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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julio Regueiro (ranked 1170 p4p, 1916 weight class) and Arjan Bhullar (ranked 159 p4p, 250 weight class). Bhullar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Daniel Cormier - All About That Cake kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Regueiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arjan Bhullar!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhullar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Bhullar 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.
Regueiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Bhullar.
Nice defenses there by Bhullar.
Bhullar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bhullar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Regueiro with a nice calf kick.
Bhullar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Regueiro stalks Bhullar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bhullar's face. Bhullar staggers backwards, shaken.
Bhullar moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Regueiro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Regueiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bhullar.
It looked like Regueiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bhullar throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Bhullar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bhullar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Regueiro quickly recovers to half guard.
Bhullar seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Regueiro gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regueiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bhullar defends it easily.
Regueiro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bhullar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Regueiro.
Bhullar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bhullar landing strikes.
Regueiro gets back to half guard.
Regueiro controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhullar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bhullar is just content to waste time from the top position. Regueiro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bhullar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Regueiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bhullar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bhullar works over Regueiro with some ground and pound from guard.
Bhullar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Regueiro's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro looking for a guillotine here but Bhullar defends easily.
Regueiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bhullar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bhullar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bhullar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Regueiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Regueiro trying to control the position.
Bhullar is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Regueiro has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bhullar is looking to defend but Regueiro has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bhullar! Regueiro pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bhullar taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bolleke (ranked 1706 p4p, 1016 weight class) and Harley King (ranked 221 p4p, 135 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bolleke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harley King!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke digs a good hook to King's body.
Bolleke gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King blocking some punches.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King lands a body shot.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolleke controls his hands.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Bolleke.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bolleke lands a right hand.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolleke's elbow.
Bolleke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bolleke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
Bolleke tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bolleke's efforts to push away.
Bolleke tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
Bolleke throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Bolleke goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bolleke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for King!
King is pushing Bolleke's head away, looking to escape. Bolleke manages to hold on to the position though.
Bolleke throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bolleke trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
King wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke working the body and head with strikes.
Bolleke is staying tight to King's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bolleke wants to control for a moment but King uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bolleke is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolleke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
King is looking to escape.
Bolleke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bolleke.
Bolleke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolleke won't allow King to get back to his feet.
Bolleke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolleke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bolleke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bolleke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
King manages to escape and get back to his feet.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bolleke at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by King.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King slips a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King jabs Bolleke right on the nose. Bolleke blinks but takes it well.
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!
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bolleke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. King catches Bolleke right on the button with a cross.
Bolleke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bolleke cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
Bolleke slips a straight right by King.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bolleke sprawling to the canvas! Bolleke rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can King finish him?!
King fakes the body blow, causing Bolleke to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bolleke goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harley King!
During a confident post fight interview, Harley King thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McGuire (ranked 780 p4p, 505 weight class) and Corey Smith Jr (ranked 102 p4p, 71 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Jekyll And Hyde. The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith Jr's choice of entrance music: You Will Know My Name. Corey Smith Jr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Corey Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Smith Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith Jr.
McGuire lands with a hook. Smith Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Smith Jr loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Smith Jr's body.
A good leg kick by Smith Jr.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith Jr slips under a jab.
McGuire backing away here, and Smith Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGuire - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Smith Jr is looking for the big counter here.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Smith Jr.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith Jr under the eye.
Smith Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.
Smith Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from McGuire misses
and Smith Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
Smith Jr digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire cracks Smith Jr with a nice body shot.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Smith Jr seems unphased.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Smith Jr is out of range.
McGuire cracks Smith Jr with a good jab.
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith Jr. Smith Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire thuds his right hand into Smith Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smith Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Smith Jr lands a left and a right that send McGuire crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mike McGuire's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGuire throws a low kick but Smith Jr moves out of range easily.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire wants to slow Smith Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire keeps Smith Jr at a distance using the push kick.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Smith Jr misses with a jab to the body
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but McGuire is wise to it.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Smith Jr's belly button to the back.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Smith Jr down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGuire swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Smith Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire slips a jab from Smith Jr.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Smith Jr circles away.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Smith Jr in a clinch.
