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BBFC Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jingky Bacolod (ranked 3245 p4p, 23186 weight class) and Julius Campbell (ranked 343 p4p, 615 weight class). Bacolod comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. Jingky Bacolod has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jingky Bacolod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julius Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Campbell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Bacolod shoots in but no luck this time.
Campbell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bacolod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Campbell jabs Bacolod right on the nose. Bacolod blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bacolod manages to avoid it.
Campbell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bacolod looks for a takedown but Campbell sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacolod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bacolod.
Bacolod closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bacolod shoots in and drives through. Campbell sprawls well.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Campbell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Campbell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campbell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Campbell thumps Bacolod with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bacolod manages to avoid it.
Bacolod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bacolod closes the distance and clinches.
Bacolod has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Campbell uses from the top position.
Campbell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Campbell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bacolod on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bacolod tries to get out of the position.
Campbell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bacolod has momentary wrist control but Campbell slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bacolod's head.
Campbell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell stands up over Bacolod, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Campbell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bacolod looking to control.
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.
Campbell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bacolod is trying to keep Campbell in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell with a nice head shot there.
Campbell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bacolod looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campbell is one step ahead there.
Bacolod knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Campbell on the ground.
Campbell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Campbell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Campbell blocks a head kick by Bacolod.
Campbell follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Campbell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bacolod lands with a slapping head kick.
 It looks like Julius Campbell has been cut.
Bacolod misses with a takedown
and Campbell counters with a straight right hand.
Jingky Bacolod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacolod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Campbell is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Campbell scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod is looking to land body kicks.
Bacolod rushes Campbell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Campbell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bacolod breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bacolod counters with a good low kick that Campbell was not able to check.
Nice straight punches there by Campbell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Campbell.
The fighters circle momentarily. Campbell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bacolod seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Campbell misses with a low kick.
Campbell bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Bacolod! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bacolod trying to keep a closed guard but Campbell is proving a slippery customer.
Campbell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bacolod trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod being controlled here, momentarily.
Campbell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Campbell landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campbell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bacolod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Campbell landing with the ground and pound.
Campbell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is working Bacolod over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Campbell controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Campbell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bacolod looking to control.
Bacolod wants to sweep here but Campbell controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Campbell advances to half guard.
Campbell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Campbell seems to be working for a kimura but Bacolod defends the submission attempt.
Bacolod wants to get back to full guard.
Campbell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bacolod is trying to control but can't.
Campbell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Campbell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Campbell 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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bacolod dives in and grabs Campbell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes down on Bacolod's head and hops out.
Bacolod fails with the takedown.
Campbell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Campbell misses.
Campbell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bacolod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bacolod ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
Bacolod appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bacolod checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Campbell flicks out a counter leg kick but Bacolod steps away.
Campbell throws a quick inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Campbell in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bacolod blocks a low kick nicely.
Julius Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Campbell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bacolod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campbell connects with a leg kick.
Campbell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Campbell wants it to stay on the feet.
Campbell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Campbell throws a leg kick but Bacolod sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bacolod decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Campbell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Campbell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bacolod pulls his head out easily.
Campbell actively working from the bottom here.
Campbell looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is pressing down on Bacolod's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Campbell has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at White Eagle. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Campbell has his foot on Bacolod's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bacolod works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell is trying to control the position but Bacolod postures up.
Campbell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Campbell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bacolod has his hands clasped together but Campbell extends and breaks Bacolod's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Campbell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julius Campbell!
Julius Campbell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Gehard (ranked 4446 p4p, 6458 weight class) and Blackout Mane (ranked 454 p4p, 586 weight class). Gehard's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Scooter - Nessaja. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruno Gehard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Blackout Mane!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Mane.
Mane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gehard manages to avoid it.
Gehard connects with a right hand. Mane shakes it off.
Gehard slips under a jab.
Gehard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mane back to the cage. Gehard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gehard.
Mane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gehard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gehard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gehard but Gehard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mane closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mane tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gehard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mane is looking to take a break and control but Gehard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mane tries for a kimura but Gehard is defending well.
Gehard is trying to control Mane's posture but Mane avoids it.
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.
Mane goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gehard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mane but great work by Gehard.
Gehard wants to stand but Mane has his arm trapped.
Gehard stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mane lands with a straight right. Gehard didn't see that one coming.
Gehard connects with the punch.
Mane has a takedown stuffed.
Mane fails with the takedown
and Gehard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bruno Gehard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blackout Mane.
