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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Victor Tamarit (ranked 5637 p4p, 6393 weight class) and Jack Dawson (ranked 439 p4p, 471 weight class). 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Tamarit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamarit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dawson as he avoids it easily.
Tamarit darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tamarit is trying to work for a kimura but Dawson is defending well.
Tamarit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamarit decides to stand up.
Dawson clinches up with Tamarit and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamarit jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dawson walks away with a smile on his face. Tamarit gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tamarit is trying to pull guard but Dawson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Tamarit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson lands an elbow that stopped Tamarit in his tracks for a moment.
Tamarit tries to pull guard but Dawson holds him up against the cage and eventually Tamarit drops back down to his feet.
Dawson lands an elbow just above Tamarit 's eye.
Dawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dawson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dawson obliges.
Tamarit is breathing heavily.
Dawson lands an elbow inside.
Dawson stalls.
Dawson landing knees to the body.
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!
Tamarit is trying to pull guard but Dawson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tamarit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tamarit takes an elbow to the forehead.
A shot in the inside from Dawson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dawson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dawson with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dawson.
Dawson connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson avoiding damage.
Dawson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dawson lands a nice knee to the body.
Dawson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tamarit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tamarit lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dawson.
Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tamarit's face.
Dawson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Dawson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Dawson.
Dawson working Tamarit over with knees to the body.
Dawson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tamarit backwards.
Dawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Dawson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dawson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dawson rushes Tamarit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tamarit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dawson.
Tamarit jumps into guard, dragging Dawson to the mat.
Dawson pushing down on Tamarit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tamarit tries to get to full guard but Dawson has control of the leg.
Dawson trying to control the action but Tamarit is working from the bottom.
Dawson misses with a head shot. Tamarit uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson stays in close to Tamarit's body and controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamarit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamarit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dawson has managed to get both his arms back between Tamarit's legs - danger averted.
Tamarit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dawson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dawson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tamarit working for a triangle but Dawson defends it easily.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dawson tries to land a front kick but Tamarit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jack Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamarit gets tackled into the cage by Dawson. Dawson maintains the clinch.
Tamarit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dawson lands a nice elbow.
Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tamarit's face.
Dawson lands a nice elbow.
Dawson lands an elbow inside that Tamarit shrugs off.
Dawson landing knees to the body.
Dawson lands a knee to the head.
Tamarit jumps guard but Dawson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tamarit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dawson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tamarits head.
Dawson lands a good knee to the midsection. Tamarit won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawson with a knee to the head.
Tamarit takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jack Dawson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dawson with a knee to the head.
Tamarit takes a knee right on the jaw!
 Tamarit is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tamarit's face.
Oh Tamarit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dawson lands a damaging elbow.
Dawson lands a big knee! That's hurt Tamarit! Oh, he's all over the place! Dawson lands another knee that sends Tamarit to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dawson!
A relieved looking Jack Dawson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tico Tico (ranked 4294 p4p, 6264 weight class) and Giancarlo Ferrari (ranked 243 p4p, 319 weight class). Tico's entrance music is Paco De Lucia - Tico Tico . A fine choice. Ferrari has chosen Me in honey 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tico Tico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giancarlo Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Tico.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ferrari has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tico smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A cross from Tico lands.
Tico smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ferrari defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
Tico cracks Ferrari with an open hand slap.
Tico walks into a jab.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferrari lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tico slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Tico.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tico!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tico throws out a leg kick but Ferrari moves out of range and Tico only half commits.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico throws a looping overhand right but Ferrari ducks down to avoid it.
Tico lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No luck for Ferrari with that takedown attempt.
Tico lands with a nice body punch.
Tico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tico closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Tico as the two fighters clinch.
Tico will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferrari up against the cage.
Tico lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferrari.
Tico creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferrari's defenses.
Ferrari looking to slow down the pace here.
Tico breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Ferrari appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tico cracks Ferrari with a good jab.
Ferrari fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Tico dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tico gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tico lands an elbow that stopped Ferrari in his tracks for a moment.
Tico breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tico lands with a straight right. Ferrari didn't see that one coming.
Tico throws a leg kick but Ferrari moved away.
Tico cracks Ferrari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ferrari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico stuffs the takedown.
