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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Sanchez (ranked 2083 p4p, 2277 weight class) and Leo Vuce (ranked 115 p4p, 122 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcos Sanchez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Vuce!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vuce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Sanchez does it's job there.
Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vuce takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Vuce counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vuce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez drops Vuce with a straight right hand, right on the button! Sanchez follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Sanchez !
An out of breath Marcos Sanchez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Rothschild (ranked 22530 p4p, 22517 weight class) and Shogun Silva (ranked 136 p4p, 142 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theodore Rothschild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rothschild connects with a jab.
Silva throws a head kick but Rothschild moves out of range.
We've been informed that Silva has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Silva slips a straight right by Rothschild.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Rothschild moves away and avoids it.
Rothschild throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Theodore Rothschild has been cut.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rothschild counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva throws a head kick but Rothschild moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rothschild avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva avoids the head kick by Rothschild.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Rothschild bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rothschild blocks a head kick by Silva.
Shogun Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothschild misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Rothschild, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva takes a swing at Rothschild's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rothschild lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Silva lands the left hand.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rothschild. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rothschild closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rothschild moves away.
Rothschild avoids the head kick by Silva.
Rothschild misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rothschild lands the left hand.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Rothschild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
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!
Rothschild takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big left from Silva misses.
Rothschild misses with a head kick.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva misses with a hook.
Rothschild scores with a head kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rothschild throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rothschild tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Rothschild closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva tries to work over Rothschild's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rothschilds head.
Rothschild works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rothschild missing with knees to the body.
Rothschild using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rothschild misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva presses Rothschild against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rothschild looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Rothschild, against the cage.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Rothschild.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Rothschild blocks a body shot from Silva.
A short right from Rothschild on the inside.
Rothschild blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Rothschild can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva prevents a body shot from Rothschild.
Rothschild tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Rothschild tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Rothschild.
Rothschild is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rothschild throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rothschild is working Silva over against the cage.
Rothschild misses with a body punch.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rothschild lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rothschild just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva tries to work over Rothschild's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rothschild has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Rothschild looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Rothschild controls the action.
Rothschild blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Rothschild throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva tries to work over Rothschild's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rothschild tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Rothschild back against the cage.
Rothschild tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Rothschild back against the cage.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Rothschild.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shogun Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Theodore Rothschild's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Silva scores with a head kick. Rothschild tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rothschild clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Rothschild avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Rothschild avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva trying to stall but Rothschild improves his position.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rothschild lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva avoiding damage as Rothschild throws knees to the body.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rothschild blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries a body shot but Rothschild blocks it.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva avoiding damage as Rothschild throws knees to the body.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silva tries to work over Rothschild's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rothschild prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rothschild trying to land knees to the body.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Rothschild.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Theodore Rothschild has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rothschild looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rothschild misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rothschild has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rothschild fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Rothschild.
Rothschild tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Silva is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Rothschild fails to land.
Silva blocks a body shot from Rothschild.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rothschild's elbow.
Rothschild looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rothschild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rothschild.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rothschild tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Rothschild is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Rothschild looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Rothschild lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva tries to work over Rothschild's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
A head punch on the inside from Rothschild fails to land.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rothschild lands with a right to the head.
Rothschild blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Rothschild has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Silva avoiding damage as Rothschild throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Rothschild on the inside.
Rothschild has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Rothschild controls the action.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rothschild misses with some punches.
Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rothschild or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rothschild throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Rothschild, against the cage.
Rothschild trying to land knees to the body.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Rothschild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rothschild prevents a body shot from Silva.
Rothschild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Rothschild swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rothschild utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rothschild is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Rothschild blocks an uppercut.
Silva works on Rothschild's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rothschild.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rothschild just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Rothschild.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rothschild's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Theodore Rothschild will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Theodore Rothschild'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rothschild circles away quickly and effectively.
Rothschild lands with a shot to the body.
Shogun Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rothschild works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Rothschild misses with a head kick.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Rothschild, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rothschild tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rothschild misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rothschild misses with a series of wild punches.
Rothschild will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rothschild takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rothschild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva scores with a head kick.
Silva throws a head kick but Rothschild moves out of range.
Rothschild was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rothschild ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rothschild pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rothschild scores with a body shot.
Rothschild misses with a head kick.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rothschild.
Rothschild avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rothschild manages to avoid it.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Theodore Rothschild is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rothschild has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Rothschild lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild lands a damaging elbow.
Rothschild is working Silva over against the cage.
Good body shot from Silva.
Rothschild misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Rothschild tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Silva misses with some punches.
Rothschild blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rothschild struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva tries to work over Rothschild's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rothschild with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Rothschild controls the action.
Rothschild lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rothschild up against the cage.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Rothschild.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rothschild's elbow.
Rothschild lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rothschild's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Rothschild lands an uppercut.
Rothschild presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva avoiding damage as Rothschild throws knees to the body.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Rothschild tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Rothschild lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rothschild's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Rothschild lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rothschild lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rothschild tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rothschild.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Rothschild blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
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 Theodore Rothschild.
I think Rothschild 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 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... Theodore Rothschild!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Slater (ranked 2479 p4p, 1067 weight class) and Ace Rob (ranked 132 p4p, 64 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Rob!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rob with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
Rob scores with a sloppy right hand. Slater should have avoided that one.
Rob scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Slater tries to get to full guard but Rob has control of the leg.
Rob in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Slater tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rob!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ace Rob!
Ace Rob seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Objedkov (ranked 1756 p4p, 388 weight class) and Watch Out Ronaldo (ranked 100 p4p, 29 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Objedkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Watch Out Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Objedkov tries to clinch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Ronaldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Objedkov ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
Objedkov scores with a jab.
Objedkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ronaldo holds on to Objedkov's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ronaldo is looking to regain half guard here but Objedkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Objedkov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Objedkov tries to move to mount but Ronaldo blocks the move with his legs.
