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Sucker Punch Pro Series 81 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Villarreal (ranked 3275 p4p, 4189 weight class) and Apophis Kalmisto (ranked 314 p4p, 375 weight class). Villarreal comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac- I�m a Soldier. Kalmisto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tässäkö tää oli kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Apophis Kalmisto will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Villarreal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Apophis Kalmisto!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalmisto lands with a nice body punch.
Kalmisto avoids the head kick by Villarreal.
Kalmisto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Villarreal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Villarreal gets a clinch.
Villarreal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalmisto smiles and moves away.
Kalmisto has managed to clinch.
Villarreal misses with the head strike.
Villarreal stalling in the clinch but Kalmisto improves position.
Good body shot from Villarreal.
Kalmisto has a couple of punches blocked by Villarreal.
Kalmisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Villarreal's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Kalmisto.
Villarreal prevents a body shot from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kalmisto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Villarreal has Kalmisto pressed against the cage, preventing Kalmisto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kalmisto scores with a hook to the body.
Villarreal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalmisto backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Villarreal.
Kalmisto misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalmisto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalmisto.
Villarreal blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Villarreal fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Villarreal struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalmisto controls his hands.
Villarreal tries to score a body lock takedown but Kalmisto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Villarreal throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalmisto.
Villarreal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Villarreal wants to clinch.
Villarreal tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kalmisto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kalmisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 It looks like Carlos Villarreal has been cut.
Kalmisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Villarreal darts in looking for a takedown but Kalmisto gets double underhooks and turns Villarreal into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Villarreal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalmisto lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalmisto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Villarreal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kalmisto walks away with a smile on his face. Villarreal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A low kick lands for Kalmisto.
Apophis Kalmisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Villarreal moves in looking to clinch but Kalmisto pushes him off.
Villarreal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Villarreal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Villarreal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Villarreal moves in looking to clinch but Kalmisto pushes him off.
Villarreal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Villarreal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kalmisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Villarreal.
Kalmisto pushes Villarreal up against the cage in a clinch.
Villarreal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalmisto blocks the body kick.
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalmisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Villarreal tries for a takedown but Kalmisto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Villarreal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Villarreal tries to clinch there but Kalmisto circles away.
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalmisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Villarreal swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Kalmisto.
Villarreal does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Villarreal needs to keep his hands up - Kalmisto had a free shot at his head there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Villarreal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalmisto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Villarreal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Villarreal goes for a double leg but Kalmisto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kalmisto continues to drive forward.
Villarreal breaks from the clinch.
Villarreal tries to clinch up but Kalmisto circles away and keeps his distance.
Villarreal tries to move into range but Kalmisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kalmisto scores with a push kick.
Villarreal throws a right hand that Kalmisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalmisto also avoids with ease.
Kalmisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Villarreal's head.
Kalmisto takes the fight into the clinch.
Kalmisto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalmisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlos Villarreal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalmisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalmisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Villarreal.
Villarreal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kalmisto to the mat! Kalmisto manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalmisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalmisto, not yet.
Kalmisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Villarreal manages to get himself to full guard.
Kalmisto won't allow Villarreal to get back to his feet.
Villarreal keeping full guard, as Kalmisto tries to pass.
Kalmisto trying to control but Villarreal is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villarreal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Apophis Kalmisto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Villarreal's cut.
That's time! Villarreal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kalmisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Villarreal tries to clinch there but Kalmisto circles away.
Villarreal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Villarreal misses with a head kick.
Kalmisto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kalmisto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Villarreal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kalmisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kalmisto keeps the fight on the outside.
Villarreal wants to clinch.
Kalmisto tries a head kick but it misses.
Villarreal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kalmisto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A left and a right from Villarreal both land. Nice combination.
Kalmisto with a nice calf kick.
Kalmisto swings for the body but Villarreal moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto misses the shot to the body.
Kalmisto keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalmisto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villarreal swinging wildly here.
A jab from Kalmisto does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villarreal rushes Kalmisto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kalmisto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Villarreal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalmisto smiles and moves away.
Kalmisto clinches with his opponent.
Kalmisto scores with a shot to the side of Villarreal's head.
Villarreal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Villarreal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalmisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Villarreal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Villarreal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kalmisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalmisto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Villarreal.
Villarreal drags the fight down to the ground.
Villarreal wants to sweep here but Kalmisto controlling him for the moment.
Kalmisto controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villarreal managing to control the position.
Kalmisto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kalmisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Villarreal is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalmisto wants to control from the top but Villarreal keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalmisto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Villarreal clinches up with Kalmisto and pushes him back against the cage.
Villarreal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalmisto pushes Villarreal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Villarreal tries to circle away but Kalmisto has him pinned against the cage.
Kalmisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Villarreal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Villarreal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Villarreal dodges an elbow strike from Kalmisto.
Villarreal has had enough of the clinch but Kalmisto keeps him there for the moment.
Kalmisto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalmisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Villarreal manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Kalmisto.
Villarreal moves to clinch but Kalmisto breaks away
and Kalmisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carlos Villarreal's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalmisto swats away the attempt to clinch by Villarreal.
Kalmisto with a jab.
Kalmisto avoids the head kick by Villarreal.
Kalmisto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Villarreal backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalmisto moves into the clinch successfully.
Kalmisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Villarreal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Villarreal misses with the head strike.
Kalmisto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kalmisto wants to get back to striking at distance but Villarreal won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto is trying to break the clinch but Villarreal is controlling him.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Villarreal tries to pull guard but Kalmisto holds him up against the cage and eventually Villarreal drops back down to his feet.
Villarreal pulls guard.
Kalmisto tries to free his leg and advance position but Villarreal is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Apophis Kalmisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Villarreal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Villarreal blocks a jab.
Kalmisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Villarreal.
Carlos Villarreal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Villarreal pushes Kalmisto up against the cage in a clinch.
Villarreal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Villarreal breaks the clinch.
Kalmisto gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Villarreal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Villarreal has a couple of punches blocked by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Villarreal avoids it.
Villarreal lands with a short shot to the head.
Kalmisto manages to break the clinch.
Villarreal swinging wildly here.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut.
Kalmisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalmisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalmisto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Villarreal is looking to clinch.
Villarreal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kalmisto finds it's way round the side to connect with Villarreal's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalmisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Villarreal misses with a takedown attempt - Kalmisto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Villarreal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kalmisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Villarreal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Villarreal moves in looking to clinch but Kalmisto pushes him off.
Kalmisto lands a leg kick that knocks Villarreal off balance momentarily.
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalmisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalmisto.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Villarreal moves in looking to clinch but Kalmisto pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalmisto! But no joy.
Kalmisto cracks Villarreal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kalmisto stuffs the takedown.