Tico throws a big counter combination but Ferrari scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ferrari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tico avoids it really well and circles away.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giancarlo Ferrari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico closes the distance and pushes Ferrari back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tico.
Tico taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tico manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tico Tico is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferrari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tico tries to avoid it but Ferrari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tico to the ground. Tico escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferrari fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tico fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tico stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tico wants it to stay on the feet.
Tico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferrari on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tico throws a shot from downtown. Ferrari moves away and avoids it.
Ferrari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tico sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tico finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ferrari is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tico with a body shot.
Tico connects with a body shot that sends Ferrari's belly button to the back.
Tico works the jab nicely.
Giancarlo Ferrari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tico clinches with his opponent.
Ferrari is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tico to keep the fight standing.
Tico effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Tico 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. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Ferrari fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Tico. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tico.
Ferrari shoots in looking for a takedown but Tico manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferrari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico cracks Ferrari with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Tico sets himself, and Ferrari steps forward looking for the clinch! Tico avoids it this time.
Tico scores with a nice strike.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferrari manages to avoid it.
Ferrari is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tico counters with a series of strikes. Ferrari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giancarlo Ferrari.
Tico lands a slapping body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Tico as Ferrari shoots in.
A jab from Tico does it's job there.
Ferrari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferrari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tico lands a jab to Ferrari's midsection.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Tico there.
Tico jabs at Ferrari's body.
Ferrari takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari slips a jab from Tico.
Ferrari lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice shot by Tico.
Tico connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ferrari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferrari.
Ferrari looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tico scores with the left hand. Ferrari knows he should have avoided that one.
Tico throws a combination. Ferrari tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Ferrari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Tico does no damage.
Giancarlo Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tico but Tico pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tico has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:24
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
A very excited looking Tico Tico rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Tyme (ranked 4730 p4p, 6648 weight class) and Xenos Leventis (ranked 523 p4p, 623 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Tyme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xenos Leventis!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leventis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tyme misses with a straight left.
Leventis has managed to clinch.
Leventis lands a nice uppercut.
Leventis scores with a shot to the side of Tyme's head.
Tyme has a couple of punches blocked by Leventis.
Leventis works on Tyme's body with a couple of short punches.
Leventis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyme definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Leventis.
Tyme misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyme.
Leventis lands a nice uppercut.
Tyme has a couple of punches blocked by Leventis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leventis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leventis tightens his grip and picks Tyme up, before dumping him to the ground. Tyme manages to land in guard.
Tyme wriggles free and stands up.
Leventis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magnus Tyme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leventis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyme gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leventis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leventis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leventis advances position into side control!
Leventis taking a breather here.
Leventis landing a few strikes.
Leventis lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leventis lands an elbow.
Leventis lands some shots froms side control.
Leventis lands some shots froms side control.
Leventis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Leventis advances to full mount.
Leventis raining down hammerfists from mount.
Leventis landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leventis with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xenos Leventis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leventis clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyme.
Tyme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leventis breaks from the clinch.
Leventis misses with an uppercut. Tyme saw that one coming.
Leventis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyme looks to land a right hand but Leventis moved out of range.
Tyme throws a jab when Leventis was well out of range.
Tyme misses with a hook. Leventis ducked under it nicely.
Tyme throws an overhand right that lands on Leventis's shoulder, as Leventis tries to avoid the shot.
Tyme digs a good body shot into Leventis's ribs.
Tyme lands with a hook. Leventis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 It looks like Xenos Leventis has been cut.
Tyme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leventis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyme scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leventis doesn't seem bothered though.
Leventis has closed the distance and engaged Tyme in a clinch.
Leventis just leaning against Tyme, taking a breather.
Leventis manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leventis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyme.
Leventis gets a clinch.
Leventis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tyme regains guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tyme has his feet on Leventis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyme throws a lazy uppercut
and Leventis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Leventis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leventis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Leventis is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyme has wrist control.
Leventis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leventis is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyme has wrist control.
Leventis cracks Tyme with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leventis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leventis passes into half guard.
Leventis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nice strikes from Leventis there.
Leventis stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leventis lands a nice short elbow.
Tyme knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leventis on the ground.
Leventis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xenos Leventis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Xenos Leventis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tyme connects with a body shot.
