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C55: Garcia vs. Marinov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Burenkov (ranked 1531 p4p, 1612 weight class) and Vlad Darko (ranked 219 p4p, 225 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Darko's choice of entrance music: Ominous Drumming. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Burenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vlad Darko!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darko blocks a jab.
Darko raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Burenkov misses with a looping left.
Darko shoots in for a double leg but Burenkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Burenkov.
Burenkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Burenkov backing away here, and Darko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burenkov misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely.
Burenkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darko circles away quickly and effectively.
Darko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burenkov shoots in for a double leg but Darko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Darko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burenkov rushes Darko and presses him up against the cage.
Burenkov stalling in the clinch.
Burenkov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Burenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burenkov tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Darko blocking some punches.
Burenkov lands a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing that Burenkov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Darko wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burenkov is fighting to break Darko's control of his arms but Darko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Darko is trying to control the position but Burenkov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burenkov lands a couple of digs.
Burenkov stays in close to Darko's body and controls the position.
Burenkov working some strikes from top position.
Burenkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burenkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Darko pulls Burenkov in close to prevent any damage.
Burenkov is looking to advance position but Darko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Burenkov tries to hold on but Darko postures up.
Darko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burenkov gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Darko in particular looking to stall.
Darko prevents Burenkov from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burenkov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Burenkov is looking to improve his position.
Burenkov is not content to let Darko control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burenkov trying to control but Darko postures up.
Darko trying to mount his opponent but Burenkov defends it.
Darko trying to control from Burenkov's half guard. Burenkov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Burenkov keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Burenkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burenkov working for a triangle but Darko defends it easily.
Burenkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Burenkov, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Burenkov 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.
Burenkov fails with the takedown.
Burenkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Burenkov looks for a takedown but Darko sprawls well.
Burenkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Burenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darko throws a good cross that connects.
 It looks like Sergey Burenkov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Burenkov misses.
Darko follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Burenkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Darko stalling.
The referee calls for Darko to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burenkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burenkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
Burenkov is looking to control Darko's arms but Darko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burenkov has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Burenkov.
Burenkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burenkov misses with a hook.
Darko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burenkov has managed to clinch.
Darko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Darko gets underhooks to prevent Burenkov's takedown attempt.
Darko has Burenkov pushed against the cage.
Burenkov has Darko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Darko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko pressing his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burenkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darko taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Burenkov.
Burenkov has Darko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Darko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burenkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burenkov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burenkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Darko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Burenkov tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Burenkov can't get the takedown.
Burenkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burenkov up against the cage.
Burenkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burenkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Darko controls his hands.
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.
Burenkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burenkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Darko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Darko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Burenkov is looking for a takedown.
Burenkov is working for takedown but Darko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Burenkov has Darko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Darko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burenkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darko just leaning against Burenkov, taking a breather.
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 Sergey Burenkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergey Burenkov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Burenkov wants to clinch
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burenkov throws out the jab.
Sergey Burenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burenkov lands a nice hook to Darko's body. Darko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burenkov misses with a hook to the body
and Burenkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burenkov fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Burenkov does no damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Darko or perhaps it was just good defense by Burenkov, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko darts in trying to clinch
and Burenkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burenkov dives in and grabs Darko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Darko pushes down on Burenkov's head and hops out.
Burenkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Darko counters with a stiff right hand.
Darko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Burenkov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burenkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Burenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burenkov swings widly with a right hand
and Darko counters with a crisp right that sends Burenkov to the canvas! Darko follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 1175 p4p, 1296 weight class) and Seiryu Machida (ranked 179 p4p, 200 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seiryu Machida!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov 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.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Machida replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kuznetsov blocks it well.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Machida off balance momentarily.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy head kick
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machida throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov tried to score with a low kick but Machida checks it.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Kuznetsov throws a nice head kick!
Machida misses with a looping right.
Machida pushes Kuznetsov away with a front kick.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machida follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machida throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Machida's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kuznetsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machida's head.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Machida throws a body kick.
Kuznetsov 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.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Machida is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
Machida slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov cracks Machida with an open hand slap.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Machida wants to counter the offense by Kuznetsov and move into the clinch position.
Machida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Machida moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Machida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kuznetsov - that will leave a mark!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Machida - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination. Machida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kuznetsov 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.
Machida with a hook.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice strike.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Machida. Kuznetsov shrugs it off though.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov thuds a left hand into Machida's body.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machida is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Machida misses with a right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a nice right hand that sends Kuznetsov toppling to the canvas! Kuznetsov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Machida finish him?!
 Kuznetsov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kuznetsov to the canvas! Kuznetsov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Machida keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seiryu Machida!