Villarreal stalks Kalmisto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kalmisto's face. Kalmisto staggers backwards, shaken.
Kalmisto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalmisto throws a big shot that misses.
Villarreal needs to keep his hands up - Kalmisto had a free shot at his head there.
Kalmisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Villarreal.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalmisto.
Carlos Villarreal's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kalmisto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalmisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No joy there for Kalmisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Villarreal stalks Kalmisto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kalmisto's face. Kalmisto staggers backwards, shaken.
Kalmisto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 Villarreal is rocked!
Villarreal doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalmisto circles away.
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalmisto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalmisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Villarreal moves in looking to clinch but Kalmisto pushes him off.
Kalmisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalmisto throws a front kick that sends Villarreal stumbling back into the cage.
Kalmisto misses with a looping left.
As Kalmisto looks to move away, Villarreal throws a big counter combo but Kalmisto just gets out of the way.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kalmisto.
Villarreal moves in looking to clinch but Kalmisto pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Villarreal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalmisto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kalmisto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalmisto lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Villarreal is defended easily by Kalmisto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Villarreal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalmisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kalmisto misses with a straight left.
Villarreal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Villarreal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Villarreal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalmisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Villarreal.
Villarreal keeps control of Kalmisto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kalmisto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villarreal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Villarreal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Villarreal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalmisto throws an elbow but it misses.
Villarreal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villarreal misses with some punches.
Kalmisto lands a nice elbow.
Jeez, Carlos Villarreal's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kalmisto throws an elbow that misses.
Villarreal lands a shot to the body.
Villarreal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalmisto.
Villarreal lands an uppercut.
Kalmisto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Villarreal backwards.
Villarreal breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalmisto lands a jab to the nose.
Kalmisto lands with a kick to the temple. Villarreal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Villarreal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Apophis Kalmisto!
A victorious Apophis Kalmisto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Mills (ranked 2686 p4p, 22987 weight class) and Jedi Rebel (ranked 334 p4p, 658 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mills might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rock the Dragon. Dragonball Z. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jedi Rebel!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mills is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rebel is controlling him.
Rebel preventing the sweep.
Rebel looking to sit in guard and control but Mills gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mills working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mills tries to stand but Rebel is controlling from the bottom.
Mills looking to pass the guard.
Rebel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills stops Rebel from standing up.
Mills slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rebel trying to control the position here.
Rebel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mills throws a right hand that misses
and Rebel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mills controlling the position.
Mills controls Rebel momentarily but Rebel frees himself.
Mills wants to stand up but Rebel is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rebel manages to get himself to full guard.
Rebel wants to stand up but Mills is controlling him.
Mills postures up in Rebel's guard and throws a big left but Rebel blocks it.
Mills content to stall in guard here.
Mills has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mills would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mills trying to control but Rebel is working from the bottom.
Rebel being controlled here, momentarily.
Rebel working a defensive guard here.
Mills is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mills misses with a hook.
And Rebel tries to counter it with a takedown but Mills pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mills is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rebel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Edward Mills is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rebel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mills's waist but Mills gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rebel off to one side.
Mills connects with a body shot.
Rebel tries to land a leg kick but Mills saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mills misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills tries to work over Rebel's front leg with a kick but Rebel checks it.
Mills is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Edward Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rebel moves out of range of the leg kick from Mills.
Rebel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mills avoids the head kick by Rebel.
Mills misses the jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mills scores with a shoulder strike.
Rebel can't get the takedown.
Mills lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rebel wants a takedown.
Edward Mills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jedi Rebel.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mills slowing the pace effectively.
Mills scores with a shot to the side of Rebel's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Mills dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rebel shoots for a double leg takedown but Mills sprawls well. He's pushed Rebel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mills swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Mills misses.
Mills sends Rebel crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mills is motioning to the referee to let Rebel up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Rebel is rocked!
Mills is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Rebel flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rebel is out cold! Mills holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edward Mills!
Post fight, an emotional Edward Mills said 'Donkey! Hare! Natti! Mr. Pickle did this for Suzy!!...I mean you peoples!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Kulina (ranked 2152 p4p, 22672 weight class) and Pete Dunham (ranked 296 p4p, 590 weight class). Kulina comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Schism. Dunham has chosen Im Forever Blowing Bubbles as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Kulina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Dunham!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Kulina misses the target.
Dunham tries a quick counter leg kick but Kulina is wise to it.
Kulina drops his hands momentarily and Dunham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Justin Kulina has been cut.
Dunham scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dunham swings widly with a right hand
and Kulina counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunham misses the target.
Kulina keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
 It looks like Pete Dunham has been cut.
Dunham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dunham throws a shot to the body.
Dunham walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kulina checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dunham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kulina misses with a double jab.
Kulina moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunham wants to break free but Kulina has control.
A head punch on the inside from Dunham fails to land.
A short right from Dunham on the inside.
Dunham takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulina lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dunham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulina pushes Dunham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dunham throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulina.
Kulina taking a breather.
Kulina swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kulina lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dunham or not.
A head punch on the inside from Kulina fails to land.
I was talking to Kulina's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kulina lands with a right to the head.
Kulina working aggressively here.
Kulina has a couple of punches blocked by Dunham.
Kulina has a couple of punches blocked by Dunham.
Dunham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dunham lands a shot to the body.
Kulina throws a head punch that misses.
Dunham can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulina lands a shot to the body.
Dunham is trying to break the clinch but Kulina has him pressed against the cage.
Dunham manages to break the clinch.
Dunham throws a series of punches but Kulina avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunham tries to keep at a distance but Kulina has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dunham tries to break the clinch but Kulina is controlling the position.
Dunham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dunham breaks from the clinch.
Dunham throws a series of punches but Kulina avoids them all with ease.
Kulina tried to counter with a leg kick but Dunham avoided it.
A solid body kick from Dunham.
Dunham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kulina has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dunham fails to land.
Dunham tries for a takedown but Kulina manages to get underhooks.
Dunham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunham.
Dunham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunham drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dunham misses with a hook.
As Dunham looks to move away, Kulina throws a big counter combo but Dunham just gets out of the way.
Kulina is looking to clinch but Dunham is avoiding it.
Kulina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunham was well out of range. Poor timing from Kulina.
Pete Dunham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunham misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Kulina on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dunham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kulina lands the left hand.
Kulina scoring well with a low kick there.
Dunham misses with a combination
and Kulina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulina ducks under a wild hook from Dunham.
A punch combination from Dunham misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulina misses with a two punch combination.
Dunham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kulina's sensitive parts.
Dunham misses the shot to the body.
Kulina cracks Dunham with a good jab.
Kulina has managed to clinch.