Magnus Tyme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyme lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tyme looks to land a combination but Leventis avoids it well.
Leventis slips a straight right by Tyme.
Leventis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leventis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tymes head.
Leventis has Tyme pressed against the cage.
Leventis avoiding damage.
Tyme misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyme has a couple of punches blocked by Leventis.
Leventis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leventis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leventis works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leventis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Leventis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tyme wants to hold on but Leventis pushes him away.
Tyme tries to reverse the position but Leventis maintains control.
Leventis is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Leventis extends the arm and Tyme is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xenos Leventis!
During a confident post fight interview, Xenos Leventis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Magnus Tyme had this to say: 'I respect my opponent, tonight just wasnt my night, thanks.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Gizmo (ranked 4021 p4p, 3222 weight class) and Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 523 p4p, 414 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Gizmo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skurwysynowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Skurwysynowski tries a low kick but Gizmo avoids it.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook.
Frank Gizmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gizmo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gizmo .
A telegraphed right hand from Skurwysynowski misses the target.
A good leg kick by Skurwysynowski.
Gizmo drives through and clinches with Skurwysynowski against the cage.
Gizmo prevents a body shot from Skurwysynowski.
Gizmo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gizmo fails to land.
Skurwysynowski lands with a light punch inside.
Skurwysynowski throws a head punch that misses.
Skurwysynowski misses with the head strike.
Skurwysynowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skurwysynowski working aggressively here.
Gizmo blocks a body shot from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski blocking some punches.
Skurwysynowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gizmo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skurwysynowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skurwysynowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skurwysynowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Skurwysynowski.
Gizmo jabs Skurwysynowski right on the nose. Skurwysynowski blinks but takes it well.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Gizmo finds it's way through Skurwysynowski's defenses.
Gizmo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gizmo misses with an uppercut. Skurwysynowski saw that one coming.
Gizmo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skurwysynowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gizmo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skurwysynowski walks into a stiff left hand from Gizmo .
Gizmo blocks the body kick.
Gizmo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skurwysynowski.
Gizmo misses with a looping right.
Skurwysynowski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skurwysynowski blocks a jab.
Skurwysynowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skurwysynowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gizmo .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skurwysynowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Skurwysynowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skurwysynowski slips under a jab from Gizmo .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gizmo looks to throw the jab but Skurwysynowski is out of range.
Gizmo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skurwysynowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skurwysynowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gizmo throws the left hand but Skurwysynowski avoids the punch easily.
Skurwysynowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Skurwysynowski is pulling down on Gizmo 's head to control his posture.
Skurwysynowski is continuing to stall.
Gizmo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gizmo looking to sit in guard and control but Skurwysynowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gizmo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gizmo tries to get out of the position.
Skurwysynowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Gizmo 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.
A lazy left from Skurwysynowski finds it's target.
Gizmo misses with an uppercut. Skurwysynowski saw that one coming.
Skurwysynowski steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gizmo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skurwysynowski to the mat! Skurwysynowski manages to get full guard.
Skurwysynowski is controlling Gizmo 's posture.
Skurwysynowski wants to sweep here but Gizmo controlling him for the moment.
Gizmo being controlled here momentarily.
Skurwysynowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gizmo controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gizmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Skurwysynowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gizmo throwing strikes but missing.
Gizmo throws a strike but Skurwysynowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skurwysynowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gizmo is adopting a defensive guard.
Skurwysynowski controlling from the top position.
Gizmo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Skurwysynowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gizmo controls Skurwysynowski momentarily but Skurwysynowski frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gizmo wants to clinch up but Skurwysynowski keeps it at a distance.
Gizmo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Skurwysynowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gizmo throws out a loose jab but Skurwysynowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gizmo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skurwysynowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Gizmo .
Skurwysynowski slips a straight right by Gizmo .
A decent looking cross lands there for Gizmo .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladimir Skurwysynowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gizmo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skurwysynowski wants to land a leg kick but Gizmo is out of range.
Gizmo tries to clinch but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Gizmo wants to clinch.
Skurwysynowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Skurwysynowski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skurwysynowski slips under a jab from Gizmo .
Gizmo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skurwysynowski to the mat! Skurwysynowski manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gizmo 's guard.
Skurwysynowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gizmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Gizmo , not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski trying to move into half guard but instead Gizmo has managed to sweep!