Seiryu Machida tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson James (ranked 1497 p4p, 3133 weight class) and Jack Steel (ranked 193 p4p, 372 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Steel!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James with a poor takedown
and Steel counters with a head kick. That will keep James thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A low kick lands for Steel.
Steel with the inside leg kick.
James feints and as Steel raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
James won't allow Steel to get back to his feet.
James wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.
James wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
James shoots for a takedown but Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James tries for a takedown but Steel circles away easily
and Steel counters with a low kick, right behind James 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Despite the aggression on Steel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands a jab to James's midsection.
James definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
James misses with a takedown
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
James shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
Tyson James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel swivels and escapes.
Steel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
A head kick by Steel misses
so James counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
Steel looking to control.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel is controlling James's posture.
Steel has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
Steel wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
James controlling from the top position.
Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four 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.
James won't allow Steel to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Steel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
James cracks Steel with a solid left hand.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel 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.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel as he jumps to the side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steel enables James to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James 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.
James chips away with some ground and pound.
Steel keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James stops Steel from standing up.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is looking to stand up but James isn't so interested in that idea.
James postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Steel has his hands on James's head, controlling the position.
Steel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
James throwing strikes but missing.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
James 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.
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James needs to keep his hands up - Steel had a free shot at his head there.
James is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steel's half guard.
James working the head and body with strikes.
Tyson James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
James wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel wants to get back to his feet but James passes into half guard.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
Steel manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. James keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Steel digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel lands a right hand.
Steel's coach down at Navy Street MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel moves into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Steel content to stall in guard here.
Steel wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as James holds on and takes a little breather.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Steel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a right hand to the body.
Steel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steel won't be happy with that.
James is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, James asserts his dominance and retains side control.
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steel is not content to let James control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Steel pushes James away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, James gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is not content to let James control the position.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
An elbow from James crashes against the mat.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Steel tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.
Jack Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James landing strikes.
 It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
James tries for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel is defending well.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Steel is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
James decides to stand back up. James steps back and let's Steel get back to his feet.
James shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James with a poor takedown
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steel throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.
Jack Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Tyson James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steel defends well and James ends up having to push Steel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick from Steel lands but James takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Steel stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Steel!
Jack Steel made sure to mention his sponsor, Vegan Gains in his post fight interview.
Tyson James spoke after the fight, saying 'When I am defeated, I stay humble. I'd like to thank my friends, my family, and all of my fans for giving me this career. This was likely the last fight in my career and I just want everybody to know I loved doing this. Thank you all! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Zoid (ranked 1942 p4p, 1916 weight class) and Gilberto Chamba (ranked 242 p4p, 237 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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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 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Zoid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gilberto Chamba!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chamba manages to avoid it.
Chamba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Zoid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chamba misses with a wild body shot.
Zoid throws a big counter combination but Chamba scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chamba throws a head kick but Zoid moves out of range.
Chamba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Harold Zoid has been cut.
Zoid stalks Chamba and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chamba's face. Chamba staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Gilberto Chamba has been cut.
Zoid has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A slow jab from Zoid misses its intended target.
Chamba throws a leg kick that misses.
Zoid throws a big counter combination but Chamba scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chamba staying out of range there.
Chamba looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoid is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chamba closes the distance and pushes Zoid back into the cage.
Chamba swings wildly with an uppercut but Zoid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoid working hard to break the clinch.
Zoid is trying to break the clinch but Chamba is controlling him.
Chamba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoid breaks from the clinch.
Zoid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chamba.
Good standup being displayed there by Chamba as he connects with a hook.
A low kick lands for Zoid.
Chamba throws a series of punches but Zoid moves out of range.
Chamba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zoid went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chamba throws a body punch but Zoid moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Zoid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zoid moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChamba.
Chamba ducks under a wild hook from Zoid.
We've been informed that Chamba 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.
Zoid missing with a left hand there. Chamba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chamba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoid was well out of range. Poor timing from Chamba.
We've been told by Zoid's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chamba digs a good hook to Zoid's body.
Zoid scores with a jab.
Zoid throws a nice looking combination but Chamba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chamba is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chamba moves out of range of the body kick from Zoid.
Chamba is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamba moves away from the strike by Zoid.
Chamba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zoid rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body punch from Chamba.
Zoid catches Chamba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zoid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zoid misses with a straight right.
Zoid throws an overhand right that lands on Chamba's shoulder, as Chamba tries to avoid the shot.
Chamba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chamba avoids the head kick by Zoid.
Zoid misses with a head kick.
Zoid misses with a left hand
and Chamba counters with a right hand to the body.
Chamba lands a big head kick that sends Zoid tumbling to the mat! Chamba takes a step backwards and waves Zoid back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zoid throws a good cross that connects.
Chamba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zoid throws out the jab.
Zoid sets himself, and Chamba steps forward looking for the clinch! Zoid avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chamba misses with the body kick
and Zoid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chamba thinking.