McGuire tries to work over Smith Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith Jr controls his hands.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Smith Jr improves position.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire scores with a jab. Smith Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire throws a low kick but Smith Jr avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
A left lands for McGuire.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Mike McGuire's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Smith Jr checks it.
McGuire throws a head kick but Smith Jr moves out of range.
McGuire slips under a jab from Smith Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire works over Smith Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?
Smith Jr lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
McGuire tries to work over Smith Jr's front leg with a kick but Smith Jr checks it.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire walks into a stiff left hand from Smith Jr.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mike McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith Jr controls his hands.
A short right from Smith Jr.
Jeez, Mike McGuire's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls for McGuire to work.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGuire as Smith Jr tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGuire as Smith Jr tries to tie him up.
Smith Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith Jr slowing the pace effectively.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith Jr's elbow.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Smith Jr controls the action.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr breaks the clinch.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smith Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith Jr on the side of the head.
Smith Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Smith Jr avoids nicely.
Smith Jr defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith Jr throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr misses with a low kick.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Smith Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smith Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith Jr moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Smith Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith Jr checks a leg kick.
Smith Jr feints a counter leg kick.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Smith Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGuire.
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Smith Jr presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Smith Jr.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith Jr under the eye.
Smith Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire moves away from the strike by Smith Jr.
McGuire plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Smith Jr throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
Smith Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Smith Jr feints a counter leg kick.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
A cross from Smith Jr lands.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Smith Jr's body. Smith Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire tries to clinch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr slips a straight right by McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire feints and then cracks Smith Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith Jr down.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Smith Jr's knee but Smith Jr avoids it well.
Smith Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith Jr drops McGuire with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McGuire looks back up at him and smiles so Smith Jr waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike McGuire's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Corey Smith Jr!
An out of breath Corey Smith Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Disco Kid (ranked 446 p4p, 618 weight class) and James Quin (ranked 57 p4p, 76 weight class). Kid comes into the arena with Wu Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144
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16 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Disco Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Quin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kid misses.
Kid shoots in but no luck this time.
Kid misses the body punch
and Quin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quin throws a body punch but Kid moves out of range.
Kid misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Kid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kid scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
Quin is not content to let Kid control the position.
Kid scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin regains half guard.
Kid is trying to control the action in half guard but Quin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kid seems to be working for a kimura but Quin defends the submission attempt.
Kid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Quin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kid not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kid slips a nice elbow through Quin's hands, connecting with Quin's forehead.
Quin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kid is keen to just control but Quin is a slippery customer.
Kid is trying to work for a kimura but Quin is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kid uses his free foot to push down on Quin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Quin.
Quin is desperately trying to improve his position but Kid has a good base and remains in mount.
Kid avoids the attempt from Quin to control.
Kid has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Quin's face.
Quin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kid is landing with some decent strikes but Quin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Quin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quin is looking for a sweep. Kid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Quin is trying to control but can't.
Kid working Quin over with strikes.
Kid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Quin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kid.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Quin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quin wants to sweep here but Kid controlling him for the moment.
Kid wants to control from the top but Quin keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quin trying to keep a closed guard but Kid is proving a slippery customer.
Quin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Quin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kid preventing the sweep.
Quin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Disco Kid dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kid drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kid passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kid advances to mount.
Quin is trying to escape the mount.
Disco Kid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Quin is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid tries to control but Quin wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quin is trying to escape the mount.
Quin tries to hold on but Kid pushes him away.
Quin is trying desperately to improve position.
Kid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quin is looking to escape.
That's two 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.
Kid raining down shots from the mount!
Kid landing punches.
Quin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Quin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kid landing strikes from the mount and Quin is in trouble!
Kid working for a guillotine from mount but Quin is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid avoids the attempt from Quin to control.
Kid trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Quin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kid has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Quin's face.
Kid landing shots from mount.
Quin is looking to get to half guard.
Quin regains half guard.
Quin tries to roll over but Kid keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kid uses it to pass to side control.
Kid working the head and body with strikes.
Kid has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kid lands a few punches from side control.
Quin regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Disco Kid dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Quin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kid moves out of range as Quin strikes.