Mane shoots and misses
and Gehard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruno Gehard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mane lands a lovely overhand right.
Mane misses with a looping left.
Gehard moves away from the strike by Mane.
A counter left hand to the body from Gehard misses its target.
Mane misses with a right hand
and Gehard counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Gehard misses.
Mane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gehard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mane to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gehard wants to stand and escape but Mane is having none of it.
Gehard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mane is one step ahead there.
Gehard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mane stops Gehard from getting back to his feet.
Gehard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mane slows the pace down in half guard.
Gehard wants to get back to his feet.
Mane stalling away here and it's allowed Gehard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mane wants to control from the top but Gehard keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Gehard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mane cracks Gehard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gehard leaves Mane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gehard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gehard misses with an uppercut.
Mane throws out a counter right but Gehard avoids it with no problem.
Gehard throws a leg kick but Mane checks it.
Gehard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gehard.
Gehard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gehard throws a jab but it's blocked by Mane.
Gehard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gehard misses with a left hand
and Mane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gehard keeping full guard, as Mane tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gehard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mane trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gehard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gehard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gehard defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gehard tries to stand but Mane is controlling from the bottom.
Mane is working an open guard so Gehard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mane shoots and misses
and Gehard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mane thinking.
Mane lands with a cross.
A big left from Mane misses.
Jab from Gehard.
 Mane is rocked!
Blackout Mane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mane walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Gehard! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruno Gehard!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Gehard 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 Dmitry Mazanov (ranked 4014 p4p, 4185 weight class) and Adonis Banks (ranked 493 p4p, 503 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Mazanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adonis Banks!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Banks misses the target.
A combination from Banks does no damage.
Mazanov lands a leg kick that knocks Banks off balance momentarily.
Mazanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mazanov throws a series of strikes that have Banks backpedaling.
It looks like Adonis Banks has been cut.
Mazanov connects with a right hand. Banks shakes it off.
Mazanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mazanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mazanov with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Banks. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Mazanov finds it's way through Banks's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Mazanov.
Banks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mazanov connects with a right hand. Banks shakes it off.
Banks is rocked!
Mazanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banks is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazanov finish him?
Banks looks winded!
A shot to the liver by Mazanov. Beautiful body shot.
OH! Banks has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Mazanov smells blood and charges in for the finish! Mazanov unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Banks sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dmitry Mazanov!
Dmitry Mazanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Geroge Turner (ranked 3390 p4p, 23454 weight class) and Warran Peace (ranked 318 p4p, 506 weight class). Warran Peace told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Geroge Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Warran Peace!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner fails with the takedown.
Turner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peace swivels and escapes.
Peace drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Peace lands an elbow.
Peace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Peace connects with a nice short shot to Turner's temple.
Nice strikes from Peace there.
Turner actively working from the bottom here.
Peace lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peace trying to control from half guard but Turner is working away.
Peace looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner looking for submissions off his back.
Turner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peace is trying to control the action in half guard but Turner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turner actively working from the bottom here.
Turner looking for submissions off his back.
Turner tries to get to full guard but Peace has control of the leg.
Peace takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peace working Turner over with strikes.
Peace trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peace trying to control from half guard but Turner is working away.
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peace seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Turner is pressing down on Peace's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Turner looking for a guillotine here but Peace defends easily.
Peace is in close to Turner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Turner looking for a guillotine here but Peace defends easily.
Turner has his foot on Peace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Peace works his way back into a safe position though.
Turner has his foot on Peace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Peace works his way back into a safe position though.
Peace is working Turner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peace scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peace postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turner looking for a triangle here. Peace is fighting it but it looks tight! Turner pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Peace is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Geroge Turner!
An out of breath Geroge Turner 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Stojanov (ranked 3070 p4p, 2527 weight class) and Sammie Conner (ranked 143 p4p, 121 weight class). Stojanov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Strapo - Sebaklam. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukas Stojanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammie Conner!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Conner scores with a punch to the head.
Stojanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Conner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stojanov blocks a jab.
Conner rushes Stojanov and presses him up against the cage.
Stojanov goes for a takedown attempt but Conner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stojanov ducks under a wild hook from Conner.
Conner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stojanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Conner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conner scores with a body shot.
Stojanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stojanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stojanov.
Conner slaps away a takedown attempt from Stojanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Conner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Stojanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conner wants to clinch up but Stojanov keeps it at a distance.
Conner jabs at Stojanov's body.
Sammie Conner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stojanov tries to counter with a takedown but Conner is quick to defend against it.
