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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 1275 p4p, 2015 weight class) and Leif Erikson (ranked 149 p4p, 220 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Morgan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Survival of the Fittest. Erikson has chosen Into Battle - Ensiferum as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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21 - 18 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Leif Erikson !
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson throws out a powerful jab.
Erikson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morgan.
Erikson misses with a low kick.
Erikson wants to slow Morgan down by chopping away at his legs.
Morgan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Erikson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Erikson throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Morgan tries to counter by clinching up but Erikson breaks away and moves out of range.
Erikson lands with a shot to the body.
Erikson slaps away a takedown attempt from Morgan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morgan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
 It looks like Dexter Morgan has been cut.
Erikson throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
We've been informed that Erikson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Morgan slips under a jab from Erikson .
Morgan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Morgan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Erikson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morgan somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erikson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morgan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leif Erikson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Erikson .
Morgan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Erikson sprawls and moves away.
Erikson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Erikson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
Erikson misses with a looping left.
Morgan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morgan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Erikson thows a leg kick but Morgan checks it
and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Erikson won't be happy with that.
Erikson tries to escape but Morgan is in control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan throws a strike aimed at the side of Erikson 's head but Erikson avoids it well.
Morgan prevents Erikson from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Morgan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Erikson dodges the ground and pound from Morgan.
An elbow from Morgan crashes against the mat.
Morgan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Erikson is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Morgan is really struggling to control Erikson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson is pushing Morgan's head away, looking to escape. Morgan manages to hold on to the position though.
Morgan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Morgan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Morgan throws a strike aimed at the side of Erikson 's head but Erikson avoids it well.
Morgan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Morgan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Erikson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Erikson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Morgan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Leif Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Erikson misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A cross from Erikson lands.
Morgan drops his hands momentarily and Erikson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Erikson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Erikson looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Morgan tries to counter with a takedown but Erikson is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circling - Erikson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morgan is defended easily by Erikson .
Erikson throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
A combination from Erikson does no damage.
Morgan tries to counter with a takedown but Erikson is quick to defend against it.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Morgan feinted with a counter takedown.
Erikson connects with a leg kick.
Erikson with the inside leg kick.
Morgan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Erikson .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Erikson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Morgan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Erikson thuds a left hand into Morgan's body.
Erikson throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Morgan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 It looks like Leif Erikson has been cut.
Morgan thuds his right hand into Erikson 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Erikson swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan feinted with a counter takedown.
Morgan shoots in but Erikson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Erikson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Erikson misses.
Erikson looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Morgan walks into a stiff left hand from Erikson .
Erikson thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson scores with a leg kick.
Morgan defending well as Erikson loads up on a big left hand.
Morgan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Erikson lands a leg kick that knocks Morgan off balance momentarily.
Erikson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan slips a jab from Erikson .
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Erikson throws out the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Erikson as Morgan shoots in.
Erikson missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan is looking to counter the offense by Erikson and move into the clinch.
Dexter Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leif Erikson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Erikson scores with a nice strike.
Erikson throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches up with Erikson , looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes Erikson against the cage but Erikson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Erikson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morgan. Morgan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Erikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Erikson 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.
 Morgan is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson misses with a straight right.
Erikson misses with a looping right.
Erikson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Erikson throws an overhand right that drops Morgan like a sack of potatoes! Erikson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Erikson !
An out of breath Leif Erikson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henson Benderson (ranked 1382 p4p, 1055 weight class) and Usko Matonen (ranked 75 p4p, 60 weight class). Benderson comes into the arena with The Time is Now blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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41
145
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140
19 - 15 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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 30 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henson Benderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Usko Matonen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matonen throws a chopping leg kick but Benderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Benderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matonen checks it well.
Matonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matonen tries to clinch but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benderson throws a big shot that misses.
Matonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Matonen avoids the body shot from Benderson.
Despite the aggression on Matonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matonen is looking to slow Benderson down with leg kicks.
We've been informed that Matonen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Matonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benderson is able to avoid easily.
Benderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab.
Matonen throws an overhand right that lands on Benderson's shoulder, as Benderson tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matonen misses the jab.
Matonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matonen throws a lazy right hand but Benderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Usko Matonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Matonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benderson wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matonen.
