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CMMA 176 Tavares v Watkins PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Abner (ranked 1647 p4p, 3283 weight class) and Pedro Bonzela Franco (ranked 213 p4p, 398 weight class). Uncle Abner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uncle Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Bonzela Franco!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonzela Franco takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bonzela Franco closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abner's guard.
Bonzela Franco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abner wants to improve his position but instead Bonzela Franco has moved into half guard.
Abner is defending against the submission attempts here by Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco is looking to advance position but Abner won't allow it.
Bonzela Franco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bonzela Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner kicks off Bonzela Franco and gets to his feet.
Abner throws a head kick but Bonzela Franco moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco has his takedown stuffed
and Abner counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonzela Franco misses with a takedown attempt
and Abner counters with a head kick. That will keep Bonzela Franco thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bonzela Franco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonzela Franco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abner.
Bonzela Franco throws the kick towards the body but Abner avoids it.
Bonzela Franco 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.
Bonzela Franco trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Bonzela Franco won't allow Abner to sweep him here.
Bonzela Franco passes Abner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abner is doing well to control the position and prevent Bonzela Franco from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco prevents Abner from improving his position.
Bonzela Franco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abner is trying to escape back to his feet but Bonzela Franco uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abner is not content to let Bonzela Franco control the position.
Abner struggling a bit here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bonzela Franco throws an elbow but Abner slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abner pushes Bonzela Franco away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bonzela Franco gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Abner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bonzela Franco cracks Abner with a big elbow.
Abner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bonzela Franco on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Abner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonzela Franco fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Abner tries to bench press Bonzela Franco off him but Bonzela Franco keeps the position.
Abner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bonzela Franco.
Abner tries to escape but Bonzela Franco is in control.
A lull in the action here.
Abner taking a bit of punishment here - Bonzela Franco scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco is looking to take a break and control but Abner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abner is looking to regain half guard here but Bonzela Franco keeps moving and retains side control.
Abner struggling a bit here.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the action but Abner is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bonzela Franco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pedro Bonzela Franco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Abner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown but Abner shows good takedown defense.
Bonzela Franco gets the takedown into side control.
Bonzela Franco advances to full mount.
Bonzela Franco won't let Abner get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bonzela Franco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abner is looking to escape.
Bonzela Franco avoids the attempt from Abner to control.
Bonzela Franco throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Abner because Bonzela Franco loaded up on that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner is squirming around, avoiding Bonzela Franco's attempts to control the action.
Pedro Bonzela Franco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abner wants to get back to his feet.
Abner is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
 It looks like Uncle Abner has been cut.
Bonzela Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abner is desperately trying to improve his position but Bonzela Franco has a good base and remains in mount.
Abner is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bonzela Franco prevents Abner from getting the reversal.
Bonzela Franco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Abner wants to control but Bonzela Franco is having none of it.
Bonzela Franco cracks Abner with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jeez, Uncle Abner's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Uncle Abner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pedro Bonzela Franco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juju Chavez (ranked 2952 p4p, 2896 weight class) and Raniel Mancuso (ranked 189 p4p, 185 weight class). Mancuso has chosen O Retrô Ativo - Heróis do Status Quo as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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 Sydney, Juju Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raniel Mancuso!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mancuso misses with the combination.
Mancuso lands a head kick. Chavez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chavez fails with a takedown attempt.
Chavez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mancuso throws a jab but it's blocked by Chavez.
Chavez avoids the head kick by Mancuso.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mancuso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chavez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mancuso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancuso lands a head kick!
Chavez digs a good body shot into Mancuso's ribs.
Chavez misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mancuso dodges the punch combination from Chavez.
Raniel Mancuso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Mancuso lands but Chavez takes it in his stride.
Chavez works over Mancuso's head and body with a nice combination.
Mancuso misses with a head kick.
Chavez connects with a body shot.
Mancuso throws a head kick but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mancuso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chavez has Mancuso up against the cage in a clinch.
Mancuso is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks.
Mancuso is trying to force a seperation but Chavez has the dominant position.
Mancuso lands a knee to the body.
Chavez is stalling here.
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!
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Mancuso uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancuso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chavez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mancuso.
Juju Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mancuso throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez attempts a counter takedown but Mancuso avoids it well and moves away.
Chavez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mancuso.
Mancuso avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Mancuso tries to clinch up.
Mancuso has Chavez up against the cage in a clinch.
Mancuso breaks the clinch.
Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mancuso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mancuso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chavez feinted with a counter takedown.
Mancuso 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.
Mancuso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mancuso moves in looking to clinch but Chavez pushes him off.
Chavez tries to keep at a distance but Mancuso has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mancuso wants to take the fight to the mat but Chavez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mancuso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chavez pulls guard.
Mancuso content to stall in guard here.
Mancuso told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mancuso is continuing to stall.
Chavez wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is working an open guard so Mancuso takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mancuso is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mancuso.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Mancuso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mancuso moves into range and clinches up with Chavez.
Chavez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Mancuso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Mancuso has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mancuso breaks the clinch.
Mancuso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mancuso has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez tries to circle away but Mancuso has him pinned against the cage.
Mancuso tries to circle away but Chavez has him pinned against the cage.
Chavez misses with an elbow strike.
Mancuso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raniel Mancuso dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chavez avoids a kick to the body.
Mancuso scoring well with a low kick there.
Mancuso wants to clinch up but Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Mancuso dodges the punch combination from Chavez.
Mancuso tries to clinch there but Chavez circles away.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Mancuso keeps Chavez at a distance using the push kick.
Mancuso misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick by Mancuso misses
and Chavez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chavez is looking to stand up but Mancuso won't let him.