Objedkov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Objedkov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ronaldo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ronaldo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo struggling a bit here.
Objedkov wants to control but Ronaldo is keeping him busy.
Ronaldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Objedkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Objedkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ronaldo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ronaldo is trying to get back to full guard.
Objedkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ronaldo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ronaldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ronaldo is trying to maintain the position but Objedkov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ronaldo is looking to control Objedkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ronaldo avoid being mounted?
Objedkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ronaldo is staying active underneath Objedkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Objedkov is thwarting Ronaldo's attempts to control the position.
Objedkov tries to pass to full mount but Ronaldo defends it.
Ronaldo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ronaldo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Objedkov is working away from the top position though.
Ronaldo is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov working Ronaldo over with strikes.
Ronaldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Objedkov.
Objedkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Objedkov stalling.
Objedkov trying to control the action but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo has hold of Objedkov's hands but Objedkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Objedkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ronaldo is refusing to be controlled, as Objedkov sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Objedkov dominated that round.
That's time! Objedkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ronaldo misses with a looping right.
Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Objedkov.
Ronaldo misses with a looping left.
Objedkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Objedkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ronaldo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Objedkov scrambles back to his feet.
Ronaldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ronaldo scores with a leg kick.
Ronaldo throws the left hand but Objedkov avoids the punch easily.
Objedkov throws a jab when Ronaldo was well out of range.
Objedkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ronaldo scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Objedkov.
Ronaldo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Objedkov misses.
Objedkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ronaldo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Objedkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Objedkov there.
Ronaldo throws out a loose jab but Objedkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Objedkov moves to clinch but Ronaldo breaks away
and Ronaldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ronaldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ronaldo throws out a loose jab but Objedkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ronaldo jabs Objedkov right on the nose. Objedkov blinks but takes it well.
Objedkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ronaldo throws out the jab.
Ronaldo ducks under a wild hook from Objedkov.
Objedkov looks to land a left hand but Ronaldo moved out of range nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Objedkov.
Objedkov thuds a left hand into Ronaldo's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Objedkov blocks a head kick by Ronaldo.
Objedkov clinches with his opponent.
Ronaldo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov pushes Ronaldo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Objedkov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Objedkov blocking some punches.
Ronaldo blocks a body shot from Objedkov.
Objedkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ronaldo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ronaldo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Objedkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Objedkov backwards.
Ronaldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ronaldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Objedkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Ronaldo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Objedkov wants the takedown. Ronaldo is fighting it off but Objedkov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ronaldo's guard against the cage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ronaldo holds on and takes a little breather.
Ronaldo trying to keep a closed guard but Objedkov is proving a slippery customer.
Objedkov is fighting to break Ronaldo's control of his arms but Ronaldo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ronaldo has wrist control.
Ronaldo is looking for a triangle but Objedkov pushes his legs off easily.
Sergey Objedkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ronaldo pulls Objedkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Objedkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ronaldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Objedkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ronaldo misses with a hook. Objedkov ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Objedkov fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Ronaldo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Objedkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ronaldo.
An attempted straight right counter from Objedkov misses the target.
Ronaldo misses with a wild combination.
Objedkov throws a lazy right hand but Ronaldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ronaldo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ronaldo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ronaldo throws a hook but Objedkov avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Objedkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Objedkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ronaldo throws a sloppy head kick and Objedkov moves out of range easily.
Ronaldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ronaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Objedkov moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Watch Out Ronaldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ronaldo takes a swing at Objedkov's ribcage but misses.
Objedkov walks into a stiff left hand from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Objedkov lands a lovely overhand right.
Ronaldo lands with a slapping head kick.
Objedkov misses with a takedown attempt - Ronaldo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ronaldo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ronaldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Objedkov's sensitive parts.
Ronaldo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ronaldo misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ronaldo throws the left hand but Objedkov avoids the punch easily.
Objedkov lands a jab to Ronaldo's midsection.
Objedkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ronaldo defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Objedkov.
Objedkov fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Ronaldo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Objedkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Ronaldo.
Objedkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Objedkov dives in and scores a takedown into Ronaldo's guard.
Ronaldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Objedkov is in close to Ronaldo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've been hearing that Objedkov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Objedkov stands up over Ronaldo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ronaldo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Objedkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov throwing strikes but missing.
Objedkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Objedkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ronaldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Objedkov looking to pass the guard.
Ronaldo managing to control the position.
Objedkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ronaldo has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo working a defensive guard here.
Ronaldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Objedkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ronaldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Objedkov has managed to get both his arms back between Ronaldo's legs - danger averted.
Objedkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Objedkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Objedkov pushes down on Ronaldo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Objedkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Objedkov.
Ronaldo wants to get back to full guard.
Objedkov is trying to control. Ronaldo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Objedkov connects with a nice short shot to Ronaldo's temple.
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep. Objedkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Objedkov wants to control but Ronaldo is keeping him busy.
Objedkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Ronaldo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ronaldo wants to control but Objedkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ronaldo controlling the position for now.
Objedkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ronaldo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Objedkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Objedkov 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 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Objedkov!
Sergey Objedkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blake Green (ranked 207 p4p, 720 weight class) and James Quin (ranked 26 p4p, 94 weight class). Green comes into the arena with Sugar Rush blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 52 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Quin!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quin punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
Green looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Green throws a body kick that misses
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Green tries to land a front kick but Quin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Quin looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Quin throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green moves out of range as Quin strikes.
Quin scores with a hook to the body. Green takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quin misses with a straight right.
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Quin.
Quin swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quin avoids the body shot from Green.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Green.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quin throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Quin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Green connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Quin scrambles back to his feet.
Quin throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Quin takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green throws a hook to the side of Quin's head but Quin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green throws a hook to the side of Quin's head but Quin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green feints and then cracks Quin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quin down.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Quin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Quin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Green cracks Quin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Quin just misses with a punch to the body.