Quin drops his hands momentarily and Kid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kid lands with a nice body punch.
Kid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Quin has time to react.
Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid moves into the clinch.
Kid tries a body shot but Quin blocks it.
Quin breaks from the clinch.
Quin walks into a straight right hand from Kid.
Kid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quin can do to turn this around?
Quin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kid throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid misses with a combination
and Quin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice cross by Kid.
A slow jab from Kid misses its intended target.
Quin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Quin drops his hands momentarily and Kid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kid lands a slapping body shot.
Kid fails with the takedown
and Kid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James Quin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kid shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kid working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kid engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kid passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Quin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin can't do much from the bottom here.
Kid lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Quin down.
Disco Kid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quin is not content to let Kid control the position.
Quin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kid is just content to waste time from the top position. Quin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Quin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kid looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kid cracks Quin with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Disco Kid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Disco Kid!
Disco Kid was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Durden (ranked 481 p4p, 344 weight class) and Jay Simon (ranked 65 p4p, 45 weight class). Jay Simon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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35
158
21 - 14 - 0 |
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165
22 - 5 - 1 |
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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 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Simon!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Durden.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simon misses with an uppercut.
Durden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Simon throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Simon gets a double leg takedown into Durden's guard.
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Durden pulls Simon in close to prevent any damage.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Durden wants to get back to his feet but Simon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Durden misses.
Durden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simon.
Simon scores with a hook to the body. Durden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simon misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden lands a jab-cross combination.
Simon lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon works Durden's body with a nice hook.
Durden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simon.
Simon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden is trying to stand.
Simon is working for a submission of some sort.
Durden looks like he's trying to stand up.
Simon is keen to just control but Durden is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Durden wants to control but Simon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Durden lands the left hand.
Simon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Simon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Durden to the ground. Simon is now in Durden's guard.
Durden wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Simon manages to pass to side control.
Durden is looking to escape.
Simon trying to control from Durden's half guard. Durden has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
Simon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Durden has locked up a guillotine! Durden's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Simon is holding on here and Durden must be using up a lot of energy. Simon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Durden gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abraham Durden!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Costa De Andrade (ranked 203 p4p, 229 weight class) and Lincoln Storm (ranked 23 p4p, 27 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Andrade holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
De Andrade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Andrade misses with the head strike.
De Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
De Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing De Andrade back against the cage.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Andrade's elbow.
Storm scores with a knee to the head.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of De Andrade's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Storm.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
Storm lands a shot to the body.
De Andrade misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Storm.
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
De Andrade pushes Storm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Storm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Andrade.
A right hand to the body from Storm.
De Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andrade throws a right hand that misses
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Storm lands a jab to De Andrade's midsection.
De Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Storm tries to clinch but De Andrade is having none of it.
Storm lands a nice hook to De Andrade's body. De Andrade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Storm feints and then cracks De Andrade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Andrade down.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Andrade misses with a double jab
and Storm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Andrade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Storm swinging wildly here.
De Andrade seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Storm throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
Storm swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
Storm is looking to slow De Andrade down with leg kicks.
Storm thuds a left hand into De Andrade's body.
Storm lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Andrade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A countering left hand to the body from Storm misses.
A good leg kick by Storm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Storm.
Storm thuds a left hand into De Andrade's body.
De Andrade lands with a nice combination. Storm backs away looking to recover.
 It looks like Lincoln Storm has been cut.
Storm scores with a shot to the body.
Storm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Storm lands a leg kick that knocks De Andrade off balance momentarily.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
De Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Andrade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Andrade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Storm throws a leg kick
and De Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but De Andrade slips the punch.
De Andrade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Storm lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Andrade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
De Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
De Andrade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Storm.
Storm tries to work over De Andrade's front leg with a kick but De Andrade checks it.
De Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Andrade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick lands from Storm.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from De Andrade.
A good leg kick by Storm.
Storm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Andrade takes one on the button.
Storm throws a good cross that connects.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Andrade.
De Andrade slips under a jab.
De Andrade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storm.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Storm lands a body shot.
Storm lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Storm clobbers De Andrade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Jab by De Andrade.
De Andrade takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Storm misses with a low kick.
De Andrade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Storm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
De Andrade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Storm.
