gusmao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Gusmao is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Tyrone Jones slips a jab from Gusmao.
Gusmao avoids a kick to the body.
Gusmao avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Gusmao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tyrone Jones tried to score with a low kick but Gusmao checks it.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrone Jones.
Gusmao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyrone Jones.
Gusmao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight left.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Gusmao throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tyrone Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gusmao.
Gusmao checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Henrique Gusmao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyrone Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusmao cracks Tyrone Jones with an open hand slap.
Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gusmao throws a hook but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Tyrone Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gusmao wants to clinch up but Tyrone Jones keeps it at a distance.
Tyrone Jones throws a right hand that Gusmao ducks under and follows up with a left that Gusmao also avoids with ease.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range.
Gusmao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gusmao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyrone Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gusmao lands a nice shot that snaps Tyrone Jones's head back.
Gusmao blocks a head kick by Tyrone Jones.
Gusmao throws a body kick that misses.
Tyrone Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab when Gusmao was well out of range.
Gusmao tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyrone Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gusmao to the mat! Gusmao manages to get full guard.
Gusmao throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Gusmao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyrone Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones won't allow Gusmao to get back to his feet.
Gusmao pushes Tyrone Jones off and gets back to his feet.
A nice leg kick from Tyrone Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gusmao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gusmao cracks Tyrone Jones with a good jab.
Tyrone Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusmao throws out a loose jab but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gusmao. That's going to slow Tyrone Jones down.
Gusmao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gusmao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gusmao throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gusmao misses with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Gusmao.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick as Gusmao jumps back.
Tyrone Jones with the inside leg kick.
Gusmao drops his hands momentarily and Tyrone Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tyrone Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gusmao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone Jones throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusmao lands a glancing blow to the side of Tyrone Jones's head.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Gusmao's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones sets himself, and Gusmao steps forward looking for the clinch! Tyrone Jones avoids it this time.
Gusmao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gusmao misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Russell Tyrone Jones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyrone Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Polliisi Partio (ranked 48 p4p, 57 weight class) and Latka Gravas (ranked 5 p4p, 7 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Latka Gravas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Polliisi Partio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latka Gravas !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravas throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Partio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Partio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Partio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Partio scores with a leg kick.
Partio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gravas .
Gravas wants to land a leg kick but Partio is out of range.
Gravas with the inside leg kick.
Partio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gravas counters with a straight right hand.
Gravas dips to his left and cracks Partio with an uppercut!
Gravas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Partio.
Partio throws a lazy uppercut
and Gravas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Gravas .
The fighters circle momentarily. Partio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Partio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gravas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Partio throws a hook but Gravas avoids it easily.
Partio throws a leg kick but Gravas checks it.
Partio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Partio swings for the body but Gravas moves out of range.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Partio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gravas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Partio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Partio throwing a counter right hand but Gravas manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas tried to score with a low kick but Partio checks it.
Gravas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Gravas .
Gravas tries a quick counter leg kick but Partio is wise to it.
Partio's corner calls for a 1-2. Partio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Partio checks a leg kick.
Gravas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partio's sensitive parts.
Partio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gravas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gravas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gravas ! But no joy.
Latka Gravas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Gravas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gravas throws a body kick that misses
and Partio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A swing and a miss from Partio.
Partio takes one to the side of the head.
Gravas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio.
Gravas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gravas swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Gravas clinches up with Partio and pushes him back against the cage.
Gravas pushes Partio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Gravas .
Nice body punch from Gravas .
Partio prevents a body shot from Gravas .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Partio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Partio walks into a left hand.
Partio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gravas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Partio is looking to counter punch.
Partio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Partio connects with a body shot.
Gravas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partio. That did some damage!
Partio slips under a jab from Gravas .
Gravas misses with a straight right.
Gravas throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Partio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Gravas .
Partio scores with a leg kick.
Partio scores with a decent looking hook.
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gravas .
A nice leg kick lands there from Gravas .
Partio throws out a leg kick but Gravas moves out of range and Partio only half commits.
Gravas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Partio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gravas misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gravas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Partio moves forwards but Gravas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gravas is looking to clinch but Partio is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Partio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gravas needs to keep his hands up - Partio had a free shot at his head there.
Partio lands with a shot to the body.
Gravas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gravas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gravas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravas manages to avoid it.
Gravas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gravas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gravas moves into the clinch successfully.
Gravas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Partio throws the left hand but Gravas avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravas misses with an uppercut.
Partio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.
Gravas lands a jab to the head.
Partio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Partio throws a leg kick but Gravas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Gravas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gravas checks a low kick from Partio.
Gravas tries to counter with a clinch but Partio shakes him off and moves away.
Partio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gravas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gravas throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
Gravas scores with a hook.
Gravas scores with a jab. Partio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gravas darts in and clinches Partio up against the cage.
Gravas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Partio has him pressed against the cage.
Partio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gravas tries to throw a body punch but Partio avoids it by throwing Gravas back against the cage.
Gravas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Partio wants to break free but Gravas has control.
Gravas misses with the head strike.
Partio lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gravas struggles to land a body shot inside as Partio controls his hands.