Gizmo wants to control from the top but Skurwysynowski keeps moving.
Skurwysynowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gizmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Skurwysynowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gizmo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Skurwysynowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Skurwysynowski trying to control the position.
Skurwysynowski looking to control but Gizmo passes into half guard.
Gizmo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gizmo is looking to take a break and control but Skurwysynowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Skurwysynowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Gizmo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gizmo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Gizmo !
A less than humble Frank Gizmo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noburo Lehtomura (ranked 2592 p4p, 24657 weight class) and Vito Corleone (ranked 352 p4p, 757 weight class). Vito Corleone is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noburo Lehtomura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vito Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehtomura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Corleone swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lehtomura to counter with a crisp jab.
Lehtomura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corleone tries to land a front kick but Lehtomura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lehtomura misses with a hook. Corleone ducked under it nicely.
Corleone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the body from Corleone misses
and Lehtomura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lehtomura closes the distance and clinches.
Lehtomura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lehtomura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corleone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lehtomura 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!
Corleone trying to land knees to the body.
Lehtomura misses with some punches.
Corleone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lehtomura - that landed with a thud.
Lehtomura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lehtomura lands a left hand.
Lehtomura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corleone misses with a knee to the head.
Lehtomura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corleone backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehtomura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corleones head.
Lehtomura lands with a left to the head.
Lehtomura lands with a right to the head.
Lehtomura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corleone backwards.
Corleone tries to land knees in the clinch but Lehtomura avoids the damage to the body.
Lehtomura breaks from the clinch.
Lehtomura connects with a single shot there.
Lehtomura misses with a straight left.
Corleone throws a right hand that misses
and Lehtomura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Corleone. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Lehtomura misses its target.
Corleone throws a hook but Lehtomura avoids it easily.
Lehtomura is looking to counter punch.
Corleone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lehtomura throws out the jab.
Lehtomura lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corleone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lehtomura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehtomura scores with a nice right hand.
Lehtomura lands a jab.
Lehtomura needs to keep his hands up - Corleone had a free shot at his head there.
Lehtomura lands with a hook. Corleone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Corleone takes a swing at Lehtomura's ribcage but misses.
Lehtomura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corleone ducks under a wild hook from Lehtomura.
Corleone misses with a left hand
and Lehtomura counters with a nice uppercut.
Corleone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corleone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Lehtomura misses its intended target.
Lehtomura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Corleone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noburo Lehtomura 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.
Corleone throws a hook but Lehtomura avoids it easily.
Lehtomura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lehtomura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corleone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lehtomura.
Lehtomura tries to move into range but Corleone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lehtomura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lehtomura thuds a left hand into Corleone's body.
Corleone tries to bum rush Lehtomura with a series of wild strikes but Lehtomura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corleone lands with a straight right. Lehtomura didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lehtomura moves out of range as Corleone strikes.
Lehtomura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corleone.
Lehtomura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corleone throws out a loose jab but Lehtomura uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehtomura moves out of range of the leg kick from Corleone.
Corleone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Corleone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lehtomura misses with a straight left.
Corleone misses with the body kick
and Lehtomura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lehtomura.
Lehtomura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lehtomura lands a nice looking body shot.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Corleone got wobbled bad by a big combination! Lehtomura presses forward with punches and knees until Corleone stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Corleone closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noburo Lehtomura!
A relieved looking Noburo Lehtomura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Rivers (ranked 2946 p4p, 4624 weight class) and Rudenko Kyrylenko (ranked 390 p4p, 539 weight class). Rudenko Kyrylenko 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudenko Kyrylenko!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyrylenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rivers.
Kyrylenko rushes Rivers and presses him up against the cage.
Kyrylenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers breaks the clinch.
Kyrylenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rivers finds it's way round the side to connect with Kyrylenko's head.
Rivers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rivers catches Kyrylenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rivers tests Kyrylenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kyrylenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Rivers scores with a jab.
Rivers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kyrylenko on 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!
Rivers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyrylenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivers throws a one two combo.
Rivers scores with a jab.
Kyrylenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Rivers finds it's way through Kyrylenko's defenses.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Kyrylenko moved out of range nicely.
Rivers lands a nice shot that snaps Kyrylenko's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyrylenko is looking to clinch but Rivers is avoiding it.
