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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson (ranked 23639 p4p, 4592 weight class) and Mike Wilson (ranked 471 p4p, 403 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Wilson !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson drives through and clinches with Wilson against the cage.
Wilson goes for a takedown attempt but Dawson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Wilson tries to get set, Dawson tries to push him back and clinch up but Wilson manages to avoid the attempt.
Wilson looks winded!
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dawson misses with the head strike.
Dawson lands a good knee to the midsection. Wilson won't want to take too many of those.
Dawson lands an elbow that stopped Wilson in his tracks for a moment.
Dawson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson takes an elbow to the temple.
Dawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wilson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dawson has Wilson pushed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dawson.
Dawson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dawson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dawson obliges.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Wilson blocks with his arms.
Dawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wilson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wilson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Dawson.
Dawson stalling against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dawson obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wilson takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wilson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dawson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dawson scores a nice knee to the body.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but Wilson blocks it.
Dawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dawson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dawson landing knees to the body.
Dawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dawson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wilson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dawson working Wilson over with knees to the body.
Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Dawson scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wilson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
Dawson effectively controlling the action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dawson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dawson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dawson landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Dawson.
Wilson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Dawson.
Dawson lands a knee to the head.
Wilson takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson lands a nice elbow.
 Wilson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
Dawson creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Wilson ! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Dawson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dawson!
Jack Dawson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Segundo Garcia (ranked 4177 p4p, 4204 weight class) and DJ Tee (ranked 489 p4p, 490 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Segundo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, DJ Tee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
 It looks like Segundo Garcia has been cut.
Garcia wants to clinch
and Tee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tee, pushing him back against the cage.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garcia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tee.
I was talking to Garcia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Tee controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garcia as Tee tries to tie him up.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Tee misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Tee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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!
Tee gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Garcia wants to clinch up but Tee keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia moves into the clinch.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Tee as the two fighters clinch.
Tee lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
A hook to the body from Garcia.
Garcia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tee struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
Tee blocks an uppercut.
Tee is struggling to control the position.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Tee.
A right hand to the body from Tee.
Tee prevents a body shot from Garcia.
Tee misses with the head strike.
Tee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tee tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Garcia.
Tee misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tee lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia struggles to land a body shot inside as Tee controls his hands.
Tee trying to stall but Garcia improves his position.
Stalling in the clinch from Garcia.
Tee works on Garcia's body with a couple of short punches.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tee prevents a body shot from Garcia.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcia.
Garcia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tee lands an uppercut.
Tee stalling in the clinch but Garcia improves position.
Garcia is working Tee over against the cage.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tee lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Garcia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Tee avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Garcia.
Tee stalling the fight.
Garcia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tee or not.
Tee has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Garcia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tee lands with a light punch inside.
Tee lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia lands with a light punch inside.
Garcia tries a body shot but Tee blocks it.
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tee tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Tee lands a head shot.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tee throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.
It looked like Garcia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to clinch but Tee is avoiding it.
Tee missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tee throws a body shot but no joy.
Tee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Tee misses.
Tee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DJ Tee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tee misses with a wild combination.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Tee manages to avoid it.
Garcia darts in and clinches Tee up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garcia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garcia moves into the clinch.
Tee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Segundo Garcia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Segundo Garcia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tee misses with an uppercut
and Garcia counters with a good low kick that Tee was not able to check.
Tee throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia closes the distance and pushes Tee back into the cage.
Garcia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Segundo Garcia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tee avoiding damage.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Garcia on the inside.
Garcia cracks Tee with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tee lands with a hook. Garcia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garcia drives through and clinches with Tee against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Garcia.
Tee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garcia or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tee throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Garcia.
Garcia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Tee.
Tee lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Tee lands a right hand.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Tee misses with a punch to the body.
Tee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Garcia.
Tee lands with a right to the head.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tee has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Garcia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tee backwards.
Garcia lands a shot to the body.
Tee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tee blocks an uppercut.
Tee blocking some punches.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Tee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tee looking to slow down the pace here.
Garcia takes a shot to the head.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Tee keeps him there for the moment.
Tee scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia lands a hook that snaps the head of Tee backwards.
The referee calls for Tee to work.
Garcia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garcia's efforts to push away.
Tee looking to slow down the pace here.
Garcia lands with a left to the head.
Tee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garcia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tee backwards.
Garcia scores with a shoulder strike.
