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HFC Speed Brawls III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juodasis Vaiduoklis (ranked 2591 p4p, 3708 weight class) and Leon Hooker (ranked 319 p4p, 419 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Hooker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vaiduoklis moves away from the strike by Hooker.
Hooker misses with a double jab
and Vaiduoklis counters with a left to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hooker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hooker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hooker is trying to drag Vaiduoklis to the mat but Vaiduoklis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vaiduoklis has Hooker pressed against the cage, preventing Hooker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short shot to the head.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch.
Vaiduoklis lands an uppercut.
Vaiduoklis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hooker's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Vaiduoklis.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hooker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice uppercut.
Hooker wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hooker looks winded!
Hooker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vaiduoklis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
A short right from Vaiduoklis on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaiduoklis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Hooker blocks a body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a shot to the side of Hooker's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vaiduoklis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hooker has had enough of the clinch but Vaiduoklis keeps him there for the moment.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
Vaiduoklis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis is working Hooker over against the cage.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Vaiduoklis scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Vaiduoklis as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis.
A hook to the body from Vaiduoklis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vaiduoklis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vaiduoklis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Vaiduoklis is working Hooker over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Hooker wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Vaiduoklis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch.
Vaiduoklis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hooker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Vaiduoklis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Vaiduoklis as the two fighters clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hooker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
 Hooker is rocked!
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Hooker is still on wobbly legs! Can Vaiduoklis finish him?
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis 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.
Vaiduoklis connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Hooker misses.
Vaiduoklis has closed the distance and engaged Hooker in a clinch.
Hooker seems to have recovered his senses.
Vaiduoklis can't find room to land a body shot as Hooker controls the action.
Hooker is trying to break free.
Vaiduoklis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a shot to the side of Hooker's head.
Vaiduoklis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
A short right from Vaiduoklis on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaiduoklis lands a hook that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Vaiduoklis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooker can do to turn this around?
Hooker is breathing heavily.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vaiduoklis lands a shoulder strike.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a left hand.
A short right from Vaiduoklis on the inside.
Vaiduoklis is working Hooker over against the cage.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Vaiduoklis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hooker.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis - that landed with a thud.
Vaiduoklis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vaiduoklis presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hooker takes a shot to the head.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis.
Hooker takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Vaiduoklis.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand underneath Hooker's ribcage. Hooker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vaiduoklis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Vaiduoklis lands with a light punch inside.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis cracks Hooker with a nice body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis - that landed with a thud.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hooker.
Vaiduoklis is leaning against Hooker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short shot to the head.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hooker.
A shot in the inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vaiduoklis is working Hooker over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis - that landed with a thud.
Vaiduoklis presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand underneath Hooker's ribcage. Hooker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand into Hooker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooker's gas tank.
Vaiduoklis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Good body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short shot to the head.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vaiduoklis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vaiduoklis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice leg kick from Vaiduoklis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vaiduoklis clinches.
Vaiduoklis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hooker.
Vaiduoklis misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis.
A left hand lands to the body for Vaiduoklis.
A right hook to the body lands for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Vaiduoklis as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Vaiduoklis.
A right handed body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
Hooker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Good body shot from Vaiduoklis.
A short right from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch.
Vaiduoklis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hooker takes a shot to the head.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaiduoklis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Vaiduoklis as the two fighters clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hooker.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vaiduoklis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
Vaiduoklis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand into Hooker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooker's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a shot to the side of Hooker's head.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand into Hooker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooker's gas tank.
Vaiduoklis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Vaiduoklis.
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hooker.
A short body shot lands from Vaiduoklis as the two fighters clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leon Hooker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vaiduoklis presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis is working Hooker over against the cage.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Vaiduoklis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaiduoklis cracks Hooker with a nice body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis cracks Hooker with a nice body shot.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand underneath Hooker's ribcage. Hooker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaiduoklis unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hooker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Vaiduoklis is unloading with more strikes now! Hooker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
After the big win, Juodasis Vaiduoklis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Colton Northwood (ranked 2812 p4p, 1643 weight class) and Roberto Soldic (ranked 305 p4p, 195 weight class). Soldic has chosen Come With Me as his entrance music. Roberto Soldic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colton Northwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roberto Soldic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soldic works Northwood's body with a nice hook.
Northwood tries for a takedown but Soldic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Northwood swings away with a body shot that misses
and Soldic counters with a straight right hand.
Soldic misses with a wild body shot.
Northwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Northwood throws out a loose jab but Soldic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soldic feints a counter leg kick.
Soldic misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Northwood. Soldic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soldic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Northwood misses with a lunging right hand
and Soldic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Northwood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soldic counters with a right hand to the body.
Soldic lands a really nice looking cross but Northwood seems unphased.
Soldic loads up on a big right hand but Northwood slips the punch.
Northwood tries to counter with a takedown but Soldic is quick to defend against it.
Some wild striking there from Soldic.
Northwood throwing a counter right hand but Soldic manages to avoid it.