Storm has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Storm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but De Andrade slips the punch.
De Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Storm counters by moving into the clinch.
Storm working aggressively here.
De Andrade prevents a body shot from Storm.
Storm pressing his opponent against the cage.
De Andrade tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm working aggressively here.
De Andrade digs a right hand underneath Storm's ribcage. Storm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
Lincoln Storm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
De Andrade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Andrade.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Andrade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Storm finds it's way through De Andrade's defenses.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
De Andrade wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
De Andrade lands a right hook to the body.
De Andrade throws a leg kick
and Storm counters by moving into the clinch.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Andrade avoids a wild elbow strike from Storm.
Storm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Andrade tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Andrade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Andrade is trying to break the clinch but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
De Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Storm lands with a right to the head.
Storm lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Andrade.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as De Andrade controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Andrade.
Storm tries a body shot but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Andrade.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by De Andrade.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
De Andrade tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Storm scores with a hook to the body.
De Andrade wants to break the clinch but can't.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Storm - that landed with a thud.
Storm misses with a punch to the body.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
De Andrade lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from De Andrade.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
De Andrade scores with a hook to the body.
De Andrade lands with a left to the head.
De Andrade digs a right hand underneath Storm's ribcage. Storm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Storm misses with a knee strike.
De Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Andrade's elbow.
Nice body punch from De Andrade.
De Andrade lands a body shot.
Storm is breathing heavily.
De Andrade tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Andrade is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
De Andrade checks the leg kick.
Storm scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick from Storm misses.
De Andrade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Andrade misses with a looping left.
Storm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Andrade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade motions for Storm to come forward. De Andrade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps De Andrade's head back.
De Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
De Andrade misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm thumps De Andrade with a low kick.
De Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm misses with a body kick.
Storm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Andrade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
De Andrade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot lands for Storm.
De Andrade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Storm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Storm throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
Storm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lincoln Storm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Storm throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
Storm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Andrade moves away.
Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
A good leg kick by Storm.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Andrade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Andrade throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm misses with a looping right.
A jab from Storm does it's job there.
Some bone on bone action there as De Andrade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Andrade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Storm.
De Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Andrade checks a leg kick.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Andrade.
Storm is looking to slow De Andrade down with leg kicks.
Storm feints and then cracks De Andrade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Andrade down.
Storm throws a hook but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Andrade checks a leg kick.
Storm cracks a nice hook into De Andrade's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Storm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Storm cracks De Andrade with a good jab.
Storm throws a leg kick
and De Andrade counters by moving into the clinch.
Storm cracks De Andrade with a nice body shot.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Storm throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Andrade counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Storm scores with a shoulder strike.
De Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as De Andrade controls the action.
De Andrade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm has had enough of the clinch but De Andrade keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Storm 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm!
A victorious Lincoln Storm thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Song Turillo (ranked 47 p4p, 257 weight class) and Anthony Falcone (ranked 7 p4p, 42 weight class). Falcone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Goodfellas - long take restaurant scene kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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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 28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Song Turillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Falcone!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Turillo.
Turillo throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Song Turillo has been cut.
Falcone avoids the head kick by Turillo.
Turillo slips a straight right by Falcone.
Turillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Turillo moved away.
Falcone blocks a head kick by Turillo.
Falcone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Falcone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turillo scores with a jab. Falcone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turillo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falcone.
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!
Turillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Falcone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Turillo! Falcone is backing up but he can't get away as Turillo lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Falcone and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Song Turillo!
Song Turillo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit (ranked 14 p4p, 189 weight class) and Darren Dixon (ranked 3 p4p, 22 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dixon throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Dixon is out of range.
Dixon moves into the clinch successfully.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Dixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Dixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dixon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Dixon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dixon staying out of range there.
Dixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Dixon misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Dixon jumps back.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon tries to clinch up.
Dixon moves out of range of the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Dixon lands the left hand.
Dixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Dixon.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
Dixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dixon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dixon doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dixon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit rushes Dixon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Dixon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Dixon tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Dixon back against the cage.
Sitsongrit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dixon working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Dixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Dixon misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Dixon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dixon cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Dixon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Dixon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Dixon slips the punch.