Garcia lands a hook that snaps the head of Tee backwards.
Garcia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tee just leaning against Garcia, taking a breather.
Garcia lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tee trying to control the position but instead, Garcia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tee into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land.
Tee looking to slow down the pace here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tee in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A bit of stalling here from Tee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by DJ Tee.
Tee loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Tee.
Garcia drives through and clinches with Tee against the cage.
Tee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcia scores with a shoulder strike.
Tee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Garcia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Segundo Garcia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Segundo Garcia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Garcia moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garcia lands with a right to the head.
Tee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Segundo Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Tee.
Garcia lands a left hand.
Tee struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia instigates a clinch.
Tee has Garcia pressed against the cage.
Tee lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Garcia.
Tee tries to stall but Garcia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garcia as Tee tries to tie him up.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tee can do to turn this around?
Tee has Garcia pushed against the cage.
Tee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by DJ Tee.
Tee just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Tee circles away.
Garcia moves into range and clinches up with Tee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tee or not.
Tee tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Tee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garcia is keeping busy.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Tee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Tee on the inside.
Garcia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tee backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tee.
Tee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcia tries to work over Tee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Garcia as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia blocking some punches.
Tee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tee wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garcia.
Tee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tee lands a nice shot to the body.
DJ Tee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tee backwards.
Tee lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia misses with a body punch.
Tee misses with a punch to the body.
Tee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Garcia.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Tee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Tee avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tee just leaning against Garcia, taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Tee.
Garcia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tee backwards.
Garcia lands a hook that snaps the head of Tee backwards.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Tee.
Garcia tries to work over Tee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Garcia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tee blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Segundo Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garcia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Segundo Garcia!
A relieved looking Segundo Garcia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Arslan (ranked 4650 p4p, 3597 weight class) and Wolfgang VonMildenstein (ranked 517 p4p, 439 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Muhammad Arslan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wolfgang VonMildenstein!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Arslan. VonMildenstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
VonMildenstein moves into the clinch.
Arslan tries to circle away but VonMildenstein has him pinned against the cage.
VonMildenstein pulls guard successfully.
VonMildenstein working a defensive guard here.
VonMildenstein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arslan's guard.
VonMildenstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
VonMildenstein wants to control from the top but Arslan keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VonMildenstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arslan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells VonMildenstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
VonMildenstein stands up over Arslan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arslan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
VonMildenstein pushes down on Arslan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
VonMildenstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
VonMildenstein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arslan has managed to free his arm - good work.
VonMildenstein trying to control the action but Arslan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arslan is trying to stand up here but VonMildenstein is controlling him well.
VonMildenstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arslan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arslan is trying to get back to full guard.
Arslan is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonMildenstein moves nicely into side control.
VonMildenstein thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
VonMildenstein grinds an elbow into Arslan's temple.
 Arslan is rocked!
VonMildenstein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arslan, who protects the arm well.
Oh Arslan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arslan is trying to escape the position but VonMildenstein is controlling the position.
VonMildenstein in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Arslan looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! VonMildenstein turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang VonMildenstein!
Wolfgang VonMildenstein took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Finnish Elite Extreme Science for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey McGraugh (ranked 2052 p4p, 2502 weight class) and Bam Bam Joshy (ranked 268 p4p, 318 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey McGraugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bam Bam Joshy!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraugh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGraugh scores with a hook to the body. Joshy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Joshy throws a poor cross that misses
and McGraugh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Joshy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joshy wants to get back to his feet but McGraugh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Joshy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGraugh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joshy is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McGraugh has passed into side control.
McGraugh creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Joshy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraugh is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Joshy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Joshy taking a bit of punishment here - McGraugh scoring with strikes.
Joshy tries to escape back to his feet but McGraugh has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Joshy's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Joshy is tapping! McGraugh saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Corey McGraugh!
After the fight, Corey McGraugh was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nilson Acacio (ranked 2214 p4p, 2430 weight class) and Adam Bogo (ranked 231 p4p, 250 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nilson Acacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Bogo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogo defending well as Acacio loads up on a big left hand.
Bogo feints and as Acacio raises his hands in defense, Bogo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bogo postures up in Acacio's guard and throws a big left but Acacio blocks it.
Acacio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bogo on the ground.
Acacio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bogo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bogo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Acacio's head.
Acacio keeping moving, preventing Bogo from controlling successfully.