Conner loads up on a big right hand but Stojanov slips the punch.
Conner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stojanov.
Conner moves into the clinch successfully.
Stojanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conner prevents it.
Stojanov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Conner can't fight it off and eventually Stojanov manages to take the fight to the floor. Conner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stojanov drops back looking for a leg! Conner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Conner manages to kick Stojanov off! Stojanov jumps back into Conner's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stojanov looking for a triangle here. Conner is fighting it but it looks tight! Stojanov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Conner is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lukas Stojanov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between RJ Cain (ranked 1863 p4p, 2072 weight class) and Thomas Hearn (ranked 264 p4p, 289 weight class). Cain comes into the arena with Middle Class Rut blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RJ Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Hearn!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cain counters with a one-two to the body.
Hearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Cain throws a hook but Hearn avoids it easily.
Cain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hearn moves into the clinch.
Hearn lands a shot to the body.
Hearn taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Hearn as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain has a couple of punches blocked by Hearn.
Cain manages to break the clinch.
Hearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Hearn.
Cain misses with a right hand
and Hearn counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearn is looking to chop away at Cain's legs.
Cain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearn.
Cain cracks a nice hook into Hearn's ribs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hearn.
Nice shot lands for Hearn.
Hearn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hearn scoring well with a low kick there.
Cain throws a series of punches but Hearn avoids them all with ease.
Cain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearn manages to avoid it.
Hearn throws an overhand right that lands on Cain's shoulder, as Cain tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Cain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cain 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.
Cain throws a hook to the side of Hearn's head but Hearn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hearn blocks a jab.
Cain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hearn throws out the jab.
Hearn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head kick from Hearn lands but Cain takes it in his stride.
It looks like RJ Cain has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cain. Hearn does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cain crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hearn - the referee stops the clock and Cain gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hearn. Cain manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearn.
Hearn lands with a kick to the temple. Cain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hearn looks to land a body kick but Cain moved away.
Cain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Hearn tenderised Cain's leg. Cain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hearn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hearn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cain takes a step back to recover.
Cain misses with an uppercut. Hearn saw that one coming.
Hearn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hearn moves out of range as Cain strikes.
Hearn throws a head kick that misses.
Hearn throws a head kick that Cain semi-blocks.
Cain jabs Hearn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearn dips to his left and cracks Cain with an uppercut!
Cain misses with a jab to the body
and Hearn counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hearn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hearn clinches up with Cain and pushes him back against the cage.
Hearn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hearn misses with a punch on the inside.
Cain prevents a body shot from Hearn.
Hearn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cain up against the cage.
Cain is trying to push Hearn away but Hearn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hearn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cain has had enough of the clinch but Hearn keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain takes a shot to the head.
Hearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Cain controls his hands.
Hearn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land.
Cain misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hearn backwards.
Cain is trying to push Hearn away but Hearn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hearn lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hearn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cain.
Hearn just leaning against Cain, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on RJ Cain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cain keeps the fight on the outside.
Cain throws a body punch but Hearn moves out of range.
Hearn blocks a jab.
Hearn moves out of range of the strikes.
Cain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A good leg kick by Hearn.
Hearn lands an overhand right.
Hearn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Hearn walks into a left hand.
A solid body kick from Hearn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearn manages to avoid it.
Hearn with a nice calf kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hearn. Cain shrugs it off though.
Hearn throws a sloppy head kick and Cain moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hearn.
Cain takes a swing at Hearn's ribcage but misses.
Cain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hearn counters with a three punch combo that has Cain backing up. Cain nods at Hearn to acknowledge the strikes.
Hearn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hearn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hearn.
Hearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! Hearn slams his shin into Cain's torso.
Hearn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hearn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hearn is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cain. Hearn does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearn misses the shot to the body.
Hearn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cain moves out of range as Hearn throws a body kick.
Cain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hearn connects with a nice looking jab.
Cain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hearn swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Cain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hearn looks to throw a body kick
and Cain counters with a straight right hand.
Hearn misses with the body kick
enabling Cain to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hearn.
Cain throws a looping overhand right but Hearn ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearn misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Cain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hearn is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hearn throws a head kick but Cain moves out of range.
Cain throws a jab but it's blocked by Hearn.
Cain misses with an uppercut
and Hearn counters with a stiff right hand.
Hearn moves out of range as Cain strikes.
Hearn lands with a nice body kick.
Cain misses with a body punch
and Hearn counters with a low kick, right behind Cain 's knee.