Darren Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
Dixon throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Dixon looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Dixon dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Dixon moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Dixon down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dixon counters with a takedown into side control.
Dixon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sitsongrit seems a little lost for a moment, as Dixon dominates the positioning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dixon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sitsongrit is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.
Sitsongrit seems a little lost for a moment, as Dixon dominates the positioning.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit 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.
Dixon working away.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dixon missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dixon moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dixon misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Dixon lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Dixon.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Dixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Dixon's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
As Dixon backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Still in the clinch, Dixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dixon lands with a left to the head.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Dixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dixon just manages to avoid it.
Dixon checks a leg kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as Dixon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.
Dixon throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit rushes Dixon and presses him up against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dixon.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Dixon.
Dixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Dixon slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dixon misses with a hook
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Dixon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Dixon checks it.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Dixon saw it coming and moves away.
Dixon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dixon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dixon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dixon is looking for a kimura but Sitsongrit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dixon to get the leverage.
Dixon stalling.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is defending against the submission attempts here by Dixon.
Sitsongrit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sitsongrit won't allow Dixon to pass to mount.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Dixon is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Dixon in close.
Sitsongrit can't keep his opponent in guard - Dixon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dixon tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Dixon's shoulder, as Dixon tries to avoid the shot.
Dixon with a hook.
Dixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Dixon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dixon misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Dixon ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Dixon's front leg with a kick but Dixon checks it.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Dixon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dixon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dixon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon lands with a shot to the body.
Dixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Dixon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dixon checks the leg kick.
Dixon scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Dixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Dixon lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
Dixon loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Dixon checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Dixon avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Dixon blocks the low kick.
Dixon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dixon misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dixon misses with a straight left.
Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Dixon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Dixon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dixon moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
A clash of legs there as Dixon blocks the low kick.
Dixon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dixon shoots in and gets a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dixon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Dixon.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Dixon - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit pushes Dixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dixon prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Dixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Dixon blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dixon.
Dixon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dixon is struggling to control the position.
Dixon blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Dixon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dixon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dixon throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
Dixon swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Dixon looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Dixon clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon.
Dixon looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Dixon misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dixon slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Dixon.
Dixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range.
A nice side step and Dixon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Dixon's belly button to the back.
Dixon slips under a jab.
Dixon scores with a jab.
Dixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Dixon throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Dixon shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.
Dixon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dixon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Dixon ducks down to avoid it.
Dixon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Dixon does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Dixon thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Dixon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Dixon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dixon misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dixon looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Dixon.
Dixon moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Dixon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dixon's head backwards.
Dixon throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dixon throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit defending well as Dixon loads up on a big left hand.
Dixon digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit keeps control of Dixon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dixon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sitsongrit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sitsongrit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Dixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dixon tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitsongrit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sitsongrit pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Dixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dixon looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Dixon misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dixon is trying to drag Sitsongrit to the mat but Sitsongrit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dixon lands a right hand.
Dixon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dixon on the side of the head.
Dixon lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
A jab from Dixon does it's job there.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Dixon shoots in but no luck this time.
Dixon tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dixon has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Dixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Dixon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Dixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Dixon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Dixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dixon has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dixon.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darren Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Dixon.
Dixon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dixon tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dixon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Dixon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dixon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sitsongrit prevents it.
Dixon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dixon tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dixon can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Dixon fails to land.
Dixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Dixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Dixon wants a takedown.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Dixon pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dixon misses with a body punch.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Dixon controls his hands.
Dixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dixon wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dixon.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dixon.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Dixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darren Dixon.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genghis Khan (ranked 154 p4p, 321 weight class) and Franck Kodjia (ranked 4 p4p, 9 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Genghis Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franck Kodjia!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan swats away the attempt to clinch by Kodjia.
Some bone on bone action there as Kodjia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Khan needs to keep his hands up - Kodjia had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Genghis Khan has been cut.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Kodjia ducks down to avoid it.
Franck Kodjia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan lands with a good body shot.
Khan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kodjia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khan to score with a decent uppercut.
Khan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kodjia digs a good body shot into Khan's ribs.
