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Grunge 24: Jar of Flies PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Midnight Cigarette (ranked 5742 p4p, 24355 weight class) and Bartolomeo Longo (ranked 589 p4p, 647 weight class). Cigarette comes to the cage accompanied by Burning of the Midnight Lamp. Bartolomeo Longo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Midnight Cigarette's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Midnight Cigarette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartolomeo Longo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cigarette fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Longo sprawls well initially but Cigarette persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cigarette looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Longo tries to get to full guard but Cigarette has control of the leg.
Cigarette is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cigarette wants to advance to full mount but Longo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cigarette trying to control the position from guard on top but Longo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cigarette postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cigarette stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cigarette is stalling in the full guard.
Cigarette is looking to advance position but Longo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Cigarette is controlling an arm, preventing Longo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longo looking to control but Cigarette is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cigarette manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Longo is trying to work for a kimura but Cigarette is defending well.
Longo is keen to just control but Cigarette is a slippery customer.
Cigarette is looking for a sweep. Longo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Longo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cigarette defends it well.
Cigarette looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cigarette manages to get to full guard.
Cigarette working for a triangle but Longo defends it easily.
Cigarette keeping moving, preventing Longo from controlling successfully.
Longo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cigarette pulls Longo in close to prevent any damage.
Longo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cigarette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cigarette bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Longo's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Midnight Cigarette dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Longo shoots for a takedown but Cigarette saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cigarette looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Longo!
Longo is not content to let Cigarette control the position.
Cigarette working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longo is not content to let Cigarette control the position.
Longo sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cigarette works his way into full mount!
Cigarette with good strikes from the mount here!
Cigarette with the ground and pound from mount.
Cigarette with a couple of short strikes.
Cigarette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longo can do to turn this around?
Longo taking shots to the head.
Cigarette moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Longo has worked his arm free - good work by Longo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cigarette is trying to get an arm triangle but Longo is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cigarette works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cigarette lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cigarette tries for a kimura but Longo is defending well.
Longo struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cigarette moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cigarette landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Longo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cigarette is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Longo has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Longo's face as Cigarette controls the position.
Cigarette in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cigarette in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cigarette lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Longo down.
Cigarette landing a few strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cigarette is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Longo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cigarette swings around for an armbar but Longo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cigarette's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Midnight Cigarette dominated that second round.
That's time! Cigarette's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cigarette shoots in and gets a takedown into Longo's guard.
Longo wants to sweep but no luck.
Cigarette landing with the ground and pound.
Cigarette works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cigarette is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Longo!
Cigarette lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Longo hang on?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longo is bucking up trying to escape but Cigarette cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cigarette landing shots from mount.
 Longo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cigarette fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Longo is still in real trouble! Can Cigarette finish him?
Midnight Cigarette overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cigarette tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Longo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cigarette jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Longo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Longo and Cigarette has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cigarette is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Longo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cigarette scores with punches from side control.
Cigarette is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Longo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Longo seems to have recovered his senses.
Cigarette advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cigarette takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cigarette punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cigarette controlling the position easily from mount.
Cigarette wants to take Longo's back but he can't do it this time.
Midnight Cigarette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cigarette tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cigarette 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.
Bartolomeo Longo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Midnight Cigarette showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cigarette 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Midnight Cigarette!
Midnight Cigarette thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Lizard (ranked 3594 p4p, 23165 weight class) and Neil Diaz (ranked 470 p4p, 659 weight class). Samuel Lizard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Lizard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neil Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lizard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Lizard.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lizard was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Lizard looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lizard on the side of the head.
Lizard misses with a wild body shot.
Lizard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that hurts Lizard! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Diaz jumps into full mount!
 Lizard is rocked!
Lizard holds on to Diaz around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Lizard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lizard trying desperately to get to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lizard tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizard is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Lizard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lizard is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Diaz get's back to his feet.
Diaz moves out of range as Lizard strikes.
Lizard misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz tests Lizard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Lizard misses
and Diaz counters with a body kick that stops Lizard in his tracks momentarily.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lizard misses with a wild body shot.
Lizard swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz lands a stunning uppercut that sends Lizard to the mat!
Oh Lizard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Lizard seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is thwarting Lizard's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is pressing down on Lizard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lizard is holding on for now.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lizard sees it coming and defends easily.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lizard is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lizard controlling the position well.
Lizard is trying to escape back to his feet but Diaz uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lizard is looking for a sweep.
Lizard gets back to half guard.
Lizard is concentrating on defense, preventing Diaz from advancing position.
Lizard wants to get back to his feet.
Lizard is trying to control but can't.
Lizard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Diaz prevents Lizard from standing back up.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Lizard defends it.
Lizard is positioning himself well to prevent Diaz advancing to mount.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lizard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lizard misses with a straight right.
Diaz feints a counter leg kick.
Lizard misses with the combination.
Lizard thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lizard misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Lizard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lizard blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Lizard is looking to counter punch.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lizard misses with a body shot
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Neil Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lizard tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lizard connects with a nice looking jab.
Lizard misses with a wild combination.
Lizard lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Diaz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lizard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Samuel Lizard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz works Lizard's body with a nice hook.