Benderson wants to clinch.
Matonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Matonen.
Despite the aggression on Matonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matonen connects with a crisp jab.
Matonen has Benderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Matonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen lands with a nice combination. Benderson backs away looking to recover.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Matonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benderson's hands.
Benderson drives through and clinches with Matonen against the cage.
Matonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Benderson letting Matonen take a breather here.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bendersons head.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Benderson.
Matonen misses with a hook
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benderson catches Matonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benderson tries to clinch but Matonen moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Matonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Matonen moves away and avoids it.
Matonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matonen clinches up against the cage.
Matonen breaks the clinch.
Matonen throws a leg kick but Benderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Benderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benderson takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Matonen dominated that round.
That's time! Benderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch lands to the side of Benderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matonen throws a sloppy head kick
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Benderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Matonen clinches up against the cage.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matonen avoids it.
Benderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Matonen avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matonen as Benderson tries to tie him up.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matonen blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Matonen.
Matonen lands a right hand.
Benderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matonen.
Usko Matonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benderson presses Matonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matonen is struggling to control the position.
Matonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benderson moves out of range as Matonen strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Matonen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Matonen misses the jab.
Benderson throws a hook but Matonen avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Benderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matonen cracks Benderson with a good jab.
Benderson scores with a jab.
Matonen feints and then cracks Benderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benderson down.
Benderson tries to move into range but Matonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matonen feints and then cracks Benderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benderson down.
Matonen tries to clinch
and Benderson counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
Benderson drops his hands momentarily and Matonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matonen motions for Benderson to come forward. Matonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matonen has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Matonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Matonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bendersons head.
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen misses with a straight left.
Matonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
Matonen has managed to clinch.
Matonen works on Benderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Matonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Matonen.
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matonen misses with a low kick.
Matonen cracks Benderson with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Matonen.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matonen is keeping busy.
Benderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matonen up against the cage.
Benderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Matonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matonen lands an uppercut.
Matonen leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Matonen.
Matonen breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Matonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Benderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Benderson dodges the punch combination from Matonen.
Benderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matonen.
Benderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Matonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benderson's knee momentarily.
Matonen lands a jab to the nose.
Benderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Matonen's shoulder, as Matonen tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen throws a head kick that Benderson semi-blocks.
Nice defenses there by Matonen.
Matonen looks to land a body kick but Benderson moved away.
Benderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Benderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matonen.
Matonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matonen moves into the clinch.
Benderson tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Benderson blocking some punches.
Matonen stalls.
Matonen lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matonen.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Matonen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Matonen breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matonen tries to work over Benderson's front leg with a kick but Benderson checks it.
Benderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matonen scores with a jab.
Matonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Usko Matonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson moves forwards but Matonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Matonen.
Matonen drives through and clinches with Benderson against the cage.
Matonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen working aggressively here.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Matonen blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Matonen.
Benderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Matonen.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matonen.
Benderson working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Matonen - that landed with a thud.
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Matonen as he connects with a hook.
Matonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matonen slips a straight right by Benderson.
Matonen throws a sloppy head kick and Benderson moves out of range easily.
Matonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Matonen. That snapped Benderson's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen gets a clinch.
Matonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Matonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benderson throws a jab when Matonen was well out of range.
Matonen with a nice cross.
Matonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Benderson's head.
Usko Matonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matonen cracks Benderson with a good jab.
Matonen throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Matonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matonen 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Matonen!
Our winner, Usko Matonen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Henson Benderson spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn...'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Burwell Puller (ranked 899 p4p, 1742 weight class) and Buenaventura Durruti (ranked 49 p4p, 91 weight class). Puller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hello. Buenaventura Durruti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lewis Burwell Puller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buenaventura Durruti!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puller lands with an uppercut that bounces Durruti off the cage and back into range.
Puller lands with a shot to the body.
Durruti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Durruti tries a quick counter leg kick but Puller is wise to it.
Puller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Durruti tries to counter with a clinch but Puller shakes him off and moves away.
Puller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Puller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durruti manages to avoid it.
Puller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Durruti, pushing him back against the cage.
Durruti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durruti can't find room to land a body shot as Puller controls the action.
Puller scores with a shoulder strike.
Puller swings wildly with an uppercut but Durruti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puller lands a body shot.