Quin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quin scores with a decent looking hook.
Quin throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Green throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Green seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quin just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Green.
Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Quin lands with a right hand.
Green throws a low kick but it's checked well by Quin.
A little jabbing left from Quin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quin looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green throws a low kick but Quin avoids it.
Quin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Green moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Green is looking to counter punch.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quin.
A punch lands to the side of Quin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quin.
A lazy body kick from Green
enabling Quin to counter with a crisp jab.
Green slips under a jab.
Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin with a hook.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Quin's shoulder, as Quin tries to avoid the shot.
Quin moves out of range of the body kick.
Quin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Green swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Quin counters with a stiff right hand.
Quin connects with a single shot there.
Green moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Quin cracks Green with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Green moves away from the strike by Quin.
Quin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Quin lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green connects with a body shot that sends Quin's belly button to the back.
Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Green.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quin throws a body shot but no joy.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Green darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Green's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Quin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Green scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Quin.
Quin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green works Quin's body with a nice hook.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Quin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Quin throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quin looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Quin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
And that is 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.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Quin connects with a jab.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Green stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Green slips under a jab.
Quin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Quin misses the shot to the body.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Quin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Quin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Quin's shoulder, as Quin tries to avoid the shot.
Quin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James Quin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green throws a hook but Quin avoids it easily.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Green. That's going to slow Quin down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Quin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Quin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green is looking to slow Quin down with leg kicks.
Green misses with a hook.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Green misses.
Quin misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quin lands a head shot.
Quin takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green lands a nice looking kick to the body. Quin takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green takes one to the chin there.
Green throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quin misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.
Quin misses with a body shot.
Quin misses with a hook.
Quin misses the shot to the body.
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Green misses with a hook
and Quin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Green lands with a cross.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quin avoids a kick to the body.
Quin throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Quin misses.
Quin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Green fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin with a jab.
Green throws a head kick that Quin semi-blocks.
Green connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Quin misses with an uppercut
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Quin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quin swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quin just misses with a punch to the body.
Green takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Quin throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Quin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.
Quin drops his hands momentarily and Green takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Green lands with a good body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Green.
Quin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Green takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Quin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Quin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Quin misses with a straight left.
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green misses with an uppercut. Quin saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quin! But no joy.
Green looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Green misses with an uppercut. Quin saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quin. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quin is looking to chop away at Green's legs.
Quin swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Quin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Green slips under a jab.
Green throws a wild body kick that Quin sees coming a mile off.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Green pushes Quin away with a front kick.
Green takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Quin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Green is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Green throws a shot to the body.
Green looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quin. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Green with the inside leg kick.
Quin misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Green 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 Quin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Quin throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Green.
Quin drops his hands momentarily and Green takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Green misses with an uppercut. Quin saw that one coming.
Quin throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
Quin misses with a hook.
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Green scores with a decent looking hook.
Quin misses with a low kick.
A big right from Quin misses.
Quin blocks the body kick.
Quin looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Green.
Quin takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green tries to land a front kick but Quin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Quin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Quin.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Quin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Green's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Green throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quins head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quin can't find room to land a body shot as Green controls the action.
Green tries a body shot but Quin blocks it.
Quin tries to work over Green's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green lands a hook that snaps the head of Quin backwards.
Quin lands an uppercut.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Green on the inside.
Green blocking some punches.
Green working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Quin controls his hands.
Quin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Quin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Quin misses with a punch to the body.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Green on the inside.
Green lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin misses with a body punch.
Quin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Green.
Quin misses with the head strike.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quin's elbow.
Quin lands a shoulder strike.
Quin blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Quin.
A left hand lands to the body for Green.
Green digs a right hand into Quin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quin's gas tank.
Green lands a hook that snaps the head of Quin backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Green.
Green working aggressively here.
Quin blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Green.
A shot in the inside from Quin.
Green lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Green works on Quin's body with a couple of short punches.
Quin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green working aggressively here.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Quin prevents a body shot from Green.
Quin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quin throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Quin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Green lands a body punch.
Green tries to work over Quin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Green.
Green lands with a short shot to the head.
Quin has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Quin.
Quin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quin lands with a left to the head.
Quin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Green 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 30:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Blake Green!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Blake Green made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Azumah (ranked 482 p4p, 381 weight class) and Iolyn Madog (ranked 60 p4p, 48 weight class). Madog is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Goldie Looking Chain - Guns Don't Kill People. Iolyn Madog told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Azumah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Iolyn Madog!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Madog misses its intended target.
Azumah misses the jab.
Nice body kick from Madog.
Azumah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Madog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Madog slips a jab from Azumah.
Nice shot lands for Madog.
Madog slips a jab from Azumah.
Madog uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Azumah has time to react.
Madog jabs at Azumah's body.
Azumah throws a body punch but Madog moves out of range.
Madog throws a jab but it's blocked by Azumah.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Madog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Madog thows a leg kick but Azumah checks it
and Azumah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 with a wild body shot.
Azumah moves out of range as Madog strikes.
Azumah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Azumah with a jab.
Azumah moves out of range of the strikes.
Madog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madog motions for Azumah to come forward. Madog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Azumah misses the target.
Madog scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azumah moves out of range of the leg kick from Madog.
Madog walks into a stiff left hand from Azumah.
Madog throws a body shot but no joy.
Madog misses the shot to the body.
Azumah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Madog throws a wild body kick that Azumah sees coming a mile off.
Azumah on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Madog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azumah.
Madog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Madog misses with a wild body shot.
It looks like Azumah has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Azumah checks a leg kick.
Azumah misses with a wild body shot.
Azumah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madog.
Azumah is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Azumah misses.
Azumah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madog moves away.
Azumah looks to throw the jab but Madog is out of range.
Madog misses with a low kick.
Azumah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Azumah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Madog jabs Azumah right on the nose. Azumah blinks but takes it well.