Diaz slips under a jab from Lizard.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lizard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lizard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Lizard throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Lizard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes that sends Lizard to the canvas! Diaz follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Lizard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lizard decides to stand up.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lizard.
A big right from Lizard misses.
BOOM! Diaz lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lizard. Lizard tries to recover but Diaz is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lizard lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Neil Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bea Mason (ranked 3807 p4p, 5151 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 477 p4p, 558 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bea Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smiff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smiff showed some decent athleticism there.
Smiff is looking to advance position but Mason won't allow it.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smiff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason's coaches at Roosters Coop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Smiff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mason doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smiff.
Mason actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff trying to mount his opponent but Mason defends it.
Mason is trying to stand.
Smiff passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mason!
Smiff seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mason is holding on tight.
Smiff moves to back control.
Mason defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smiff's arms.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
Smiff is persistently looking for the submission but Mason is defending it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason turns into Smiff and is now in his guard.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Smiff has wrist control.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Smiff wants to stand up but Mason is controlling him.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smiff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff is looking to advance position but Mason has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Mason can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smiff is looking to escape.
Mason misses with a head shot.
Mason thowing shots but they're missing.
Mason thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smiff holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mason tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smiff is squirming around, avoiding Mason's attempts to control the action.
Mason controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason throws a wild left hand from mount and Smiff manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quinoa Smiff will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Smiff tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smiff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Smiff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smiff leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Smiff.
Smiff blocks an elbow strike from Mason.
Smiff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mason slowing the pace effectively.
Mason stops a takedown attempt from Smiff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mason jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason controls Smiff momentarily but Smiff frees himself.
Mason striking off his back but it's not causing Smiff any problems.
Smiff pushing down on Mason's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Mason won't allow Smiff to pass to mount.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smiff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smiff's back!
Smiff is trying to get back to his feet but Mason has full control of the position and if anything, Smiff has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mason is looking for a rear naked choke here but Smiff reverses the position brilliantly into Mason's guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff slips nicely into half guard.
Smiff wants to work for an arm triangle but Mason is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smiff wants to pass to mount but Mason is defending the position.
Mason is looking to control Smiff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Smiff wants to free his trapped foot but Mason is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Smiff is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mason!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smiff looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smiff looking for a guillotine from mount but Mason is having none of it.
Mason wants to hold on but Smiff pushes him away.
Mason is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Smiff has taken his back.
Smiff gets his hands free as Mason looks to control.
Smiff looking for the choke but no joy.
Smiff controlling well, preventing Mason from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason fending off the submission attempt from Smiff.
Quinoa Smiff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason wants to escape the position.
Mason trying to control the hands but Smiff breaks the grip.
Smiff sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Mason taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Dirty Needle Project logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christ Benoit (ranked 3483 p4p, 4308 weight class) and Emanuel Rodrigez (ranked 445 p4p, 508 weight class). Benoit comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing Grace. Christ Benoit could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Emanuel Rodrigez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christ Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emanuel Rodrigez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigez takes one to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benoit.
Benoit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rodrigez slips under a jab from Benoit.
Benoit throws a front kick that sends Rodrigez stumbling back into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rodrigez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown but Benoit shows good takedown defense.
Rodrigez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That kick from Benoit tenderised Rodrigez's leg. Rodrigez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benoit scores with a leg kick.
Benoit tries to land a front kick but Rodrigez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Benoit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benoit lands a leg kick that knocks Rodrigez off balance momentarily.
Rodrigez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benoit swivels and escapes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benoit digs a good hook to Rodrigez's body.
Rodrigez needs to keep his hands up - Benoit had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Benoit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodrigez or perhaps it was just good defense by Benoit, which made it look bad.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodrigez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benoit throws a big counter combination but Rodrigez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Benoit lands a leg kick that knocks Rodrigez off balance momentarily.
Rodrigez tries to keep at a distance but Benoit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodrigez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Benoit makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Benoit takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benoit pressing his opponent against the cage.
Benoit avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit misses with some punches.
Benoit lands a nice uppercut.
Benoit has a couple of punches blocked by Rodrigez.
Benoit prevents the takedown attempt.
Benoit scores with a shot to the side of Rodrigez's head.
Rodrigez takes an elbow to the temple.
Rodrigez tries to pull guard but Benoit holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodrigez drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodrigez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benoit lands a nice knee to the body.
Benoit digs a right hand underneath Rodrigez's ribcage. Rodrigez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benoit stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodrigez. Rodrigez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodrigez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benoit scores with a push kick.
Benoit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benoit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodrigez.
Benoit lands a body shot.
Rodrigez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Benoit counter with a right hand.
Rodrigez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit thumps Rodrigez with a low kick.
Rodrigez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rodrigez 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.
Benoit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodrigez.
Benoit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Benoit. That's going to slow Rodrigez down.
A nice leg kick from Benoit, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benoit.
Rodrigez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benoit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodrigez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benoit pinned against the cage. Benoit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christ Benoit dominated that round.
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.
Benoit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Benoit.
Benoit connects with a jab.
Christ Benoit is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benoit scores with a nice head shot.
Benoit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rodrigez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benoit connects with a body shot.
Benoit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodrigez has time to react.