Kulina controlling the action here for a moment.
Kulina misses with some punches.
Dunham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulina misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kulina.
Kulina is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dunham takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Kulina dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dunham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunham defending well as Kulina loads up on a big left hand.
Kulina tries to clinch up.
Dunham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dunham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulina manages to avoid it.
Kulina has taken the fight to the clinch.
Justin Kulina has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dunham working hard to break the clinch.
Dunham misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunham manages to break the clinch.
Dunham takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dunham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Dunham.
Kulina lands with an overhand left.
Kulina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunham.
Kulina gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulina working aggressively here.
Kulina swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunham is trying to break free.
Dunham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dunham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kulina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunham tries to throw a body punch but Kulina avoids it by throwing Dunham back against the cage.
Dunham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dunham tries to pull guard but Kulina won't allow it.
Kulina working aggressively here.
Kulina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulina misses with some punches.
Kulina lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dunham is trying to force a seperation but Kulina has the dominant position.
Kulina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kulina misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulina has a couple of punches blocked by Dunham.
Kulina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunham blocks an uppercut.
Kulina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunham can do to turn this around?
Kulina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulina is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kulina lands an uppercut.
Dunham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulina throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunham.
Kulina scores with a shot to the side of Dunham's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Dunham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dunham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulina scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Kulina.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dunham.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulina.
Dunham is looking to break free of the clinch but Kulina has double underhooks.
Dunham tries to break the clinch but Kulina is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulina misses with a punch to the body.
Dunham has a couple of punches blocked by Kulina.
Kulina pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dunham is trying to break free.
Dunham wants to break free but Kulina has control.
Dunham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dunham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kulina misses with the head strike.
Dunham lands with a short shot to the head.
Dunham has had enough of the clinch but Kulina keeps him there for the moment.
Dunham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kulina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulina content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kulina misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulina lands a right hand.
Kulina pushes Dunham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dunham throws a head punch that misses.
Dunham misses with the head strike.
Dunham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kulina pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunham.
Dunham is trying to force a seperation but Kulina has the dominant position.
Dunham breaks from the clinch.
Dunham swings widly with a right hand
and Kulina counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunham looks to land a body kick but Kulina moved away.
Dunham pushes Kulina away with a front kick.
Dunham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dunham takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Kulina dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dunham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kulina went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dunham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dunham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulina swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunham swings wildly with an uppercut but Kulina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulina lands with a light punch inside.
Kulina has a couple of punches blocked by Dunham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham is trying to push Kulina away but Kulina has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dunham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dunham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulina tries to throw a body punch but Dunham avoids it by throwing Kulina back against the cage.
Dunham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kulina misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Dunham.
Dunham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dunham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kulina throws the left hand but Dunham avoids the punch easily.
Dunham has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kulina wants to clinch.
Dunham swings for the body but Kulina moves out of range.
Kulina tests Dunham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dunham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunham misses with an uppercut.
Dunham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kulina throws the left hand but Dunham avoids the punch easily.
Dunham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kulina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunham.
Pete Dunham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kulina throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kulina blocks a jab.
Kulina is looking to clinch.
Kulina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunham.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kulina tried to counter with a leg kick but Dunham avoided it.
Kulina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulina.
A punch lands to the side of Dunham 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kulina takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dunham - that will leave a mark!
Dunham takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulina loads up on a big right hand but Dunham slips the punch.
Kulina throws a lazy right hand but Dunham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kulina is looking to clinch but Dunham is avoiding it.
Dunham is looking to land body kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Kulina there.
Dunham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kulina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kulina drops his hands momentarily and Dunham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dunham is looking to slow Kulina down with leg kicks.
Dunham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kulina.
Dunham now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kulina keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kulina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dunham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kulina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kulina lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham lands with a cross.
Dunham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulina.
Pete Dunham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunham swats away the attempt to clinch by Kulina.
Dunham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kulina connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dunham scrambles back to his feet.
Kulina lands a slapping body shot.
Kulina blocks the body kick.
Kulina darts in and clinches Dunham up against the cage.
Dunham can't break the clinch.
Dunham can't find room to land a body shot as Kulina controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dunham.
Dunham lands a right hand.
Justin Kulina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kulina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dunham has a couple of punches blocked by Kulina.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Dunham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kulina has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Kulina!
Justin Kulina bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Barnes (ranked 2299 p4p, 2822 weight class) and Artyom Meyer (ranked 288 p4p, 353 weight class). Abraham Barnes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artyom Meyer!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes lands with a hook. Meyer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Meyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meyer misses with a straight left.
Meyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Meyer staying out of range there.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Meyer slips under a jab.
Meyer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meyer 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Meyer takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Meyer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Meyer looks to throw a body kick
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Meyer.
Meyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meyer misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.
Oooh a lovely combination from Barnes sends Meyer down but not out. Barnes dives into side control looking to finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I wouldn't like to be where Meyer is right now.
Barnes is putting a hurting on Meyer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Barnes just content to control the position.
Barnes working the head with strikes.
Meyer is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes cracks Meyer with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Barnes immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Meyer is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Barnes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Barnes!
Abraham Barnes 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 Montesh Dominguez (ranked 1125 p4p, 2431 weight class) and Ryo Hazuki (ranked 154 p4p, 312 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Montesh Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryo Hazuki!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Dominguez. No joy for Hazuki on that attempt.
We've been told by Dominguez's head coaches at MY YARD Resurrect that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dominguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hazuki with the counter takedown but Dominguez avoids it easily.
Dominguez clinches.
Dominguez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Ryo Hazuki has been cut.
Hazuki tries to break the clinch but Dominguez is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hazuki drags the fight down to the ground.
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
Dominguez gets to his feet. Hazuki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki goes for a double leg but Dominguez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dominguez continues to drive forward.
Hazuki shoots for a takedown but Dominguez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Montesh Dominguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches.
Hazuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dominguez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dominguez clinches up with Hazuki and pushes him back against the cage.
Hazuki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dominguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hazuki controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hazuki is working Dominguez over against the cage.
Dominguez is stalling here.
Hazuki manages to break the clinch.
Dominguez closes the distance and pushes Hazuki back into the cage.
Hazuki lands a body shot.
Hazuki wants a takedown.
Hazuki tries to pull guard but Dominguez won't allow it.
Hazuki tries for a takedown but Dominguez manages to get underhooks.
Dominguez lands an elbow that stopped Hazuki in his tracks for a moment.
Good body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dominguez as Hazuki tries to tie him up.
Hazuki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dominguez smiles and moves away.
Dominguez lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Dominguez.