Azumah throws a big shot that misses.
Madog moves out of range of the leg kick from Azumah.
Azumah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Madog finds it's way round the side to connect with Azumah's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madog moves forwards but Azumah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Madog feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azumahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Azumah misses the jab.
Madog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Madog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Azumah on the side of the head.
Madog has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Azumah moves out of range of the strikes.
Azumah misses the shot to the body.
Azumah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Madog doesn't seem bothered though.
Madog blocks a jab.
Madog moves out of range as Azumah strikes.
Madog throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Madog lunges at Azumah with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azumah's hand.
Madog lands with an uppercut that bounces Azumah off the cage and back into range.
Madog misses with a looping right.
Azumah throws a shot from downtown. Madog moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Azumah misses.
Madog misses with a left hand
and Azumah counters with a straight right hand.
Madog throws a front kick aimed at Azumah's knee but Azumah avoids it well.
Azumah throwing a counter right hand but Madog manages to avoid it.
Madog misses with a body kick.
Madog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azumah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madog fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Madog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madog throws a body shot but no joy.
Azumah checks a leg kick.
Azumah tried to counter with a leg kick but Madog avoided it.
Azumah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Madog to score with a decent uppercut.
Madog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azumah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A left lands for Madog.
Madog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azumah.
Madog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Madog pivots, looking for a leg kick but Azumah is out of range and Madog settles back down.
Azumah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Azumah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azumah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Madog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azumah slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Azumah punishes Madog's body with a nice straight punch.
Madog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azumah.
Iolyn Madog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madog misses with a straight left.
Azumah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Madog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azumah with the inside leg kick.
Madog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azumah.
Azumah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Madog to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by Azumah.
Madog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azumah.
Madog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Azumah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Madog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madog looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Azumah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Madog.
Azumah blocks a jab.
Azumah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Madog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azumah scores with a jab to the jaw.
Azumah throws a big shot that misses.
Madog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azumah.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Azumah throws the left hand but Madog avoids the punch easily.
Madog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Madog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azumah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iolyn Madog will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Azumah throws a body punch but Madog moves out of range.
Madog throws a jab but it's blocked by Azumah.
Azumah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Madog misses with a low kick.
Madog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azumah.
Madog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Azumah throws a jab but it's blocked by Madog.
Madog throws out a counter right but Azumah avoids it with no problem.
Madog checks the leg kick.
Madog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azumah.
Azumah takes a swing at Madog's ribcage but misses.
Azumah loads up on a big right hand but Madog slips the punch.
Azumah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Azumah misses.
A big right from Azumah misses.
Madog checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madog checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Azumah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Madog.
Azumah takes one to the chin there.
Madog throws a hook to the side of Azumah's head but Azumah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azumah.
Azumah lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madog slips under a jab.
Azumah slips a jab from Madog.
A little feinted left hand from Azumah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Madog.
Azumah lunges at Madog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Madog's hand.
Azumah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madog throws out the jab.
It looked like Azumah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azumah looks to score with a jab to the body but Madog is just out of range.
Azumah moves out of range as Madog strikes.
Madog throws a shot to the body.
Azumah looks to score with a jab to the body but Madog is just out of range.
Azumah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Azumah moves out of range of the body kick from Madog.
Azumah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Azumah throws a lazy right hand but Madog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Azumah.
A right-left combo lands from Madog.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azumah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Azumah scores with a hook.
Azumah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madog.
Madog scores with a hook to the body. Azumah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Madog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azumah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azumah avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Azumah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Madog shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Madog misses with a straight right.
Madog clobbers Azumah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Madog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azumah slips a straight right by Madog.
Madog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azumah.
Good shot there by Azumah.
A jab lands there for Madog.
Azumah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Madog's hands.
Some bone on bone action there as Azumah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Azumah scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Azumah throws a big shot that misses.
Azumah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Madog can pounce on him.
Azumah clobbers Madog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Azumah throws a big shot that misses.
Madog scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Azumah throws a hook to the side of Madog's head but Madog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madog misses with a shot to the body
and Azumah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Madog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Azumah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Madog.
Azumah looks to land a right hand but Madog moved out of range.
A lazy left from Madog finds it's target.
Madog with a hook.
Madog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Madog cracks Azumah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Madog misses with a straight left.
Azumah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azumah.
A little jabbing left from Madog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Madog lands with a good body shot.
Azumah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Azumah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Madog throws a leg kick but Azumah checks it.
Madog throws a lazy right hand but Azumah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azumah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madog.
Madog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azumah moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azumah misses the shot to the body.
Madog moves out of range of the body kick from Azumah.
Azumah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Azumah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Azumah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madog.
Madog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azumah moves away.
Azumah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madog staying out of range there.
Azumah walks into a jab.
Azumah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Madog.
Madog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madog takes a swing at Azumah's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azumah. Madog does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Madog! But no joy.
A big right from Azumah misses.
A good leg kick by Madog.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madog lands with an overhand left.
Azumah throws a hook but Madog avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Madog. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Madog.
Azumah scores with a shot to the body.
And that is 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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Madog walks into a straight right hand from Azumah.
Madog finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Azumah throws a lazy right hand but Madog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azumah throws a low kick but Madog moves out of range easily.
Madog avoids the body shot from Azumah.
Azumah defending well as Madog loads up on a big left hand.
Madog throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Madog.
Madog walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Azumah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Madog digs a good hook to Azumah's body.
Madog throws the kick towards the body but Azumah avoids it.
Madog moves away from the strike by Azumah.
Iolyn Madog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Azumah looks to land a body kick but Madog moved away.
Madog keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azumah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madog scores with the left hand. Azumah knows he should have avoided that one.
Azumah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azumah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madog throws out the jab.
Azumah keeps Madog at a distance using the push kick.
Azumah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madog walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Madog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Azumah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madog doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Azumah misses.