Rodrigez drives through and clinches with Benoit against the cage.
Rodrigez avoids a wild elbow strike from Benoit.
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!
Rodrigez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benoit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benoit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Benoit scores with a decent looking hook.
Benoit digs a good body shot into Rodrigez's ribs.
A low kick lands for Benoit.
Rodrigez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Benoit to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodrigez tries for a takedown but Benoit circles away easily
and Benoit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
Rodrigez dives in and scores a takedown into Benoit's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigez is proving a slippery customer.
Benoit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benoit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodrigez is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit is controlling Rodrigez's posture.
Rodrigez trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Benoit has Rodrigez pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez takes one to the side of the head.
Benoit scores with a nice right hand.
Rodrigez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benoit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodrigez is defended easily by Benoit.
Rodrigez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benoit pinned against the cage. Benoit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Emanuel Rodrigez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benoit punishes Rodrigez's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodrigez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benoit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Benoit just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigez's brow.
Benoit throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigez.
Benoit lands a shoulder strike.
Benoit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigez can do to turn this around?
Rodrigez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benoit walks away with a smile on his face. Rodrigez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodrigez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodrigez shoots in looking for a takedown. Benoit tries to sprawl out of it but Rodrigez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benoit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benoit clinches with his opponent.
Benoit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodrigez's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christ Benoit dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rodrigez takes one to the side of the head.
Benoit is looking to slow Rodrigez down with leg kicks.
Benoit connects with a jab.
Benoit works Rodrigez's body with a nice hook.
Benoit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benoit is looking to slow Rodrigez down with leg kicks.
Benoit instigates a clinch.
Benoit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodrigez wants a takedown but no success here.
Benoit misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit lands a nice uppercut.
Benoit lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodrigez backwards.
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!
Rodrigez blocking some punches.
Benoit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit lands a shot to the body.
Rodrigez wants to get back to striking at distance but Benoit won't allow it.
Benoit lands an elbow inside.
Rodrigez wants a takedown but no success here.
Benoit breaks the clinch.
Rodrigez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodrigez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benoit connects with a body shot that sends Rodrigez's belly button to the back.
Benoit with a nice calf kick.
Donk. Benoit catches Rodrigez right on the button with a cross.
Benoit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rodrigez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
Rodrigez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benoit's waist but Benoit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodrigez off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit clinches.
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 short right from Benoit on the inside.
A short left from Benoit.
Benoit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benoit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christ Benoit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benoit manages to break the clinch.
Christ Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benoit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown but Benoit shows good takedown defense.
Rodrigez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benoit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
You can see that Rodrigez has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A good leg kick by Benoit.
Christ Benoit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benoit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benoit scores with a leg kick.
Benoit lands a slapping body shot.
Benoit stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodrigez. Rodrigez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benoit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benoit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigez at a distance.
Benoit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Benoit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benoit scores with a nice body kick.
Benoit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodrigez is trying to push Benoit away but Benoit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodrigez looking for a takedown.
Rodrigez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Benoit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodrigez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Benoit.
Rodrigez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benoit lands a nice uppercut.
Rodrigez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benoit prevents it.
Benoit keeps control of Rodrigez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emanuel Rodrigez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benoit blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christ Benoit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benoit 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christ Benoit!
Christ Benoit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Emanuel Rodrigez had this to say: 'PUTA!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Goose (ranked 3196 p4p, 5579 weight class) and Ginger Jesus (ranked 355 p4p, 502 weight class). Jesus has chosen Jesus Walks BY-KANYE WEST 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Goose !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ginger Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goose tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jesus counters with a nice uppercut.
Jesus forces Goose back against the cage and clinches.
Goose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goose working aggressively here.
Jesus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jesus blocks a body shot from Goose .
Goose misses with some punches.
Jesus is trying to maintain a safe position but Goose gets an underhook and turns Jesus into the cage.
Jesus breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Jesus.
Goose takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jesus with a hook.
Goose rushes Jesus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jesus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goose lands a hook that snaps the head of Jesus backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jesus backwards.
Goose swings wildly with an uppercut but Jesus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goose lands a left hand.
Jesus blocks an uppercut.
Jesus working aggressively here.
A short left from Jesus.
Jesus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jesus backwards.
Jesus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goose blocks the body kick.
Jesus throws a right hand that Goose ducks under and follows up with a left that Goose also avoids with ease.
Goose lands a really nice looking cross but Jesus seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goose cracks Jesus with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Goose has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jesus to stand back up!
Jesus is rocked!
 It looks like Ginger Jesus has been cut.
Goose shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Jesus takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Goose sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Jesus bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Goose !
An out of breath Kyle Goose 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliott Leighton (ranked 3621 p4p, 6514 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 473 p4p, 640 weight class). Leighton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. Marcos Martinez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eliott Leighton's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eliott Leighton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez misses with a few strikes there.
Leighton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Martinez was covering up waiting for the punch and Leighton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Leighton tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Leighton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leighton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez is trying to control the position but Leighton postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but Leighton is proving a slippery customer.
Leighton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leighton advances to half guard.
Martinez wants to control but Leighton is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leighton trying to control from half guard but Martinez is working away.