Hazuki gets tackled into the cage by Dominguez. Dominguez maintains the clinch.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Dominguez to work.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hazuki is defending well for now.
Dominguez lands an uppercut.
Dominguez is trying to stall.
Dominguez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dominguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hazuki tries to pull guard but Dominguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dominguez is pushing Hazuki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hazuki is trying to pull guard but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage.
Hazuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez rushes Hazuki and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Dominguez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez lands an elbow that stopped Hazuki in his tracks for a moment.
Dominguez stops a takedown attempt from Hazuki.
Dominguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dominguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hazuki backwards.
Hazuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dominguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hazuki avoiding damage as Dominguez throws knees to the body.
Hazuki lands with a short shot to the head.
Dominguez is struggling to control the position.
Hazuki has Dominguez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dominguez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hazuki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dominguez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hazuki has his opponent's back but Dominguez is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Hazuki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
Montesh Dominguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dominguez stuffs the takedown attempt from Hazuki. Hazuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Dominguez moves into range and clinches up with Hazuki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki can't break the clinch.
Dominguez lands with a short shot to the head.
Dominguez taking a breather.
Hazuki is trying to break free.
Dominguez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hazuki scores a nice knee to the body.
Dominguez stalling in the clinch.
Hazuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hazuki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dominguez has closed the distance and engaged Hazuki in a clinch.
Dominguez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hazuki is trying to break the clinch but Dominguez is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dominguez throws an elbow that misses.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hazuki is defending well for now.
Hazuki jumps guard but Dominguez stands there with Hazuki around his waist. Hazuki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dominguez stalls.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montesh Dominguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hazuki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dominguez moves into range and clinches up with Hazuki.
Montesh Dominguez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dominguez trying to control the position but instead, Hazuki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dominguez into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Dominguez would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Dominguez works on Hazuki's body with a couple of short punches.
Dominguez prevents Hazuki from breaking the clinch.
Hazuki stalling in the clinch but Dominguez improves position.
Dominguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hazuki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dominguez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hazuki is trying to pull guard but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dominguez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dominguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Hazuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hazuki jumps guard but Dominguez stands there with Hazuki around his waist. Hazuki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Montesh Dominguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.
Dominguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dominguez.
Nice elbow from Dominguez.
Hazuki tries to break free but Dominguez pushes him back against the cage.
Dominguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hazuki blocks an elbow strike from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands with a short shot to the head.
Hazuki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dominguez pushes Hazuki off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dominguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown but Dominguez sprawls well. He's pushed Hazuki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dominguez pushes Hazuki up against the cage in a clinch.
Dominguez has Hazuki pressed against the cage.
Hazuki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands an elbow inside.
Hazuki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dominguez after a bit of a struggle.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Hazuki.
Dominguez lands with a right to the head.
Dominguez landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez lands an elbow just above Hazuki 's eye.
Hazuki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hazuki is trying to pull guard but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage.
Dominguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dominguez stalling in the clinch.
Dominguez lands an elbow just above Hazuki 's eye.
Dominguez trying to land knees to the body.
Dominguez stalling in the clinch but Hazuki improves position.
Hazuki tries to pull guard but Dominguez won't allow it.
The referee calls for Dominguez to work.
Dominguez digs a right hand into Hazuki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hazuki's gas tank.
Dominguez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hazuki up against the cage.
Hazuki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Hazuki tries to score a body lock takedown but Dominguez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hazuki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dominguez is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki manages to break the clinch.
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Dominguez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hazuki is breathing heavily.
Dominguez thuds a left hand into Hazuki's body.
Dominguez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hazuki's head.
Dominguez instigates a clinch.
Hazuki tries to pull guard but Dominguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dominguez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dominguez scores with a shoulder strike.
Dominguez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dominguez avoiding damage.
Dominguez pushes Hazuki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dominguez has Hazuki pressed against the cage.
Dominguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hazuki.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hazuki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage.
Dominguez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
Dominguez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hazuki tries to score a body lock takedown but Dominguez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hazuki is trying to push Dominguez away but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hazuki tries to pull guard but Dominguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dominguez obliges.
Dominguez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hazuki's defenses.
Hazuki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Come on Dominguez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hazuki looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montesh Dominguez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hazuki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hazuki gets tackled into the cage by Dominguez. Dominguez maintains the clinch.
Dominguez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dominguez stalling the fight.
Hazuki pulls Dominguez into guard.
Dominguez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dominguez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick lands for Dominguez.
Nice takedown defense from Dominguez. No joy for Hazuki on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez instigates a clinch.
Hazuki tries to break the clinch but Dominguez is controlling the position.
Dominguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hazuki backwards.
Come on Dominguez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dominguez is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazuki is trying to push Dominguez away but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dominguez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hazuki is defending well for now.
Dominguez trying to stall but Hazuki improves his position.
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
Dominguez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hazuki's face.
Hazuki can't break the clinch.
Hazuki goes for a takedown attempt but Dominguez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches.
Dominguez stalls.
Dominguez digs a right hand into Hazuki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hazuki's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dominguez.
Dominguez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hazuki managing to block the knees to the body from Dominguez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dominguez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Hazuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hazuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Montesh Dominguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.
Hazuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hazuki looks for a takedown but Dominguez sprawls well.
Hazuki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dominguez swivels and escapes.
Ryo Hazuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses.
Dominguez cracks Hazuki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Dominguez
and Hazuki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dominguez's guard.
Dominguez kicks Hazuki off and gets to his feet.
Hazuki gets tackled into the cage by Dominguez. Dominguez maintains the clinch.
Dominguez trying to stall but Hazuki improves his position.
Hazuki drags the fight down to the ground.
Dominguez advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dominguez continues to stall.
Dominguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazuki can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dominguez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dominguez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dominguez misses with a head kick.
Hazuki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt - Dominguez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown but Dominguez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryo Hazuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominguez gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montesh Dominguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dominguez 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Montesh Dominguez!
An out of breath Montesh Dominguez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beam (ranked 1336 p4p, 3286 weight class) and Derek Patterson (ranked 199 p4p, 442 weight class). Patterson has chosen I'm So High. Nashville Pussy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Derek Patterson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Beam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Patterson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam tries to move into range but Patterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beam looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Patterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beam lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Beam sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beam misses with an uppercut.
Beam lands a jab.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Beam's shoulder, as Beam tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beam misses with a hook.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Beam clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beam backwards.
Beam works on Patterson's body with a couple of short punches.
Beam lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Patterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Patterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beam blocks a body shot from Patterson.
Beam lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Patterson.
Patterson can't find room to land a body shot as Beam controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beam lands a hook that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
We've been informed that Patterson 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.