Cain will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hearn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cain. Cain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cain takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hearn misses with a leg kick
and Cain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hearn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hearn slips under a jab from Cain.
Hearn wants to counter the offense by Cain and move into the clinch position.
Cain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearn.
Hearn connects with a solid leg kick.
Thomas Hearn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cain throws a hook to the side of Hearn's head but Hearn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hearn is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Cain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cain misses the target.
Cain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hearn.
Cain is looking to counter punch.
Cain throws a looping overhand right but Hearn ducks down to avoid it.
Hearn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cain counters with a nice uppercut.
Cain misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on RJ Cain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hearn throws a low kick but Cain avoids it.
Cain is looking for a counter combo.
Hearn misses with a kick to the body.
Hearn misses the jab.
Cain looks to land a left hand but Hearn moved out of range nicely.
Hearn scores with a push kick.
Cain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hearn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cain throws out a loose jab but Hearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cain walks into a stiff left hand from Hearn.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cain checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Cain as he checks the leg kick.
Hearn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hearn. That's going to slow Cain down.
Some wild striking there from Cain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hearn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hearn misses with a right hand
and Cain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hearn misses with a body kick.
Cain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hearn throws a head kick but Cain moves out of range.
Cain misses with a hook.
Hearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cain moves away.
Cain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hearn scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain cracks Hearn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hearn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cain counters with a one-two to the body.
Hearn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cain counters with a three punch combo that has Hearn backing up. Hearn nods at Cain to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hearn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cain will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hearn misses with a head kick.
Hearn slips a jab from Cain.
Hearn feints a counter leg kick.
Hearn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cain misses with a series of wild punches.
Hearn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hearn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain lands a jab to Hearn's midsection.
A jab from Cain misses.
Hearn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cain.
Hearn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hearn throws a lazy body kick
enabling Cain to counter with a crisp jab.
Hearn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas Hearn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hearn stalling against the cage.
A short right from Cain.
RJ Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hearn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hearn leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain misses with a punch on the inside.
Cain throws a head punch that misses.
Cain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Cain controls his hands.
Thomas Hearn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cain lands with a left to the head.
Cain lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hearn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Hearn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Hearn.
Well Hearn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Hearn!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Hearn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keisuke Matsuzaka (ranked 968 p4p, 2020 weight class) and Bo Garrett (ranked 136 p4p, 284 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Matsuzaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bo Garrett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrett misses with a straight left.
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garrett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Matsuzaka's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Garrett throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut
and Garrett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garrett connects with a crisp jab.
Garrett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matsuzaka backs up against the cage.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Garrett moves out of range.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garrett.
Matsuzaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuzaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Garrett.
Matsuzaka lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matsuzaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Garrett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
letting Garrett counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka digs a good hook to Garrett's body.
Garrett throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garrett.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrett throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matsuzaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrett moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Garrett takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrett.
Matsuzaka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matsuzaka cracks a nice hook into Garrett's ribs.
Garrett takes one to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Garrett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garrett moves to clinch but Matsuzaka breaks away
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrett.
Garrett misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsuzaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garrett at a distance.
Bo Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garrett.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrett manages to avoid it.
Garrett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garrett misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Garrett misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garrett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsuzaka is looking to wear down Garrett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garrett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Garrett misses with a jab to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Garrett jabs Matsuzaka right on the nose. Matsuzaka blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrett misses with a straight right.
Garrett lands with a good body shot.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the head.
Garrett connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Garrett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garrett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garrett looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka takes one to the chin there.
Garrett looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
Garrett connects with a body shot that sends Matsuzaka's belly button to the back.
Garrett lunges at Matsuzaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuzaka's hand.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garrett scores with a nice right hand.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garrett! But no joy.
A slow jab from Garrett misses its intended target.
Garrett throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Garrett swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Garrett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garrett misses with a looping right.
Matsuzaka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Garrett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a right hand to the body.
Garrett throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garrett throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuzaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garrett misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garrett lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Garrett misses with a body shot.
Garrett jabs at Matsuzaka's body.
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garrett counters with a straight right hand.
Garrett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsuzaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matsuzaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garrett is rocked!
Garrett walks into a left hand.
Garrett is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuzaka finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that drops Garrett like a sack of potatoes! Matsuzaka dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Manson (ranked 1063 p4p, 2067 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 53 p4p, 103 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manson misses with an uppercut. Case saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Case.
Manson cracks Case with an open hand slap.
