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Ezekiel 25:17 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron McGinnis (ranked 1623 p4p, 1424 weight class) and Lester Burnham (ranked 186 p4p, 170 weight class). McGinnis comes to the cage accompanied by Star.One - Original Badman Feat. Takura & Assassin. Burnham is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: All Star Chuck Taylors. Aaron McGinnis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lester Burnham's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron McGinnis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnham closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Burnham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burnham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burnham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGinnis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGinnis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burnham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burnham with the ground and pound but McGinnis regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Burnham wants to pass the guard but McGinnis is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham is still trying to improve position.
McGinnis is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinnis wants to control but Burnham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McGinnis won't allow Burnham to pass to mount.
McGinnis keeping control of the position.
Burnham is working for a kimura but McGinnis is defending it quite comfortably.
McGinnis gets back to full guard.
McGinnis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Burnham wants to control from the top but McGinnis keeps moving.
McGinnis managing to control the position.
Burnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGinnis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McGinnis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Burnham sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burnham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGinnis pinned against the cage. McGinnis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnham shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGinnis is trying to defend but Burnham finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burnham seems to be working for a kimura but McGinnis defends the submission attempt.
McGinnis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burnham.
Burnham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burnham trying to control from half guard but McGinnis is working away.
Burnham tries to pass to full mount but McGinnis defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McGinnis gets back to full guard.
Burnham preventing the sweep.
Burnham stands and throws McGinnis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burnham postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Burnham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Burnham darts in looking for a takedown but McGinnis gets double underhooks and turns Burnham into the cage.
McGinnis slaps away a takedown attempt from Burnham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burnham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGinnis avoids it really well and circles away.
Aaron McGinnis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Burnham.
Burnham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lester Burnham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis misses with a body shot.
Burnham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burnham with the counter takedown but McGinnis avoids it easily.
McGinnis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burnham. That did some damage!
McGinnis throws a wild body kick that Burnham sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham tries for a takedown but McGinnis circles away easily
and McGinnis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGinnis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burnham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burnham shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGinnis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burnham looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnham drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGinnis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burnham has McGinnis in his guard.
Burnham is looking for a triangle but McGinnis pushes his legs off easily.
McGinnis won't allow Burnham to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGinnis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burnham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGinnis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burnham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGinnis is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinnis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGinnis is sitting in close to Burnham's body. Burnham has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McGinnis is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McGinnis is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Burnham.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lester Burnham!
Lester Burnham thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Perez (ranked 1515 p4p, 2513 weight class) and Julian Gniewek (ranked 179 p4p, 271 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Gniewek!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gniewek lands with a kick to the temple. Perez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Perez looks to land a combination but Gniewek avoids it well.
Perez misses with a straight right.
Gniewek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Gniewek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gniewek on the side of the head.
Gniewek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gniewek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gniewek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Perez misses with a hook. Gniewek ducked under it nicely.
Gniewek throws a shot from downtown. Perez moves away and avoids it.
Perez avoids the head kick by Gniewek.
Perez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gniewek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perez throws out the jab.
Gniewek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Perez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gniewek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Gniewek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez lands a slapping body shot.
Gniewek scores with a head kick. Perez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Perez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gniewek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez ducks right into an uppercut from Gniewek.
Gniewek jabs Perez right on the nose. Perez blinks but takes it well.
Gniewek ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
A nice side step and Gniewek releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gniewek scores with a decent looking hook.
Gniewek slips a straight right by Perez.
Gniewek tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it.
Gniewek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gniewek throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gniewek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perez, pushing him back against the cage.
Gniewek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gniewek tries to land a knee to the head but Perez blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gniewek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gniewek misses with a knee strike.
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perez jabs at Gniewek's body.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gniewek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perez connects with the punch.
Gniewek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gniewek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gniewek to counter with a crisp jab.
Gniewek ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Despite the aggression on Gniewek's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A shot to the liver by Gniewek. Beautiful body shot.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Gniewek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gniewek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Perez misses with a looping left.
Perez swats away the attempt to clinch by Gniewek.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Gniewek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gniewek! But no joy.
Perez lands a two punch combo.
Perez scores with a body shot.
Gniewek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Perez avoids the head kick by Gniewek.
Gniewek loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
Gniewek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Gniewek is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gniewek tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Gniewek's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Gniewek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gniewek misses with a head kick.
Gniewek throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
Perez connects with a body shot that sends Gniewek's belly button to the back.
Perez scores with a body shot.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gniewek.
Gniewek throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Perez blocks a head kick by Gniewek.
Perez is looking to counter punch.
Gniewek looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Gniewek might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gniewek moves out of range of the strikes.
Gniewek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gniewek swings for the body but Perez moves out of range.
Perez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez misses with a left hand
and Gniewek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Gniewek is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Perez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Gniewek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez misses with a left hand
and Gniewek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gniewek misses with a looping left.
Perez moves forwards but Gniewek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Perez misses with a straight left.