A swing and a miss from Azumah.
Madog lands a nice shot that snaps Azumah's head back.
Madog moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Madog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Madog walks into a left hand.
Madog looks to land a right hand but Azumah moved out of range.
Madog digs a good body shot into Azumah's ribs.
Azumah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azumah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Madog slips under a jab from Azumah.
A clash of legs there as Azumah blocks the low kick.
Madog misses with an uppercut. Azumah saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Azumah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Madog misses with a straight left.
Azumah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Azumah scores with a sloppy right hand. Madog should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azumah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Azumah.
Azumah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Madog to score with a decent uppercut.
Madog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azumah checks a low kick from Madog.
Madog walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Azumah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Madog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Azumah misses with a straight right.
Azumah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Madog lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Madog fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Azumah on the side of the head.
Madog misses with a hook.
Azumah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Azumah misses with an uppercut. Madog saw that one coming.
Madog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azumah.
Azumah throws a hook to the side of Madog's head but Madog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Madog blocks the low kick.
Madog thuds a left hand into Azumah's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azumah. Madog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iolyn Madog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madog blocks a jab.
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.
Azumah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Azumah misses.
Madog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Azumah misses with a hook. Madog ducked under it nicely.
Jerry Azumah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azumah throws a jab but it's blocked by Madog.
Azumah misses with a body shot.
Madog lands with a nice body kick.
Madog throws a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Azumah misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Madog darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Madog misses with an uppercut. Azumah saw that one coming.
A big right from Azumah misses.
Madog throws out a leg kick but Azumah moves out of range and Madog only half commits.
Madog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Azumah misses the target.
Madog throws a body kick that misses.
Azumah throws an overhand right that lands on Madog's shoulder, as Madog tries to avoid the shot.
Madog ducks under a wild hook from Azumah.
Madog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Azumah. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madog loads up on a big right hand but Azumah slips the punch.
Azumah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azumah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madog tries a low kick but Azumah avoids it.
Azumah misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Madog.
Some wild striking there from Madog.
Azumah staying out of range there.
Azumah connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azumah. Madog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madog lands with a good body shot.
Madog connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Azumah momentarily.
Madog cracks Azumah with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azumah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madog manages to avoid it.
Madog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Madog throws a sloppy head kick and Azumah moves out of range easily.
Madog throws a leg kick that is checked
and Azumah counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iolyn Madog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Madog has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kronos Doomsday (ranked 6361 p4p, 22818 weight class) and Nick Rodriquez (ranked 132 p4p, 153 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kronos Doomsday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Doomsday with that takedown attempt.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Doomsday napping and manages to drive through into side control!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodriquez working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Doomsday tries to buck Rodriquez off but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Doomsday is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doomsday knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Doomsday is not content to let Rodriquez control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Doomsday is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doomsday avoid being mounted?
Rodriquez uses his free foot to push down on Doomsday's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Doomsday.
Doomsday 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rodriquez with shots to the head and body - Doomsday looks very uncomfortable down there.
Doomsday tries to lock up and control but Rodriquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rodriquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doomsday is looking to escape.
Doomsday is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Doomsday to control.
Doomsday is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodriquez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Doomsday hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez unloading with bombs!
Doomsday is in all sorts of trouble here.
Doomsday tries to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.
Rodriquez wants to take Doomsday's back but he can't do it this time.
Rodriquez content just to control the position here.
Doomsday regains half guard.
Rodriquez prevents Doomsday from improving his position.
Doomsday trying to hold on to Rodriquez's head to control him but Rodriquez postures up.
Doomsday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriquez pulls his head out easily.
Rodriquez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Doomsday is trying to control but can't.
Doomsday tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Doomsday is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Doomsday defends it.
Doomsday is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez uses his free foot to push down on Doomsday's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Doomsday.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday working to try and regain half guard.
Rodriquez content just to control the position here.
Doomsday is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rodriquez wants to control the pace but Doomsday is squirming around nicely.
Doomsday wants to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.
Doomsday really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodriquez wants to control the pace but Doomsday is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doomsday is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriquez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rodriquez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Doomsday defends well and Rodriquez ends up having to push Doomsday into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Doomsday shoots for a takedown but Rodriquez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodriquez fails with the takedown
and Doomsday counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriquez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Doomsday is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doomsday avoid being mounted?
Doomsday tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Doomsday is defending well.
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez is keen to just control but Doomsday is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doomsday slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Doomsday keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Doomsday is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doomsday looking for a guillotine here but Rodriquez defends easily.
Doomsday is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rodriquez trying to control but Doomsday is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Doomsday fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodriquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Doomsday tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doomsday manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kronos Doomsday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriquez.
Rodriquez has a takedown stuffed.
Doomsday throwing a counter right hand but Rodriquez manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriquez.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriquez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Doomsday was covering up waiting for the punch and Rodriquez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rodriquez is fighting to break Doomsday's control of his arms but Doomsday is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Doomsday keeps moving.
Rodriquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doomsday looking to control but Rodriquez passes into half guard.
Doomsday trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Doomsday is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
Rodriquez slips a nice elbow through Doomsday's hands, connecting with Doomsday's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodriquez is pressing down on Doomsday's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doomsday is holding on for now.
Doomsday wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
Doomsday won't allow Rodriquez to pass to mount.
Rodriquez wants to control but Doomsday is keeping him busy.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Doomsday defends it.
Doomsday looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez is trying to control. Doomsday wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Doomsday trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodriquez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rodriquez regains half guard.
Doomsday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working.
Rodriquez wants to control but Doomsday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez trying to hold on to Doomsday's head to control him but Doomsday postures up.
Rodriquez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez fails to land the takedown.
Rodriquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doomsday defends it nicely.
Rodriquez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Doomsday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kronos Doomsday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriquez.
Doomsday manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rodriquez on his heels. He'll look to pass Rodriquez's guard now, I'm sure.