Manson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Case counters with a stiff right hand.
Manson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Case turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Manson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Manson throws a right hand that Case ducks under and follows up with a left that Case also avoids with ease.
Case feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mansons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Case's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manson under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Case throws a body punch but Manson moves out of range.
Manson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Case connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Case throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Case has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Case looks to land a left hand but Manson moved out of range nicely.
Case ducks right into an uppercut from Manson.
It looks like Justin Case has been cut.
Case avoids a punch combination nicely.
Case steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Manson.
A nice leg kick from Case, right into the meat of the thigh.
Case scores with a sloppy right hand. Manson should have avoided that one.
Charles Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manson misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Manson.
Manson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Case takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Manson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson tries to pass to full mount but Case defends it.
Case is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Case sees it coming and defends easily.
Manson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Case has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Manson seems content to control.
Case really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manson seems to be working for a kimura but Case defends the submission attempt.
Manson passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manson avoids the attempt from Case to control.
Manson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Case is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Case and Manson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Manson is trying to get an arm triangle but Case is defending well.
Manson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Case knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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 Charles Manson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Case's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Case defending well as Manson loads up on a big left hand.
Manson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Case moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Case looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Case.
Case keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Case.
Case throws a leg kick that misses.
Case fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson slips a jab from Case.
Manson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Case's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manson under the eye.
A big left from Manson misses.
Manson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Case.
Manson misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manson.
Manson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case misses the shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Case.
Case with the inside leg kick.
Case moves out of range as Manson strikes.
Manson dips to his left and cracks Case with an uppercut!
Manson throws a body punch but Case moves out of range.
Manson throws a big shot that misses.
Case's corner calls for a 1-2. Case obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Case darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Case lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Manson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Manson feinted with a counter takedown.
Case 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson throws a poor cross that misses
and Case counters with a stiff right hand.
Manson misses with a few strikes there.
Manson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Case counter with a right hand.
Case avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Manson.
Case is looking to slow Manson down with leg kicks.
Case fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Case takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Case has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manson lands with a nice combination. Case backs away looking to recover.
Manson misses with an uppercut
and Case counters with an outside leg kick.
Case fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson throws a series of punches but Case moves out of range.
Manson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Case.
Manson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Case misses its intended target.
Manson dives in for a single leg takedown but Case sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Case misses with the head strike.
Case working aggressively here.
Case tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manson's elbow.
Manson scores with a shot to the side of Case's head.
Case misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Case misses with a punch to the body.
Case prevents the takedown attempt.
Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Case doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson manages to pull guard.
Case trying to stand up but can't free himself from Manson's guard.
Manson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Case gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manson wants to sweep but no luck.
Case avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Case decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Manson, up you get!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Case will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Justin Case's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Manson throws a combination that misses
and Case counters with a nice uppercut.
Manson moves out of range as Case strikes.
Manson throws a combination that misses
and Case counters with a straight right hand.
Manson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Case counter with a right hand.
Manson has a takedown stuffed.
Case lands a leg kick that knocks Manson off balance momentarily.
Case throws a solid leg kick but Manson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Case.
Case scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson throws a jab when Case was well out of range.
Manson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Case.
Some wild striking there from Manson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson looks to land a combination but Case avoids it well.
Manson walks into a straight right hand from Case.
Crunch! Case slams his shin into Manson's torso.
Manson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Case to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Case.
Case looks for the body kick but Manson saw that one coming.
Manson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Case cracks Manson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Case keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manson.
Nice jab there from Case.
Case lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manson swings widly with a right hand
and Case counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Case lands a right hook to the body.
Manson tries to move into range but Case moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manson misses with a body shot
and Case counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Case has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Case turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manson throws a jab but it's blocked by Case.
Case scores with a nice head shot.
Case moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manson misses with a few strikes there.
Manson lands a jab.
Case uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manson.
As Manson backs off Case throws a huge counter combo but Manson manages to avoid it all.
Case lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Manson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Case to counter with a crisp jab.
Justin Case seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Case counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 Manson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oh Manson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Case connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Case takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manson misses with a left hand
and Case counters with a crisp right that sends Manson to the canvas! Case follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Case!
Justin Case took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crusty Bigg (ranked 811 p4p, 1219 weight class) and Augustin Cauchy (ranked 98 p4p, 149 weight class). Bigg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rocky Top. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crusty Bigg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Augustin Cauchy!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cauchy scores with a nice head shot.