Bogo stands and throws Acacio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Acacio is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Acacio, who protects the arm well.
Bogo tries for a kimura but Acacio is defending well.
Bogo working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bogo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Acacio keeps working.
Bogo is trying to get an arm triangle but Acacio is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Acacio looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bogo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Acacio is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bogo lets go of the hold and Acacio can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Bogo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Andersson (ranked 1709 p4p, 1298 weight class) and Kenichi Misahawa (ranked 228 p4p, 178 weight class). Stefan Andersson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stefan Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Kenichi Misahawa!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson feints and as Misahawa raises his hands in defense, Andersson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Misahawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andersson lands a couple of elbows.
Andersson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Andersson works over Misahawa with some ground and pound from guard.
Andersson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andersson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Misahawa wants to stand up but Andersson is controlling him.
Andersson with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misahawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andersson trying to control but Misahawa is working from the bottom.
Andersson passes Misahawa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misahawa trying to control from the bottom.
Misahawa tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
Misahawa trying to control from the bottom.
Misahawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Andersson.
Andersson thows a huge punch but Misahawa dodges it nicely.
Misahawa tries to get to full guard but Andersson has control of the leg.
Andersson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Misahawa's head.
Misahawa is looking to control Andersson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Misahawa avoid being mounted?
Misahawa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Andersson winds up and cracks Misahawa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Andersson.
Misahawa is in trouble now - Andersson has advanced to mount!
Misahawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andersson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Andersson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Andersson landing punches.
Misahawa is rocked!
 It looks like Kenichi Misahawa has been cut.
Andersson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Misahawa! More shots from Andersson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan Andersson!
Stefan Andersson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 2445 p4p, 1030 weight class) and Napoleon Panda (ranked 156 p4p, 61 weight class). Fukumitsu comes to the cage accompanied by YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL (AIZZO Remix). The key to victory for Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Napoleon Panda!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fukumitsu was covering up waiting for the punch and Panda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Panda drops back looking for a leg! Fukumitsu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fukumitsu manages to kick Panda off! Panda jumps back into Fukumitsu's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda trying to control but Fukumitsu is working from the bottom.
Panda has gone for a leg lock! Fukumitsu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Panda's guard.
Panda pushes a forearm under Fukumitsu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fukumitsu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Napoleon Panda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Of Skalitz (ranked 1003 p4p, 859 weight class) and Walad Anubis (ranked 150 p4p, 126 weight class). Anubis has chosen Hideaway as his entrance music. Henry Of Skalitz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180
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Lethal high kicks
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Of Skalitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walad Anubis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Skalitz misses the jab.
A lazy body kick from Of Skalitz
and Anubis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Henry Of Skalitz has been cut.
Anubis misses with the combination.
Henry Of Skalitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Skalitz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anubis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Of Skalitz throws the left hand but Anubis avoids the punch easily.
Of Skalitz throws a lazy right hand but Anubis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Of Skalitz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Of Skalitz misses with a hook.
Anubis is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Skalitz throws a lazy body kick
and Anubis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Of Skalitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Of Skalitz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy body kick from Of Skalitz
and Anubis counters with a left to the body.
Good exchange - Of Skalitz coming out on top.
Anubis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Of Skalitz lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anubis looks to throw the jab but Of Skalitz is out of range.
Of Skalitz misses with an uppercut.
Of Skalitz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anubis on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Of Skalitz.
Of Skalitz misses with a right hand
and Of Skalitz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anubis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Of Skalitz.
Of Skalitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Of Skalitz throws a jab when Anubis was well out of range.
Of Skalitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Of Skalitz lands a head kick. Anubis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Of Skalitz throws a head kick but Anubis moves out of range.
Of Skalitz misses with a hook
and Anubis counters with a straight right hand.
Of Skalitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anubis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Of Skalitz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Of Skalitz. That's going to slow Anubis down.
That's two 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!
Anubis misses with a few strikes there.
Of Skalitz lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick by Of Skalitz misses
and Anubis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Of Skalitz blocks a jab.
Anubis misses with a looping right.
Of Skalitz misses the body punch
and Anubis counters with a crisp right hand that drops Of Skalitz! Anubis lets Of Skalitz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Of Skalitz is rocked!
Henry Of Skalitz's cut is getting worse.
Anubis moves in close and cracks Of Skalitz with a massive right hand! Of Skalitz, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Anubis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walad Anubis!