Leighton is working for a kimura but Martinez is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leighton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martinez is just riding it out for now. Leighton eventually gives up the hold.
Leighton is working for a submission of some sort.
Martinez trying to hold on to Leighton's head to control him but Leighton postures up.
Leighton is keen to just control but Martinez is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martinez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leighton.
Martinez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leighton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leighton's back!
Martinez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Martinez working for a choke but Leighton is defending well.
Leighton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Leighton, under a barage of strikes from Martinez.
Leighton has hold of Martinez's hands but Martinez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Martinez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leighton sees it coming and defends easily.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Leighton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leighton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leighton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leighton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez throws a strike but Leighton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Leighton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Leighton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martinez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcos Martinez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Leighton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Martinez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leighton is fending him off so far but Martinez persists. Nope, Leighton circles away and we're back to standing.
Leighton is looking to counter the offense by Martinez and move into the clinch.
Leighton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martinez on his heels. He'll look to pass Martinez's guard now, I'm sure.
Leighton trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Leighton has gone for a leg lock! Martinez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leighton's guard.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses. Leighton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martinez's guard. Nice move by Leighton!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Leighton off! Leighton jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Leighton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martinez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leighton has managed to get both his arms back between Martinez's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
Leighton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martinez's guard.
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Leighton.
Leighton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Leighton seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt.
Leighton is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Martinez manages to get to full guard.
Martinez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Leighton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leighton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leighton working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
Martinez pushing down on Leighton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Martinez trying to control from half guard but Leighton is working away.
Leighton looking for submissions off his back.
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martinez pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leighton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martinez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.
Eliott Leighton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leighton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martinez.
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez throwing shots but Leighton is blocking nicely.
Leighton tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
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 Eliott Leighton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Leighton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Some wild striking there from Martinez.
Marcos Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinez clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leighton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leighton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leighton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
Leighton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martinez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martinez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martinez!
Leighton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leighton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Martinez's guard! Nice work there by Leighton!
Martinez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Leighton looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leighton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez uses his free foot to push down on Leighton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Leighton.
Leighton manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Martinez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martinez is trying to control. Leighton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a head shot. Leighton uses the momentum to regain guard.
Martinez wants to stand and escape but instead Leighton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Leighton trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Leighton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Martinez trying to control but Leighton postures up.
Leighton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to maintain the position but Leighton is very close to passing his half guard.
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martinez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leighton is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martinez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leighton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leighton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leighton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcos Martinez.
I think Martinez 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Martinez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Devils Outlaw (ranked 855 p4p, 2931 weight class) and Barney Rumble (ranked 105 p4p, 328 weight class). Outlaw's entrance music is Moonshine Bandits For The Outlawz. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rumble's choice of entrance music: Queens of the Stone Age - My God is the Sun . The Devils Outlaw is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Devils Outlaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barney Rumble!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumble takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Barney Rumble has been cut.
Outlaw has Rumble up against the cage in a clinch.
Outlaw tries a knee to the head but Rumble blocks it.
Rumble looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rumble tries a body shot but Outlaw blocks it.
Rumble lands a hook that snaps the head of Outlaw backwards.
Outlaw blocks an elbow strike from Rumble.
Rumble misses with some punches.
Outlaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rumble gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Outlaw can't get the takedown.
Rumble lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Outlaw backwards.
Rumble swings wildly with an uppercut but Outlaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outlaw throws a head punch that misses.
Outlaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Rumble looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Devils Outlaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Outlaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rumble prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Outlaw.
Rumble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Outlaw throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rumble misses with a punch to the body.
Outlaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rumble after a bit of a struggle.
Outlaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Outlaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Rumble controls his hands.
Outlaw wants the takedown. Rumble is fighting it off but Outlaw persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rumble's guard against the cage.
Outlaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rumble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Outlaw works over Rumble with some ground and pound from guard.
Rumble looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Outlaw throwing strikes from guard but Rumble blocks nicely.
Rumble keeping full guard, as Outlaw tries to pass.
Outlaw lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumble looking for a sweep. Not yet Rumble, not yet.
Outlaw throws a strike but Rumble rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Outlaw wants to get back to his feet but Rumble is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Outlaw keeping moving, preventing Rumble from controlling successfully.
Rumble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Outlaw wants to stand but Rumble is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumble trying to control the position from guard on top but Outlaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Outlaw wants to stand up but Rumble is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
A jab from Rumble misses.
Rumble defending well as Outlaw loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Rumble - just one landing.
Rumble misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Outlaw darts in and clinches Rumble up against the cage.
Outlaw avoids a wild elbow strike from Rumble.
Rumble manages to break the clinch.
Outlaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rumble.
Rumble is looking to score with low kicks.
Outlaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rumble has Outlaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Outlaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rumble softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Outlaw misses with some punches.
Rumble has a couple of punches blocked by Outlaw.
Outlaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barney Rumble will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barney Rumble's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rumble throws a low kick but it's checked well by Outlaw.
Outlaw wants to clinch.
Outlaw has closed the distance and engaged Rumble in a clinch.
Rumble breaks from the clinch.
Outlaw throws a hook but Rumble blocks it.
Outlaw attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Rumble misses its intended target.
Rumble lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outlaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rumble counters with a right hand to the body.