Doomsday might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodriquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doomsday is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Doomsday tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Nick Rodriquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Doomsday controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodriquez is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Doomsday from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodriquez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Doomsday counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriquez gets the takedown into side control.
Doomsday tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doomsday sneaks back into half guard.
Doomsday has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriquez is working away from the top position though.
Doomsday blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodriquez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Doomsday is defending well.
Doomsday is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriquez sits in half guard.
Doomsday tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Rodriquez trying to control from half guard but Doomsday is working away.
Doomsday looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rodriquez passes into side control!
Rodriquez controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kronos Doomsday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kronos Doomsday showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodriquez 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Rodriquez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lito Alcala (ranked 265 p4p, 126 weight class) and Mike McLaughlin (ranked 33 p4p, 16 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lito Alcala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike McLaughlin!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLaughlin drops his hands momentarily and Alcala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alcala blocks a low kick nicely.
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcala.
Alcala thuds a left hand into McLaughlin's body.
Alcala scores with a punch to the head.
Lito Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcala darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alcala moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Alcala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Alcala.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alcala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alcala cracks McLaughlin with an open hand slap.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
A low kick lands for Alcala.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Alcala moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala tries to land a leg kick but McLaughlin saw it coming and moves away.
McLaughlin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alcala.
McLaughlin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McLaughlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Alcala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLaughlin thumps Alcala with a low kick.
Alcala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
We've been informed that McLaughlin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McLaughlin cracks Alcala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Alcala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcala throws a body shot but no joy.
Alcala misses the jab.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
McLaughlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alcala moves out of range of the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alcala throws a leg kick which misses McLaughlin's front leg but catches the back leg as McLaughlin tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Alcala does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Alcala avoids it easily.
Alcala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alcala throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a punch to the head.
Alcala throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alcala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alcala throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin catches Alcala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alcala.
Alcala is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Alcala misses its intended target.
Alcala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut
and Alcala counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Alcala avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alcala connects with the punch.
Alcala misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Alcala misses
letting McLaughlin counter with a right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alcala.
A left lands for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alcala looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
Alcala throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Alcala avoids it with no problem.
McLaughlin lands a really nice looking cross but Alcala seems unphased.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alcala checks it well.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
McLaughlin moves into range and clinches up with Alcala.
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alcala's elbow.
Alcala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLaughlin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Alcala ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Alcala.
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
McLaughlin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alcala is able to avoid easily.
Alcala misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcala tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alcala lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McLaughlin backs up against the cage.
McLaughlin walks into a left hand.
Alcala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alcala moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alcala moves out of range of the strikes.
Alcala throws a leg kick that is checked
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Alcala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alcala misses with a double jab.
Alcala throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alcala 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 McLaughlin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McLaughlin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McLaughlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Alcala.
Alcala throws a right hand that McLaughlin ducks under and follows up with a left that McLaughlin also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
Alcala throws a front kick aimed at McLaughlin's knee but McLaughlin avoids it well.
McLaughlin punishes Alcala's body with a nice straight punch.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Alcala moved out of range.
Alcala misses the body punch
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Alcala connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McLaughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Alcala should have avoided that one.
McLaughlin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Alcala moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcala misses the target.
Alcala ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLaughlin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McLaughlin lands with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Alcala as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Alcala.
McLaughlin clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lito Alcala dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alcala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
Alcala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
No joy there for Alcala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alcala scores with a jab.
McLaughlin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alcala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alcala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McLaughlin digs a good body shot into Alcala's ribs.
Alcala takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Alcala ducked under it nicely.
Alcala throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
McLaughlin blocks a head kick by Alcala.
Lito Alcala is winning the standup battle so far.
Alcala lunges at McLaughlin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLaughlin's hand.
Alcala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcala throws a wild body kick that McLaughlin sees coming a mile off.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alcala moves out of range of the body kick.
Alcala moves out of range as McLaughlin throws a body kick.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick that misses.
Alcala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcala moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alcala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alcala.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Alcala.
McLaughlin lands with a kick to the temple. Alcala shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Alcala as he connects with a hook.
Alcala ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Alcala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alcala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alcala misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from McLaughlin. Those never looked like landing.
Alcala scores with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Alcala counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcala lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLaughlin's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Alcala.
A cross from Alcala lands.
Alcala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alcala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcala lands a leg kick that knocks McLaughlin off balance momentarily.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alcala's head backwards.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick that misses.
McLaughlin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alcala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLaughlin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLaughlin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaughlin throws out a leg kick but Alcala moves out of range and McLaughlin only half commits.
McLaughlin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLaughlin clobbers Alcala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alcala blocks a jab.
McLaughlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alcala defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Alcala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alcala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alcala on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Alcala misses with a series of wild punches.
Alcala lets loose with a powerful body kick. McLaughlin will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Alcala moved out of range.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Alcala.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alcala throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alcala misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLaughlin! But no joy.
Alcala throws a right hand that McLaughlin ducks under and follows up with a left that McLaughlin also avoids with ease.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Alcala's shoulder, as Alcala tries to avoid the shot.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Alcala's shoulder, as Alcala tries to avoid the shot.
Alcala throws out a powerful jab.
McLaughlin slips a jab from Alcala.
Alcala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alcala. Alcala obviously looking to wear him down.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
Alcala scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from McLaughlin.
Alcala throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcala slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
Alcala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alcala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLaughlin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alcala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alcala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alcala misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Alcala ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alcala. Alcala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alcala moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Alcala misses.
Nice cross by McLaughlin.
Alcala throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Alcala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alcala moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alcala throws a lazy head kick
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLaughlin moves forwards but Alcala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin throws a lazy body kick
and Alcala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lito Alcala will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alcala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McLaughlin slips a jab from Alcala.
Alcala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McLaughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alcala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcala is just out of range.