After winning the bout, Walad Anubis 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Tonon (ranked 399 p4p, 774 weight class) and Jian Zhao (ranked 54 p4p, 103 weight class). Zhao has chosen GZA - Shadowboxin' as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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10 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Tonon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jian Zhao!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Zhao coming out on top.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonon moves away.
Donk. Zhao catches Tonon right on the button with a cross.
Tonon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tonon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhao.
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonon counters with a shoot takedown. Zhao fights it but they end up in guard.
Zhao wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhao is keeping the position for now.
Zhao keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Zhao keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon trying to move into half guard but instead Zhao has managed to sweep!
Tonon wants to sweep but no luck.
Zhao sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tonon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zhao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zhao's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tonon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zhao manages to get himself to full guard.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonon drops back looking for a leg! Zhao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zhao manages to kick Tonon off! Tonon jumps back into Zhao's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhao is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tonon keeping hold of Zhao's head, controlling as best he can.
Still in half guard, Zhao seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonon moves into full guard.
Tonon has his feet on Zhao's thighs here. He's pushed Zhao off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Zhao screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damian Tonon!
Damian Tonon 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Owens (ranked 132 p4p, 196 weight class) and Manny Tavares (ranked 16 p4p, 25 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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23
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8 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mustafa Owens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens staying out of range there.
Owens quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Owens throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Owens finds it's target.
Owens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tavares.
Owens takes one to the chin there.
Owens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tavares thuds a left hand into Owens's body.
Owens scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick from Owens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owens gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens scores with a hook to the body.
Owens blocking some punches.
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavares.
Owens misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Owens.
Owens misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Tavares pushes Owens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Owens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Owens's elbow.
Owens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Owens.
Owens breaks the clinch.
Owens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Owens misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Owens.
Owens misses with a shot to the body
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Owens moves away.
Owens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.
Owens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Owens misses with a body kick.
Tavares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Owens is looking to land body kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Tavares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Owens is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Owens throws a front kick that sends Tavares stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Owens misses.
Owens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Owens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Owens cracks a nice hook into Tavares's ribs.
Owens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tavares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Owens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares lands a nice looking body shot.
Owens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Owens is looking to clinch but Tavares is avoiding it.
Owens moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Owens.
Owens misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Owens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Owens scores with a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Owens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mustafa Owens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tavares connects with a body shot.
Tavares sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Owens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Tavares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Owens lands a jab to Tavares's midsection.
Tavares cracks a nice hook into Owens's ribs.
Owens misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares walks into a jab.
Owens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Owens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Owens scores with a jab to the body.
Owens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tavares on the side of the head.
Tavares scores with a crisp jab that stopped Owens in his tracks.
Tavares keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mustafa Owens is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Owens.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Tavares takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Owens lands with a nice combination. Tavares backs away looking to recover.
Owens connects with a solid leg kick.
Owens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares misses with an uppercut
and Owens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Owens. That snapped Tavares's head back.
Owens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Owens tries to clinch up but Tavares circles away and keeps his distance.
Owens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Owens.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Owens's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Owens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Owens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Owens's elbow.
Owens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares avoids a wild elbow strike from Owens.
Owens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavares tries to work over Owens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Owens - that landed with a thud.
Mustafa Owens has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Owens misses with an elbow strike.
Tavares tries a body shot but Owens blocks it.
Tavares blocks an elbow strike from Owens.
Owens looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Owens.
Nice body punch from Tavares - that landed with a thud.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tavares in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Owens swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares tries a body shot but Owens blocks it.
Owens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Owens sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
Owens misses with a kick to the body.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Owens.
Tavares appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tavares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Owens. Those never looked like landing.
Owens moves away from the strike by Tavares.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Owens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Tavares throws the left hand but Owens avoids the punch easily.
Owens works Tavares's body with a nice hook.
Tavares throws a leg kick
and Owens counters with a solid body kick.
Tavares slips under a jab.
A low kick from Tavares misses
and Owens counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tavares. That's going to slow Owens down.
Owens's corner calls for a 1-2. Owens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good work by Owens as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens lunges at Tavares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tavares's hand.
Tavares is rocked!
Owens drops Tavares with a beautiful combination! Tavares stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Owens is looking for the KO!
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Owens finish him?
Owens closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tavares! Owens dives in looking to finish! Tavares is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mustafa Owens!
Mustafa Owens retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Mustafa Owens thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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