Outlaw fails to land with a series of punches.
The Devils Outlaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rumble with the inside leg kick.
Rumble scores with a kick to the midsection.
Outlaw blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble connects with a leg kick.
The Devils Outlaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outlaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Outlaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rumble keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rumble now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barney Rumble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Outlaw throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rumble to counter with a crisp jab.
Rumble fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Rumble.
It looked like Outlaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Outlaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Rumble.
Rumble throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Rumble misses.
Rumble misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Outlaw's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rumble connects with a single shot there.
Outlaw misses with a shot to the body
and Rumble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Outlaw with that takedown attempt.
Outlaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Rumble misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Outlaw.
That has opened up Barney Rumble's cut even more.
Rumble looks to land a body kick but Outlaw moved away.
Outlaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Outlaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Rumble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rumble cracks Outlaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rumble.
Rumble stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Devils Outlaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rumble is looking to score with low kicks.
Outlaw dives in for a single leg takedown but Rumble sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Outlaw throws a head kick that Rumble semi-blocks.
Rumble looks for the body kick but Outlaw saw that one coming.
Outlaw moves out of range as Rumble throws a body kick.
Rumble wants to clinch up but Outlaw keeps it at a distance.
Rumble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Outlaw blocks the body kick.
Rumble attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barney Rumble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by Rumble.
Rumble fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Outlaw on the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Outlaw.
Rumble has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Outlaw finds it's way round the side to connect with Rumble's head.
The cut above Barney Rumble's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rumble. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Outlaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rumble sprawls well. Rumble wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Outlaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Rumble moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Outlaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Outlaw misses the target.
Rumble throws a quick inside leg kick.
Outlaw connects with the punch.
Rumble moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rumble rushes Outlaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rumble gets through Outlaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rumble managing to block the knees to the body from Outlaw.
Outlaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rumble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Outlaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barney Rumble seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Outlaw has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Rumble - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Outlaw, and another! Rumble is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). The Devils Outlaw!
The Devils Outlaw seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between White Privilege (ranked 1005 p4p, 2750 weight class) and Roy Finnegan (ranked 138 p4p, 364 weight class). Privilege comes to the cage accompanied by John Denver - Country Roads. Finnegan has chosen The Rogues - Gravel Walk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, White Privilege!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Finnegan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Privilege is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finnegan! But no joy.
Privilege throws a lazy uppercut
and Finnegan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Privilege.
Finnegan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Privilege at a distance.
Privilege throws a nice inside leg kick.
Privilege 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.
Privilege lands an overhand right.
Privilege lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Privilege feints and then cracks Finnegan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finnegan down.
A shot to the liver by Finnegan. Beautiful body shot.
Privilege connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnegan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Privilege looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finnegan misses with a body shot
and Privilege counters with a nice low kick that buckles Finnegan's knee momentarily.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Finnegan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Privilege throws a head kick that misses.
Finnegan takes a swing at Privilege's ribcage but misses.
Privilege scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Privilege throws a combination that misses
and Finnegan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Privilege does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Privilege does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Privilege. That's going to slow Finnegan down.
Finnegan misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finnegan.
Finnegan slips a jab from Privilege.
Privilege keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Finnegan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Privilege under the eye.
Privilege lands a head kick!
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Finnegan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Privilege rather than just go for the knockout.
Privilege throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan cracks a nice hook into Privilege's ribs.
Privilege throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finnegan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Privilege backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan slips under a jab from Privilege.
Finnegan throws out a counter right but Privilege avoids it with no problem.
Finnegan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Privilege.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Privilege feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Privilege displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finnegan throws out the jab.
Privilege connects with a leg kick.
Finnegan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finnegan lands a nice hook to Privilege's body. Privilege takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Privilege misses with a body kick.
Finnegan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finnegan throws a right and a left that Privilege avoids nicely.
Finnegan misses the body punch
and Privilege counters with a leg kick.
Privilege misses the shot to the body.
Finnegan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Privilege.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Privilege stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finnegan scores with a nice strike.
Privilege fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Privilege misses with a low kick.
Privilege uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
Privilege connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finnegan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Finnegan misses with a right hand
and Privilege counters with a thumping low kick.
Privilege throws a half hearted mid kick.
Finnegan lands with a good body shot.
Privilege lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan connects with a looping right hand.
Privilege wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finnegan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Privilege at a distance.
Privilege dodges the punch combination from Finnegan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan avoids the body shot from Privilege.
Privilege slips a straight right by Finnegan.
Finnegan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Privilege counters with a straight right hand.
Privilege forces Finnegan back against the cage and clinches.
Privilege blocks a body shot from Finnegan.
Privilege blocks a body shot from Finnegan.
Privilege tries to throw a body punch but Finnegan avoids it by throwing Privilege back against the cage.
Finnegan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Privilege on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left and a right from Finnegan both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Privilege throws a push kick but Finnegan slaps the foot to one side.
Finnegan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finnegan misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Privilege.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roy Finnegan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Privilege looks for the body kick but Finnegan saw that one coming.
Finnegan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Privilege misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finnegan! But no joy.
Privilege avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Privilege takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Privilege is rocked!
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finnegan misses with a looping right.