Chamba is looking to clinch but Zoid is avoiding it.
Zoid is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chamba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoid was well out of range. Poor timing from Chamba.
Chamba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zoid's head.
Zoid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zoid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chamba. Chamba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zoid moves out of range of the body kick from Chamba.
Chamba doesn't manage to clinch there - Zoid circles away.
Zoid appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chamba moves out of range as Zoid throws a body kick.
Zoid looks to land a left hand but Chamba moved out of range nicely.
Chamba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chamba clinches up against the cage.
Zoid breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamba drops Zoid with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zoid looks back up at him and smiles so Chamba waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Zoid is rocked!
Harold Zoid's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Chamba throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Zoid is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gilberto Chamba!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mew Choo (ranked 1100 p4p, 971 weight class) and Butch Thighpunch (ranked 165 p4p, 144 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 31 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mew Choo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Butch Thighpunch!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Choo tries to clinch up.
Thighpunch throws out a counter right but Choo avoids it with no problem.
Thighpunch throws a jab but it's blocked by Choo.
Choo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thighpunch throws out the jab.
Choo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thighpunch under the eye.
Choo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Choo connects with a jab.
Thighpunch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Choo misses with a hook. Thighpunch ducked under it nicely.
Choo 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.
Mew Choo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choo moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Choo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thighpunch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Choo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Choo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thighpunch avoids the body shot from Choo.
Thighpunch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Choo throws a right hand that misses
and Thighpunch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo takes a swing at Thighpunch's ribcage but misses.
Choo doesn't manage to clinch there - Thighpunch circles away.
Choo with a nice cross.
Thighpunch scores with a nice strike.
Choo throws a right hand that misses
and Thighpunch counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Thighpunch misses the target.
Choo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thighpunch works Choo's body with a nice hook.
Thighpunch lands a right hook to the body.
Choo tries to clinch up
enabling Thighpunch to counter with a crisp jab.
Choo misses with a body shot
and Thighpunch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thighpunch walks into a straight right hand from Choo.
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Thighpunch is just out of range.
Choo throws out a loose jab but Thighpunch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thighpunch moves out of range of the strikes.
Choo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thighpunch counters with a stiff right hand.
Thighpunch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Choo.
Thighpunch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thighpunch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thighpunch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choo moves away.
Choo throwing a counter right hand but Thighpunch manages to avoid it.
Thighpunch slips a jab from Choo.
Choo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Choo.
Choo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Choo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thighpunch walks away with a smile on his face. Choo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch throws a jab when Choo was well out of range.
Thighpunch swings for the body but Choo moves out of range.
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thighpunch.
Choo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thighpunch throws out the jab.
Choo is looking to counter punch.
Choo throws a looping overhand right but Thighpunch ducks down to avoid it.
Thighpunch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thighpunch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Choo just misses with a punch to the body.
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thighpunch.
Choo swings for the body but Thighpunch moves out of range.
Choo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Choo avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thighpunch was well out of range. Poor timing from Choo.
Choo throws a body punch but Thighpunch moves out of range.
Choo has Thighpunch up against the cage in a clinch.
Choo lands with a light punch inside.
Choo manages to break the clinch.
Choo throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Thighpunch counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choo misses with a wild body shot.
Thighpunch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Choo is looking to wear down Thighpunch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Choo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thighpunch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thighpunch misses with a hook.
Choo looks to land a left hand but Thighpunch moved out of range nicely.
Thighpunch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Butch Thighpunch will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thighpunch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Choo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thighpunch.
Choo swings for the body but Thighpunch moves out of range.
Thighpunch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thighpunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choo manages to avoid it.
Butch Thighpunch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thighpunch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Choo digs a good hook to Thighpunch's body.
Thighpunch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Choo throws a body punch but Thighpunch moves out of range.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thighpunch throws out a counter right but Choo avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Choo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thighpunch throws a hook but Choo avoids it easily.
Thighpunch lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thighpunch moves away.
Choo with a nice cross.
A big left from Thighpunch misses.
Choo misses with a hook to the body
and Thighpunch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Choo coming out on top.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Choo throws a right and a left that Thighpunch avoids nicely.
Choo avoids the body shot from Thighpunch.
Choo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thighpunch misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Choo.
Choo is looking to clinch but Thighpunch is avoiding it.
Thighpunch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Choo with a body shot.
Choo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Choo scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thighpunch.
Choo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thighpunch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Choo throws a combination. Thighpunch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thighpunch. Choo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Choo lands a nice shot to the body.
Thighpunch walks into a straight right hand from Choo.
Thighpunch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Choo cracks Thighpunch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Choo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thighpunch throws out the jab.
Choo throws a looping overhand right but Thighpunch ducks down to avoid it.