Soldic misses with the body kick
and Northwood counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Soldic wants to get back to his feet but Northwood passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Northwood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northwood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Northwood trying to mount his opponent but Soldic defends it.
Soldic wants to improve his position but Northwood is controlling well.
Northwood 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northwood looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soldic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Northwood is taking a breather. Soldic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldic trying to hold on to Northwood's head to control him but Northwood postures up.
Northwood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soldic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Northwood.
Northwood trying to control the action but Soldic is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Soldic is trying to stand up here but Northwood is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soldic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Northwood momentarily.
Soldic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Northwood throws a low kick, looking for Soldic's leg but Soldic calmly moves out of range.
Soldic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Soldic jabs at Northwood's body.
Soldic ducks right into an uppercut from Northwood.
Soldic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Northwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Northwood misses with a body shot.
Northwood avoids the body shot from Soldic.
Northwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Soldic sprawls and moves away.
Soldic lands a leg kick that knocks Northwood off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Soldic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Northwood misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Soldic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Northwood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soldic connects with a solid leg kick.
Soldic throws a sloppy head kick and Northwood moves out of range easily.
Northwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Soldic sprawls and moves away.
Roberto Soldic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soldic tries a low kick but Northwood avoids it.
A head kick from Soldic lands but Northwood takes it in his stride.
Northwood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soldic.
Soldic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Northwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Northwood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soldic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soldic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soldic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soldic tries to score with a low kick but Northwood moves his leg out of the way.
Soldic throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soldic moves away.
Nice body punch from Soldic.
Soldic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Northwood's head backwards.
Northwood scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Soldic wants to control but Northwood postures up.
Soldic is looking to reverse the position.
Northwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soldic keeps working.
Northwood is trying to get an arm triangle but Soldic is defending well.
Northwood looking to control but instead Soldic has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soldic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Northwood's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Northwood's back!
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!
Northwood trying to control the position but Soldic manages to sink in the hooks.
Northwood breaks Soldic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Soldic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soldic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Northwood controls the pace.
Northwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Soldic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soldic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northwood advances position into side control!
Northwood laying and praying for a moment but Soldic takes advantage and regains half guard.
Northwood trying to control the action but Soldic is working from the bottom.
Northwood is looking to stall here but Soldic recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Soldic looking for a sweep. Not yet Soldic, not yet.
Northwood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Soldic pulls Northwood in close to prevent any damage.
Northwood is looking to advance position but Soldic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Soldic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Soldic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soldic looks to throw the jab but Northwood is out of range.
Soldic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Soldic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Soldic misses with a kick to the body.
Roberto Soldic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northwood blocks a head kick by Soldic.
Soldic lands with a hook. Northwood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Northwood swings widly with a right hand
letting Soldic counter with a right hand.
Soldic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Northwood to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Soldic pushes Northwood off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northwood blocks a jab.
Soldic throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northwood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Soldic misses the jab.
Soldic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Northwood.
Northwood takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Soldic misses the shot to the body.
Northwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soldic manages to avoid it.
Soldic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Northwood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soldic finds it's way round the side to connect with Northwood's head.
Roberto Soldic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Northwood throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soldic! But no joy.
Soldic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soldic misses with a right hand
and Northwood decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Soldic's guard.
Soldic wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Soldic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northwood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Northwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Soldic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northwood slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northwood trying to control but Soldic is working from the bottom.
Northwood passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Northwood takes a little break here. Soldic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Northwood working the strikes but Soldic uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Soldic is defending against the submission attempts here by Northwood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Northwood is looking for a kimura here.
Soldic is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Northwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soldic keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Soldic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soldic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Soldic!
A relieved looking Roberto Soldic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Saget (ranked 2366 p4p, 2559 weight class) and Primo Volto (ranked 338 p4p, 363 weight class). Primo Volto has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Saget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Primo Volto!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saget digs a good hook to Volto's body.
Saget throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saget fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saget uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volto.
A jab from Volto misses.
It looked like Saget was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saget misses with a combination
and Volto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Saget!
Saget is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Crapollas Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Saget is not content to let Volto control the position.
Volto throws a strike aimed at the side of Saget's head but Saget avoids it well.
Volto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saget knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volto moves into full mount!
Volto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Saget is on top in guard.
Volto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Volto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saget doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saget manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Volto has his hands on Saget's head, controlling the position.
Volto has his foot on Saget's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saget works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saget gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Volto is trying to control the position but Saget postures up.
Saget controls from within his opponent's guard.
Volto told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Volto wants to hit a sweep here but Saget passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Volto there!
Volto gets back to half guard.
Saget with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Volto is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volto trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Saget 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.
Volto is looking to improve his position.
Volto wants to get back to full guard but Saget has passed into side control.
Saget is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Volto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Volto is looking to regain half guard here but Saget keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Volto keeps trying to improve his position.
Saget controlling from side mount.
Volto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Volto is trying to maintain the position but Saget is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volto wants to improve his position but Saget is controlling well.
Volto gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Saget dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saget lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body punch from Volto.
A jab lands there for Saget.
Volto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saget lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saget throws a head kick that misses.