Gniewek slips a jab from Perez.
Perez scores with a hook to the body. Gniewek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Gniewek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gniewek.
Gniewek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gniewek throws a head kick that misses.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Gniewek throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gniewek takes a swing at Perez's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Gniewek's head but Gniewek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gniewek's hands.
Gniewek works Perez's body with a nice hook.
Perez throws the left hand but Gniewek avoids the punch easily.
Gniewek shapes to counter with a head kick.
Perez sizes up Gniewek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gniewek throws a head kick that Perez semi-blocks.
Gniewek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gniewek misses with a left hand
and Gniewek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez misses with a straight right.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gniewek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Perez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perez.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Gniewek moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Perez avoids the head kick by Gniewek.
A combination from Perez does no damage.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Gniewek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gniewek moves out of range as Perez strikes.
Gniewek clinches up with Perez and pushes him back against the cage.
Perez breaks the clinch.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gniewek throws a jab when Perez was well out of range.
Perez misses with a combination
and Gniewek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gniewek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gniewek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Gniewek let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Perez.
Gniewek has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to circle away but Gniewek has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gniewek.
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Gniewek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gniewek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perez throws out the jab.
Gniewek thuds his right hand into Perez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Perez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gniewek back to the cage. Perez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gniewek throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
Perez misses with a combination
and Gniewek counters with a nice uppercut.
Gniewek slips a straight right by Perez.
Perez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gniewek. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gniewek misses with a body punch
and Perez counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gniewek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gniewek shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Perez eats them both and turns towards Gniewek to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Gniewek saw that one coming.
Gniewek throws a big counter head kick but Perez avoids it with no problem.
Gniewek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Perez misses with a shot to the body
and Gniewek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gniewek was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Gniewek takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Perez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gniewek throws a head kick that misses.
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gniewek counters with a three punch combo that has Perez backing up. Perez nods at Gniewek to acknowledge the strikes.
Gniewek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gniewek throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses
and Gniewek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gniewek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Gniewek uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Manny Perez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gniewek moves forwards but Perez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gniewek tries to clinch but Perez moves out of range.
Perez throwing a counter right hand but Gniewek manages to avoid it.
Gniewek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Perez throws a body punch but Gniewek moves out of range.
Gniewek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gniewek ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Gniewek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Perez stuns Gniewek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gniewek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gniewek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Perez avoids the head kick by Gniewek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez lands with a nice combination. Gniewek backs away looking to recover.
Gniewek slips a straight right by Perez.
Perez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gniewek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manny Perez is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez scores with a punch to the head.
Perez throws a right and a left that Gniewek avoids nicely.
Gniewek slips under a jab from Perez.
Gniewek throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gniewek.
A quick step to the side and Perez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gniewek tries a head kick but it misses.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gniewek is just out of range.
Perez misses with the combination.
Perez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gniewek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Gniewek misses.
Gniewek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gniewek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perez. Perez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Perez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gniewek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gniewek to score with a decent uppercut.
Perez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gniewek.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gniewek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gniewek looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gniewek throws out a powerful jab.
Perez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gniewek tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it.
Gniewek throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek thumps Perez with a low kick.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gniewek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gniewek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gniewek throws a left and a right that both miss
and Perez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gniewek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perez on the side of the head.
Perez scores with a sloppy right hand. Gniewek should have avoided that one.
Gniewek throws a right and a left that Perez avoids nicely.
Perez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gniewek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Perez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gniewek in his tracks.
Perez throws a series of punches but Gniewek avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gniewek has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gniewek is just out of range.
Gniewek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gniewek slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Perez misses with a left hand
and Perez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gniewek lands a jab-cross combination.
Perez misses the jab.
Perez throws a body punch but Gniewek moves out of range.
Gniewek throws out a loose jab but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez throws a hook but Gniewek avoids it easily.
Gniewek blocks a jab.
Julian Gniewek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gniewek misses with a looping left.
Perez throws a big counter combination but Gniewek scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Gniewek.
Manny Perez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gniewek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perez defending well as Gniewek loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!
Manny Perez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iain Reilly (ranked 6470 p4p, 6022 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 131 p4p, 114 weight class). Reilly comes to the cage accompanied by Dubliners - Fields of Athenry. Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music. Iain Reilly 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 30 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iain Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germano lands with a straight right. Reilly didn't see that one coming.
Germano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Germano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reilly.
Germano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reilly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
A jab from Germano finds it's way through Reilly's defenses.
Germano lands with a cross.
Reilly looks to land a combination but Germano avoids it well.
Germano with the counter takedown but Reilly avoids it easily.
Germano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reilly tries to counter with a takedown but Germano is quick to defend against it.
Germano scores with a nice right hand.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Germano thuds his right hand into Reilly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
 Reilly is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano fails to land with a series of punches.
Reilly defending well as Germano loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly is looking to counter punch.
Reilly lands with a right hand.
Germano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Germano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Iain Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly misses with a straight right.