Patterson blocks a body shot from Beam.
Beam turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Beam manages to end up in side control.
Patterson wants to control but Beam postures up.
Patterson tries to improve position but can't.
Patterson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beam's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beam throws a strike but Patterson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Beam pushing down on Patterson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beam is looking to advance position but Patterson won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson wants to control but Beam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beam not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beam is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam prevents Patterson from standing back up.
Beam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Patterson is looking to control Beam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Patterson avoid being mounted?
Patterson kicks off Beam and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Beam is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Patterson lands an elbow.
Beam is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kung Pao , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Beam is trying to escape the position but Patterson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beam tries to bench press Patterson off him but Patterson keeps the position.
Patterson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Beam is trying to get back to half guard.
Beam manages to work his way to half guard, despite Patterson's best efforts.
Patterson controlling the pace.
Beam looking for submissions off his back.
Beam is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson works his way into side control.
Beam trying to remain calm as Patterson controls from the top position.
Beam manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Beam regains full guard. Nicely done.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Beam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beam looking to control but Patterson passes into half guard.
Patterson is trying to control. Beam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Derek Patterson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Patterson throws a hook but Beam blocks it.
Beam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beam tries to clinch up but Patterson circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Patterson misses the target.
Patterson with the inside leg kick.
Beam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Patterson cracks Beam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Patterson cracks a nice hook into Beam's ribs.
Patterson throws the kick towards the body but Beam avoids it.
Derek Patterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beam looks to throw the jab but Patterson is out of range.
A nice side step and Patterson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patterson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beam closes the distance and pushes Patterson back into the cage.
Beam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Patterson lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Beam scores with a nice short uppercut.
Patterson breaks from the clinch.
Beam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beam tries to counter with a takedown but Patterson is quick to defend against it.
Beam moves out of range as Patterson strikes.
Patterson throws a jab when Beam was well out of range.
Patterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pattersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patterson.
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Patterson throws a looping overhand right but Beam ducks down to avoid it.
Patterson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beam misses with a body kick.
Patterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Patterson pushes Beam away with a front kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beam throws a body shot but no joy.
Beam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Beam misses the shot to the body.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Beam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patterson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Beam counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Patterson walks into a jab.
Beam works Patterson's body with a nice hook.
Patterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Beam tenderised Patterson's leg. Patterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beam pivots, looking for a leg kick but Patterson is out of range and Beam settles back down.
Patterson looks to land a right hand but Beam moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Beam misses the target.
Beam misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely.
Patterson throws out a counter right but Beam avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Patterson misses.
Beam misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Patterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Patterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beam backwards.
Beam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Patterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Patterson momentarily.
Beam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beam.
Patterson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Patterson misses with a hook. Beam ducked under it nicely.
Patterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beam.
Patterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beam.
Beam moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson throws the left hand but Beam avoids the punch easily.
Patterson misses with an uppercut. Beam saw that one coming.
Patterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beam chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beam moves away from the strike by Patterson.
Patterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Beam.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Beam misses its intended target.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beam.
Patterson is looking to score with low kicks.
Beam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Patterson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Patterson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Patterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beam.
Patterson manages to break the clinch.
Beam cracks a nice hook into Patterson's ribs.
Beam throws a big shot that misses.
Patterson jabs Beam right on the nose. Beam blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derek Patterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Beam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patterson.
Patterson throws a lazy body kick
and Beam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Patterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A good leg kick by Patterson.
Beam lands a nice hook to Patterson's body. Patterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beam on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
Beam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beam cracks Patterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Patterson misses.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Beam.
Beam scores with a nice right hand.
Beam shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beam wants to pass the guard but Patterson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam passes to full mount!
Beam with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Patterson is desperately trying to improve his position but Beam has a good base and remains in mount.
Beam thowing shots but they're missing.
Derek Patterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Patterson wants to control but Beam is having none of it.
Beam dominating with strikes here.
Beam working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jim Beam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson tries to hold on but Beam postures up.
Beam landing strikes from the mount and Patterson is in trouble!
Patterson can't escape the position.
Beam with shots to the head and body - Patterson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Beam scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Patterson?
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!
Beam postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Patterson looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beam cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Patterson is looking to improve his position but Beam isn't that keen on the idea.
Beam working Patterson over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beam lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam lands a heavy elbow.
Beam looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Patterson wants to hold on but Beam pushes him away.
Beam pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Patterson is rocked!
Beam with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Patterson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Beam tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Patterson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beam throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Patterson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Beam thows a huge punch but Patterson dodges it nicely.
Beam wants to pass to mount but Patterson is defending the position.
Patterson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Patterson trying to control but Beam postures up.
Patterson wants to get back to his feet.
Beam sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Patterson defending well though.
Beam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beam thows a huge punch but Patterson dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Patterson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Patterson!
After winning the bout, Derek Patterson 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 Longsun Zhao (ranked 2012 p4p, 3758 weight class) and Morioka Shigemasa (ranked 278 p4p, 486 weight class). Shigemasa has chosen Seek and Destroy as his entrance music. Longsun Zhao 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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Longsun Zhao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morioka Shigemasa!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shigemasa throws a lazy right hand but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shigemasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Zhao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zhao.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slapping body kick lands there for Shigemasa.
Shigemasa clinches.
Shigemasa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shigemasa.
Zhao is looking to counter the offense by Shigemasa and move into the clinch.
Shigemasa tries to clinch up but Zhao circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhao tries to counter with a takedown but Shigemasa is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Zhao.
Zhao throws out a loose jab but Shigemasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shigemasa moves out of range as Zhao strikes.
Shigemasa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zhao as he avoids it easily.
Zhao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shigemasa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhao looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shigemasa fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Shigemasa right on the button. Shigemasa goes down! Zhao follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Zhao gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Longsun Zhao!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wille Thai (ranked 3184 p4p, 2386 weight class) and Devin Ecker (ranked 395 p4p, 297 weight class). Ecker has chosen Where The Hood At? as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ecker avoids it really well and circles away.
Ecker throws a lazy head kick
so Thai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ecker pulls Thai in close to prevent any damage.
Ecker trying to control the position.
Thai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai 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.
Thai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ecker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ecker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ecker!
Thai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ecker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Thai is trying to improve his position.
Ecker working the ground and pound.
Ecker scoring with punches from side control.
Thai is looking for a sweep.
Ecker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ecker cracks Thai with a big elbow.
Ecker landing strikes.
Thai tries to buck Ecker off but Ecker is having none of it.
Thai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thai manages to get to full guard.
Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ecker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thai has his foot on Ecker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ecker works his way back into a safe position though.