Kyrylenko darts in and clinches Rivers up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rivers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kyrylenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Rivers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Phil Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudenko Kyrylenko.
Rivers taking a breather.
Rivers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rivers wants to stall.
Kyrylenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyrylenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kyrylenko has Rivers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kyrylenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rivers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kyrylenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyrylenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rivers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyrylenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rivers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rivers gets underhooks to prevent Kyrylenko's takedown attempt.
Kyrylenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rivers is defending well.
Rivers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rivers looking to slow down the pace here.
Rivers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rivers can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Kyrylenko wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rivers stalks Kyrylenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kyrylenko's face. Kyrylenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Kyrylenko moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rivers throws a jab when Kyrylenko was well out of range.
Kyrylenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rivers.
Kyrylenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers sets himself, and Kyrylenko steps forward looking for the clinch! Rivers avoids it this time.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Kyrylenko slips the punch.
Rivers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kyrylenko circles away.
Kyrylenko clinches up against the cage.
Kyrylenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Rivers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kyrylenko is trying to drag Rivers to the mat but Rivers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kyrylenko is looking for a takedown.
Phil Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudenko Kyrylenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrylenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rivers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rivers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Rivers finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kyrylenko tries for a takedown but Rivers manages to get underhooks.
Rivers gets underhooks to prevent Kyrylenko's takedown attempt.
Kyrylenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyrylenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyrylenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rivers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kyrylenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyrylenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rivers is defending well.
Kyrylenko is breathing heavily.
Kyrylenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rivers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kyrylenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyrylenko can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers scores with a nice right hand.
Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kyrylenko has time to react.
Rivers tests Kyrylenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phil Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.
Kyrylenko walks into a jab.
Rivers misses with a few strikes there.
Rivers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kyrylenko on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyrylenko drops his hands momentarily and Rivers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Rivers does it's job there.
Rivers misses with a hook. Kyrylenko ducked under it nicely.
Kyrylenko tries to counter with a clinch but Rivers shakes him off and moves away.
Kyrylenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Rivers.
Rivers throws a body punch but Kyrylenko moves out of range.
Rivers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kyrylenko tries to clinch but Rivers is having none of it.
Rivers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kyrylenko moves away from the strike by Rivers.
We've been told by Rivers's head coaches at Kung Pao that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kyrylenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rivers throws a hook to the side of Kyrylenko's head but Kyrylenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kyrylenko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rivers throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rivers swats away the attempt to clinch by Kyrylenko.
Rivers is looking to counter punch.
Phil Rivers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyrylenko.
Kyrylenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rivers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kyrylenko wants a takedown.
Kyrylenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Phil Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudenko Kyrylenko.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers is pressed up against the cage. Kyrylenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivers down to the mat. Rivers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rivers looks to land a combination but Kyrylenko avoids it well.
Rivers jabs at Kyrylenko's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers dips to his left and cracks Kyrylenko with an uppercut!
Kyrylenko wants to clinch up but Rivers keeps it at a distance.
Rivers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rivers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kyrylenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rivers finds it's way round the side to connect with Kyrylenko's head.
Rivers swats away the attempt to clinch by Kyrylenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers scores with a nice right hand.
Rivers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kyrylenko clinches up against the cage.
Kyrylenko has Rivers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rivers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kyrylenko has him pressed against the cage.
Rivers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kyrylenko is looking for a takedown.
Kyrylenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rivers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyrylenko has Rivers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rivers manages to break the clinch.
Rivers looks to land a combination but Kyrylenko avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers looks to throw the jab but Kyrylenko is out of range.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyrylenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kyrylenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kyrylenko clinches with his opponent.
Kyrylenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rivers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rivers is pressed up against the cage. Kyrylenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivers down to the mat. Rivers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kyrylenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Kyrylenko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rivers sizes up Kyrylenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyrylenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kyrylenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers connects with the punch.
Rudenko Kyrylenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Rivers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rivers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Rivers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Rize (ranked 3041 p4p, 2997 weight class) and Eddie McDermott (ranked 364 p4p, 359 weight class). Rize comes to the cage accompanied by Luke Combs - When It Rains It Pours. McDermott has chosen I'm Shipping up to Boston as his entrance music. Zack Rize could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eddie McDermott's chin.