Volto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Saget! Volto is out on his feet! Saget rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Volto is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Volto is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Saget!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bob Saget waved his t-shirt featuring Hot Spunk's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aingot Nofud (ranked 1247 p4p, 940 weight class) and Bald Martin (ranked 182 p4p, 136 weight class). Nofud comes to the cage accompanied by Offspring - Kids Aren't Alright. Martin has chosen I’m Bald And I Know It as his entrance music. Aingot Nofud is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aingot Nofud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bald Martin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nofud moves to clinch but Martin breaks away
so Martin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Martin throws a big elbow that misses.
Martin is looking to work some ground and pound but Nofud has wrist control.
Nofud really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nofud manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martin manages to get himself to full guard.
Nofud postures up.
Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nofud is one step ahead there.
Nofud wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nofud slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nofud has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martin managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nofud wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin being controlled here, momentarily.
Martin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nofud stays in close to Martin's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Nofud continues to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Nofud moves into range and clinches up with Martin.
Martin works on Nofud's body with a couple of short punches.
Nofud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nofud blocking some punches.
Martin tries to work over Nofud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nofud throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nofud misses with some punches.
Nofud misses with an elbow over the top.
Martin tries to work over Nofud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin tightens his grip and picks Nofud up, before dumping him to the ground. Nofud manages to land in guard.
Martin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nofud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin is looking to pass into half guard but Nofud pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nofud is in guard.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Nofud from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martin keeping full guard, as Nofud tries to pass.
Nofud trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nofud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nofud stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
Nofud will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nofud 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.
Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nofud is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martin is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a strike but Nofud rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Martin being controlled here, momentarily.
Martin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nofud wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nofud being controlled here momentarily.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Nofud from controlling successfully.
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 Aingot Nofud will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nofud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nofud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Nofud.
Martin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nofud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nofud works the jab nicely.
Nofud throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nofud did well to prevent Martin getting side control.
Nofud wants to improve his position but Martin is controlling well.
Nofud regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Martin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin throws a strike but Nofud rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nofud wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nofud won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
Nofud trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin trying to keep a closed guard but Nofud is proving a slippery customer.
Martin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Martin pulls Nofud in close to his closed guard and prevents Nofud from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nofud sitting in guard here, content to control.
Martin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nofud's guard.
Martin postures up in Nofud's guard and throws a big left but Nofud blocks it.
Martin wants to control from the top but Nofud keeps moving.
Martin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nofud has Martin pulled in close to control his posture.
Nofud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nofud controls Martin momentarily but Martin frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Nofud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin throws a hook but Nofud avoids it easily.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martin feints the counter takedown.
Martin moves away from the strike by Nofud.
Nofud misses with a hook. Martin ducked under it nicely.
Nofud connects with a crisp jab.
Nofud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin slips a jab from Nofud.
Nofud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Nofud throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Aingot Nofud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nofud with a nice cross.
Nofud displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nofud doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Martin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Nofud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aingot Nofud dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nofud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nofud throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Martin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nofud defends it well.
Nofud wants to clinch
and Martin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martin.
Nofud lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Martin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nofud tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nofud wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Martin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martin controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nofud manages to get himself to full guard.
Martin trying to control but Nofud is working from the bottom.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nofud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nofud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
Martin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nofud looking for a sweep. Not yet Nofud, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nofud keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nofud working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Martin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nofud throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nofud scores with a push kick.
Nofud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martin feints the counter takedown.
Martin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Martin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nofud thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martin if he has to take too many more of those.
Martin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
Nofud takes one on the button.
Martin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nofud on his heels. He'll look to pass Nofud's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin is fighting to break Nofud's control of his arms but Nofud is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Martin landing some decent shots from guard.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Martin is still trying to improve position.
Martin trying to control but Nofud is working from the bottom.
Bald Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bald Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nofud has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henri Kirchen (ranked 1918 p4p, 1569 weight class) and Sergey Telegin (ranked 217 p4p, 185 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Henri Kirchen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Telegin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Telegin connects with a right hand. Kirchen shakes it off.
Kirchen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Telegin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Kirchen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kirchen moves forwards but Telegin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kirchen misses with a low kick.
Kirchen misses with a low kick as Telegin jumps back.
Kirchen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Telegin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kirchen's head.
Telegin throws a hook to the side of Kirchen's head but Kirchen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Telegin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Telegin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kirchen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Telegin there.
Telegin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Telegin avoids the head kick by Kirchen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Telegin! But no joy.
Kirchen needs to keep his hands up - Telegin had a free shot at his head there.
Kirchen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Telegin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telegin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kirchen slips a jab and a cross from Telegin.
Kirchen tries to close the distance and clinch but Telegin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kirchen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Telegin throws out the jab.
Telegin 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.
Telegin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Telegin misses with a straight right.
Kirchen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Telegin scores with a nice strike.
Telegin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kirchen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Telegin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kirchen.
Telegin checks a low kick from Kirchen.
Telegin loads up on a big right hand but Kirchen slips the punch.
Kirchen wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telegin misses the jab.