Durruti looking to throw knees to the head but Puller is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puller gets through Durruti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durruti.
Durruti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puller misses with some punches.
Puller with a knee to the head.
Durruti working aggressively here.
Durruti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Puller obliges.
Puller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Buenaventura Durruti has been cut.
A short right from Puller.
Puller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durruti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durruti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durruti lands a shoulder strike.
Durruti throws a punch but it's blocked by Puller.
Puller misses with some punches.
Durruti working hard to break the clinch.
Durruti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durruti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durruti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puller.
A shot in the inside from Puller.
Durruti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puller 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.
 Durruti is rocked!
Puller connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Durruti! He's out on his feet! Puller rushes in and drops Durruti with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lewis Burwell Puller!
Lewis Burwell Puller looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks to MKFC for having my back. Thanks to the fans for showing love. Thanks to my opponent for putting on one hell of a show.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikel Arteta (ranked 1000 p4p, 1072 weight class) and Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 133 p4p, 144 weight class). Arteta's entrance music is Stranglehold/ Ted Nugent. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikel Arteta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeshua Immanuel!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arteta ducks under a wild hook from Immanuel.
Arteta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arteta misses with a looping left.
Immanuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Arteta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Arteta tries to land a leg kick but Immanuel saw it coming and moves away.
Arteta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Arteta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Immanuel slips a jab and a cross from Arteta.
Arteta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arteta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arteta with a jab.
Arteta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Immanuel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Immanuel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Immanuel has Arteta up against the cage in a clinch.
Arteta prevents a body shot from Immanuel.
Arteta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Immanuel misses with a looping left.
Immanuel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arteta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arteta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immanuel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arteta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Immanuel circles away.
Immanuel misses with a looping left.
Arteta misses with a body kick.
Immanuel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arteta checks a low kick from Immanuel.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arteta.
Immanuel checks a low kick from Arteta.
Arteta throws a head kick that misses.
Immanuel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Immanuel. Arteta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Immanuel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Arteta.
Arteta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Immanuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Immanuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Arteta is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Arteta.
Immanuel throws a big shot that misses.
Arteta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arteta checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arteta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Immanuel is staying active underneath Arteta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Immanuel is looking for a sweep. Arteta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arteta is looking to stall here but Immanuel recovers full guard.
Arteta advances position into side control!
Arteta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Immanuel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arteta trying to control the action but Immanuel is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteta throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Immanuel works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Immanuel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arteta trying to control the position from guard on top but Immanuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arteta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Immanuel is pulling down on Arteta's head. It's preventing any offense from Arteta, at least for the moment.
Arteta trying to control the position from guard on top but Immanuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arteta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arteta swings around for an armbar but Immanuel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Arteta's guard.
Immanuel stays in close to Arteta's body and controls the position.
Arteta wants to sweep but no luck.
Arteta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arteta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Immanuel manages to get himself to full guard.
Immanuel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arteta wants to pass the guard but Immanuel is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikel Arteta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Immanuel fails to land with a series of punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arteta.
Arteta trying to control the position but Immanuel is working away.
Arteta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Immanuel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Immanuel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arteta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Arteta taking a breather here.
Immanuel sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Immanuel is refusing to be controlled, as Arteta sits in half guard.
Immanuel is looking to improve his position.
Immanuel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arteta.
Arteta passes to side control.
Arteta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arteta trying to control the position but Immanuel is working away.
Arteta wants to take a breather but Immanuel manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Arteta.
Arteta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arteta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Immanuel can do to turn this around?
Arteta wants to pass the guard but Immanuel is keeping the position.
Arteta advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Immanuel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arteta seems to be working for a kimura but Immanuel defends the submission attempt.
Immanuel is looking for a sweep. Arteta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arteta seems to be looking for submissions.
Mikel Arteta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Immanuel is trying to maintain the position but Arteta is very close to passing his half guard.
Arteta is working for a kimura but Immanuel is defending it quite comfortably.
Arteta seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Immanuel wants to control but Arteta is keeping busy.
Arteta lands strikes from half guard.
Immanuel is looking for a sweep. Arteta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arteta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arteta working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikel Arteta dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Arteta throws a wild body kick that Immanuel sees coming a mile off.