Alcala keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Alcala misses the shot to the body.
Alcala swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alcala connects with a good right hand that stumbles McLaughlin. McLaughlin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alcala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLaughlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Alcala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
Alcala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alcala digs a good body shot into McLaughlin's ribs.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
Alcala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
Alcala thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
Alcala slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
Alcala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McLaughlin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alcala scrambles back to his feet.
McLaughlin walks into a jab.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Alcala is out of range.
McLaughlin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alcala.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Alcala moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Alcala misses the target.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
Alcala cracks McLaughlin with an open hand slap.
McLaughlin tries to clinch
and Alcala counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala misses with a head kick.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaughlin connects with a right hand. Alcala shakes it off.
McLaughlin moves forwards but Alcala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alcala misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
Mike McLaughlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lito Alcala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcala throws a lazy body kick
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alcala swinging wildly here.
McLaughlin is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Alcala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alcala moves out of range of the body kick from McLaughlin.
A head kick misses from Alcala.
Alcala finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McLaughlin blocks a head kick by Alcala.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
Alcala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Alcala avoids it with no problem.
Alcala moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McLaughlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alcala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Alcala misses the target.
McLaughlin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice combination there by Alcala.
Alcala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin defending well as Alcala loads up on a big left hand.
Alcala misses with a looping left.
McLaughlin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McLaughlin scores with the left hand. Alcala knows he should have avoided that one.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Alcala blocks it.
Alcala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alcala throws a quick inside leg kick.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alcala moves away.
Alcala throws a big shot that misses.
Alcala keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alcala throws a sloppy body shot
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLaughlin pounces like a tiger and cracks Alcala with a vicious hook! Alcala is down but not out! McLaughlin follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike McLaughlin!
In his post fight interview, Mike McLaughlin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Ekaku (ranked 163 p4p, 261 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 21 p4p, 32 weight class). Salvatore has chosen Reich mir die Hand as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshi Ekaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Ekaku
and Salvatore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salvatore moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
It seemed like Salvatore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Salvatore.
A low kick from Ekaku misses
and Salvatore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ekaku thinking.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Salvatore.
Ekaku stuffs the takedown.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Salvatore moved out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ekaku. Salvatore shrugs it off though.
Salvatore has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ekaku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salvatore circles away quickly and effectively.
Ekaku has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Salvatore takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salvatore decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ekaku tries to roll over but Salvatore keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ekaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ekaku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salvatore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekaku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ekaku is controlling Salvatore's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ekaku trying to control here.
Salvatore wants to pass to mount but Ekaku is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salvatore in particular looking to stall.
Salvatore is looking to advance position but Ekaku won't allow it.
Ekaku wants to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ekaku is trying to maintain the position but Salvatore is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salvatore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ekaku throws an off balance right hand
and Salvatore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Salvatore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hiroshi Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salvatore.
Ekaku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salvatore has time to react.
Ekaku misses with a double jab
letting Salvatore counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Salvatore.
Salvatore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Salvatore throws out a counter right but Ekaku avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Salvatore with the counter takedown but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Salvatore moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Salvatore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ekaku with a body shot.
Salvatore is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ekaku's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvatore works his way into side control.
Salvatore trying to control the position but Ekaku is working away.
Ekaku is trying to control Salvatore's posture but Salvatore avoids it.
Ekaku gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hiroshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Salvatore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Salvatore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ekaku scores with a kick to the body.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Salvatore ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Salvatore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salvatore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Salvatore scores with a jab. Ekaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ekaku throws a jab when Salvatore was well out of range.
Ekaku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Salvatore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ekaku momentarily.
Ekaku feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Salvatore sprawling to the canvas! Salvatore rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ekaku finish him?!
 Salvatore is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Salvatore up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Ekaku from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Salvatore's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Puno (ranked 14 p4p, 213 weight class) and Jesus Chico Grande (ranked 2 p4p, 27 weight class). Grande is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dead By Dawn by Deicide . 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Manny Puno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Jesus Chico Grande!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grande lands a right hook to the body.
Puno throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
Puno misses with a series of wild punches.
Grande takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Grande darts in trying to clinch
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande misses with a body punch
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grande is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puno rather than just go for the knockout.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puno loads up on a big right hand but Grande slips the punch.
Puno connects with the punch.
Grande takes one to the chin there.
Puno checks the leg kick.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande misses with a right hand
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Grande misses with a straight left.
Puno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grande.
Puno swinging wildly here.
Puno scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Grande throws a leg kick but Puno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Puno shoots for a double leg takedown but Grande sprawls well. He's pushed Puno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Puno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Puno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Grande misses with a lunging right hand
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puno misses with a looping right.
Puno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grande throws a chopping leg kick but Puno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Puno is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grande walks into a straight right hand from Puno.
Grande walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grande misses with a right hand
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grande connects with a high kick.
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!
Puno scores with a jab to the body.
Puno fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grande! But no joy.
Puno misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grande misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Puno misses the target.
Jesus Chico Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno is looking to counter punch.
Puno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grande at a distance.
Puno is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grande darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Puno cracks a nice hook into Grande's ribs.
Puno misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Grande scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Puno tries for a takedown but Grande sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grande's head.
Grande needs to keep his hands up - Puno had a free shot at his head there.
Puno takes one on the button.
Puno lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno throwing a counter right hand but Grande manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Grande. No joy for Puno on that attempt.
Grande clinches.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puno prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
Puno looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Puno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grande getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Puno fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grande to the ground. Puno is now in Grande's guard.
Puno throwing strikes but missing.
Puno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Puno wants to control from the top but Grande keeps moving.
Grande wants to stand up but Puno is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno wants to control from the top but Grande keeps moving.
Grande is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno is trying to control. Grande wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno working Grande over with strikes.
Puno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grande does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manny Puno will probably get the nod.
That's time! Puno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Puno darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Puno trying to pass the guard but Grande defending well.