Reilly gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Germano gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
Rui Rodrigo Germano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stipe Velasquez (ranked 21869 p4p, 1902 weight class) and Igor Shevchenko (ranked 543 p4p, 211 weight class). Velasquez comes into the arena with Gaining Momentum by MC Hammer blaring out of the sound system. Shevchenko has chosen Mouth For War - Pantera as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Igor Shevchenko acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 10 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stipe Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Shevchenko!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shevchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shevchenko tries to move into range but Velasquez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Velasquez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shevchenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Velasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Shevchenko is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Shevchenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Shevchenko does it's job there.
 It looks like Stipe Velasquez has been cut.
Velasquez scores with a hook to the body. Shevchenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that Shevchenko avoids nicely.
Velasquez lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shevchenko connects with a right that clearly hurt Velasquez. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Shevchenko proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Velasquez collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Shevchenko!
A less than humble Igor Shevchenko misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boo Lee (ranked 1353 p4p, 2651 weight class) and Thoreaux AssKicken (ranked 182 p4p, 354 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. The crowd seem to be enjoying AssKicken's choice of entrance music: Winds of Change. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 33 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Boo Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thoreaux AssKicken!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AssKicken shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Lee is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. AssKicken presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
AssKicken trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from AssKicken fails to land.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
AssKicken lands with a light punch inside.
AssKicken lands a shoulder strike.
AssKicken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
AssKicken working hard to break the clinch.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from AssKicken fails to land.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for AssKicken.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with AssKicken's elbow.
AssKicken has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of AssKicken's head.
AssKicken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from AssKicken fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but AssKicken uses good head movement to avoid it.
AssKicken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from AssKicken.
AssKicken throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
AssKicken is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns AssKicken into the cage.
AssKicken gets control of Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. AssKicken will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AssKicken looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lee wanted to stand there but AssKicken had control of the position.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but AssKicken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
AssKicken is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee thuds his shin into the meat of AssKicken's side.
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from AssKicken.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
AssKicken throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee tries to work over AssKicken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
AssKicken can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
AssKicken has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
AssKicken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee works on AssKicken's body with a couple of short punches.
AssKicken struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
AssKicken misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee digs a right hand underneath AssKicken's ribcage. AssKicken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
AssKicken looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from AssKicken fails to land.
Lee tries a body shot but AssKicken blocks it.
Lee misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down AssKicken.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
AssKicken throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
AssKicken throws a head punch that misses.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as AssKicken controls his hands.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee pushes AssKicken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of AssKicken backwards.
 AssKicken is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
AssKicken is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of AssKicken backwards.
Lee digs a right hand underneath AssKicken's ribcage. AssKicken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee cracks AssKicken with a nice body shot.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and rocks AssKicken with a big uppercut! AssKicken tries to clinch up but Lee pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples AssKicken to the mat! AssKicken covers up and Lee unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Boo Lee!
After winning the bout, Boo Lee 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 Khakim Khadzhimurad (ranked 1155 p4p, 1388 weight class) and Roger Dawson (ranked 140 p4p, 166 weight class). Khakim Khadzhimurad had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khakim Khadzhimurad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Khadzhimurad's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawson misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Khadzhimurad crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dawson - the referee stops the clock and Khadzhimurad gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dawson. Khadzhimurad manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Roger Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Khadzhimurad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dawson slips a straight right by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad lands a glancing blow to the side of Dawson's head.
Dawson motions for Khadzhimurad to come forward. Dawson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dawson throws a push kick but Khadzhimurad slaps the foot to one side.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadzhimurad moves out of range of the body kick from Dawson.
Khadzhimurad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khadzhimurad has closed the distance and engaged Dawson in a clinch.
Khadzhimurad works on Dawson's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khadzhimurad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadzhimurad keeps control of Dawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawson's elbow.
Khadzhimurad misses with some punches.
Khadzhimurad misses with a body punch.
Khadzhimurad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson tries to work over Khadzhimurad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Khadzhimurad.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
Khadzhimurad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khadzhimurad lands a body shot.
Khadzhimurad lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadzhimurad.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson tries to work over Khadzhimurad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khadzhimurad lands with a light punch inside.
Khadzhimurad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dawson.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadzhimurad controls his hands.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khadzhimurad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dawson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Dawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards.
Khadzhimurad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Dawson.
Khadzhimurad tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Khadzhimurad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dawson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khadzhimurad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadzhimurad controls his hands.
Khadzhimurad misses with some punches.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch to the body.
Khadzhimurad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as Khadzhimurad controls the action.
Khadzhimurad blocks a body shot from Dawson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khadzhimurad as Dawson tries to tie him up.
Khadzhimurad misses with some punches.
Khadzhimurad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Dawson.
Khadzhimurad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson tries to work over Khadzhimurad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson tries a body shot but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
Khadzhimurad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawson's elbow.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson lands an uppercut.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
Khadzhimurad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khadzhimurad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dawson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Khadzhimurad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadzhimurad.