Sloppy strikes from Arteta. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Arteta.
Arteta misses with a double jab.
Immanuel swings for the body but Arteta moves out of range.
Immanuel jabs Arteta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Immanuel tries to clinch but Arteta is having none of it.
Arteta ducks under a wild hook from Immanuel.
Arteta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Immanuel quickly recovers to half guard.
Arteta is trying to control the action in half guard but Immanuel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Immanuel is trying to get back to full guard.
Arteta looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Immanuel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteta works his way into side control.
Arteta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Immanuel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arteta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arteta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Immanuel can't do much from the bottom here.
Arteta wants to control but Immanuel is keeping him busy.
Immanuel is trying to control Arteta's posture but Arteta avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Arteta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteta working away.
Arteta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Immanuel, who protects the arm well.
Arteta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Immanuel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arteta working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Arteta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Immanuel keeps working.
Immanuel is looking to regain half guard here but Arteta keeps moving and retains side control.
Immanuel wants to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arteta is trying to get an arm triangle but Immanuel is defending well.
Arteta tries for a kimura but Immanuel is defending well.
Mikel Arteta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Immanuel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Arteta.
Arteta lands some shots froms side control.
Yeshua Immanuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arteta tries for a kimura but Immanuel is defending well.
Immanuel sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikel Arteta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arteta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikel Arteta!
Mikel Arteta very nearly forgot to thank Vegan Gains amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Yeshua Immanuel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wallid Moura (ranked 1034 p4p, 2361 weight class) and Kenichi Misahawa (ranked 150 p4p, 294 weight class). Kenichi Misahawa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wallid Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Kenichi Misahawa!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura wants to clinch but Misahawa slips to the side
and Misahawa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moura looks for a takedown but Misahawa sprawls well.
Misahawa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moura.
Misahawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Misahawa misses with the combination.
Moura attempts a counter takedown but Misahawa avoids it well and moves away.
Moura tries to clinch but Misahawa moves out of range.
Moura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Misahawa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moura is defended easily by Misahawa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wallid Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura tries to clinch but Misahawa moves out of range.
Misahawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Misahawa moves into the clinch.
Moura is working for takedown but Misahawa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Misahawa lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misahawa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Misahawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moura blocks it with crossed arms.
Misahawa blocks a body shot from Moura.
Misahawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moura has hold of one of Misahawa's legs. Misahawa is fighting the takedown attempt but Moura gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Moura chips away with some ground and pound.
Moura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Misahawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Misahawa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Moura lands a couple of elbows.
Moura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Moura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Misahawa keeping full guard, as Moura tries to pass.
Moura is pushing down on Misahawa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Misahawa is fighting to maintain full guard but Moura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Misahawa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura winds up and cracks Misahawa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Moura there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misahawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moura prevents Misahawa from standing back up.
Moura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Misahawa wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Moura.
Moura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moura working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Moura lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moura lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Misahawa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Misahawa is rocked!
Moura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Misahawa defends it well.
Misahawa is still in real trouble! Can Moura finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Misahawa won't allow Moura to pass to mount.
Misahawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Moura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Misahawa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Moura working the head and body with strikes.
Moura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moura is looking for a kimura but Misahawa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moura to get the leverage.
Moura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Moura working over Misahawa with some ground and pound. Misahawa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Moura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Misahawa keeps working.
Moura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Moura moves into full mount! Misahawa won't be happy about that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wallid Moura 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.
Moura shoots in looking for a takedown. Misahawa tries to sprawl out of it but Moura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Misahawa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moura tries to clinch but Misahawa moves out of range.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Misahawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Moura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wallid Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Misahawa tries to avoid it but Moura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Misahawa to the ground. Misahawa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Misahawa tries to counter with a clinch but Moura shakes him off and moves away.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Misahawa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Moura.
Wallid Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moura wants to clinch up but Misahawa keeps it at a distance.
Misahawa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura tries to clinch up but Misahawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Misahawa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Misahawa stuffs the takedown attempt from Moura. Moura gets slowly back to his feet.
Misahawa wants to counter the offense by Moura and move into the clinch position.
Moura shoots in but Misahawa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Misahawa wants to counter the offense by Moura and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura tries to clinch
and Misahawa counters with a right hand to the body.