We've been told by Bigg's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cauchy slips a jab from Bigg.
Cauchy lands with a good body shot.
Bigg thows a left - swing and a miss!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cauchy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bigg blocks a low kick nicely.
Cauchy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cauchy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bigg counters with a body kick.
Bigg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cauchy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bigg lands with a kick to the temple. Cauchy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bigg throws a wild body kick that Cauchy sees coming a mile off.
Cauchy connects with a right hand. Bigg shakes it off.
Cauchy thows a leg kick but Bigg checks it
and Bigg counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A solid body kick from Bigg.
Cauchy looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Cauchy is predictable there
and Bigg counters with a nice leg kick.
Cauchy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cauchy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cauchy dodges the punch combination from Bigg.
Bigg throws a jab when Cauchy was well out of range.
Cauchy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bigg.
Cauchy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bigg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cauchy has time to react.
Cauchy throws a body kick that misses
and Bigg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Crusty Bigg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cauchy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bigg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cauchy throws out the jab.
Cauchy scores with a hook to the body. Bigg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bigg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigg misses with a two punch combination.
Cauchy slips a jab from Bigg.
Bigg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bigg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cauchy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Bigg.
Cauchy tries to clinch up.
Bigg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cauchy throws a leg kick
and Bigg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cauchy moves in looking to clinch but Bigg pushes him off.
Bigg throws an overhand right that lands on Cauchy's shoulder, as Cauchy tries to avoid the shot.
Cauchy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bigg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cauchy. That's going to slow Bigg down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cauchy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Biggs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cauchy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bigg.
Cauchy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cauchy throws a chopping leg kick but Bigg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cauchy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cauchy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bigg checks it well.
Cauchy misses with a low kick as Bigg jumps back.
Bigg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bigg misses with an uppercut. Cauchy saw that one coming.
Cauchy feints a counter leg kick.
Cauchy scoring well with a low kick there.
Bigg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cauchy avoids the head kick by Bigg.
A low kick from Bigg misses
and Cauchy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bigg!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cauchy tries for a kimura but Bigg is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bigg prevents Cauchy from improving position.
An elbow from Cauchy crashes against the mat.
Cauchy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bigg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bigg isn't going anywhere.
Cauchy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cauchy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crusty Bigg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bigg misses the shot to the body.
Cauchy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bigg throws out the jab.
Cauchy lands with an overhand left.
Cauchy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bigg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cauchy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cauchy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bigg defends well and Cauchy ends up having to push Bigg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bigg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cauchy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bigg quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bigg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cauchy can do to turn this around?
Cauchy cracks Bigg with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cauchy checks it well.
Bigg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cauchy throws a poor cross that misses
and Bigg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bigg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cauchy is out of range and Bigg settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigg connects with a leg kick.
Cauchy throws a low kick, looking for Bigg's leg but Bigg calmly moves out of range.
Jab by Cauchy.
A good leg kick by Cauchy.
Cauchy with the inside leg kick.
Bigg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Augustin Cauchy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cauchy fails with a takedown attempt.
Cauchy darts in looking for a takedown but Bigg gets double underhooks and turns Cauchy into the cage.
Crusty Bigg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustin Cauchy.
Cauchy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bigg checks it well.
Bigg misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigg throws a hook but Cauchy blocks it.
Cauchy throws a poor cross that misses
and Bigg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Augustin Cauchy has been cut.
Cauchy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bigg.
Crusty Bigg is winning the standup battle so far.
Bigg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cauchy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bigg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bigg looks to land a right hand but Cauchy moved out of range.
Bigg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bigg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cauchy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cauchy fails with the takedown
letting Bigg counter with a right hand.
Cauchy misses with a leg kick.
Cauchy throws a chopping leg kick but Bigg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cauchy tries for a takedown but Bigg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Bigg.
Bigg looks to score with a jab to the body but Cauchy is just out of range.
Bigg lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cauchy is breathing heavily.
Cauchy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bigg.
Cauchy slips a jab from Bigg.
Cauchy defending well as Bigg loads up on a big left hand.
Cauchy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bigg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooh!!! Bigg has knocked Cauchy down with a huge combo! Bigg steps away and waves a wobbly Cauchy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Cauchy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bigg ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Cauchy out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crusty Bigg!
Crusty Bigg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Winston Todd (ranked 189 p4p, 300 weight class) and Manco Unknown (ranked 26 p4p, 38 weight class). Todd comes to the cage accompanied by Piano Man. Unknown has chosen Ennio Morricone as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Todd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Manco Unknown!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd misses with an uppercut. Unknown saw that one coming.