Privilege looks to land a left hand but Finnegan moved out of range nicely.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finnegan lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Privilege is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Privilege rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finnegan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Privilege bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Privilege seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Finnegan misses
and Privilege cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Privilege finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Finnegan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Finnegan lands a slapping body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Privilege!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Privilege keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Privilege lands a jab to Finnegan's midsection.
Finnegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Privilege is looking to counter with a body kick.
Finnegan throws the left hand but Privilege avoids the punch easily.
Privilege is looking to counter punch.
Privilege stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Privilege throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Privilege throws a lazy body kick
and Finnegan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Privilege with a nice cross.
Finnegan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finnegan walks into a straight right hand from Privilege.
Finnegan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finnegan blocks a head kick by Privilege.
Finnegan throws a hook but Privilege avoids it easily.
It appears Privilege was looking to counter with a kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Privilege moves away from the strike by Finnegan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Privilege there.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Privilege throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finnegan lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Privilege does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finnegan throws a body shot but no joy.
Privilege connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Privilege.
Finnegan cracks a nice hook into Privilege's ribs.
Finnegan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Privilege throws a chopping leg kick but Finnegan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Privilege tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finnegan throws a combination that misses
and Privilege counters with a nice low kick that buckles Finnegan's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
White Privilege is winning the standup battle so far.
Privilege ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finnegan moves away.
Finnegan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Finnegan throws a poor cross that misses
and Privilege counters with a nice body shot.
Privilege goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Finnegan blocks a jab.
Finnegan defending well as Privilege loads up on a big left hand.
Finnegan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Privilege avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Finnegan misses with a hook. Privilege ducked under it nicely.
Finnegan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Privilege counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Finnegan misses.
Privilege appears to be looking for a big counter.
Finnegan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Privilege was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Privilege is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finnegan misses with a shot to the body
and Privilege counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Finnegan misses its intended target.
A jab from Finnegan misses.
Privilege is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Privilege scores with a hook.
Finnegan misses with a body shot.
Finnegan misses with a combination
and Privilege counters with a nice uppercut.
Privilege on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finnegan swings widly with a right hand
and Privilege counters with a nice body shot.
Finnegan scores with a punch to the head.
Privilege moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Privilege dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Privilege with the inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Privilege.
Privilege defending well as Finnegan loads up on a big left hand.
Finnegan misses with a double jab.
Privilege scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finnegan in his tracks.
Finnegan misses with a straight right.
Privilege takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Privilege keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Privilege turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Privilege lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Privilege uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with a hook.
Finnegan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Privilege takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Privilege defending well as Finnegan loads up on a big left hand.
Privilege takes one on the button.
You can see that Finnegan has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Finnegan scores with a jab.
Privilege moves into range and connects with a jab.
Privilege sizes up Finnegan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Privilege bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Privilege.
Finnegan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finnegan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finnegan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Privilege connects with an inside leg kick.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Privilege moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnegan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut
and Privilege counters with a slapping leg kick.
Privilege misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finnegan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Privilege counters with a left to the body.
Privilege throws out a loose jab but Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Privilege lands a nice shot that snaps Finnegan's head back.
Privilege with the inside leg kick.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Privilege manages to avoid it.
Privilege paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Privilege throws a body shot but no joy.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan misses with a looping right.
Privilege throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Privilege looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Privilege thuds his shin into the meat of Finnegan's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Privilege cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Privilege rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finnegan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Privilege scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Privilege changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Privilege misses with a wild body shot.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Privilege lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Privilege.
A jab lands there for Finnegan.
Privilege slips a jab and a cross from Finnegan.
Privilege slips under a jab from Finnegan.
Privilege throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finnegan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Privilege lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Privilege dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finnegan. That did some damage!
Finnegan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Privilege connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Privilege connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finnegan. Finnegan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Privilege throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finnegan on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Privilege does a little dance to reset his feet.
Privilege moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finnegan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Privilege.
Privilege uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
Privilege with the inside leg kick.
Finnegan misses with a jab to the body
and Privilege counters with an inside leg kick.
Finnegan misses with a body shot
and Privilege connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finnegan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Privilege fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finnegan.
Privilege punishes Finnegan's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
White Privilege showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Privilege 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White Privilege!
After winning the bout, White Privilege thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Military Industrial Complex (ranked 679 p4p, 2089 weight class) and Leonardo Da Silva (ranked 82 p4p, 234 weight class). Complex comes to the cage accompanied by Rusty Cage - Johnny Cash. Da Silva has chosen Lil Uzi Vert - XO Tour Llif3 as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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26 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Military Industrial Complex!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonardo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva misses the jab.
Complex tries to work over Da Silva's front leg with a kick but Da Silva checks it.
A slow jab from Da Silva misses its intended target.
Complex misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Da Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Complex - the referee stops the clock and Da Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Complex. Da Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Complex moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Complex misses
and Da Silva counters with a left to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Da Silva blocks the leg kick.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Complex.
Complex 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.
Da Silva lands a body shot.
That kick from Complex tenderised Da Silva's leg. Da Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Complex lands with an overhand left.
Da Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Complex ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Complex saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Complex keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva throws a hook but Complex blocks it.