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Rize!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie McDermott!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Rize counter with a right hand.
Rize has managed to clinch.
Rize tries a body shot but McDermott blocks it.
Rize keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDermott's efforts to push away.
Rize lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McDermott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rize pushes McDermott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rize lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rize creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rize looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize manages to break the clinch.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Rize backs off McDermott throws a huge counter combo but Rize manages to avoid it all.
McDermott feints a jab promting Rize to slip. McDermott then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rize slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermott slips a straight right by Rize.
Rize missing with a left hand there. McDermott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rize scores with a leg kick.
Rize avoids the body shot from McDermott.
Rize drives through and clinches with McDermott against the cage.
Rize misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Rize.
Rize keeps control of McDermott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rize working aggressively here.
McDermott takes a shot to the head.
Rize pushes McDermott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDermott looks winded!
Rize lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rize cracks McDermott with a nice body shot.
Rize lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rize.
Rize lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rize softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Rize.
 McDermott is rocked!
McDermott blocking some punches.
Rize lands a right hand.
McDermott is still on wobbly legs! Can Rize finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
McDermott seems to have recovered his senses.
Rize lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rize definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rize lands a shot to the body.
Rize can't find room to land a body shot as McDermott controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Rize.
Rize can't find room to land a body shot as McDermott controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rize.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rize digs a right hand underneath McDermott's ribcage. McDermott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rize misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rize lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Rize 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.
Rize gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by McDermott.
McDermott wants to get back to striking at distance but Rize won't allow it.
Zack Rize has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rize misses with the head strike.
McDermott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rize struggles to land a body shot inside as McDermott controls his hands.
Rize lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rize tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDermott's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
Rize lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize lands a left hand.
Rize lands a right hand.
Rize struggles to land a body shot inside as McDermott controls his hands.
McDermott blocking some punches.
Rize is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDermott can do to turn this around?
McDermott tries to circle away but Rize has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rize has McDermott pressed against the cage.
Rize prevents McDermott from breaking the clinch.
McDermott blocking some punches.
Rize tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDermott's elbow.
Rize lands with a light punch inside.
Rize lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize tries a body shot but McDermott blocks it.
Rize pushes McDermott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDermott blocking some punches.
Rize scores with a shot to the side of McDermott's head.
Rize working aggressively here.
Rize misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Rize.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rize tries to throw a body punch but McDermott avoids it by throwing Rize back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rize.
Rize lands a hook that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Rize lands a body shot.
McDermott is breathing heavily.
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!
McDermott takes a shot to the head.
Rize tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rize lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by McDermott.
Rize softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rize.
Rize lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDermott or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Rize.
A shot in the inside from Rize.
Rize lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Rize dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Rize.
Rize blocks a jab.
Rize tries to counter by clinching up but McDermott breaks away and moves out of range.
McDermott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDermott defending well as Rize loads up on a big left hand.
Rize uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDermott.
Rize throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rize drops McDermott with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McDermott looks back up at him and smiles so Rize waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rize.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rize digs a good body shot into McDermott's ribs.
Rize fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rize throws a body shot but no joy.
Rize clinches up with McDermott and pushes him back against the cage.
Rize drops McDermott onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McDermott is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McDermott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rize lands a big right hand! McDermott is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Rize!
A very excited looking Zack Rize made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Albatross (ranked 2014 p4p, 3084 weight class) and Mickey Cowan (ranked 127 p4p, 181 weight class). Johnny Albatross has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Albatross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Cowan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cowan connects with a body shot that sends Albatross's belly button to the back.
Cowan gets a clinch.
Albatross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cowan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cowan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Albatross is defending well for now.
Cowan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cowan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cowan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cowan misses with a hook.
Albatross looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cowan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cowan fails to land with a series of punches.
Cowan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cowan.
Albatross is looking to counter with a body kick.
Albatross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albatross throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cowan throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross connects with a leg kick.
Cowan swings widly with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albatross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Cowan checks it.
Albatross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowan scores with a jab to the body.
Cowan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Albatross.
Cowan misses with a double jab.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cowan throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cowan slips under a jab.
Albatross needs to keep his hands up - Cowan had a free shot at his head there.