Dawson presses Khadzhimurad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khadzhimurad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dawson is working Khadzhimurad over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch on the inside.
Khadzhimurad working aggressively here.
Dawson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadzhimurad scores with a shot to the side of Dawson's head.
Khadzhimurad is leaning against Dawson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khadzhimurad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khadzhimurad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadzhimurad controls his hands.
Dawson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khadzhimurad tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dawson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dawson scoring well with a low kick there.
Dawson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khadzhimurad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dawson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khadzhimurad counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Khakim Khadzhimurad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Khadzhimurad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice leg kick from Dawson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khadzhimurad scores with a nice head shot.
Dawson scoring well with a low kick there.
Dawson jabs Khadzhimurad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khadzhimurad wants to slow Dawson down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Khadzhimurad misses with a low kick.
Khadzhimurad slips a jab from Dawson.
A left lands for Khadzhimurad.
Dawson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson misses with a body punch
and Khadzhimurad counters with a right hand to the body.
Roger Dawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dawson connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Dawson.
Khadzhimurad lands a jab to the nose.
Dawson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson cracks Khadzhimurad with a good jab.
Khadzhimurad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dawson.
Khadzhimurad clinches.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khadzhimurad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson is looking to control Khadzhimurad's arms but Khadzhimurad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dawson has his back to the cage.
Khadzhimurad lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson.
Khadzhimurad misses with a body punch.
Khadzhimurad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dawson is leaning against Khadzhimurad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadzhimurad's elbow.
Khadzhimurad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khadzhimurad can't find room to land a body shot as Dawson controls the action.
Khadzhimurad tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khadzhimurad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawson's elbow.
Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as Khadzhimurad controls the action.
Dawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadzhimurad's elbow.
Khadzhimurad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khakim Khadzhimurad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as Khadzhimurad controls the action.
Dawson prevents a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Dawson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khadzhimurad prevents a body shot from Dawson.
A right hand to the body from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khadzhimurad tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Khadzhimurad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadzhimurad throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawson.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Dawson.
Dawson throws a shot from downtown. Khadzhimurad moves away and avoids it.
Khadzhimurad throws a counter high kick but Dawson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dawson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dawson missing with a left hand there. Khadzhimurad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khadzhimurad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dawson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khadzhimurad scrambles back to his feet.
Dawson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dawson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dawson moves forwards but Khadzhimurad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dawson misses the shot to the body.
Dawson throws a leg kick
letting Khadzhimurad counter with a right hand.
Dawson misses with a body shot
and Khadzhimurad counters with a body kick.
Dawson throws a head kick but Khadzhimurad moves out of range.
Dawson misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khadzhimurad checks a leg kick.
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson 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.
Dawson cracks a nice hook into Khadzhimurad's ribs.
Dawson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Dawson.
Dawson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khadzhimurad is out of range.
Dawson throws a leg kick but Khadzhimurad checks it.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook. Dawson ducked under it nicely.
Khadzhimurad lands a body shot.
Khadzhimurad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad checks a leg kick.
Dawson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roger Dawson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dawson lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Khadzhimurad. That snapped Dawson's head back.
Khadzhimurad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dawson misses with a wild body shot.
Dawson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dawson throws a lazy head kick
and Khadzhimurad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dawson.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook. Dawson ducked under it nicely.
Khadzhimurad misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khadzhimurad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Khadzhimurad moves out of range easily.
Dawson misses with a combination
and Khadzhimurad counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Khadzhimurad misses.
Khadzhimurad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dawson misses with a leg kick
and Dawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Dawson tenderised Khadzhimurad's leg. Khadzhimurad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dawson misses with a kick to the body.
Dawson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dawson throws a head kick but Khadzhimurad moves out of range.
Dawson with the inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dawson.
Dawson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khadzhimurad counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawson is rocked!
Dawson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khadzhimurad rather than just go for the knockout.
Dawson throws a lazy head kick
and Khadzhimurad counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Khadzhimurad finish him?
Khadzhimurad takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khadzhimurad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khadzhimurad is working Dawson over against the cage.
Dawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khadzhimurad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khadzhimurad is leaning against Dawson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad dips a shoulder and cracks Dawson with a mighty uppercut! Dawson falls back against the cage and Khadzhimurad unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dawson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Khadzhimurad screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khakim Khadzhimurad!
Khakim Khadzhimurad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Camacho (ranked 2808 p4p, 2088 weight class) and Pinchi Puto (ranked 337 p4p, 250 weight class). 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jermaine Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pinchi Puto!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Puto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camacho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Camacho scores with a sloppy right hand. Puto should have avoided that one.
Camacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puto slips under a jab from Camacho.
Camacho blocks a leg kick.
Camacho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puto doesn't seem bothered though.
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Camacho defending well as Puto loads up on a big left hand.
Puto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Camacho is out of range and Puto settles back down.
We've been informed that Puto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Puto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puto was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
Puto lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Camacho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Camacho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Puto's waist but Puto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Camacho off to one side.