Da Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Complex.
Da Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Complex fires out a quick counter leg kick but Da Silva just manages to avoid it.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Da Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Complex is just out of range.
Da Silva misses with the combination.
Complex appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Da Silva lands a jab to Complex's midsection.
Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Complex looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Complex throws a front kick aimed at Da Silva's knee but Da Silva avoids it well.
Complex checks the leg kick nicely there.
Da Silva jabs Complex to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Complex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Complex fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Da Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Complex pinned against the cage. Complex gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Complex walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva takes one to the chin there.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Da Silva blocks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva connects with a body shot that sends Complex's belly button to the back.
Da Silva thuds a left hand into Complex's body.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Complex manages to avoid it.
Complex throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Da Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Complex is out of range and Da Silva settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Complex misses the target.
Complex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Complex.
Da Silva digs a good hook to Complex's body.
Complex on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
A head kick misses from Da Silva.
Complex missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Da Silva.
Complex throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Da Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Complex under the eye.
Da Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good exchange - Da Silva coming out on top.
Complex throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Complex checks it.
Complex tries to move into range but Da Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Da Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Complex missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Complex throws a front kick aimed at Da Silva's knee but Da Silva avoids it well.
Da Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Da Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back 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!
Da Silva misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Complex. Complex circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Complex misses the target.
Da Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Complex scores with a crisp jab that stopped Da Silva in his tracks.
Da Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Complex takes one on the button.
Complex ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Complex closes the distance and clinches up with Da Silva, looking for a takedown. Complex pushes Da Silva against the cage but Da Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Complex lands a nice looking body kick.
Da Silva defending well as Complex loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick from Da Silva lands but Complex takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Complex scores with a jab.
Da Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Complex counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Complex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Complex.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Complex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Complex scores with a jab to the jaw.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Da Silva. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Complex bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Da Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Complex lands a decent elbow from side control.
Complex tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Complex has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Da Silva manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Complex scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Complex looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Da Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Da Silva has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Complex. Oh but Da Silva has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Complex goes limp - he's gone! Da Silva jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Leonardo Da Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Military Industrial Complex had this to say: 'Sorry dad, hope I didn't disappoint you...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Kallio (ranked 389 p4p, 2204 weight class) and Power Shark (ranked 60 p4p, 306 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimmo Kallio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Power Shark!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kallio checks a leg kick.
Shark tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shark throws a lazy right hand but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kallio.
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kallio.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Shark tries to score with a low kick but Kallio moves his leg out of the way.
Kallio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shark misses with a head kick.
Kallio lands a glancing blow to the side of Shark's head.
Power Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio lands with a cross.
Shark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kallio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shark misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Kallio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kallio looks to land a combination but Shark avoids it well.
Kallio thuds a left hand into Shark's body.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kallio throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shark avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Kallio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kallio.
Kallio takes a kick to the side of the head.
 It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Shark's coach down at Team DarkSpirit was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shark's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shark takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shark misses with an uppercut. Kallio saw that one coming.
Kallio jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kallio lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Shark is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Shark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kallio, as that shot connected.
A good leg kick by Shark.
Shark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shark. That's going to slow Kallio down.
Shark misses with a low kick as Kallio jumps back.
Shark will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Kallio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kallio throws an overhand right that lands on Shark's shoulder, as Shark tries to avoid the shot.
Kallio scores with a nice strike.
That kick from Kallio tenderised Shark's leg. Shark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kallio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shark momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kallio thuds his shin into the meat of Shark's side.
Shark fails to land with a series of punches.
Kallio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kallio checks a low kick from Shark.
Kallio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shark is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Shark misses.
Shark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kallio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shark will feel that in the morning.
Kallio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kallio throws a shot to the body.
Kallio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kallio.
Shark looks to land a body kick but Kallio moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kallio, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Kallio.
A good leg kick by Kallio.
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Shark dodges the punch combination from Kallio.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shark connects with a solid leg kick.
A cross from Kallio lands.
We've been told by Kallio's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shark swings for the body but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kallio avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallio throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Kallio. Beautiful body shot.
Kallio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shark is looking to land body kicks.
Kallio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kallio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shark will feel that in the morning.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kallio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kallio blocks the body kick.
Kallio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Power Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kallio lands a nice hook to Shark's body. Shark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kallio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shark.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kallio - that will leave a mark!
Shark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kallio is out of range.
Kallio is looking to land body kicks.
Shark throws a leg kick but Kallio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kallio is looking to counter punch.
Kallio misses with a two punch combination.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shark sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kallio is looking to land body kicks.
Kimmo Kallio is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Shark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kallio avoids the head kick by Shark.
Kallio lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kallio connects with a body shot.
Kallio scores with a push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shark.
Kallio lands a right hook to the body.
Shark misses with a kick to the body.
Shark blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio connects with the punch.
Kallio thows a body kick. Shark tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kallio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kallio scores with a shot to the body.
Shark tries to bum rush Kallio with a series of wild strikes but Kallio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kallio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shark moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kallio blocks the body kick.
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shark throws a low kick but Kallio avoids it.
Kallio digs a good hook to Shark's body.
Shark takes a swing at Kallio's ribcage but misses.