Telegin jabs Kirchen right on the nose. Kirchen blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Telegin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kirchen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Telegin checks it well.
Nice jab there from Telegin.
Kirchen throws a shot to the body.
Telegin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Telegin duly obliges.
Telegin throws a hook but Kirchen blocks it.
Kirchen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Telegin dodges the punch combination from Kirchen.
Telegin scores with a sloppy right hand. Kirchen should have avoided that one.
Telegin lands with a cross.
Telegin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Telegin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telegin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kirchen blocks a jab.
Kirchen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kirchen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Telegin is out of range and Kirchen settles back down.
Good work by Telegin as he checks the leg kick.
Telegin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Telegin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirchen.
Kirchen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Telegin misses with a straight right.
Telegin throws a jab when Kirchen was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Telegin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kirchen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kirchen has Telegin up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Telegin.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirchen breaks the clinch.
Telegin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Telegin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Telegin checks a leg kick nicely.
Kirchen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kirchen forces Telegin back against the cage and clinches.
Telegin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kirchen tries to throw a body punch but Telegin avoids it by throwing Kirchen back against the cage.
Kirchen tries to work over Telegin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirchen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Telegin is defending well for now.
Kirchen misses with a body punch.
Telegin trying to control the position but instead, Kirchen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Telegin into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirchen can't find room to land a body shot as Telegin controls the action.
Kirchen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirchen struggles to land a body shot inside as Telegin controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Telegin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A cross from Telegin lands.
Telegin misses with an uppercut. Kirchen saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Telegin - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Telegin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Telegin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Telegin blocks a jab.
Kirchen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kirchen is looking to land body kicks.
Kirchen connects with a looping right hand.
Telegin misses with a hook. Kirchen ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Telegin. That snapped Kirchen's head back.
Telegin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kirchens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sergey Telegin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirchen blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kirchen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telegin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirchen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Telegin throws an overhand right that lands on Kirchen's shoulder, as Kirchen tries to avoid the shot.
Telegin scores with a jab. Kirchen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirchen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Telegin back to the cage. Kirchen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
 It looks like Sergey Telegin has been cut.
Telegin connects with the punch.
Kirchen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kirchen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot by Telegin.
Telegin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Telegin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kirchen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Telegin misses with a hook
and Kirchen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Telegin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirchen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Telegin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Telegin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kirchen tries a low kick but Telegin avoids it.
Kirchen tries to land a leg kick but Telegin saw it coming and moves away.
Sergey Telegin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirchen ducks under a wild hook from Telegin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirchen misses with a low kick.
Telegin scores with a nice right hand.
Kirchen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Telegin scores with a hook.
Telegin cracks Kirchen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Telegin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kirchen. Kirchen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good work by Telegin as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Telegin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kirchen doesn't seem phased though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Telegin.
Telegin catches Kirchen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Telegin jabs Kirchen right on the nose. Kirchen blinks but takes it well.
Kirchen slips a straight right by Telegin.
Kirchen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Telegin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirchen.
Telegin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirchen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirchen slips a straight right by Telegin.
Kirchen misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Telegin.
Telegin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Telegin checks a leg kick.
Telegin cracks Kirchen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kirchen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kirchen is looking to chop away at Telegin's legs.
Kirchen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kirchen defending well as Telegin loads up on a big left hand.
Telegin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirchen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice shot by Telegin.
Telegin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Telegin misses with a straight left.
As Telegin backs away, Kirchen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Telegin thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Telegin scores with a jab to the head.
Telegin swings widly with a right hand
and Kirchen counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirchen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Telegin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kirchen tries to work over Telegin's front leg with a kick but Telegin checks it.
Telegin misses with an uppercut. Kirchen saw that one coming.
Telegin connects with a right hand. Kirchen shakes it off.
Telegin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Telegin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirchen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Telegin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Telegin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kirchen cracks a nice hook into Telegin's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirchen needs to keep his hands up - Telegin had a free shot at his head there.
Kirchen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Telegin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirchen.
Telegin throws out a counter right but Kirchen avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Telegin misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Telegin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergey Telegin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Telegin blocks the leg kick.
Kirchen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Telegin throws out the jab.
Telegin lands with a straight right. Kirchen didn't see that one coming.
Telegin connects with a looping right hand.
Telegin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Telegin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kirchen fails to land with a series of punches.
Telegin tests Kirchen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kirchen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Telegin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Telegin lands a head shot.
Good shot there by Telegin.
Kirchen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Telegin checks the leg kick.
Telegin lands a head shot.
Telegin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirchen throws a hook but Telegin avoids it easily.
Kirchen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kirchen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Telegin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kirchen walks into a straight right hand from Telegin.
Telegin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirchen throws a head kick but Telegin moves out of range.
Kirchen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Telegin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kirchen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Telegin lands a glancing blow to the side of Kirchen's head.
Telegin lands with an uppercut that bounces Kirchen off the cage and back into range.
Telegin connects with a nice looking jab.
 Kirchen is rocked!
Telegin lands a jab to the head.