Camacho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camacho scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Camacho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho blocks a head kick by Puto.
Camacho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puto.
Puto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camacho attempts a counter takedown but Puto avoids it well and moves away.
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puto was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
Pinchi Puto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camacho takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Camacho throws a lazy right hand but Puto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puto feints a counter leg kick.
Puto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puto throws a body punch but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho tries to counter with a takedown but Puto is quick to defend against it.
Puto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camacho.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Camacho.
Camacho slips a straight right by Puto.
Camacho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puto throws a shot from downtown. Camacho moves away and avoids it.
Camacho 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho misses with a few strikes there.
Puto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Camacho.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Puto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Puto.
Puto connects with a solid leg kick.
Camacho connects with a body shot that sends Puto's belly button to the back.
Puto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jermaine Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
Camacho moves out of range of the strikes.
Puto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Camacho scores with a jab.
Camacho digs a good hook to Puto's body.
Camacho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Putos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Puto lands a jab to the nose.
Camacho tests Puto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Puto needs to keep his hands up - Camacho had a free shot at his head there.
Camacho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Puto tries a low kick but Camacho avoids it.
Camacho misses with a double jab.
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Puto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Puto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Camacho is able to avoid easily.
Camacho walks into a left hand.
Puto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camacho doesn't seem bothered though.
Puto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Camacho checks it well.
Camacho thuds a left hand into Puto's body.
Camacho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puto flicks out a counter leg kick but Camacho steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto cracks Camacho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Puto lands a really nice looking cross but Camacho seems unphased.
Puto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Puto throws a series of punches but Camacho avoids them all with ease.
Puto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Camacho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Camacho stuns Puto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puto clobbers Camacho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Puto misses with a body shot.
Camacho tries to close the distance and clinch but Puto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Camacho thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Puto. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puto manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camacho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Camacho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camacho.
A nice combination there by Camacho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jermaine Camacho will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Puto misses with a wild combination.
Camacho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Puto wants to get back to his feet but Camacho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Camacho stopping the sweep attempt from Puto.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho prevents Puto from getting back to his feet.
Puto pulls Camacho in close to his closed guard and prevents Camacho from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Camacho won't allow Puto to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Puto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camacho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Puto sprawls and moves away.
Camacho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puto throws a sloppy head kick and Camacho moves out of range easily.
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Jermaine Camacho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camacho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Camacho cracks Puto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Camacho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puto.
Camacho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Puto throws a leg kick which misses Camacho's front leg but catches the back leg as Camacho tries to avoid it.
Camacho is looking to wear down Puto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Puto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
Puto lands with a good body shot.
Camacho swinging wildly here.
Puto just misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camacho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Puto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camacho swings for the body but Puto moves out of range.
A jab from Puto misses.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puto.
Puto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Puto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Camacho throws a body punch but Puto moves out of range.
Puto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Puto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Camacho's sensitive parts.
Camacho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puto finds it's way round the side to connect with Camacho's head.
Camacho swings for the body but Puto moves out of range.
Camacho takes one to the side of the head.
Camacho fails to land with a series of punches.
Camacho dives in for a single leg takedown but Puto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Camacho connects with a nice looking jab.
Camacho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Puto.
Puto lands with an overhand left.
Camacho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Puto has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puto throws a sloppy head kick and Camacho moves out of range easily.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camacho lands with a good body shot.
Camacho looks to land a left hand but Puto moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Camacho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Camacho misses with a double jab.
Puto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puto manages to avoid it.
Camacho throws a body punch but Puto moves out of range.
Camacho is looking to score with low kicks.
Puto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Camacho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That kick from Puto tenderised Camacho's leg. Camacho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Puto throws a big shot that misses.
Puto misses with a shot to the body
and Camacho counters with a single leg into guard. Puto didn't expect that.
Puto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Camacho wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jermaine Camacho will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Puto throws the kick towards the body but Camacho avoids it.
Puto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Camacho shoots in and drives through. Puto sprawls well.
Camacho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puto doesn't seem bothered though.
Puto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puto! But no joy.
Camacho lands with an overhand left.
Puto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Puto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Puto.
Camacho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Puto does it's job there.
Camacho connects with a body shot.
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puto was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
Camacho cracks Puto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Camacho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Puto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Camacho's knee momentarily.
Puto throws the left hand but Camacho avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Puto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puto throws a looping overhand right but Camacho ducks down to avoid it.
Camacho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Puto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Camacho misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Puto does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Camacho.
Puto cracks Camacho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camacho throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto is looking to slow Camacho down with leg kicks.
Puto throws a leg kick but Camacho moved away.
Puto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Puto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Camacho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Camacho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Puto sprawls and moves away.
Camacho avoids the head kick by Puto.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Camacho takes a swing at Puto's ribcage but misses.
Pinchi Puto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camacho misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Camacho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Puto misses the target.
Puto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puto avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Puto throws a lazy right hand but Camacho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puto takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Camacho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puto's hands.