Shark throws a lazy head kick
and Kallio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kallio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shark looks to throw the jab but Kallio is out of range.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kallio jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Shark has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kallio.
Shark dodges the punch combination from Kallio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kallio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shark can do to turn this around?
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark throws a low kick but Kallio avoids it.
Shark throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kallio.
A nice leg kick from Shark, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shark throws a head kick but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Kallio throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Kallio moves out of range easily.
Shark throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kallio counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab from Kallio.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Kallio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kallio's corner calls for a 1-2. Kallio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shark is breathing heavily.
Kallio moves out of range of the leg kick from Shark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallio scores with a body shot.
Shark misses with a wild combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kallio!
Kallio scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Shark moves out of range of the body kick.
Shark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kallio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shark tries to close the distance and clinch but Kallio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kallio blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Kallio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shark.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Kallio.
Kallio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shark defending well as Kallio loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Shark with a nice calf kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shark!
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Kallio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shark.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kallio.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kallio moves away.
Kallio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shark doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shark misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Kallio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kallio connects with a right hand. Shark shakes it off.
Kallio throws a nice head 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!
Kallio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kallio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shark.
Kallio punishes Shark's body with a nice straight punch.
Kallio 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.
Kallio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kallio moves out of range of the body kick from Shark.
Shark scores with a one two! Kallio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kallio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shark back to the cage. Kallio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio lands a high kick!
Shark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kallio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Shark misses its intended target.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Kallio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shark throws a head kick but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shark avoids it.
Kallio thows a body kick. Shark tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shark thows a leg kick but Kallio checks it
and Shark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kallio takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
Kallio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kallio swings for the body but Shark moves out of range.
Kallio misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Shark misses.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kallio blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Kallio moves out of range easily.
Shark takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark throws a head kick but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Shark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kallio blocks a leg kick.
Shark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kallio with a nice calf kick.
Kallio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Kallio. Those never looked like landing.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses.
Shark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shark 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.
Kallio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shark takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio misses with a body shot.
Shark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Kallio pushes Shark away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark blocks a low kick nicely.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
Shark misses with a leg kick
and Kallio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kallio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kallio moves out of range of the body kick from Shark.
Kallio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shark throws a lazy uppercut
and Kallio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kallio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shark at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Kallio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shark has time to react.
Shark misses with the body kick
and Kallio counters with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
That's time! Kallio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kallio blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shark connects with a looping right hand.
Shark blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Shark moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Kallio throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
Shark takes one to the chin there.
Shark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shark's sensitive parts.
Kallio misses with a head kick.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark avoids the body shot from Kallio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Kallio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio throws a nice looking combination but Shark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shark throws a body kick that misses
and Kallio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kallio throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kallio.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
Shark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kallio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kallio moves away from the strike by Shark.
Kallio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Kallio lands but Shark takes it in his stride.
Kallio feints and then cracks Shark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shark down.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses.
Shark looks to land a combination. Kallio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kallio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kallio throws a low kick, looking for Shark's leg but Shark calmly moves out of range.
Kallio misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Kallio moves out of range of the body kick.
Kallio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Shark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kallio misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick from Shark, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Kallio.
Kallio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Shark lands a high kick!
Kallio misses with a series of wild punches.
Kallio lands with a shot to the body.
Shark throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kallio is looking to counter with head kicks.
Shark lands a nice shot that snaps Kallio's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shark.
Kallio lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Kallio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kallio, pushing him back against the cage.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio has Shark pushed against the cage.
Kallio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kallio blocks a leg kick.
Kallio throws a big shot that misses.
Kallio looks to score with a jab to the body but Shark is just out of range.
Shark appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shark lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio'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. This is the final round!
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shark throws a leg kick but Kallio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Shark tries to move into range but Kallio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kallio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kallio connects with a solid leg kick.
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
A head kick by Shark misses
and Kallio counters with an outside leg kick.
Kallio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shark - that will leave a mark!
Shark rushes Kallio and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio takes a shot to the head.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Shark controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shark as Kallio tries to tie him up.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Shark avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shark misses with a low kick as Kallio jumps back.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kallio gets tackled into the cage by Shark. Shark maintains the clinch.
Shark prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kallio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark can't find room to land a body shot as Kallio controls the action.
Kallio lands with a short shot to the head.
Kallio slows down the pace here.
Kallio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kallio is looking to control Shark's arms but Shark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kallio has his back to the cage.
Kallio keeps control of Shark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kallio keeps control of Shark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Shark avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Shark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kallio.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark is trying to break the clinch but Kallio is controlling him.
Shark is pushing Kallio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shark avoids the body shot from Kallio.
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kallio throws out a loose jab but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark throws a leg kick but Kallio checks it.
Shark misses with a looping right.
Kallio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kallio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Shark throws a big counter head kick but Kallio avoids it with no problem.
Kallio misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark lands a high kick!
Shark misses with a jab to the body
and Kallio counters with a right hand to the body.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Kallio blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
Power Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Shark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio throws the kick towards the body but Shark avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kallio.
Shark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kallio 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio retains his welterweight title!
Kimmo Kallio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Power Shark stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bullshit!'.
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