Thighpunch slips a jab from Choo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo swings for the body but Thighpunch moves out of range.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Choo cracks Thighpunch with a good jab.
Choo lands with a shot to the body.
Choo moves in looking to clinch but Thighpunch pushes him off.
Thighpunch keeps the fight on the outside.
Choo misses the shot to the body.
Thighpunch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Choo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A cross from Thighpunch lands.
It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
Choo moves out of range of the strikes.
Choo ducks under a wild hook from Thighpunch.
Choo connects with a body shot.
Choo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thighpunch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choo misses with a wild body shot.
Choo connects with a right hand. Thighpunch shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thighpunch slips under a jab.
Thighpunch lands a nice looking body shot.
Thighpunch misses with a two punch combination.
Choo scores with a sloppy right hand. Thighpunch should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Choo - just one landing.
Thighpunch misses the shot to the body.
Thighpunch throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Thighpunch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thighpunch punishes Choo's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Choo.
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 Mew Choo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thighpunch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Choo misses with a straight left.
Choo lands a body shot.
Choo walks into a left hand.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thighpunch moves away.
Choo throws out a loose jab but Thighpunch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Choo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thighpunch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo tries to close the distance and clinch but Thighpunch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thighpunch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choo.
The crowd cheers as Choo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thighpunch doesn't seem phased though.
Choo scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Choo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left lands for Thighpunch.
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Thighpunch there.
Choo throws a lazy uppercut
and Thighpunch counters with a stiff right hand.
Choo is rocked!
Thighpunch throws a jab but it's blocked by Choo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Thighpunch does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Choo misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Thighpunch does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Choo misses its intended target.
Choo takes a swing at Thighpunch's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Choo.
Choo takes a swing at Thighpunch's ribcage but misses.
Choo ducks under a wild hook from Thighpunch.
Choo looks to land a right hand but Thighpunch moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choo connects with a body shot that sends Thighpunch's belly button to the back.
Jab from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Choo cracks a nice hook into Thighpunch's ribs.
Thighpunch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thighpunch looks to score with a jab to the body but Choo is just out of range.
Thighpunch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Choo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Choo is looking to clinch but Thighpunch is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thighpunch throws out a loose jab but Choo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choo throws a looping overhand right but Thighpunch ducks down to avoid it.
Choo throws a body shot but no joy.
Choo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thighpunch to score with a decent uppercut.
Choo throws a lazy uppercut
and Thighpunch counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Choo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choo lands a really nice looking cross but Thighpunch seems unphased.
Thighpunch throws a monster overhand right that drops Choo! Thighpunch follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Thighpunch!
In his post fight interview, Butch Thighpunch started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adonis Stevenson (ranked 859 p4p, 959 weight class) and Zenzo Rai (ranked 128 p4p, 141 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adonis Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zenzo Rai!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rai blocks a low kick nicely.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Rai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Rai slips the punch.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rai is just out of range.
Stevenson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stevenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Rai moves away and avoids it.
Rai misses with a leg kick
and Stevenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rai tries a head kick but it misses.
Rai throws a combination that misses
and Stevenson counters with a body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rai.
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!
Rai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevenson's sensitive parts.
Rai just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rai misses with a leg kick
letting Stevenson counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rai.
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Rai misses.
Stevenson lands with a shot to the body.
Stevenson is looking to land body kicks.
Rai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Stevenson misses the target.
Stevenson lands a body shot.
Stevenson punishes Rai's body with a nice straight punch.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai throws a leg kick but Stevenson checks it.
Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
Zenzo Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Rai blocks the low kick.
Rai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rai avoids a kick to the body.
Rai tries a quick counter leg kick but Stevenson is wise to it.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rai tried to score with a low kick but Stevenson checks it.
A big left from Rai misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rai moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson clobbers Rai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Rai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rai tried to score with a low kick but Stevenson checks it.
Rai connects with a leg kick.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rai.
Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stevenson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rai misses with a low kick.
Rai throws a leg kick but Stevenson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rai connects with a nice looking jab.
Rai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson throws a hook but Rai avoids it easily.
Rai flicks out a counter leg kick but Stevenson steps away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rai.
Rai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stevenson misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick lands for Rai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a straight right.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rai is out of range.
Rai connects with a solid leg kick.
Stevenson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a body shot
and Rai counters with a nice leg kick.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Stevenson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Rai misses its intended target.
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!
Stevenson checks a leg kick nicely.
Stevenson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rai throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Rai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stevenson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rai tries to score with a low kick but Stevenson moves his leg out of the way.
Rai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson 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.
Rai throws a hook but Stevenson blocks it.
Rai blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rai.
Rai misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson blocks a leg kick.
Stevenson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rai throws a lazy right hand but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevenson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rai thows a leg kick but Stevenson checks it
enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Rai scores with a leg kick.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rai manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zenzo Rai will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rai tries to land a leg kick but Stevenson saw it coming and moves away.