Camacho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camacho shoots in looking for a takedown but Puto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Camacho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Camacho lands with a kick to the ribs.
Camacho misses with a straight right.
Puto feints a jab promting Camacho to slip. Puto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Camacho slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Puto misses with an uppercut.
Puto cracks a nice hook into Camacho's ribs.
Puto tries a head kick but it misses.
Puto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Camacho throws a poor cross that misses
and Puto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho digs a good body shot into Puto's ribs.
Puto throws a leg kick that misses.
Puto misses with the body kick
and Camacho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Puto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Camacho is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Camacho is trying to control the action in half guard but Puto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Camacho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Camacho looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Camacho stops Puto from getting back to his feet.
Puto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Puto desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jermaine Camacho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jermaine Camacho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Puto looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jermaine Camacho.
Well Camacho 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jermaine Camacho!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Furio Spartan (ranked 5271 p4p, 2918 weight class) and Crush Bandicoot (ranked 81 p4p, 30 weight class). Spartan's entrance music is This is Sparta. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Furio Spartan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan scores with a takedown into Bandicoot's guard.
Bandicoot looking to control.
Bandicoot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spartan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bandicoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spartan 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.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spartan is stalling in the full guard.
Bandicoot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan advances position into side control!
Spartan is looking to take a break and control but Bandicoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandicoot tries to buck Spartan off but Spartan is having none of it.
Spartan wants to control but Bandicoot is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to half guard.
Bandicoot is not content to let Spartan control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandicoot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spartan advances nicely into full mount.
Spartan stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Furio Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bandicoot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spartan is in Bandicoot's guard.
Spartan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan misses with a body shot
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spartan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spartan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spartan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard.
Spartan trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot working a defensive guard here.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is keeping the position.
Spartan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spartan advances to half guard.
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spartan pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spartan 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.
Bandicoot tries to roll over but Spartan keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Spartan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spartan scores with a nice head shot.
Bandicoot cracks Spartan with an open hand slap.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Spartan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bandicoot enables Spartan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bandicoot manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bandicoot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandicoot is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.
Bandicoot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spartan defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bandicoot works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bandicoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Spartan defends easily.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is keeping the position.
Bandicoot working for submissions but it's allowed Spartan to get to half guard.
Spartan is trying to work for a kimura but Bandicoot is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandicoot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spartan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working.
Bandicoot trying to control from the bottom.
Bandicoot won't allow Spartan to pass to mount.
Bandicoot is trying to control but can't.
Spartan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spartan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Bandicoot.
Furio Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Spartan gets a double leg takedown into Bandicoot's guard.
Bandicoot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spartan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spartan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Spartan defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandicoot doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Spartan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Spartan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bandicoot to the ground. Spartan is now in Bandicoot's guard.
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but Spartan pushes his legs off easily.
Spartan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bandicoot controls Spartan momentarily but Spartan frees himself.
Spartan trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spartan wants to stand but Bandicoot is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan won't allow Bandicoot to sweep him here.
Spartan wants to get up but he can't break Bandicoot's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but Spartan pushes his legs off easily.
Spartan trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot dives in for a single leg takedown but Spartan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spartan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Spartan connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bandicoot enables Spartan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bandicoot manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bandicoot working for a triangle but Spartan defends it easily.
Furio Spartan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bandicoot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spartan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Spartan stands and throws Bandicoot's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spartan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Spartan shoots in and gets a takedown into Bandicoot's guard.
Spartan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spartan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spartan wants to stand but Bandicoot has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan trying to mount his opponent but Bandicoot defends it.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to full guard.
Spartan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Spartan works his way into full mount!
Spartan content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Furio Spartan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spartan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furio Spartan!
Our winner, Furio Spartan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Yaj (ranked 1501 p4p, 243 weight class) and Arthur Morgan (ranked 199 p4p, 28 weight class). Morgan has chosen Battle Cry as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat Yaj!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yaj.
Morgan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yaj.
It looks like Arthur Morgan has been cut.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Yaj.
Yaj lands a jab to Morgan's midsection.
Morgan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yaj tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yaj moves out of range as Morgan throws a body kick.
Morgan scores with a head kick.
Morgan checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Morgan blocks the low kick.
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Yaj's shoulder, as Yaj tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Morgan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yaj connects with an inside leg kick.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Yaj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
A jab from Yaj misses.
Yaj will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Yaj.
Morgan scores with a shot to the body.
Yaj takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yaj looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Morgan misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yaj throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Morgan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yaj thinking.
Yaj throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan throws a poor cross that misses
and Yaj counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yaj throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Yaj sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morgan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yaj needs to keep his hands up - Morgan had a free shot at his head there.
Morgan cracks a nice hook into Yaj's ribs.
Yaj slips under a jab.
Yaj looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan scores with a jab. Yaj acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yaj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yaj throws a quick counter head kick but Morgan was just out of range.
Yaj is looking to chop away at Morgan's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morgan! But no joy.