Kodjia tries to clinch there but Khan circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Khan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kodjia misses with a body shot.
Kodjia sends Khan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kodjia is motioning to the referee to let Khan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kodjia misses with a head kick.
Kodjia lands a big right hand that sends Khan crashing to the mat! Kodjia stays standing though and waves Khan back to his feet!
 Khan is rocked!
Genghis Khan's cut is getting worse.
Khan scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodjia takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Kodjia lands a nice looking body shot.
Khan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kodjia is looking to clinch but Khan is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Khan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kodjia cracks Khan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kodjia has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Khan to stand back up!
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kodjia misses with a wild body shot.
Khan seems to have got his legs back now.
Kodjia cracks Khan with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franck Kodjia!
A very excited looking Franck Kodjia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Da Vincible (ranked 11 p4p, 61 weight class) and Karim Johnson (ranked 1 p4p, 1 weight class). Johnson has chosen Don't say nuthin' as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Da Vincible!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Vincible misses with a straight right.
Da Vincible walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Da Vincible throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson throws a low kick but Da Vincible avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Vincible misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Da Vincible throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Da Vincible counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Vincible attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Da Vincible cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Da Vincible.
A nice inside leg kick there by Da Vincible. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Vincible closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Da Vincible scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Da Vincible takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Vincible.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Vincible misses the target.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Vincible counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Da Vincible moved away.
A big left from Johnson misses.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson scores with a head kick.
It looks like Leonardo Da Vincible has been cut.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Da Vincible takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Johnson digs a good hook to Da Vincible's body.
Da Vincible walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Vincible bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Da Vincible takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Da Vincible pushes him away.
Some wild striking there from Da Vincible.
Da Vincible misses with a straight right.
Da Vincible jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Da Vincible throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Vincible fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Da Vincible throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Da Vincible.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Da Vincible lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Da Vincible.
It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Da Vincible does no damage.
Da Vincible shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson throws a hook but Da Vincible avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leonardo Da Vincible will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Vincible jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Da Vincible misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Da Vincible misses with the combination.
Johnson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Da Vincible lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Vincible throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Vincible misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Da Vincible looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Da Vincible appears to be looking for a big counter.
Da Vincible has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Da Vincible checks the leg kick nicely there.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Da Vincible's leg. Da Vincible is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Da Vincible.
Johnson swings for the body but Da Vincible moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Da Vincible down.
Da Vincible is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leonardo Da Vincible is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Vincible connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Da Vincible.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Da Vincible misses with a body punch.
Da Vincible wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Da Vincible wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson gets through Da Vincible's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Vincible backwards.
Da Vincible takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Da Vincible is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to work over Da Vincible's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson digs a right hand into Da Vincible's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Vincible's gas tank.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Da Vincible being controlled against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tries a body shot but Da Vincible blocks it.
Da Vincible is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Da Vincible fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
I was talking to Da Vincible's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Da Vincible lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson has Da Vincible pressed against the cage, preventing Da Vincible from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Da Vincible can't break the clinch.
Da Vincible working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Vincible or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries to work over Da Vincible's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Vincible blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Vincible's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Da Vincible throws a lazy uppercut
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Da Vincible lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson tries to clinch but Da Vincible moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Da Vincible moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Vincible blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Da Vincible misses with a left hand
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Johnson misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Da Vincible misses its target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Vincible misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Vincible throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Vincible tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Da Vincible throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Da Vincible, as that shot connected.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Da Vincible sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Da Vincible stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Da Vincible in a clinch.
Da Vincible prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Da Vincible has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karim Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Vincible.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Da Vincible's head.
Johnson digs a right hand into Da Vincible's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Vincible's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Da Vincible wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Da Vincible manages to break the clinch.
Da Vincible lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Vincible.
Johnson is trying to counter with his kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Da Vincible takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Da Vincible takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Da Vincible's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Da Vincible is rocked!
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Da Vincible looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Da Vincible is out of range.
Da Vincible throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johnson avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Da Vincible looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Da Vincible is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Da Vincible bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Johnson comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Da Vincible falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Da Vincible was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Karim Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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