Rai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stevenson is out of range.
Stevenson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rai misses with a left hand
and Stevenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevenson thuds his right hand into Rai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rai misses with a low kick.
Stevenson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stevenson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zenzo Rai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevenson slips a jab and a cross from Rai.
Rai tries a low kick but Stevenson avoids it.
Stevenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
Rai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson misses with a straight right.
Rai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Rai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevenson thows a leg kick but Rai checks it
and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevenson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stevenson scrambles back to his feet.
Stevenson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stevenson blocks a jab.
It appears Stevenson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stevenson looks for the body kick but Rai saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rai. That's going to slow Stevenson down.
Rai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson backing away here, and Rai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rai lunges at Stevenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevenson's hand.
Rai connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rai.
Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Rai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevenson misses with a head kick.
Rai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stevenson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stevenson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stevenson defending well as Rai loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rai.
Rai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick lands from Rai.
Rai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rai lands an overhand right.
Rai throws a low kick but Stevenson moves out of range easily.
Stevenson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Rai.
Rai throws a leg kick but Stevenson moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rai.
Rai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stevenson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stevenson.
Stevenson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rai.
Stevenson catches Rai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stevenson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rai 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a low kick but Rai avoids it.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rai throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rai avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to move into range but Rai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rai throws a head kick that misses.
Rai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevenson.
Rai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rai misses with a body kick.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rai jabs at Stevenson's body.
Stevenson takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range.
Stevenson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Rai.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the head.
Rai feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down.
A punch lands to the side of Rai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rai. That's going to slow Stevenson down.
Rai with a nice calf kick.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stevenson looks for the body kick but Rai saw that one coming.
Rai flicks out a counter leg kick but Stevenson steps away.
Rai lands a leg kick that knocks Stevenson off balance momentarily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stevenson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rai.
Rai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stevenson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zenzo Rai 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! This is the final round!
Rai walks into a stiff left hand from Stevenson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rai. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Rai moved out of range nicely.
Rai is looking for the big counter here.
Rai misses with a body kick.
Rai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson.
Rai scores with a nice right hand.
Rai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stevenson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rai.
Stevenson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rai looks to land a body kick but Stevenson moved away.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick from Rai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevenson slips a jab from Rai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stevenson is out of range and Rai settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stevenson 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 Rai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rai misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Stevenson misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stevenson throws a sloppy body shot
and Rai counters with a solid body kick.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Rai circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stevenson throws a sloppy body shot
and Rai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A big right from Rai misses.
Stevenson is looking to counter punch.
Rai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stevenson is looking to slow Rai down with leg kicks.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rai feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down.
Stevenson staying out of range there.
Stevenson tried to counter with a leg kick but Rai avoided it.
Rai with the inside leg kick.
Rai throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut
letting Rai counter with a right hand.
Stevenson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rai. Rai obviously looking to wear him down.
Rai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Rai.
Adonis Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stevenson is out of range and Rai settles back down.
Stevenson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stevenson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rai.
Rai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Rai is predictable there
and Stevenson counters with a stiff right hand.
Stevenson misses with a kick to the body.
Rai tries a quick counter leg kick but Stevenson is wise to it.
Rai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rai takes one to the side of the head.
Stevenson misses with a kick to the body
and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Rai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevenson throws a body kick that misses.
Rai lands with an uppercut that bounces Stevenson off the cage and back into range.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Rai moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevenson's sensitive parts.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range.
Stevenson connects with the punch.
Nice body kick there by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
Rai thumps Stevenson with a low kick.
Rai lands a leg kick that knocks Stevenson off balance momentarily.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick
and Rai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking.
Rai with a nice calf kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson throws a nice head kick!
Rai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Rai misses.
Stevenson misses the jab.
Rai connects with the punch.
Stevenson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stevenson lands with a good body shot.
Rai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevenson's sensitive parts.
Rai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson.
Stevenson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Rai.
Stevenson tries a low kick but Rai avoids it.
Rai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson misses with a looping right.
Rai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rai.
Stevenson throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zenzo Rai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rai 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zenzo Rai!
After winning the bout, Zenzo Rai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artie DeVanzo (ranked 601 p4p, 529 weight class) and Donnie Larkin (ranked 91 p4p, 77 weight class). DeVanzo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Renée & Renato - Save Your Love. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 40 - 25 - 1, fighting out of New York, Artie DeVanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donnie Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin forces DeVanzo back against the cage and clinches.
Larkin wants to take the fight to the mat but DeVanzo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Larkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larkin tries to close the distance and clinch but DeVanzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeVanzo misses with a two punch combination.
Larkin gets a clinch.
DeVanzo tries to work over Larkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeVanzo lands a shoulder strike.