Morgan throws an off balance right hand
and Yaj counters with a leg kick.
Yaj scores with a spinning back kick!
Yaj throws a lazy head kick
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Morgan - that will leave a mark!
Yaj moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Yaj fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morgan scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Yaj.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan throws the left hand but Yaj avoids the punch easily.
Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yaj moves out of range of the body kick from Morgan.
Yaj throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Yaj takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Yaj moves out of range easily.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Morgan looks for the body kick but Yaj saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arthur Morgan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arthur Morgan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yaj misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Morgan misses.
Yaj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Arthur Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yaj.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
A good leg kick by Morgan.
Yaj swings widly with a right hand
and Morgan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yaj throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Morgan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yaj really felt that one!
Yaj buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Yaj counters with a nice body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yaj.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj slips under a jab.
Morgan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYaj.
Morgan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yaj.
Yaj throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morgan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morgan checks a leg kick.
Yaj misses with a leg kick
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan keeps Yaj at a distance using the push kick.
Morgan throws out a loose jab but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj tried to counter with a leg kick but Morgan avoided it.
Yaj throws a front kick aimed at Morgan's knee but Morgan avoids it well.
Yaj throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws out a loose jab but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Yaj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan throws a head kick but Yaj moves out of range.
Yaj tries to land a body kick
and Morgan counters with an inside leg kick.
Morgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morgan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yaj tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yaj moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMorgan.
A head kick misses from Yaj.
Yaj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Yaj appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pat Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yaj misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Yaj backing up. Yaj nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice body kick from Yaj.
Yaj throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morgan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morgan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Morgan thinks about the counter body kick.
Yaj scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses
and Morgan counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Yaj.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Yaj moved away.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yaj moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arthur Morgan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arthur Morgan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Yaj lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yaj misses with a kick to the body.
Morgan throws a leg kick which misses Yaj's front leg but catches the back leg as Yaj tries to avoid it.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Yaj.
Yaj misses with a head kick.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yaj counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Morgan misses.
Yaj misses with a low kick.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Morgan thinks about the counter body kick.
Yaj throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan catches Yaj with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Yaj throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yaj throws a lazy head kick
and Morgan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yaj's knee momentarily.
Morgan wants to slow Yaj down by chopping away at his legs.
Yaj throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
Morgan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yaj ducks right into an uppercut from Morgan.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Yaj ducks down to avoid it.
Yaj tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Yaj throws a big shot that misses.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Yaj saw that one coming.
Pat Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan misses with a kick to the body
and Yaj counters with a nice body kick.
Morgan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan lands a right hook to the body.
Yaj scoring well with a low kick there.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yaj moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morgan. Morgan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj throws a lazy head kick
and Morgan counters with a nice body shot.
Morgan jabs at Yaj's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan throws a low kick but Yaj avoids it.
Yaj swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice cross by Morgan.
Yaj tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morgan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yaj's head.
Yaj throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj misses with an uppercut
and Morgan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Morgan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arthur Morgan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Yaj.
Morgan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Morgan jabs Yaj right on the nose. Yaj blinks but takes it well.
Yaj is rocked!
Yaj throws a low kick but Morgan avoids it.
A head kick misses from Yaj.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Yaj.
Yaj looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
And Yaj counters with a quick kick to the body but Morgan blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arthur Morgan.
Well Morgan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Morgan! Arthur Morgan retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Arthur Morgan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Pat Yaj stepped up to the mic, saying 'It wasn't the game plan we planned. Props to Puzo on a well deserved victory. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Wallace (ranked 716 p4p, 527 weight class) and Eduardo Corassa (ranked 91 p4p, 71 weight class). Eduardo Corassa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Corassa!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corassa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wallace.
Corassa lands with a cross.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Corassa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wallace walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wallace looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Corassa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corassa throws a wild body kick that Wallace sees coming a mile off.
Corassa thuds his shin into the meat of Wallace's side.
Corassa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wallace defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand.
Corassa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Corassa scores with a nice strike.
Corassa moves forwards but Wallace connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wallace fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corassa moves away.
Corassa ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Corassa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corassa looks to land a left hand but Wallace moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corassa.
Corassa wants to land a leg kick but Wallace is out of range.
Jab, jab by Corassa - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wallace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corassa.
Corassa slips a straight right by Wallace.
It seemed like Corassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wallace throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Corassa on the side of the head.
A jab from Corassa does it's job there.
Corassa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corassa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Corassa throws a big shot that misses.
Corassa connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Corassa.
Corassa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallace throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Corassa on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corassa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Corassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Corassa counters with a body kick.
Wallace misses with a hook
and Corassa counters with a nice body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corassa, as that shot connected.
Wallace swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Corassa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corassa misses with a body kick.
Wallace smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
Corassa lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corassa lands the left hand.
Corassa connects with the punch.
Corassa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallace momentarily.
Wallace misses the body punch
and Corassa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wallace's knee momentarily.