Oh Kirchen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Telegin has cracked Kirchen with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Telegin lands another huge swinging hook and Kirchen tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Kirchen, before Telegin can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sergey Telegin!
A victorious Sergey Telegin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan De Souza (ranked 1275 p4p, 1550 weight class) and Jet Gunner (ranked 174 p4p, 217 weight class). Gunner has chosen Skid Row - Youth Gone Wild as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan De Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jet Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Souza loads up on a big right hand but Gunner slips the punch.
De Souza pushes Gunner up against the cage in a clinch.
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Gunner.
Gunner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gunner lands an elbow inside.
Gunner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gunner lands with a short shot to the head.
Gunner lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gunner.
Gunner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Souza is looking to control Gunner's arms but Gunner gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Souza has his back to the cage.
Gunner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
De Souza misses with the head strike.
Gunner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Souzas head.
De Souza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner.
Gunner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gunner blocks a body shot from De Souza.
Gunner has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De Souza seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gunner can turn it around.
A short right from Gunner on the inside.
Gunner is trying to pull guard but De Souza has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to De Souza's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
De Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Gunner.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
De Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Gunner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Gunner lands a nice uppercut.
De Souza avoiding damage.
De Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunner blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Gunner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
Gunner scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Gunner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Gunner.
Gunner misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Souza prevents a body shot from Gunner.
De Souza working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gunner.
A body shot lands from Gunner.
Gunner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Souza's defenses.
De Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Souza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
Gunner tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza is looking to control Gunner's arms but Gunner gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Souza has his back to the cage.
De Souza avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunner.
De Souza leaning against his opponent.
Gunner lands with a right to the head.
Gunner blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Gunner.
Gunner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gunner.
De Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Gunner.
Gunner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gunner pushes off an throws an elbow but De Souza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gunner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gunner lands an elbow just above De Souza 's eye.
Gunner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Souza just leaning against Gunner, taking a breather.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gunner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gunner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Souza throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Gunner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Gunner.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gunner as De Souza tries to tie him up.
De Souza is looking to control Gunner's arms but Gunner gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Souza has his back to the cage.
Gunner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunner swings wildly with an uppercut but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunner tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
Nice body punch from Gunner - that landed with a thud.
Gunner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
Gunner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Souza wants to stall.
Gunner lands an elbow inside that De Souza shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Gunner 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.
De Souza misses with an uppercut. Gunner saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from De Souza misses the target.
Juan De Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gunner dodges the punch combination from De Souza.
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Souza misses with a two punch combination.
De Souza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gunner catches De Souza napping and connects with a big right hand that sends De Souza to the canvas!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Gunner pushes down on De Souza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gunner moves nicely into side control.
De Souza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on De Souza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gunner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Souza is trying to escape the position but Gunner is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner tries to advance to mount but can't.
De Souza is trying to control Gunner's posture but Gunner avoids it.
Gunner advances to full mount.
Gunner content just to control the position here.
De Souza gets back to half guard.
De Souza is looking to improve his position.
Gunner stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Souza tries to get out of the position.
De Souza is positioning himself well to prevent Gunner advancing to mount.
De Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Gunner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
De Souza moves into full guard.
Gunner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Souza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gunner on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Souza 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.
Gunner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gunner passes De Souza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gunner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Gunner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza has a hand on Gunner's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gunner takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
De Souza wants to control but Gunner is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Gunner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
De Souza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gunner dodges the punch combination from De Souza.
Gunner steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gunner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
De Souza lands with a straight right. Gunner didn't see that one coming.
Gunner misses with a head kick.
De Souza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gunner throws a head kick but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza clinches.
Gunner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jet Gunner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner.
Gunner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Gunner as the two fighters clinch.
Gunner scores with a hook to the body.
De Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Gunner.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunner misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunner.
De Souza lands a shoulder strike.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Gunner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gunner blocking some punches.
De Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunner blocking some punches.
Gunner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gunner lands with a short shot to the head.
Gunner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, De Souza regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gunner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner tries for a kimura but De Souza is defending well.
Gunner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
De Souza tries to buck Gunner off but Gunner is having none of it.
Gunner controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gunner.
Yet more stalling tactics from Gunner.
De Souza wants to get back to his feet.
De Souza is trying to improve his position.
Gunner taking a breather here.
De Souza is trying to get back to half guard.
Gunner controlling the position from side mount.
Juan De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De Souza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gunner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gunner controlling the position.
De Souza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunner controlling the position from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Gunner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gunner 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Gunner!
During a confident post fight interview, Jet Gunner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Barbosa (ranked 2148 p4p, 2766 weight class) and Rhondon Rousey (ranked 241 p4p, 301 weight class). Daniel Barbosa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rhondon Rousey'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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rhondon Rousey!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rousey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbosa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rousey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Rousey ducks down to avoid it.
Rousey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rousey misses with a straight right.
Barbosa closes the distance and pushes Rousey back into the cage.
Rousey lands a nice elbow.
Rousey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa keeps control of Rousey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rousey as Barbosa tries to tie him up.
Rousey blocks an uppercut.