Misahawa lands a body shot.
Moura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Misahawa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moura fails to land the takedown.
Misahawa tries to counter with a clinch but Moura shakes him off and moves away.
Moura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Misahawa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Moura is in Misahawa's guard.
Misahawa wants to get back to his feet but Moura is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wallid Moura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura works over Misahawa with some ground and pound from guard.
Moura is in close to Misahawa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Moura landing with the ground and pound.
Moura tries to free his leg and advance position but Misahawa is retaining full guard.
Misahawa wants to stand and escape but Moura is having none of it.
Moura postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Misahawa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moura, into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Misahawa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Moura to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Misahawa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Moura pulls down on the head and he's put Misahawa to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wallid Moura!
Wallid Moura gave a mention to Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glass Joe (ranked 975 p4p, 611 weight class) and Tom Thomas (ranked 56 p4p, 37 weight class). Joe comes to the cage accompanied by La Marseillaise. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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World class boxer
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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 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Glass Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Tom Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Joe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thomas quickly recovers to half guard.
Joe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Joe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thomas is trying to stand.
Joe is looking for a kimura here.
Thomas is trying to stand back up but Joe is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Joe has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thomas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thomas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Joe controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Joe isn't so interested in that idea.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thomas wants to stand but Joe is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas throws a right hand that Joe ducks under and follows up with a left that Joe also avoids with ease.
Joe shoots in and bounces Thomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thomas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Joe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Joe dives in and scores a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Joe passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe is keen to just control but Thomas is a slippery customer.
Joe stops Thomas from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thomas sees it coming and defends easily.
Joe stops Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Thomas told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Joe decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Joe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thomas has control of Joe's left arm, preventing Joe from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joe stops Thomas from standing up.
Thomas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Joe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas gets caught napping as Joe dives in and scores a takedown. Thomas manages to retain guard.
Thomas pushes Joe off and scrambles back to his feet.
Joe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thomas quickly recovers to half guard.
Thomas manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Joe keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
Joe tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas digs a right hand underneath Joe's ribcage. Joe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Joe.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe breaks from the clinch.
Thomas tries to sprawl but Joe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thomas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas drives through and clinches with Joe against the cage.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
Joe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Thomas regains guard immediately.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thomas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Joe defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Joe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thomas throws a jab when Joe was well out of range.
Joe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas throws a hook but Joe avoids it easily.
Joe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thomas to the ground. Joe is now in Thomas's guard.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joe is controlling him.
Joe gets to his feet. Thomas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joe is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thomas is on top in guard.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Joe blocks nicely.
Thomas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tom Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas clinches with his opponent.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe has Thomas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Joe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thomas tumbling to the mat - Joe dives into Thomas's guard.
Thomas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Joe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Joe taking a breather.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
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!
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Joe stalling in the clinch.
Joe jumps into guard, dragging Thomas to the mat.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Joe is working an open guard so Thomas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Joe avoids it.
Thomas gets caught napping as Joe dives in and scores a takedown. Thomas manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas pulls Joe in close to his closed guard and prevents Joe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Joe prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Thomas manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Joe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas pushes Joe up against the cage in a clinch.
Joe prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Joe jumps guard.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas postures up.
Thomas gets to his feet - Joe follows without any prompting.
Glass Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thomas was covering up waiting for the punch and Joe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thomas is controlling Joe's posture.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas pushes Joe off and gets back to his feet.
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 punch lands to the side of Joe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joe. Joe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas gets caught napping as Joe dives in and scores a takedown. Thomas manages to retain guard.
Thomas pushes Joe off and gets back to his feet.
Joe dives in and scores a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Thomas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Joe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Joe.
Thomas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Joe is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
Thomas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Joe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Joe trying to control the position but Thomas is working away.
Joe tries to move to mount but Thomas blocks the move with his legs.
Thomas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thomas moves into full guard.
Joe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joe is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Joe preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Joe blocks a jab.
Joe looking to score a takedown here. Thomas is defending well but Joe drives through and ends up in Thomas's guard.
Tom Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas managing to control the position.
Thomas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thomas throws a hook but Joe avoids it easily.
Joe attempts a counter takedown but Thomas avoids it well and moves away.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Joe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thomas.