Gravas manages to break the clinch.
Gravas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gravas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Gravas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gravas tries to counter with a clinch but Partio shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Latka Gravas dominated that 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.
Partio misses the jab.
Gravas throws a solid leg kick but Partio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gravas .
Partio throwing a counter right hand but Gravas manages to avoid it.
Latka Gravas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gravas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Partio misses.
Gravas moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Gravas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gravas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gravas throws a leg kick
and Partio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Partio misses with an uppercut.
Gravas with the inside leg kick.
Partio is looking to score with low kicks.
Gravas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Partio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gravas .
Gravas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Partio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Partio swats away the attempt to clinch by Gravas .
Gravas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gravas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio catches Gravas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gravas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gravas tries to score with a low kick but Partio moves his leg out of the way.
Gravas misses with a straight right.
Gravas checks a leg kick.
Gravas lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Partio.
Partio misses with an uppercut. Gravas saw that one coming.
Gravas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gravas throws a low kick, looking for Partio's leg but Partio calmly moves out of range.
Partio avoids the body shot from Gravas .
Gravas throws a push kick but Partio slaps the foot to one side.
Gravas throws a low kick, looking for Partio's leg but Partio calmly moves out of range.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Gravas misses with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Partio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gravas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Partio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Gravas fails to land.
Partio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio prevents a body shot from Gravas .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses with a punch to the body.
Partio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gravas smiles and moves away.
Gravas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Gravas .
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravas .
Gravas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gravas .
Gravas misses with a low kick.
Partio moves out of range as Gravas strikes.
Partio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gravas throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gravas .
Partio moves out of range as Gravas strikes.
Gravas takes one to the chin there.
Gravas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Partio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Partio as he checks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some bone on bone action there as Partio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Gravas does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravas .
Gravas scoring well with a low kick there.
Gravas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Partio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravas .
Donk. Partio catches Gravas right on the button with a cross.
Gravas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Partio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravas .
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gravas .
Gravas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Partio motions for Gravas to come forward. Partio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Partio takes one on the button.
Gravas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravas checks the leg kick.
Gravas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partio. That did some damage!
Gravas throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Partio misses its intended target.
Gravas blocks the body kick.
Partio wants to land a leg kick but Gravas is out of range.
Gravas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gravas dodges the punch combination from Partio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas throws a leg kick
and Partio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Partio misses.
Partio misses with a leg kick.
Gravas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Partio looks to land a right hand but Gravas moved out of range.
Gravas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gravas misses with a low kick.
Gravas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gravas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Partio at a distance.
Gravas motions for Partio to come forward. Gravas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gravas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio.
Gravas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gravas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravas .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partio misses with an uppercut. Gravas saw that one coming.
Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gravas wants to counter with a clinch but Partio pushes him away.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gravas .
Gravas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Latka Gravas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gravas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gravas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Partio moved away.
Gravas blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gravas misses the target.
Gravas tries to clinch up but Partio circles away and keeps his distance.
Partio thinks about countering with a body kick.
A left lands for Gravas .
Gravas jabs Partio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Partio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gravas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Partio.
Partio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gravas .
Gravas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Partio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Partio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gravas lands a really nice looking cross but Partio seems unphased.
Partio lands a nice looking body kick.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gravas .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravas throws out a powerful jab.
Partio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gravas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gravas thinks about the counter body kick.
Gravas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gravas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio lands with a straight right. Gravas didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for Gravas .
Partio throws a hook but Gravas avoids it easily.
Gravas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Partio moves away from the strike by Gravas .
Partio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gravas with a jab.
Good shot there by Partio.
Partio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Gravas is out of range.
Partio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Partio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gravas .
Gravas is looking to slow Partio down with leg kicks.
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!
A low kick from Gravas is predictable there
and Partio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gravas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Partio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Partio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Gravas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gravas .
Gravas throws out a counter right but Partio avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gravas .
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Gravas .
Partio throws a leg kick but Gravas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Partio misses its intended target.
Gravas with the inside leg kick.
Gravas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Partio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio misses with a lunging right hand
and Gravas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Gravas is predictable there
and Partio counters with a nice body kick.
Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Gravas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gravas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Partio moves out of range as Gravas throws a body kick.
Partio slips under a jab from Gravas .
Partio half committed to a counter leg kick.
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Partio as he checks the leg kick.
Gravas feints and then cracks Partio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Partio down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gravas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gravas scores with a hook.
Partio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gravas throws out the jab.
Gravas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gravas tried to score with a low kick but Partio checks it.
Partio avoids the body shot from Gravas .
A swing and a miss from Gravas .
Gravas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Partio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gravas can pounce on him.
Partio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gravas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Partio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gravas 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Partio under the eye.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Partio checks it.
Gravas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Gravas .
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gravas 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 Partio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Partio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gravas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gravas throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gravas tests Partio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Partio lands with a shot to the body.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Partio throws a poor cross that misses
and Gravas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gravas misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Gravas .
Partio delivers a nice body kick.
Gravas swings widly with a right hand
enabling Partio to counter with a crisp jab.
Gravas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gravas throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Partio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gravas .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Partio.