Todd backing away here, and Unknown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Unknown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Unknown's coach down at Hardman MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Unknown's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Unknown is looking to score with low kicks.
Unknown throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Unknown throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Unknown only half commits.
Unknown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Unknown is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Unknown misses.
Todd slips under a jab.
Unknown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Unknown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Unknown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd thumps Unknown with a low kick.
Unknown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd avoids the head kick by Unknown.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Unknown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Todd misses the jab.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Unknown at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Unknown throws a head kick that half lands.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Unknown saw that one coming.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Todd.
Unknown takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Unknown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Unknown missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Unknown throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Unknown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unknown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unknown misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Manco Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Unknown just manages to avoid it.
Unknown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Unknown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Todd misses with an uppercut
letting Unknown counter with a right hand.
Unknown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Unknown throws a head kick that Todd semi-blocks.
Winston Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Unknown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Unknown misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Unknown.
Todd lands a jab.
Unknown throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unknown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Unknown slips the punch.
Todd fakes the leg kick and cracks Unknown in the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Unknown down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown connects with a body shot.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Unknown's head but Unknown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd avoids the body shot from Unknown.
Todd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Unknown is just out of range.
Todd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Unknown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Unknown staying out of range there.
Unknown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd checks a leg kick.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Unknown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Unknown throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Todd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Unknown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Unknown scores with a decent looking hook.
Todd avoids the body shot from Unknown.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Unknown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Unknown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd moves away from the strike by Unknown.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Unknown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Unknown throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Todd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Unknown misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Unknown.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Unknown misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Unknown sees coming a mile off.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
Todd misses the jab.
Unknown defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Todd moves out of range as Unknown strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Unknown lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Todd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Unknown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and 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 Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Unknown throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Unknown throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Unknown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Unknown missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Unknown's head but Unknown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Unknown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Unknown was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Unknown is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Unknown with a hook.
Unknown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Todd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Unknown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Unknown's front leg but catches the back leg as Unknown tries to avoid it.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unknown throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
Unknown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Unknown jabs at Todd's body.
Unknown takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Todd blocks a jab.
Unknown lands a slapping body shot.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Unknown throws out the jab.
Unknown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unknown throws a lazy uppercut
and Unknown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Unknown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Todd.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Unknown checks a low kick from Todd.
Unknown slips under a jab from Todd.
Todd lands a leg kick that knocks Unknown off balance momentarily.
Unknown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd misses with a hook. Unknown ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unknown throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Unknown down.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Unknown moved out of range nicely.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Unknown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Unknown.
Unknown with a nice calf kick.
Unknown throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Unknown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Unknown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Unknown cracks Todd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Unknown's sensitive parts.
A thudding body kick lands there by Todd!
Unknown looks for a takedown but Todd sprawls well.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Unknown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Unknown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Unknown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Todd delivers a nice body kick.
Unknown looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Unknown cracks Todd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Unknown is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
Unknown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A solid body kick from Todd.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Todd throws a leg kick but Unknown moved away.
Todd avoids the body shot from Unknown.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Unknown checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unknown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
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!
Todd slips a jab from Unknown.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Unknown sees coming a mile off.
Unknown misses the jab.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Unknown throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Unknown is out of range.
Unknown moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Todd throws a leg kick but Unknown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Unknown scores with a nice strike.
Todd checks a leg kick.
A jab from Todd misses.
Todd throws a low kick but Unknown avoids it.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A good leg kick by Unknown.
Todd scores with a push kick.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manco Unknown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A lazy left from Unknown finds it's target.
Unknown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Unknown cracks Todd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Unknown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Unknown throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
A solid body kick from Todd.
Unknown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd connects with a looping right hand.
Todd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Unknown throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Unknown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Unknown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Todd works the jab nicely.
Unknown throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Unknown finds it's target.
Unknown misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Todd.
Todd throws the left hand but Unknown avoids the punch easily.
Unknown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Todd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Unknown misses with a hook
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Unknown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Unknown misses.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Unknown just manages to avoid it.
Unknown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Unknown throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Unknowns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unknown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Unknown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Unknown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Unknown lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Unknown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Unknown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Unknown.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Unknown's head but Unknown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Unknown thumps Todd with a low kick.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Unknown avoids it.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Unknown.
Unknown swings widly with a right hand
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Jab by Todd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Todd defending well as Unknown loads up on a big left hand.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Unknown.