Ecker preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ecker defends it easily.
Ecker lands a couple of elbows.
Thai looking for a guillotine here but Ecker defends easily.
Thai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ecker is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thai keeping full guard, as Ecker tries to pass.
Ecker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully.
Thai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ecker is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ecker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ecker has managed to get both his arms back between Thai's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai has momentary wrist control but Ecker slips an elbow through the middle.
Ecker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ecker lands a couple of digs.
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ecker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ecker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ecker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ecker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ecker defends it easily.
Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ecker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ecker working some strikes from top position.
Thai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ecker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thai's head.
Ecker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ecker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ecker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ecker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thai looking for a guillotine here but Ecker defends easily.
Ecker chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ecker distracts Thai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Ecker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ecker can pounce on him.
Ecker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thai.
Ecker misses with a body kick.
Ecker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Ecker.
Thai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ecker sprawls and moves away.
Ecker throws a right hand that misses
and Thai counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thai.
Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Ecker is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai advances position into side control!
Thai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ecker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ecker, who protects the arm well.
Thai tries to advance to mount but Ecker instead regains half guard.
Thai is working for a submission of some sort.
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ecker is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Thai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ecker is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.
Thai uses his free foot to push down on Ecker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ecker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ecker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ecker and Thai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Thai is trying to get an arm triangle but Ecker is defending well.
Thai is trying to get an arm triangle but Ecker is defending well.
Ecker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ecker wants to control but Thai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Ecker is defending well.
Ecker is looking for a sweep. Thai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thai looking for a submission but Ecker manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Devin Ecker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Ecker is retaining full guard.
Ecker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ecker cracks Thai with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai working for a triangle but Ecker defends it easily.
Ecker postures up and lands a big shot to Thai's brow.
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 Wille Thai will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ecker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ecker misses with a head kick.
Ecker wants to clinch up but Thai keeps it at a distance.
Ecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Ecker throws a head kick that misses
so Thai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ecker dives on top into guard.
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ecker defends it easily.
Ecker working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ecker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ecker trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ecker defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ecker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ecker is aware though and is defending well.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ecker with a nice head shot there.
Ecker connects with a couple of short punches.
Thai working for a triangle but Ecker defends it easily.
Ecker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ecker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ecker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecker works over Thai with some ground and pound from guard.
Thai looking for a guillotine here but Ecker defends easily.
Ecker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ecker works over Thai with some ground and pound from guard.
Ecker lands a couple of elbows.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ecker landing with the ground and pound.
Ecker is in close to Thai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ecker working some strikes from top position.
Thai has his foot on Ecker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ecker works his way back into a safe position though.
Ecker scoring with some ground and pound.
Ecker lands a couple of digs.
Ecker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thai is rocked!
Ecker cracks Thai with a solid left hand.
Oh Thai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ecker arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Thai's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Devin Ecker!
In his post fight interview, Devin Ecker gave a big smile as he said 'I want to thank my opponent Willie Thai. He's a hell of a fighter. Thank you to all my fans for supporting me during my recent slump. I won't let you down.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Averyanov (ranked 1007 p4p, 1499 weight class) and Victor Veidt (ranked 146 p4p, 203 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Averyanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Veidt!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Averyanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Veidt misses with a hook.
Victor Veidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averyanov throws a looping overhand right but Veidt ducks down to avoid it.
Veidt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Veidt jabs Averyanov right on the nose. Averyanov blinks but takes it well.
Averyanov lands with a nice body kick.
Averyanov 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.
Veidt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Veidt misses
and Averyanov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Veidt really felt that one!
Averyanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veidt looks to land a left hand but Averyanov moved out of range nicely.
Averyanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veidt scores with a nice head shot.
Averyanov works the jab nicely.
It looks like Victor Veidt has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averyanov throws a body kick that misses
and Veidt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Veidt lands a lovely overhand right.
Veidt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averyanov.
Left hook, right uppercut from Averyanov.
Averyanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Averyanov lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veidt throws out a loose jab but Averyanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Veidt 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.
A slow jab from Veidt misses its intended target.
Veidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Averyanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Veidt.
Averyanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Veidt scores with a jab to the body.
Averyanov misses with a hook. Veidt ducked under it nicely.
Veidt just misses with a punch to the body.
Veidt looks to throw the jab but Averyanov is out of range.
Averyanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Veidt digs a good body shot into Averyanov's ribs.
A shot to the body from Veidt misses
and Averyanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veidt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Averyanov half committed to a counter leg kick.
A left lands for Veidt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov staying out of range there.
Veidt lands with a cross.
Averyanov looks to land a combination but Veidt avoids it well.
Averyanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veidt misses with an uppercut. Averyanov saw that one coming.
Averyanov slips under a jab from Veidt.
Veidt misses with a hook. Averyanov ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Averyanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Averyanov misses with a double jab.
Averyanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veidt misses with a hook.
Veidt misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Averyanov misses.
Averyanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Veidt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veidt misses with a right hand
enabling Averyanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Averyanov misses the jab.
Veidt digs a good hook to Averyanov's body.
Veidt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veidt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veidt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Averyanov counters with a three punch combo that has Veidt backing up. Veidt nods at Averyanov to acknowledge the strikes.
Averyanov walks into a straight right hand from Veidt.
Veidt misses with a wild body shot.
Averyanov misses with an uppercut.
Veidt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Averyanov's hands.
Averyanov slips under a jab from Veidt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veidt throws a jab when Averyanov was well out of range.
Averyanov throws an overhand right that lands on Veidt's shoulder, as Veidt tries to avoid the shot.
Veidt scores with a shot to the body.
Averyanov slips under a jab.
Averyanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veidt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Veidt misses.
Averyanov slips a straight right by Veidt.
Averyanov is holding his hands too far apart here. Veidt throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Averyanov is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Veidt!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magnificent Chulalongkorn (ranked 205 p4p, 385 weight class) and Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 24 p4p, 41 weight class). Chulalongkorn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Yellow Claw & The Opposites - Thunder. Jean Baptiste is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Born on the Bayou. Brady Jean Baptiste has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Brady Jean Baptiste!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jean Baptiste works Chulalongkorn's body with a nice hook.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chulalongkorn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jean Baptiste 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.
Chulalongkorn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chulalongkorn misses with an uppercut. Jean Baptiste saw that one coming.
Chulalongkorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away.
Chulalongkorn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chulalongkorn closes the distance and pushes Jean Baptiste back into the cage.
Chulalongkorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chulalongkorn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jean Baptiste scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chulalongkorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Jean Baptiste on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Chulalongkorn misses.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chulalongkorn.
A big right from Chulalongkorn misses.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice looking body kick.
Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chulalongkorn manages to avoid it.
Chulalongkorn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jean Baptiste. That one must have hurt.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch up but Jean Baptiste circles away and keeps his distance.
Jean Baptiste cracks Chulalongkorn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chulalongkorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chulalongkorn loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Chulalongkorn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Chulalongkorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jean Baptiste is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chulalongkorn rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Chulalongkorn does it's job there.
Jean Baptiste looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jean Baptiste scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Chulalongkorn strikes.
Chulalongkorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chulalongkorn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste tries to keep at a distance but Chulalongkorn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jean Baptiste tries to work over Chulalongkorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chulalongkorn prevents a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Nice body punch from Jean Baptiste.
Chulalongkorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chulalongkorn has a couple of punches blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a punch but it's blocked by Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn can't find room to land a body shot as Jean Baptiste controls the action.
Jean Baptiste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jean Baptiste.
Chulalongkorn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Chulalongkorn avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage.
Chulalongkorn can't find room to land a body shot as Jean Baptiste controls the action.
Chulalongkorn misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jean Baptiste.
A head punch on the inside from Chulalongkorn fails to land.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chulalongkorn.
Jean Baptiste lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn prevents a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a punch but it's blocked by Chulalongkorn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chulalongkorn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste scores with a shot to the side of Chulalongkorn's head.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Chulalongkorn lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chulalongkorn.
Jean Baptiste throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chulalongkorns head.
Chulalongkorn cracks Jean Baptiste with a nice body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jean Baptiste just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chulalongkorn's brow.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch on the inside.
Chulalongkorn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jean Baptiste lands with a right to the head.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chulalongkorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Baptiste presses Chulalongkorn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chulalongkorn blocks an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chulalongkorn can't find room to land a body shot as Jean Baptiste controls the action.
Jean Baptiste blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chulalongkorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chulalongkorn lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jean Baptiste fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste can't find room to land a body shot as Chulalongkorn controls the action.
Jean Baptiste working aggressively here.
Jean Baptiste lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chulalongkorn backwards.
Chulalongkorn prevents a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Chulalongkorn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chulalongkorn jumps guard but Jean Baptiste stands there with Chulalongkorn around his waist. Chulalongkorn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
Chulalongkorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chulalongkorn fails to land.
Jean Baptiste breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Chulalongkorn saw that one coming.
Chulalongkorn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chulalongkorn cracks Jean Baptiste with a good jab.
Chulalongkorn checks a low kick from Jean Baptiste.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jean Baptiste lunges at Chulalongkorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chulalongkorn's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Chulalongkorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chulalongkorn swings for the body but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
A cross from Chulalongkorn lands.
Jean Baptiste ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chulalongkorn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jean Baptiste finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jean Baptiste looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chulalongkorn blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Jean Baptiste misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulalongkorn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jean Baptiste.
Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chulalongkorn has closed the distance and engaged Jean Baptiste in a clinch.
Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Chulalongkorn blocks it.
Jean Baptiste has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Chulalongkorn blocks it.
Chulalongkorn fails to pull guard.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chulalongkorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chulalongkorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Chulalongkorn blocks it.
Jean Baptiste scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chulalongkorn tries to work over Jean Baptiste's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chulalongkorn digs a right hand into Jean Baptiste's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jean Baptiste's gas tank.
Chulalongkorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Jean Baptiste as the two fighters clinch.
Jean Baptiste lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chulalongkorn backwards.
Jean Baptiste lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jean Baptiste misses with the head strike.
Chulalongkorn jumps guard but Jean Baptiste turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Jean Baptiste fails to land.
Jean Baptiste gets through Chulalongkorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chulalongkorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chulalongkorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste misses with some punches.
Jean Baptiste swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jean Baptiste throws a punch but it's blocked by Chulalongkorn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn lands a hook that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jean Baptiste softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chulalongkorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste pushes Chulalongkorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste tries to work over Chulalongkorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chulalongkorn scores with a shot to the side of Jean Baptiste's head.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Chulalongkorn lands a left hand.
Chulalongkorn blocks a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands a right hand.
Jean Baptiste working aggressively here.
A short right from Jean Baptiste on the inside.
Jean Baptiste swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jean Baptiste working aggressively here.
Chulalongkorn lands a hook that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chulalongkorn.
Jean Baptiste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chulalongkorn takes a shot to the head.
Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chulalongkorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chulalongkorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chulalongkorn working aggressively here.
Jean Baptiste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chulalongkorn's elbow.
Jean Baptiste lands a shoulder strike.
Chulalongkorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Chulalongkorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste trying to control the position but instead, Chulalongkorn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jean Baptiste into the cage.
Jean Baptiste softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chulalongkorn.
Jean Baptiste throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chulalongkorns head.
Chulalongkorn scores with a shot to the side of Jean Baptiste's head.
Chulalongkorn misses with the head strike.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chulalongkorn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chulalongkorn misses with the head strike.
Jean Baptiste lands a hook that snaps the head of Chulalongkorn backwards.
Jean Baptiste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jean Baptiste tries to work over Chulalongkorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chulalongkorn throws a head punch that misses.
Chulalongkorn takes a shot to the head.
Chulalongkorn misses with some punches.
Jean Baptiste lands a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Jean Baptiste.
Chulalongkorn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chulalongkorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jean Baptiste's elbow.
Jean Baptiste lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste misses with some punches.
Chulalongkorn tries to throw a body punch but Jean Baptiste avoids it by throwing Chulalongkorn back against the cage.
Jean Baptiste trying to land knees to the body.
Chulalongkorn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chulalongkorn presses Jean Baptiste against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Jean Baptiste connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chulalongkorn. Chulalongkorn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A low kick from Jean Baptiste misses
and Chulalongkorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Chulalongkorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch up.
Jean Baptiste jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chulalongkorn takes one to the chin there.
Chulalongkorn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jean Baptiste moves forwards but Chulalongkorn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chulalongkorn throws a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chulalongkorn checks it well.
Jean Baptiste turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chulalongkorn blocks a low kick nicely.
Jean Baptiste feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chulalongkorns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chulalongkorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chulalongkorn swings for the body but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chulalongkorn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jean Baptiste lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch but Jean Baptiste is having none of it.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Chulalongkorn drops his hands momentarily and Jean Baptiste takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chulalongkorn throws a lazy uppercut
and Jean Baptiste counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jean Baptiste pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chulalongkorn is out of range and Jean Baptiste settles back down.
Jean Baptiste is looking to land body kicks.
Chulalongkorn lands with an uppercut that bounces Jean Baptiste off the cage and back into range.