Rousey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rousey breaks the clinch.
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Rousey ducks under and follows up with a left that Rousey also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Barbosa forces Rousey back against the cage and clinches.
Rousey tries to circle away but Barbosa has him pinned against the cage.
Barbosa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Barbosa.
Rousey is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Rousey.
Rousey blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Rousey breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Barbosa.
Rousey defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rousey.
Barbosa closes the distance and pushes Rousey back into the cage.
Rousey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Rousey.
Rousey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rousey misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa connects with a body shot that sends Rousey's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rousey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 It looks like Daniel Barbosa has been cut.
Rousey slips a jab from Barbosa.
Rousey drops Barbosa with a beautiful combination! Barbosa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rousey is looking for the KO!
Barbosa is rocked!
Rousey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Barbosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbosa closes the distance and pushes Rousey back into the cage.
Rousey breaks the clinch.
Rousey needs to keep his hands up - Barbosa had a free shot at his head there.
BOOM! Rousey lands a beautiful left hook that drops Barbosa. Barbosa tries to recover but Rousey is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Barbosa lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhondon Rousey!
A less than humble Rhondon Rousey 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Lance Mills (ranked 1154 p4p, 612 weight class) and Lorenzo Benedetti (ranked 153 p4p, 83 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 2, fighting out of London, Lorenzo Benedetti!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benedetti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lance Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Benedetti finds it's way through Mills's defenses.
Mills slips a jab from Benedetti.
Mills on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mills shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benedetti counters with an outside leg kick.
Benedetti throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti scores with a jab.
Mills has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardcore MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Mills lands a jab to Benedetti's midsection.
Mills looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Mills.
Benedetti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mills throws a right hand that misses
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Benedetti finds it's target.
Mills misses with a jab to the body
and Benedetti counters with a low kick, right behind Mills 's knee.
Mills doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benedetti counters with a thumping low kick.
Mills throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mills cracks Benedetti with an open hand slap.
Lorenzo Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills needs to keep his hands up - Benedetti had a free shot at his head there.
Benedetti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mills checks it well.
Mills lands a right hook to the body.
Benedetti lands the left hand.
Mills chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benedetti can pounce on him.
Mills misses the body punch
and Benedetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That kick from Benedetti tenderised Mills's leg. Mills is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mills shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benedetti sprawls well. Benedetti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mills gets slowly back to his feet.
Benedetti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Mills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mills misses with a straight right.
Mills moves forwards but Benedetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Mills sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mills defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Benedetti lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Benedetti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mills looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mills takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mills misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Benedetti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mills swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mills throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Mills.
Mills steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Mills tries to clinch up but Benedetti circles away and keeps his distance.
Mills takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Benedetti misses
so Mills counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mills tries to free his leg and advance position but Benedetti is retaining full guard.
Mills being controlled here momentarily.
Benedetti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti pulls Mills in close to prevent any damage.
Benedetti is continuing to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Mills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mills.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mills throws out the jab.
Mills fails to land with a series of punches.
Mills shoots in and drives through. Benedetti sprawls well.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Mills moves out of range.
Benedetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mills misses with a looping left.
Mills tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Mills.
Benedetti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mills misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Mills moves away and avoids it.
Mills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti scores with a decent looking hook.
Benedetti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mills had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mills gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mills shoots in for a double leg but Benedetti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mills closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Benedetti counter with a right hand.
Mills lunges at Benedetti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benedetti's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mills misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Benedetti.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mills scores with a body shot.
Mills swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benedetti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mills thinking.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Mills moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mills slips a jab from Benedetti.
Mills shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benedetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mills scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benedetti doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Benedetti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A left lands for Benedetti.
Benedetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mills has managed to clinch.
Mills pushes Benedetti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Benedetti lands a nice uppercut.
Mills is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benedetti is defending well.
Benedetti lands with a left to the head.
Benedetti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mills backwards.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Mills.
A short left from Benedetti.
Benedetti avoids a wild elbow strike from Mills.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mills is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mills wants to take the fight to the mat but Benedetti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benedetti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Benedetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mills avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mills moves away.
Mills changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mills rushes Benedetti and presses him up against the cage.
Mills looking to stall.
Mills breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benedetti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mills has Benedetti up against the cage in a clinch.
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Mills is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mills checks a leg kick.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Mills misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Mills just misses with a punch to the body.
Mills uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
Benedetti tries to land a front kick but Mills steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab from Benedetti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mills getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mills is looking to clinch.
Benedetti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benedetti fails to land with a series of punches.
Mills fails with the takedown
and Benedetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Mills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mills shoots in looking for a takedown. Benedetti tries to sprawl out of it but Mills keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benedetti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mills dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benedetti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benedetti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mills's hands.
Mills moves out of range of the body kick.
Mills clinches.
Mills working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benedetti.
A left hand lands to the body for Mills.
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mills blocks a leg kick.
Mills throws a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Benedetti as Mills shoots in.
No joy there for Benedetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mills fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benedetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick there by Benedetti.