DeVanzo is trying to trip Larkin. He has hold of a leg but Larkin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. DeVanzo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
DeVanzo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Larkin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! DeVanzo rolls with it to try and escape but Larkin cranks on the arm and DeVanzo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donnie Larkin!
Donnie Larkin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Honey (ranked 375 p4p, 219 weight class) and Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 52 p4p, 30 weight class). Honey comes into the arena with Higher Love blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugh Honey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fiyero Lermontov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Honey.
Nice shot by Lermontov.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lermontov slips under a jab from Honey.
We've been informed that Lermontov 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.
Lermontov scores with a sloppy right hand. Honey should have avoided that one.
Lermontov lands a leg kick that knocks Honey off balance momentarily.
Honey throws a body shot but no joy.
Lermontov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lermontov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lermontov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lermontov pulls guard.
Lermontov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Honey stays in close to Lermontov's body and controls the position.
Lermontov working for submissions but it's allowed Honey to get to half guard.
Lermontov actively working from the bottom here.
Lermontov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov looking for submissions off his back.
Lermontov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Honey pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lermontov is looking to improve his position.
Lermontov actively working from the bottom here.
Lermontov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Honey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Honey prevents Lermontov from improving his position.
Lermontov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Honey pulls his head out easily.
Lermontov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Honey escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Honey!
Lermontov is looking to regain half guard here but Honey keeps moving and retains side control.
Lermontov struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Honey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Honey controls the position from side control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Honey rushes Lermontov and presses him up against the cage.
Lermontov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Honeys head.
Lermontov misses with some punches.
Lermontov manages to pull guard.
Honey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Honey wants to pass the guard but Lermontov is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honey postures up.
Honey is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lermontov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Honey has passed into half guard!
Lermontov trying to control here.
Honey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lermontov keeps working.
Lermontov is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lermontov is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fiyero Lermontov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Honey throws a looping overhand right but Lermontov ducks down to avoid it.
Lermontov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Honey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lermontov scrambles back to his feet.
Honey looks to land a right hand but Lermontov moved out of range.
Lermontov drives through and clinches with Honey against the cage.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but Honey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lermontov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Honey to keep the fight standing.
Hugh Honey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiyero Lermontov.
Honey stalling in the clinch but Lermontov improves position.
Honey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lermontov jumps guard but Honey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Honey trying to control the position but instead, Lermontov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Honey into the cage.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but Honey holds him up against the cage and eventually Lermontov drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Honey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lermontov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Honey misses with some punches.
Honey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but Honey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Honey.
Honey working aggressively here.
Honey misses with some punches.
Lermontov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but Honey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Honey has a couple of punches blocked by Lermontov.
Honey misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Honey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Honey lands a nice looking body shot.
Honey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decent striking displayed by Honey there.
Honey tries to clinch there but Lermontov circles away.
Honey looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range.
Lermontov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honey.
Honey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 Lermontov is rocked!
Honey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Honey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Honey scores with a nice head shot.
Lermontov is still on wobbly legs! Can Honey finish him?
Honey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lermontov can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lermontov misses with the combination.
It looked like Honey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lermontov seems to have recovered his senses.
Lermontov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Honey looks to land a left hand but Lermontov moved out of range nicely.
Lermontov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lermontov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A swing and a miss from Lermontov.
Lermontov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Honey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lermontov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Honey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lermontov.
Lermontov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lermontov pushes Honey away with a front kick.
Honey throws a shot to the body.
Honey scores with the left hand. Lermontov knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Honey. Lermontov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lermontov slips a straight right by Honey.
Honey takes a swing at Lermontov's ribcage but misses.
Lermontov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Honey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lermontov manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A good leg kick by Lermontov.
Lermontov moves out of range as Honey strikes.
Lermontov tries to clinch but Honey is having none of it.
Lermontov tries to keep at a distance but Honey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lermontov being controlled against the cage.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but Honey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Honey.
Honey has a couple of punches blocked by Lermontov.
Honey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Honey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lermontov.
Lermontov clobbers Honey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab by Honey.
The crowd cheers as Lermontov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Honey doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honey closes the distance but Lermontov moves to the side
and Lermontov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honey thuds his right hand into Lermontov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lermontov keeps the fight on the outside.
Honey looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range.
Hugh Honey is winning the standup battle so far.
Lermontov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lermontov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lermontov slips a straight right by Honey.
Lermontov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lermontov slips a jab and a cross from Honey.
Some wild striking there from Honey.
Honey slips under a jab from Lermontov.
Honey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Honey tried to score with a low kick but Lermontov checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lermontov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lermontov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lermontov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lermontov swings for the body but Honey moves out of range.
Honey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Honey dominated that second round.
That's time! Honey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Honey misses with a left hand
and Lermontov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Honey is looking to clinch but Lermontov is avoiding it.