Albatross misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cowan throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
As Cowan backs away, Albatross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Albatross with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cowan to score with a decent uppercut.
Mickey Cowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cowan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Albatross counters with a left to the body.
Cowan throws a series of punches but Albatross moves out of range.
Cowan lands a nice shot that snaps Albatross's head back.
Albatross lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cowan looks to land a left hand but Albatross moved out of range nicely.
Cowan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cowan just misses with a punch to the body.
Albatross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Albatross tries to move into range but Cowan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albatross attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Albatross connects with a body shot that sends Cowan's belly button to the back.
Albatross throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cowan misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Albatross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cowan doesn't seem phased though.
Cowan misses with a wild combination.
Cowan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cowan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cowan. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Albatross tries to work over Cowan's front leg with a kick but Cowan checks it.
Cowan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Albatross thinks about countering with a head kick.
Albatross looks for the body kick but Cowan saw that one coming.
Cowan wants to counter with a clinch but Albatross pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Albatross lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cowan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cowan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Albatross tried to score with a low kick but Cowan checks it.
Albatross connects with a single shot there.
Cowan doesn't manage to clinch there - Albatross circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mickey Cowan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Albatross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Albatross connects with a leg kick.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cowan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Albatross cracks Cowan with a good jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cowan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Albatross defending well as Cowan loads up on a big left hand.
Cowan lands a body shot.
Albatross connects with a jab.
Cowan is looking to clinch.
Albatross half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cowan's corner calls for a 1-2. Cowan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Albatross tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross slips under a jab from Cowan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cowan throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cowan throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Cowan moves away and avoids it.
Cowan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Albatross finds it's target.
Albatross swats away the attempt to clinch by Cowan.
Albatross dodges the punch combination from Cowan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Albatross. That's going to slow Cowan down.
A head kick misses from Albatross.
Albatross misses with an attempted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Albatross.
Cowan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cowan tries to clinch but Albatross moves away
and Albatross counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cowan misses with a combination
and Albatross counters with a low kick, right behind Cowan 's knee.
Cowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Albatross looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cowan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albatross slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albatross scores with a punch to the head.
Albatross tried to score with a low kick but Cowan checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cowan! But no joy.
Cowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
Cowan checks a low kick from Albatross.
Cowan ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Cowan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Albatross tries to work over Cowan's front leg with a kick but Cowan checks it.
Despite the aggression on Cowan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cowan wants to land a leg kick but Albatross is out of range.
Cowan misses with a low kick.
Cowan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cowan darts in trying to clinch
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albatross moves out of range of the strikes.
Cowan looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Cowan moves away and avoids it.
Albatross throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Albatross dominated that second round.
That's time! Albatross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice leg kick from Albatross, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Cowan misses.
Albatross fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cowan just manages to avoid it.
Albatross gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cowan with a hook.
Albatross is looking to slow Cowan down with leg kicks.
Cowan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cowan misses the shot to the body.
Albatross feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cowan moves into the clinch.
Cowan breaks the clinch.
Johnny Albatross is winning the standup battle so far.
Cowan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Albatross scores with a nice body kick.
Albatross with the inside leg kick.
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!
Albatross with the inside leg kick.
Albatross takes a swing at Cowan's ribcage but misses.
Albatross throws a solid leg kick but Cowan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Albatross.
Cowan misses with a looping right.
Albatross walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowan takes the fight into the clinch.
Cowan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowan.
Albatross misses with a body punch.
Cowan lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Albatross.
Cowan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Albatross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cowan.
Albatross is trying to push Cowan away but Cowan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cowan breaks the clinch.
Cowan misses with a two punch combination.
Albatross throws the kick towards the body but Cowan avoids it.
Cowan just misses with a punch to the body.
Cowan with a hook.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Cowan checks it.
Cowan scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cowan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross defending well as Cowan loads up on a big left hand.
Cowan misses with a body shot.
Cowan misses with a body shot.
Cowan throws a right hand that misses
and Cowan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cowan moves out of range of the body kick.
Cowan misses the shot to the body.
Albatross lands a lovely overhand right.
Cowan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Cowan.
Albatross scores with a punch to the head.
Albatross throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cowan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowan takes one on the button.
Cowan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cowan wants to clinch but Albatross slips to the side
and Albatross counters with an outside leg kick.