Mills throws a right and a left that Benedetti avoids nicely.
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!
Benedetti slips under a jab from Mills.
Benedetti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mills. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benedetti thows a body kick. Mills tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Benedetti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Mills ducks down to avoid it.
Mills is looking to wear down Benedetti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mills jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mills fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mills moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBenedetti.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Mills.
Benedetti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mills.
Mills takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benedetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mills walks into a left hand.
Nice shot lands for Benedetti.
Mills tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benedetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Benedetti misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mills gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Benedetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mills swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Mills avoids it with no problem.
Benedetti stuffs the takedown attempt from Mills. Mills gets slowly back to his feet.
Benedetti scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mills looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mills takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mills.
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick and Mills moves out of range easily.
Mills takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills is looking to clinch but Benedetti is avoiding it.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mills tries to clinch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Mills closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mills lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Benedetti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mills is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti keeping full guard, as Mills tries to pass.
Mills wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Mills preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mills passes into half guard.
Mills seems to be looking for submissions.
Lance Mills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Benedetti tries to get to full guard but Mills has control of the leg.
Benedetti is still trying to improve position.
Benedetti controlling the position well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benedetti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benedetti keeping full guard, as Mills tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti controlling Mills's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mills accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills won't allow Benedetti to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mills manages to avoid it.
Benedetti tried to score with a low kick but Mills checks it.
A head kick from Benedetti lands but Mills takes it in his stride.
Benedetti throws a wild body kick that Mills sees coming a mile off.
Benedetti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mills on the side of the head.
Mills fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills needs to keep his hands up - Benedetti had a free shot at his head there.
Mills tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benedetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mills swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benedetti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benedetti there as he acknowledges the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benedetti.
Benedetti cracks Mills with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Benedetti scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Mills.
Benedetti moves out of range as Mills strikes.
Benedetti lands a jab.
Mills misses with a combination
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Mills throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benedetti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benedetti cracks Mills with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mills fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Benedetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benedetti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Benedetti!
Lorenzo Benedetti gave a mention to © Trap House in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Motts (ranked 575 p4p, 1502 weight class) and Antonio Nagashima (ranked 77 p4p, 174 weight class). Nagashima has chosen O Rappa- Anjos pra Quem Tem Fe as his entrance music. Jeremy Motts is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Motts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Nagashima!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagashima throws out the jab.
Nagashima takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Motts looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagashima is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Nagashima.
Nagashima looks to land a left hand but Motts moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nagashima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagashima defending well as Motts loads up on a big left hand.
Nagashima tries to counter with a clinch but Motts shakes him off and moves away.
Motts misses with an uppercut. Nagashima saw that one coming.
Nagashima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nagashima throws a jab when Motts was well out of range.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagashima.
A looping hook to the body misses from Motts. Nagashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Nagashima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Motts.
Motts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagashima throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Motts.
Nice defenses there by Nagashima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motts misses with a straight right.
Nagashima throws a hook to the side of Motts's head but Motts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Motts.
Motts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Motts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagashima.
Motts missing with a left hand there. Nagashima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagashima closes the distance but Motts moves to the side
and Motts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Antonio Nagashima has been cut.
Motts avoids the body shot from Nagashima.
A swing and a miss from Motts.
Motts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagashima tries to move into range but Motts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Motts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagashima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Motts's head coaches at Khabiri Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nagashima throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Nagashima wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Nagashima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Motts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagashima.
Nagashima throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Motts misses its intended target.
Nagashima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Motts throws a hook but Nagashima blocks it.
Nagashima tries to close the distance and clinch but Motts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nagashima throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Nagashima cracks Motts with a right hand to the side of the head.
Motts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nagashima misses with a hook. Motts ducked under it nicely.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Nagashima manages to avoid it.
Nagashima tries to clinch up but Motts circles away and keeps his distance.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Motts missing with a left hand there. Nagashima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Nagashima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Motts throws a body shot but no joy.
Motts misses the shot to the body.
Nagashima 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.
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Nagashima steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Motts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motts connects with a right hand. Nagashima shakes it off.
A big left from Motts misses.
Nagashima lunges at Motts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Motts's hand.
Motts misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Nagashima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Motts cracks Nagashima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nagashima misses with a straight left.
Motts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Motts slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Motts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Motts throws a looping overhand right but Nagashima ducks down to avoid it.
Nagashima moves into the clinch.
Motts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagashima lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagashima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Motts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nagashima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagashima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Motts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nagashima blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagashima swings wildly with an uppercut but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagashima backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Nagashima.
Nagashima struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagashima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagashima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Motts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nagashima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagashima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Motts throws a body punch but Nagashima moves out of range.
Nagashima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Motts has time to react.
Motts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagashima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagashima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Motts misses.
Motts throws a hook but Nagashima avoids it easily.
Motts blocks a jab.
Nagashima listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Nagashima.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nagashima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Nagashima's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Motts catches Nagashima with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Motts.
Nagashima scores with a jab.
Motts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nagashima takes the fight into the clinch.