Honey misses with a body shot.
Lermontov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Honey misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Honey. Lermontov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lermontov misses with a head kick.
Honey looks to clinch
and Lermontov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lermontov misses with a hook
letting Honey counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Honey misses its intended target.
Lermontov keeps the fight on the outside.
Lermontov staying out of range there.
Honey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Honey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lermontov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lermontov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lermontov misses the shot to the body.
Honey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Honey misses its intended target.
Lermontov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Honey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lermontov with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lermontov closes the distance and clinches.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Honey to keep the fight standing.
Lermontov tries a body shot but Honey blocks it.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but Honey won't allow it.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Honey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hugh Honey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiyero Lermontov.
Lermontov jumps guard but Honey stands there with Lermontov around his waist. Lermontov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Honey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lermontov blocks a body shot from Honey.
Honey misses with some punches.
Honey tries to work over Lermontov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Honey lands with a short shot to the head.
Lermontov jumps guard but Honey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but Honey has him pressed against the cage.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but Honey holds him up against the cage and eventually Lermontov drops back down to his feet.
Honey tries a body shot but Lermontov blocks it.
Honey working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Honey to keep the fight standing.
Honey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lermontov's elbow.
Honey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but Honey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Honey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Honey scores with a shoulder strike.
Honey working aggressively here.
Lermontov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lermontov jumps guard but Honey stands there with Lermontov around his waist. Lermontov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lermontov pulls Honey into guard.
Honey controlling from the top position.
Lermontov has an active guard here but Honey has managed to pass into half guard.
Lermontov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Honey pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lermontov looking to control but Honey passes into half guard.
Lermontov is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lermontov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lermontov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Honey passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov trying to hold on to Honey's head to control him but Honey postures up.
Lermontov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Honey passes into side control!
Honey just content to control the position.
Lermontov is looking for a sweep.
Lermontov keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Honey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Honey 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Honey!
Hugh Honey decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Maestre (ranked 419 p4p, 753 weight class) and Aiu BangYou (ranked 14 p4p, 25 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Maestre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aiu BangYou!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BangYou missing with a left hand there. Maestre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maestre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maestre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
BangYou moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maestre looks to throw the jab but BangYou is out of range.
BangYou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestre.
Maestre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed BangYou momentarily.
It looks like Aiu BangYou has been cut.
Maestre avoids the head kick by BangYou.
BangYou scores with a punch to the head.
Maestre throws the left hand but BangYou avoids the punch easily.
Maestre scores with a decent looking hook.
BangYou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A combination from Maestre does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestre throws out a loose jab but BangYou uses good head movement to avoid it.
BangYou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maestre. That did some damage!
BangYou jabs Maestre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maestre misses with a body punch
and BangYou counters with a one-two to the body.
BangYou misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BangYou throws a lazy right hand but Maestre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from BangYou misses.
BangYou ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
Maestre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and BangYou counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Maestre is lucky that one didn't land flush.
BangYou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maestre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maestre misses the shot to the body.
BangYou moves out of range as Maestre strikes.
BangYou connects with an inside leg kick.
BangYou lands with a hook. Maestre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
BangYou throws a head kick but Maestre moves out of range.
Maestre throws a body shot but no joy.
Maestre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BangYou.
BangYou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestre takes one on the button.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. BangYou eats them both and turns towards Maestre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maestre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maestre misses the jab.
BangYou throws a head kick but Maestre moves out of range.
A head kick misses from BangYou.
BangYou throws a head kick that Maestre semi-blocks.
Maestre scores with a hook.
Maestre throws an off balance right hand
and BangYou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maestre throws a combination that misses
and BangYou counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maestre's knee momentarily.
BangYou dodges the punch combination from Maestre.
Nice cross by Maestre.
Nice uppercut lands for Maestre. That snapped BangYou's head back.
That has opened up Aiu BangYou's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BangYou throws a poor cross that misses
and Maestre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BangYou looks to land a left hand but Maestre moved out of range nicely.
BangYou walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maestre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Maestre misses the target.
Maestre steps in with a hook that catches BangYou right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Maestre follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! BangYou looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Maestre!
Post fight, Luis Maestre stared into the camera and said 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Garcia (ranked 247 p4p, 396 weight class) and Emil Marinov (ranked 31 p4p, 53 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Garcia might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to S.G. Sinnicks - St Patrick Battalion. Mickey Garcia 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Emil Marinov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses with a hook.
Marinov throws a leg kick but Garcia checks it.
Marinov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Marinov's shoulder, as Marinov tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia moves into the clinch.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marinov to keep the fight standing.
Marinov working aggressively here.
We've been informed that Marinov 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.
Marinov blocks an elbow strike from Garcia.
Garcia lands an uppercut.