Puno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Puno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grande's head.
Puno has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Puno wants to control but instead Grande manages to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Puno is trying to control the action in half guard but Grande is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno is stalling here. Grande is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Puno seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Grande has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Grande stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Puno slips under a jab from Grande.
Grande connects with a looping right hand.
Grande takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Grande scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manny Puno is winning the standup battle so far.
Puno shoots in and gets a takedown into Grande's guard.
Puno wants to control from the top but Grande keeps moving.
Puno controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Grande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno won't allow Grande to get back to his feet.
Grande preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puno trying to control but Grande is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Puno landing with the ground and pound.
Puno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Grande gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Puno has his hands on Grande's head, controlling the position.
Grande preventing the sweep.
Grande would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Puno seems keen to control Grande's posture.
Puno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grande keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Puno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Puno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grande's head.
Puno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Puno trying to control from Grande's half guard. Grande has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Grande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grande manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grande won't allow Puno to sweep him here.
Puno wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Manny Puno will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande scoring well with a low kick there.
Puno jabs at Grande's body.
Grande tries to score with a low kick but Puno moves his leg out of the way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Puno checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande misses with a body shot
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grande looks to land a combination but Puno avoids it well.
Grande throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
Puno with a nice cross.
Grande throws the left hand but Puno avoids the punch easily.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Grande with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Puno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grande defends well and Puno ends up having to push Grande into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande presses Puno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno lands a left hand.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puno's elbow.
Puno blocks a body shot from Grande.
Puno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grande pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puno's elbow.
Puno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Puno wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno working aggressively here.
Puno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grande slips a jab from Puno.
Puno connects with a right hand. Grande shakes it off.
Puno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grande shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Puno lands with a shot to the body.
Grande with the inside leg kick.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Grande misses the jab.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Grande moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Grande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puno throws out the jab.
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grande.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grande.
Grande displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puno.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puno.
Grande 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.
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puno avoids the body shot from Grande.
Grande tries to score with a low kick but Puno moves his leg out of the way.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grande tries a head kick but it misses.
Grande misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno cracks Grande with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grande wants to slow Puno down by chopping away at his legs.
Puno lands with a straight right. Grande didn't see that one coming.
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puno misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grande. Grande circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Puno scores with a jab to the head.
Puno throws out a loose jab but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno misses with a takedown attempt - Grande sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Puno misses with a wild body shot.
Grande avoids the body shot from Puno.
Puno slips a jab from Grande.
Grande throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Grande swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Grande defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puno.
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Grande misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grande fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Puno checks it well.
Grande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande misses with a low kick as Puno jumps back.
Grande takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grande looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puno misses with a straight left.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
Grande has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grande there as he acknowledges the shot.
Puno closes the distance and clinches up with Grande, looking for a takedown. Puno pushes Grande against the cage but Grande circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grande jabs at Puno's body.
A low kick lands for Grande.
Grande slips under a jab from Puno.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grande! But no joy.
Puno drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grande is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Puno is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jesus Chico Grande just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Grande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Grande looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range.
Puno slips a straight right by Grande.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Grande moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grande keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Puno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Puno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Grande is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno trying to control the position but Grande is working away.
Puno creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Puno staying calm.
Puno working the head and body with strikes.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grande keeps working.
Puno tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Puno trying to control the action but Grande is working from the bottom.
Puno throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Puno throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Puno lands a few punches from side control.
Puno trying to control the action but Grande is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Puno crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno controlling the position.
Puno wants to control but Grande is keeping him busy.
Grande pushes Puno away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Puno gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Puno walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grande thows a leg kick but Puno checks it
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grande swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grande swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Grande throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
Puno misses with a hook to the body
and Grande cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grande throws a half hearted mid kick.
Puno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grande swivels and escapes.
Grande swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Puno checks a leg kick.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grande on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grande misses with a looping right.
Grande is looking to slow Puno down with leg kicks.
Puno digs a good body shot into Grande's ribs.
Grande throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Grande has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Grande bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Puno had his way with Jesus Chico Grande in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Puno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grande misses with a leg kick.
Grande throws a chopping leg kick but Puno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Grande misses with a hook to the body
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grande takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Puno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Puno throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Grande takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot by Puno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno gets a takedown into half guard.
Grande kicks Puno off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Grande misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Grande.
Grande throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
Puno closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grande's guard.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Puno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grande wants to stand but Puno is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno stays in close to Grande's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grande throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Grande.
Grande throws the left hand but Puno avoids the punch easily.
Puno looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grande.
Grande looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grande fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Puno checks it well.
Grande walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grande avoids the body shot from Puno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grande throws out a leg kick but Puno moves out of range and Grande only half commits.
Puno tests Grande's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grande fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Puno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grande throws a right hand that Puno ducks under and follows up with a left that Puno also avoids with ease.
Grande looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
Puno moves away from the strike by Grande.
Grande lunges at Puno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Puno's hand.
Puno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Grande takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Puno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grande's hands.
Grande tried to score with a low kick but Puno checks it.
Puno darts in looking for a takedown but Grande gets double underhooks and turns Puno into the cage.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grande is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Puno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Puno.
Grande slips a straight right by Puno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno walks into a straight right hand from Grande.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande misses with a left hand
enabling Puno to counter with a crisp jab.
Puno throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Puno blocks a low kick nicely.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grande dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puno. That did some damage!
Puno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grande swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grande throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Grande thows a leg kick but Puno checks it
enabling Puno to counter with a crisp jab.
Puno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grande counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grande misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
Grande throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Puno misses.
Puno moves out of range as Grande strikes.
Grande gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Puno to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesus Chico Grande.
I think Puno 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!
Manny Puno retains his featherweight title!
In defeat, Jesus Chico Grande stepped up to the mic, saying 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'.
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