Tom Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joe shoots in and gets a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Thomas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Joe's belly button to the back.
Joe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Joe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Thomas pushes Joe off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Joe moves into the clinch.
Thomas tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tom Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joe blocking some punches.
Joe looking to slow down the pace here.
Joe lands a nice shot to the body.
Tom Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thomas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Thomas fending off the submission attempt from Joe.
Thomas trying to control the position but Joe manages to sink in the hooks.
Joe goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Thomas escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Thomas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Thomas!
A victorious Tom Thomas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mamadu Camara (ranked 1179 p4p, 916 weight class) and Umberto Reem (ranked 144 p4p, 110 weight class). Reem has chosen Bad Reputation 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mamadu Camara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 20 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umberto Reem!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara throws a lazy uppercut
and Reem counters with a nice uppercut.
Camara tries to clinch up.
Camara digs a good hook to Reem's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reem. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reem misses with a double jab.
Camara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Camara forces Reem back against the cage and clinches.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Camara tries a body shot but Reem blocks it.
Reem prevents a body shot from Camara.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Camara digs a right hand underneath Reem's ribcage. Reem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reem looking to slow down the pace here.
Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Camara lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Camara - that landed with a thud.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Camara lands an uppercut.
Reem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camara has him pressed against the cage.
Reem has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Camara seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reem can turn it around.
Camara lands with a left to the head.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
A short left from Reem.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Camara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Camara - that landed with a thud.
Reem looks winded!
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara lands a right hand.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camara tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Camara is leaning against Reem and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camara lands a shoulder strike.
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Camara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Camara.
Reem prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Camara.
Camara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara is leaning against Reem and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Camara gets through Reem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Reem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Reem.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara lands a hook that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Camara lands a hook that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camara has him pressed against the cage.
Camara lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reem or not.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Camara.
Reem is rocked!
Camara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reem is still on wobbly legs! Can Camara finish him?
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Reem! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Camara is unloading with more strikes now! Reem drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamadu Camara!
Mamadu Camara spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yodsawan Sitsongrit (ranked 216 p4p, 543 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 13 p4p, 33 weight class). Nordskov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fugle. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Nordskov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nordskov is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sitsongrit is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nordskov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Nordskov closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Nordskov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nordskov's gas tank.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Nordskov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nordskov tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Nordskov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit gets through Nordskov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov lands a left hand.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Nordskov digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nordskov is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nordskov works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov lands a shot to the body.
Nordskov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit is working Nordskov over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Nordskov.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Nordskov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nordskov's gas tank.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nordskov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nordskov slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
A little jabbing left from Nordskov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordskov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit thumps Nordskov with a low kick.
Nordskov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordskov, as that shot connected.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit lunges at Nordskov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nordskov's hand.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nordskov can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Nordskov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Nordskov knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordskov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Nordskov throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Nordskov as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Nordskov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sitsongrit blocks it well.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Nordskov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Nordskov avoided it.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nordskov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
Nordskov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Nordskov settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Nordskov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nordskov lands a head shot.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nordskov.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Nordskov should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nordskov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Nordskov right on the button with a cross.
Nordskov stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nordskov throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Nordskov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nordskov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Nordskov throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yodsawan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nordskov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nordskov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Nordskov checks the leg kick.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Nordskov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nordskov walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nordskov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nordskov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nordskov misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
As Nordskov backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sitsongrit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Nordskov misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Nordskov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Nordskov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Nordskov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Nordskov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Nordskov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nordskov blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Nordskov's leg but Nordskov calmly moves out of range.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Nordskov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordskov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordskov lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Nordskov throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nordskov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov instigates a clinch.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Nordskov's ribcage. Nordskov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Nordskov tries to break free but Sitsongrit pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nordskov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Yodsawan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Nordskov didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Nordskov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
A jab lands there for Nordskov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov with a hook.
Sitsongrit defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Nordskov's ribs.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nordskov. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Nordskov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit tests Nordskov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov misses with a head kick.
Nordskov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov walks into a left hand.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Nordskov throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Nordskov back into the cage.
Nordskov tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Nordskov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Yodsawan Sitsongrit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 578 p4p, 616 weight class) and Rayful Edmond (ranked 85 p4p, 95 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayful Edmond!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson gets tackled into the cage by Edmond. Edmond maintains the clinch.
Edmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Edmond.
Edmond throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustafsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edmond sprawls and moves away.
Edmond throws a right and a left that Gustafsson avoids nicely.
Gustafsson feinted with a counter takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Gustafsson blocks the leg kick.
Edmond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustafsson moves away.
Gustafsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Edmond tries to clinch up.
Edmond gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gustafsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edmond swivels and escapes.
Edmond ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gustafsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edmond swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmond.
Nice takedown defense from Edmond. No joy for Gustafsson on that attempt.
Edmond flicks out a counter leg kick but Gustafsson steps away.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses.
Edmond gets caught napping as Gustafsson dives in and scores a takedown. Edmond manages to retain guard.
Edmond is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustafsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edmond is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Edmond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edmond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmond wants to get back to his feet but Gustafsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gustafsson 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.
Edmond keeping full guard, as Gustafsson tries to pass.
Edmond is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gustafsson throws an elbow that misses. Edmond uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gustafsson's guard. Nice move by Edmond!
Edmond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gustafsson pushes a forearm under Edmond's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Edmond is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Gustafsson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inspektor Bee (ranked 280 p4p, 1132 weight class) and Bruno Neves (ranked 45 p4p, 136 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Bee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Neves!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bee scores with a spinning back kick!
Neves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Neves looks to land a combination but Bee avoids it well.
Bee throws the kick towards the body but Neves avoids it.
Neves tries to clinch but Bee is having none of it.
A combination from Neves does no damage.
Neves throws a body shot but no joy.
Bee throws a big counter combination but Neves scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bee throws a hook but Neves blocks it.
Bee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bee throws a shot from downtown. Neves moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Inspektor Bee has been cut.
Bee with the inside leg kick.
Bee throws a lazy right hand but Neves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neves doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Bee.
It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves misses the shot to the body.
Inspektor Bee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neves misses with a straight right.
Neves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bruno Neves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Bee.
Bee works Neves's body with a nice hook.
Neves cracks Bee with a good jab.
Neves manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bee on his heels. He'll look to pass Bee's guard now, I'm sure.
Bee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Neves off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Neves shoots for a double leg takedown but Bee sprawls well. He's pushed Neves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bee slips under a jab from Neves.
Bee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bee.
Bee misses with a kick to the body.
Bee scores with a head kick.
Neves connects with a jab.
Neves shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bee is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neves is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bee wants to get back to his feet but Neves drags him back down.
Neves decides to stand back up. Neves steps back and let's Bee get back to his feet.
Neves throws a hook to the side of Bee's head but Bee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neves misses with a lunging right hand
and Bee counters with a head kick that drops Neves - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Bee stands up out of the half guard.
Neves loads up on a big right hand but Bee slips the punch.
Neves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bee tries to avoid it but Neves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bee to the ground. Bee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Inspektor Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Neves.
Neves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bee's waist but Bee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Neves off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neves takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That has opened up Bruno Neves's cut even more.
Neves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Bee.
Neves misses with a lunging right hand
and Bee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick lands for Bee.
Bee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Neves counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Neves misses with a body punch.
Neves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bee delivers a nice body kick.
Neves looks winded!
Bee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neves lands a nice shot that snaps Bee's head back.
Bee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neves.
Nice jab there from Bee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Inspektor Bee dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bee.
Neves punishes Bee's body with a nice straight punch.
Bee throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Bee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Neves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bee moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Bee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Neves dives in and grabs Bee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bee pushes down on Neves's head and hops out.
Neves doesn't manage to clinch there - Bee circles away.
Bee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Neves lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Bee.
Neves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Neves misses with a hook.
Bee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bee bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Neves! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The cut above Bruno Neves's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bee gets to his feet - Neves follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee drops his shoulder and cracks Neves with a huge uppercut! Neves goes down! Can Bee finish him?
Neves is rocked!
Bruno Neves's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Neves is still in real trouble! Can Bee finish him?
Neves wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Neves seems to have recovered his senses.
Bee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bee stands up and waves to Neves to follow him.
Neves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bruno Neves's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Inspektor Bee!
Our winner, Inspektor Bee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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