Marinov tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marinov breaks from the clinch.
Marinov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Marinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Marinov counters with a nice body shot.
Marinov connects with a single shot there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marinov!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinov thuds his shin into the meat of Garcia's side.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Marinov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Marinov counters with a right hand to the body.
Marinov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Marinov moves away and avoids it.
Marinov misses with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Marinov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Garcia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Marinov scores with a shot to the body.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Marinov circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marinov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Garcia is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Marinov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marinov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garcia has time to react.
Garcia darts in trying to clinch
and Marinov counters with a low kick, right behind Garcia 's knee.
Marinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marinov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marinov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garcia on the side of the head.
Garcia slips a jab from Marinov.
Garcia moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marinov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Marinov ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Marinov catches Garcia right on the button with a cross.
Garcia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marinov works the jab nicely.
Marinov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia moves forwards but Marinov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Marinov.
Marinov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garcia under the eye.
Garcia takes a swing at Marinov's ribcage but misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marinov - that will leave a mark!
Garcia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Marinov dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a right hand
letting Marinov counter with a right hand.
Marinov looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.
Marinov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marinov misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Marinov slips the punch.
Marinov's corner calls for a 1-2. Marinov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marinov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marinov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Marinov.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Marinov saw that one coming.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Marinov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Marinov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garcia doesn't seem phased though.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marinov counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marinov throws out a counter right but Garcia avoids it with no problem.
Garcia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Marinov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marinov keeps Garcia at a distance using the push kick.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Marinov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marinov looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Garcia.
Marinov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marinov throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia ducks right into an uppercut from Marinov.
Marinov misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Marinov throws out a powerful jab.
Marinov tries to work over Garcia's front leg with a kick but Garcia checks it.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marinov moves away.
It seemed like Marinov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia throws the left hand but Marinov avoids the punch easily.
Marinov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia tries to clinch but Marinov is having none of it.
Marinov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Garcia blocks it well.
Marinov avoids the body shot from Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Marinov throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Marinov slips a straight right by Garcia.
Marinov lands a glancing blow to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia takes a swing at Marinov's ribcage but misses.
Marinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia moves forwards but Marinov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marinov thuds his shin into the meat of Garcia's side.
Marinov thuds his right hand into Garcia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garcia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Marinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov misses with some punches.
Marinov tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marinov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Garcia lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Emil Marinov has been cut.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marinov connects with a crisp jab.
Marinov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Marinov counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marinov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garcia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marinov is looking to land body kicks.
Garcia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marinov lands a jab.
Jab, jab by Marinov - just one landing.
A jab from Garcia finds it's way through Marinov's defenses.
Marinov avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marinov defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garcia throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.
Marinov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Marinov moves forwards but Garcia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Marinov lands with a shot to the body.
Marinov's corner calls for a 1-2. Marinov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Marinov.
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!
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Marinov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garcia lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marinov.
Garcia tries to clinch but Marinov is having none of it.
Garcia clinches with his opponent.
Marinov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Marinov.
Marinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garcia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marinov misses with a body kick.
Marinov throws a wild body kick that Garcia sees coming a mile off.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garcia with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Marinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emil Marinov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Garcia thuds a left hand into Marinov's body.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
Marinov throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marinov can pounce on him.
A big right from Garcia misses.
The fighters circling - Marinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Marinov finds it's target.
Marinov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Marinov throws a leg kick but Garcia moved away.
Marinov tried to score with a low kick but Garcia checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia ducks right into an uppercut from Marinov.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Marinov as the two fighters clinch.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Marinov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garcia or not.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Marinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marinov throws a body kick that misses.
Garcia takes a swing at Marinov's ribcage but misses.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Marinov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Marinov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marinov misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Marinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Marinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov.
Marinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia lands a slapping body shot.
A left lands for Marinov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marinov takes one on the button.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Marinov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Marinov.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garcia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marinov misses with a body kick.
Garcia throws a hook but Marinov avoids it easily.
Marinov throws a right hand that misses
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia connects with a body shot.
Marinov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garcia under the eye.
Marinov misses with a body shot.
Garcia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Mickey Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marinov missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia connects with a body shot that sends Marinov's belly button to the back.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov scores with a jab. Garcia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garcia throws a hook but Marinov blocks it.
Marinov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marinov. Garcia shrugs it off though.
Marinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Marinov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marinov scores with a punch to the head.
Marinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcia should have avoided that one.
Marinov throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcia.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Garcia lands a nice looking body shot.
Marinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia lands a head shot.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Marinov's ribs.
Marinov scores with a nice body kick.
Marinov throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Marinov misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Marinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marinov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov 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.
In defeat, Mickey Garcia stepped up to the mic, saying 'Can't believe the commission let me fight with Hep C...'.
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