Unknown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Unknown. Unknown obviously looking to wear him down.
Unknown displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Todd is looking to slow Unknown down with leg kicks.
Todd checks a low kick from Unknown.
Todd misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
Todd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Unknown scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Unknown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Unknown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Todd scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unknown misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Unknown moves away from the strike by Todd.
Unknown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Todd throws a low kick but Unknown moves out of range easily.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Unknown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Unknown throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Todd punishes Unknown's body with a nice straight punch.
Unknown throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd slips a jab from Unknown.
Todd scores with a jab. Unknown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Unknown.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Unknown under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Todd clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unknown.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Unknown scores with a jab to the head.
Unknown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Unknown slips under a jab.
Unknown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Unknown.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unknown throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Unknown misses with a leg kick
and Todd counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Unknown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd throws a jab when Unknown was well out of range.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Unknown.
Unknown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd throws a head kick that misses
and Unknown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Unknown. That snapped Todd's head back.
A jab from Unknown misses.
Unknown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Unknown moves away from the strike by Todd.
Unknown scores with a head kick.
Todd wants to land a leg kick but Unknown is out of range.
Todd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Unknown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Unknown throws a head kick that misses.
Todd with a nice cross.
Unknown throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Unknown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Unknown throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Todd's head.
Unknown throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Unknown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd throws the left hand but Unknown avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Unknown has time to react.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Unknown's shoulder, as Unknown tries to avoid the shot.
Todd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Unknown.
Unknown jabs Todd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd tried to counter with a leg kick but Unknown avoided it.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Unknown's shoulder, as Unknown tries to avoid the shot.
Todd takes a swing at Unknown's ribcage but misses.
Unknown moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Good shot there by Unknown.
Todd digs a good hook to Unknown's body.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Unknown staying out of range there.
Unknown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd scores with the left hand. Unknown knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd thumps Unknown with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Unknown looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
Unknown takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd throws a body punch but Unknown moves out of range.
Unknown misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Unknown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Unknown with a nice calf kick.
Todd digs a good hook to Unknown's body.
Unknown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A leg kick checked by Todd.
As Unknown backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Unknown moves forwards but Todd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Todd lands a jab to Unknown's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown lands a nice looking body shot.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Unknown's shoulder, as Unknown tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Unknown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Unknown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick from Unknown, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd lands a right hook to the body.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Unknown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd wants to land a leg kick but Unknown is out of range.
Todd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Todd.
Todd moves out of range of the leg kick from Unknown.
Todd blocks a head kick by Unknown.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd scores with a nice strike.
Todd lands a jab to the nose.
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 Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Unknown moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Unknown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Unknown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Todd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Unknown digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Todd slips a jab from Unknown.
Todd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Unknown. Unknown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Unknown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Unknown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Unknown misses with a looping left.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Unknown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Todd. That snapped Unknown's head back.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
Todd with the inside leg kick.
Unknown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Todd. Those never looked like landing.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Unknown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Unknown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Unknown throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Unknown.
Unknown throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd lands a body shot.
Todd catches Unknown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Unknown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Unknown lands a jab to the head.
Unknown throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Unknown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manco Unknown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Unknown drops his hands momentarily and Todd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unknown connects with a nice looking jab.
Todd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Unknown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Unknown throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Unknown throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a leg kick.
Todd cracks Unknown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Unknown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Todd counters with a right hand to the body.
Unknown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Unknown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Todd.
Todd scores with a nice strike.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Unknown.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Unknown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Todd - the referee stops the clock and Unknown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Todd. Unknown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Unknown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Todd scores with a nice head shot.
Unknown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Unknown throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Unknown tries to move into range but Todd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Unknown should have avoided that one.
Todd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Unknown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Unknown ducks right into an uppercut from Todd.
Unknown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Unknown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Todd as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Unknown is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Todd.
Todd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Unknown's hands.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Todd lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd lands a head shot.
Unknown tries to land a leg kick but Todd saw it coming and moves away.
Todd lunges at Unknown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Unknown's hand.
Unknown shoots in but no luck this time.
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body kick from Todd.
A jab from Unknown misses.
Unknown misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Unknown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd thuds his right hand into Unknown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Unknown.
And Todd counters with a quick kick to the body but Unknown blocks it.
Todd cracks Unknown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unknown misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
Unknown wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
A low kick lands for Todd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Todd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:46
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:46
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
Winston Todd decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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RATING
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