Corassa wants to land a leg kick but Wallace is out of range.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
Corassa throws a counter combo.
Wallace swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
Wallace lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice cross by Wallace.
Nice cross by Corassa.
Corassa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corassa looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corassa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corassa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wallace lands with a shot to the body.
Corassa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corassa catches Wallace with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good work by Wallace as he checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Corassa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wallace has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wallace and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wallace 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.
Wallace misses with a shot to the body
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallace takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corassa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Wallace.
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!
Wallace blocks the body kick.
Wallace throws a leg kick that is checked
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wallace slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corassa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corassa lands a really nice looking cross but Wallace seems unphased.
Corassa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Corassa.
Corassa staying out of range there.
Wallace throws a hook but Corassa blocks it.
Corassa lands a front kick.
Corassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Corassa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wallace has time to react.
Wallace cracks Corassa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Corassa lands a nice shot that snaps Wallace's head back.
Wallace is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corassa, as that shot connected.
Wallace connects with a right hand. Corassa shakes it off.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of Corassa's head but Corassa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace slips under a jab from Corassa.
Wallace throwing a counter right hand but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Corassa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wallace's head backwards.
Wallace tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corassa looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Corassa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Corassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Corassa.
Corassa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Corassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Wallace throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Corassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Corassa throws a leg kick
and Corassa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wallace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wallace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corassa moves away.
Corassa wants to land a leg kick but Wallace is out of range.
Wallace tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wallace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Corassa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wallace might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corassa ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corassa. That's going to slow Wallace down.
Corassa swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa misses with a low kick as Wallace jumps back.
Corassa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice leg kick from Corassa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wallace takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wallace misses the jab.
Wallace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corassa.
Corassa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Corassa throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Corassa.
Wallace looks to land a left hand but Corassa moved out of range nicely.
Wallace throws a head kick but Corassa moves out of range.
Wallace swings widly with a right hand
and Corassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wallace, as that shot connected.
Corassa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corassa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wallace misses with a looping right.
Corassa lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corassa.
A low kick from Wallace is predictable there
letting Corassa counter with a right hand.
Wallace 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.
Corassa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wallace cracks Corassa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wallace swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
Wallace has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Corassa throws out a powerful jab.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Corassa is just out of range.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Corassa with a nice cross.
Wallace swings widly with a right hand
and Corassa counters with a right hand to the body.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Wallace misses with a leg kick
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Corassa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallace on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corassa. Corassa obviously looking to wear him down.
Corassa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wallace's sensitive parts.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa lands a nice hook to Wallace's body. Wallace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace walks forward, straight into a front kick from Corassa.
Corassa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wallace wants to land a leg kick but Corassa is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corassa. That's going to slow Wallace down.
Corassa misses with a low kick.
Corassa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corassa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corassa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corassa cracks Wallace with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corassa feints and then cracks Wallace's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wallace down.
Wallace misses with a hook to the body
and Corassa counters with a low kick, right behind Wallace 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wallace takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corassa.
Corassa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wallace looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wallace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Corassa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Corassa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wallace throws a jab when Corassa was well out of range.
Corassa blocks a head kick by Wallace.
Corassa connects with a right hand. Wallace shakes it off.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Corassa. Wallace shrugs it off though.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Corassa.
Wallace throws a hook but Corassa blocks it.
Corassa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace scores with a leg kick.
Wallace takes one to the chin there.
Jab, jab by Wallace - just one landing.
Corassa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wallace is rocked!
It looks like Nathan Wallace has been cut.
Wallace will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A jab from Wallace misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Corassa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathan Wallace's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Corassa throws an overhand right that lands on Wallace's shoulder, as Wallace tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Wallace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corassa.
Corassa scores with the left hand. Wallace knows he should have avoided that one.
Wallace sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab from Wallace misses.
Corassa misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick lands for Corassa.
Corassa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Corassa throws a low kick but Wallace avoids it.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. Corassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corassa throws out a counter right but Wallace avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid body kick from Corassa.
Corassa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corassa scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace avoids the head kick by Corassa.
Wallace throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corassa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wallace.
Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Corassa's shoulder, as Corassa tries to avoid the shot.
Corassa throws out a counter right but Wallace avoids it with no problem.
Corassa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Corassa blocks a head kick by Wallace.
Corassa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Corassa is just out of range.
Corassa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wallace closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Corassa ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
A low kick from Wallace is predictable there
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Wallace seems to have got his legs back now.
Corassa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wallace is able to avoid easily.
Wallace throws a counter high kick but Corassa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Corassa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Corassa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corassa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a straight right.
Corassa misses with a double jab.
Wallace throws a jab when Corassa was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Wallace lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corassa doesn't seem phased though.
Corassa defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
Corassa lands a head shot.
Corassa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Corassa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Corassa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wallace swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa scores with a punch to the head.
Corassa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corassa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Corassa drops Wallace with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Wallace! Corassa dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduardo Corassa!
A victorious Eduardo Corassa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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