Gravas ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Partio slips under a jab from Gravas .
Gravas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Partio throws a front kick aimed at Gravas 's knee but Gravas avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Latka Gravas really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Partio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gravas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Partio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gravas misses with a looping right.
Partio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Partio coming out on top.
Partio motions for Gravas to come forward. Partio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gravas lands a jab to the nose.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Gravas moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gravas ! But no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Partio.
Gravas drives through and clinches with Partio against the cage.
Gravas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Gravas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gravas gets through Partio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gravas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gravas .
Gravas lands a hook that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
Gravas tries a body shot but Partio blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Partio.
Gravas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Partio backing away here, and Gravas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gravas lands a nice hook to Partio's body. Partio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Partio clobbers Gravas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gravas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Gravas takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Gravas is looking to clinch.
Gravas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gravas misses with an uppercut.
Partio is looking to score with low kicks.
Gravas thuds his right hand into Partio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gravas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Partio.
Partio lands a jab.
Gravas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gravas throws a leg kick
and Partio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Partio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Partio misses with a hook. Gravas ducked under it nicely.
Gravas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Partio is out of range and Gravas settles back down.
Partio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gravas .
Gravas with a hook.
Partio lands with a shot to the body.
Gravas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Partio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gravas misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Partio connects with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Gravas . That snapped Partio's head back.
Gravas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gravas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
Partio throws a shot from downtown. Gravas moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Partio misses.
Gravas tries to land a leg kick but Partio saw it coming and moves away.
Gravas throws a chopping leg kick but Partio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gravas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gravas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gravas .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Gravas blocks the low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Partio blocks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gravas .
Gravas tries to work over Partio's front leg with a kick but Partio checks it.
Partio throwing a counter right hand but Gravas manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gravas .
Gravas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gravas throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
Partio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gravas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Gravas .
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gravas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gravas scores with a jab. Partio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Partio throws a jab when Gravas was well out of range.
Gravas stuns Partio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Partio checks a low kick from Gravas .
Nice defenses there by Partio.
Partio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Partio blocks a low kick nicely.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gravas .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas connects with a leg kick.
Gravas keeps Partio at a distance using the push kick.
Partio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gravas throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
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!
Partio takes a swing at Gravas 's ribcage but misses.
Partio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gravas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio.
Partio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gravas thuds his shin into the meat of Partio's side.
Gravas checks a leg kick.
Gravas with the inside leg kick.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Gravas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Partio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gravas .
Gravas connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gravas misses with a low kick as Partio jumps back.
Gravas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Partio is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Latka Gravas dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Partio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Partio wants to slow Gravas down by chopping away at his legs.
Gravas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Gravas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Gravas .
Gravas works the jab nicely.
Gravas throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Partio blocks the leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gravas .
Partio throws a wild body kick that Gravas sees coming a mile off.
Gravas misses with a looping right.
Partio misses with a straight left.
Partio will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Gravas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gravas avoids the body shot from Partio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gravas ! But no joy.
Partio with the inside leg kick.
Gravas clobbers Partio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Partio misses.
Gravas wants to counter with a clinch but Partio pushes him away.
Gravas tries a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Gravas cracks Partio with an open hand slap.
Gravas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gravas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gravas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Gravas misses its intended target.
Gravas motions for Partio to come forward. Gravas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gravas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Partio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good work by Gravas as he checks the leg kick.
Gravas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gravas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Partio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gravas blocks a jab.
Gravas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Partio misses.
Gravas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Polliisi Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Latka Gravas 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.
Partio slips under a jab from Gravas .
Gravas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Partio counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio misses with a lunging right hand
and Gravas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Partio's knee momentarily.
Gravas throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
Gravas jabs Partio right on the nose. Partio blinks but takes it well.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Gravas .
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gravas .
Gravas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
Partio half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gravas . That's going to slow Partio down.
Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gravas takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Partio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gravas moves out of range as Partio throws a body kick.
Gravas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gravas moves away from the strike by Partio.
Gravas throws a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Gravas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Partio throws a low kick but Gravas avoids it.
Partio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gravas .
Jab from Gravas .
Nice shot lands for Gravas .
Gravas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Partio throws a hook but Gravas blocks it.
Partio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Gravas .
Partio lands a lovely overhand right.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Gravas is just out of range.
Gravas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gravas with the inside leg kick.
Gravas misses with a low kick.
Gravas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Partio momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gravas .
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Partio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gravas - the referee stops the clock and Partio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gravas . Partio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gravas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas lands with a good body shot.
Partio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gravas .
Gravas jabs Partio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Gravas .
Partio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Gravas .
Partio scores with the left hand. Gravas knows he should have avoided that one.
Gravas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gravas connects with a body shot.
Partio throws a leg kick but Gravas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Partio walks into a straight right hand from Gravas .
Partio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gravas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Gravas .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Partio loads up on a big right hand but Gravas slips the punch.
Partio staying out of range there.
That kick from Gravas tenderised Partio's leg. Partio is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Latka Gravas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gravas 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Latka Gravas ! Latka Gravas retains his welterweight title!
Latka Gravas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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