Cowan with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mickey Cowan just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Albatross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cowan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Albatross's head.
Cowan misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Cowan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Cowan.
Albatross sizes up Cowan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Albatross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cowan connects with a single shot there.
Cowan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Albatross tries to break free but Cowan pushes him back against the cage.
Cowan lands an uppercut.
Cowan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross wants to get back to striking at distance but Cowan won't allow it.
Cowan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cowan lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cowan.
Albatross wants to break free but Cowan has control.
Cowan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Albatross is looking to break free of the clinch but Cowan has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Albatross has a couple of punches blocked by Cowan.
Cowan manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Albatross working aggressively here.
Cowan lands an uppercut.
Albatross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Albatross tries to break free but Cowan pushes him back against the cage.
Albatross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Albatross scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cowan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Albatross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cowan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Albatross defending well as Cowan loads up on a big left hand.
Cowan throws a poor cross that misses
and Albatross makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cowan misses with a series of wild punches.
Albatross thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowan missing with a left hand there. Albatross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cowan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Albatross backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albatross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cowan. That did some damage!
Cowan misses with a hook
and Albatross counters with a nice leg kick.
Cowan misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Albatross lands a lovely overhand right.
Cowan just misses with a punch to the body.
Cowan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cowan throws a body punch but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cowan moves in looking to clinch but Albatross pushes him off.
Albatross pushes Cowan away with a front kick.
Cowan blocks a jab.
Albatross is looking to slow Cowan down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Albatross.
Cowan lands a glancing blow to the side of Albatross's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Cowan dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cowan manages to avoid it.
Johnny Albatross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albatross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Cowan sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Albatross.
Albatross slips under a jab from Cowan.
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cowan manages to avoid it.
Cowan misses with a shot to the body
and Cowan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cowan checks a leg kick nicely.
Albatross throws a front kick that sends Cowan stumbling back into the cage.
Albatross slips a jab from Cowan.
Cowan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Albatross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cowan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cowan throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
Albatross misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cowan looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Cowan moves out of range of the strikes.
Albatross swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cowan.
Cowan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Albatross.
Cowan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albatross half committed to a counter leg kick.
Albatross connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Albatross throws a push kick but Cowan slaps the foot to one side.
Mickey Cowan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Albatross throws a front kick aimed at Cowan's knee but Cowan avoids it well.
Albatross gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Albatross throws a push kick but Cowan slaps the foot to one side.
Cowan lands a jab.
Albatross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Albatross.
Cowan tries to clinch but Albatross moves out of range.
Cowan closes the distance and pushes Albatross back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cowan stalling.
Still in the clinch, Cowan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Albatross.
Albatross misses with some punches.
Albatross scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cowan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Albatross misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Albatross.
Albatross pushes Cowan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cowan lands a right hand.
Cowan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mickey Cowan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Albatross wants to get back to striking at distance but Cowan won't allow it.
Albatross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cowan's elbow.
Cowan misses with the head strike.
Cowan misses with the head strike.
Cowan breaks the clinch.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cowan.
Cowan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Albatross showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cowan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mickey Cowan!
Mickey Cowan is the new bantamweight champion!
Mickey Cowan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Joestar (ranked 830 p4p, 1933 weight class) and Dave Watson (ranked 8 p4p, 61 weight class). Joestar comes to the cage accompanied by Coda - Bloody Stream. Johan Joestar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Watson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Joestar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Watson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joestar lands with a hook. Watson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
A jab from Joestar misses.
Watson misses with a double jab.
Joestar lands a big right hand that sends Watson crashing to the mat! Joestar stays standing though and waves Watson back to his feet!
Joestar misses with a looping left.
Watson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joestar with a nice calf kick.
Joestar lands a big uppercut and Watson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Watson looks OK. Joestar waves Watson back to his feet!
Joestar fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Watson out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Johan Joestar!
Johan Joestar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Warrior Fight Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Fuentes (ranked 879 p4p, 1590 weight class) and Nathan Leal (ranked 29 p4p, 52 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Fuentes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Leal!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Leal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fuentes connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fuentes.
Fuentes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leal looks winded!
Fuentes scoring well with a low kick there.
Fuentes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fuentes closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Leal out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Fuentes!
Our winner, Pedro Fuentes, 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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