Nagashima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nagashima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagashima.
Motts blocking some punches.
Nagashima gets control of Motts's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nagashima will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nagashima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nagashima wants to pass the guard but Motts is keeping the position.
Nagashima wants to control from the top but Motts keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima content to stall in guard here.
Motts is looking to stand up but Nagashima isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagashima trying to control the position from guard on top but Motts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagashima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nagashima engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nagashima trying to control the position from guard on top but Motts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Nagashima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nagashima 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.
Motts is refusing to be controlled, as Nagashima sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Motts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nagashima on the ground.
Nagashima with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nagashima looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nagashima fails to advance to Motts's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima controlling the position easily from mount.
Nagashima goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Motts is on top in guard.
Motts wants to stand but Nagashima is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagashima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Motts tries to stand but Nagashima is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nagashima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Nagashima's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Motts misses with a hook.
Motts throws an off balance right hand
and Motts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagashima slips a straight right by Motts.
Motts cracks Nagashima with an open hand slap.
Antonio Nagashima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Motts misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Nagashima 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Motts swings widly with a right hand
and Nagashima counters with a left to the body.
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Nagashima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Motts keeps the fight on the outside.
Nagashima throws a lazy uppercut
and Motts counters with a stiff right hand.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Nagashima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagashima throws out a counter right but Motts avoids it with no problem.
Nagashima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Motts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Motts throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagashima misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
Nagashima misses with a looping right.
Motts looks to land a right hand but Nagashima moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Motts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima with a jab.
Motts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagashima.
Nagashima clobbers Motts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Motts throws out a loose jab but Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagashima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagashima scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nagashima lands a slapping body shot.
Nagashima ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Nagashima throws out a counter right but Motts avoids it with no problem.
Motts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagashima.
A big right from Motts misses.
A swing and a miss from Motts.
A little jabbing left from Nagashima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Motts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nagashima.
Nagashima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nagashima jabs Motts right on the nose. Motts blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Motts.
Nagashima lands a really nice looking cross but Motts seems unphased.
Jeremy Motts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good exchange - Nagashima coming out on top.
Nagashima throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Nagashima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Motts looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Motts misses with a body shot
and Nagashima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts throws a body shot but no joy.
Motts misses the jab.
Nagashima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Motts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Motts slips under a jab from Nagashima.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Nagashima manages to avoid it.
Motts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagashima counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagashima dips to his left and cracks Motts with an uppercut!
Nagashima thuds a left hand into Motts's body.
Motts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Motts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nagashima throws a body shot but no joy.
Motts swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Motts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Nagashima misses.
Motts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nagashima to score with a decent uppercut.
Motts misses with an uppercut.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Motts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagashima.
Motts slips under a jab.
It looked like Motts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nagashima throws out a loose jab but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts swats away the attempt to clinch by Nagashima.
Nagashima closes the distance and pushes Motts back into the cage.
Nagashima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Antonio Nagashima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motts misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagashima lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagashima blocks an uppercut.
Nagashima prevents a body shot from Motts.
Good body shot from Motts.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagashima's elbow.
Nice body punch from Motts - that landed with a thud.
Nagashima blocks an uppercut.
Nagashima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Motts misses with the head strike.
Nagashima misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagashima blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Nagashima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nagashima winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Nagashima!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Antonio Nagashima made sure he mentioned HELLBENT, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rahim Lloyd (ranked 731 p4p, 1152 weight class) and Chanthaphone Southanouvong (ranked 96 p4p, 154 weight class). Lloyd comes into the arena with Killing in the Name of- Rage Against The Machine blaring out of the sound system. Southanouvong has chosen Y-U- Smilin as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rahim Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chanthaphone Southanouvong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southanouvong throws an overhand right that lands on Lloyd's shoulder, as Lloyd tries to avoid the shot.
Chanthaphone Southanouvong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Southanouvong looks to land a left hand but Lloyd moved out of range nicely.
Lloyd tests Southanouvong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lloyd is looking to clinch.
Southanouvong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lloyd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Southanouvong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Southanouvong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Southanouvong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Southanouvong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Southanouvong loads up on a big right hand but Lloyd slips the punch.
A cross from Southanouvong lands.
Lloyd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lloyd slips a jab from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Southanouvong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Southanouvong misses its intended target.
Lloyd throws a quick counter head kick but Southanouvong was just out of range.
Lloyd blocks a jab.
Southanouvong misses with a hook. Lloyd ducked under it nicely.
Southanouvong scores with the left hand. Lloyd knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Southanouvong misses the target.
Lloyd is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southanouvong throws an off balance right hand
and Lloyd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lloyd moves away from the strike by Southanouvong.
Southanouvong cracks Lloyd with a good jab.
Lloyd is rocked!
Lloyd moves forwards but Southanouvong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Lloyd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Southanouvong throws the left hand but Lloyd avoids the punch easily.
Lloyd gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Southanouvong gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Lloyd is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chanthaphone Southanouvong!
Chanthaphone Southanouvong took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Core Combat for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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