Chulalongkorn misses with a hook. Jean Baptiste ducked under it nicely.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but Chulalongkorn moved away.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jean Baptiste changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice looking body shot.
Chulalongkorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jean Baptiste lands a really nice looking cross but Chulalongkorn seems unphased.
A jab from Chulalongkorn misses.
Chulalongkorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn throws an overhand right that lands on Jean Baptiste's shoulder, as Jean Baptiste tries to avoid the shot.
Chulalongkorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chulalongkorn takes a swing at Jean Baptiste's ribcage but misses.
Jean Baptiste feints a counter leg kick.
A solid body kick from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste thuds his right hand into Chulalongkorn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jean Baptiste with the inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste looks for the body kick but Chulalongkorn saw that one coming.
Jean Baptiste slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chulalongkorn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jean Baptiste is looking to slow Chulalongkorn down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chulalongkorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chulalongkorn finds it's way round the side to connect with Jean Baptiste's head.
Chulalongkorn swings for the body but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Chulalongkorn as he connects with a hook.
Jean Baptiste thumps Chulalongkorn with a low kick.
Chulalongkorn lands a nice looking body shot.
Chulalongkorn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jean Baptiste scores with a punch to the head.
Chulalongkorn misses the shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy right hand but Chulalongkorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jean Baptiste lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chulalongkorn's sensitive parts.
Chulalongkorn looks to land a right hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range.
Chulalongkorn missing with a left hand there. Jean Baptiste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chulalongkorn moves in looking to clinch but Jean Baptiste pushes him off.
Chulalongkorn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws an off balance right hand
and Chulalongkorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chulalongkorn throws a right hand that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
Jean Baptiste slips a straight right by Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chulalongkorn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chulalongkorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste looks for the body kick but Chulalongkorn saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chulalongkorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jean Baptiste looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jean Baptiste feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chulalongkorns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jean Baptiste feints and then cracks Chulalongkorn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chulalongkorn down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste really dominated that round.
That's time! Chulalongkorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jean Baptiste slips a straight right by Chulalongkorn.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
Jean Baptiste circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jean Baptiste lunges at Chulalongkorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chulalongkorn's hand.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn throws a right hand that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jean Baptiste lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jean Baptiste slips a jab from Chulalongkorn.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Chulalongkorn avoids it easily.
Chulalongkorn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chulalongkorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Chulalongkorn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste throws a body punch but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn misses the body punch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a low kick, right behind Chulalongkorn 's knee.
Chulalongkorn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chulalongkorn scores with a jab. Jean Baptiste acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jean Baptiste dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jean Baptiste missing with a left hand there. Chulalongkorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chulalongkorn walks into a straight right hand from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab.
Jean Baptiste is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chulalongkorn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jean Baptiste misses with a straight left.
Jean Baptiste moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn swings widly with a right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
Chulalongkorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chulalongkorn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chulalongkorn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chulalongkorn scores with a hook to the body. Jean Baptiste takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chulalongkorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jean Baptiste feints a counter leg kick.
Jean Baptiste takes one to the chin there.
Chulalongkorn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Chulalongkorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Chulalongkorn closes the distance and clinches.
Chulalongkorn misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chulalongkorn.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
Chulalongkorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jean Baptiste walks away with a smile on his face. Chulalongkorn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chulalongkorn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jean Baptiste gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chulalongkorn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chulalongkorn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chulalongkorn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jean Baptiste gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chulalongkorn just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Jean Baptiste, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jean Baptiste scores with a nice head shot.
Jean Baptiste thuds his shin into the meat of Chulalongkorn's side.
Jean Baptiste is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jean Baptiste misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chulalongkorn. Jean Baptiste does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jean Baptiste lunges at Chulalongkorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chulalongkorn's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy head kick
and Chulalongkorn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chulalongkorn blocks the body kick.
Chulalongkorn with a jab.
Jean Baptiste works the jab nicely.
Jean Baptiste lands with a right hand.
Jean Baptiste slips a jab and a cross from Chulalongkorn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jean Baptiste! But no joy.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chulalongkorn moves away.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chulalongkorn misses with a lunging right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chulalongkorn thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chulalongkorn moves away.
Jean Baptiste looks to score with a jab to the body but Chulalongkorn is just out of range.
Jean Baptiste keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chulalongkorn throws a jab when Jean Baptiste was well out of range.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste misses with a straight left.
Jean Baptiste cracks Chulalongkorn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chulalongkorn.
Jean Baptiste throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chulalongkorn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Brady Jean Baptiste has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulalongkorn slips a straight right by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws out a loose jab but Chulalongkorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chulalongkorn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Jean Baptiste throws the left hand but Chulalongkorn avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Jean Baptiste, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chulalongkorn throws a lazy right hand but Jean Baptiste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chulalongkorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Baptiste connects with an inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chulalongkorn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chulalongkorn 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.
Chulalongkorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Chulalongkorn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jean Baptiste misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Chulalongkorn.
Jean Baptiste throws a solid leg kick but Chulalongkorn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jean Baptiste.
Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magnificent Chulalongkorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn tries to move into range but Jean Baptiste moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jean Baptiste takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jean Baptiste throws a right hand that misses
letting Chulalongkorn counter with a right hand.
Chulalongkorn misses with a jab to the body
and Jean Baptiste counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chulalongkorn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A good leg kick by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Jean Baptiste. Beautiful body shot.
Jean Baptiste with a nice calf kick.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste lands a slapping body shot.
Chulalongkorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jean Baptiste thumps Chulalongkorn with a low kick.
A jab from Chulalongkorn misses.
Jean Baptiste is looking to score with low kicks.
Jean Baptiste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chulalongkorn.
Jean Baptiste fails to land with a series of punches.
Chulalongkorn throws a lazy uppercut
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice uppercut.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice shot to the body.
Chulalongkorn has closed the distance and engaged Jean Baptiste in a clinch.
Chulalongkorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn misses with the head strike.
Chulalongkorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chulalongkorn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
Good body shot from Jean Baptiste.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chulalongkorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chulalongkorn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chulalongkorn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chulalongkorn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chulalongkorn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jean Baptiste trying to control but Chulalongkorn is working from the bottom.
Chulalongkorn can't keep his opponent in guard - Jean Baptiste advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brady Jean Baptiste is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jean Baptiste trying to mount his opponent but Chulalongkorn defends it.
Chulalongkorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jean Baptiste trying to pass the guard but Chulalongkorn defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Jean Baptiste comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jean Baptiste 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 45:50
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Jean Baptiste!
Brady Jean Baptiste is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Brady Jean Baptiste thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
83% |
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