Mancuso is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chavez is controlling him.
Chavez throws a big elbow that misses.
Chavez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mancuso is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chavez, into his guard.
Mancuso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancuso is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Chavez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mancuso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chavez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mancuso has managed to get both his arms back between Chavez's legs - danger averted.
Mancuso wants to stand but Chavez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chavez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Chavez looking for a guillotine here but Mancuso defends easily.
Chavez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mancuso escapes and throws Chavez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mancuso staying calm.
Chavez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mancuso in particular looking to stall.
Chavez tries to roll over but Mancuso keeps him under control.
Chavez is working hard here to advance position.
Chavez is pressing down on Mancuso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chavez is trying to keep Mancuso in close.
Mancuso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chavez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mancuso is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chavez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mancuso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mancuso decides to stand up.
Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
Chavez looks to land a combination but Mancuso avoids it well.
Mancuso tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mancuso throws a nice looking combination but Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chavez feinted with a counter takedown.
Chavez checks a low kick from Mancuso.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mancuso circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mancuso counters with a one-two to the body.
Chavez blocks a head kick by Mancuso.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raniel Mancuso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mancuso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chavez is looking to wear down Mancuso with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mancuso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juju Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mancuso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mancuso leaves Chavez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chavez tries to clinch but Mancuso moves out of range.
Chavez blocks a head kick by Mancuso.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mancuso as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Chavez does no damage.
Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Mancuso counters with a two punch combo.
Mancuso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chavez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juju Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mancuso throws a sloppy head kick and Chavez moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancuso looks to land a combination but Chavez avoids it well.
Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Mancuso moves out of range easily.
Mancuso throws a low kick but Chavez avoids it.
Chavez looks to land a combination but Mancuso avoids it well.
Chavez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mancuso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chavez avoids the head kick by Mancuso.
Mancuso tries to clinch up.
Mancuso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chavez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Chavez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mancuso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mancuso goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mancuso moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancuso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Mancuso with that takedown attempt.
Mancuso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez wants to clinch up but Mancuso keeps it at a distance.
Mancuso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mancuso napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from Chavez crashes against the mat.
Mancuso on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chavez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mancuso keeps working.
Chavez tries for a kimura but Mancuso is defending well.
Chavez tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries for a kimura but Mancuso is defending well.
Mancuso parries the strikes from Chavez easily there. Chavez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mancuso to escape.
Raniel Mancuso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chavez lands some shots froms side control.
Mancuso dodges the ground and pound from Chavez.
Mancuso managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chavez.
Chavez trying to control the position but Mancuso is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chavez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sloppy strikes there by Chavez.
Chavez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mancuso rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chavez's guard! Nice work there by Mancuso!
Juju Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mancuso decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A combination from Chavez does no damage.
Chavez blocks a jab.
Mancuso moves into range and clinches up with Chavez.
Chavez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raniel Mancuso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mancuso winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raniel Mancuso!
Raniel Mancuso tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Vernon (ranked 987 p4p, 1936 weight class) and Vasili Lobchov (ranked 136 p4p, 265 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Vernon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasili Lobchov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobchov misses with a body shot.
Vernon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lobchov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Lobchov.
We've been informed that Lobchov 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.
Vernon dips to his left and cracks Lobchov with an uppercut!
Vernon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Limitless Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Lobchov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vernon on the side of the head.
Lobchov has closed the distance and engaged Vernon in a clinch.
Vernon blocks an uppercut.
Lobchov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vernon has Lobchov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lobchov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lobchov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vernon's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobchov misses with a punch to the body.
Lobchov tries to work over Vernon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vernon misses with a punch to the body.
Lobchov lands a hook that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Lobchov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lobchov lands an elbow just above Vernon 's eye.
Vernon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lobchov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Lobchov.
Vernon wants to take the fight to the mat but Lobchov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vernon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lobchov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vernon misses with a lunging right hand
and Lobchov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lobchov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vernon blocks an elbow strike from Lobchov.
Lobchov prevents a body shot from Vernon.
Vernon prevents a body shot from Lobchov.
Lobchov can't find room to land a body shot as Vernon controls the action.
Lobchov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lobchov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vernon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobchov controls his hands.
A short left from Vernon.
Vernon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lobchov blocks an uppercut.
Vernon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lobchov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vernon manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vernon staying out of range there.
Vernon throws a jab when Lobchov was well out of range.
Lobchov moves away from the strike by Vernon.
Lobchov thuds his right hand into Vernon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Isaac Vernon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lobchov wants to clinch.
Vernon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lobchov.
Vernon misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Vernon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lobchov misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Vernon misses.
Lobchov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lobchov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab.
Lobchov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vernon misses with a looping left.
Lobchov scores with a nice strike.
Lobchov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vernon.
Vernon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vernon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lobchov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lobchov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vernon.
Vernon circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobchov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobchov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vernon throws out a loose jab but Lobchov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vernon missing with a left hand there. Lobchov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Vernon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vernon throws out a loose jab but Lobchov uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Lobchov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lobchov has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lobchov lands an uppercut.
Lobchov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vernon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lobchov swings widly with a right hand
and Vernon counters with a right hand to the body.
Vernon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vernon wants it to stay on the feet.
Vernon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vasili Lobchov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vernon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lobchov throws a lazy uppercut
and Vernon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lobchov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lobchov misses with a right hand
and Vernon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobchov manages to avoid it.
Lobchov slips a jab and a cross from Vernon.
Lobchov slips under a jab from Vernon.
Lobchov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lobchov moves into the clinch successfully.
Lobchov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lobchov can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lobchov as Vernon tries to tie him up.
Vernon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vernon scores with the left hand. Lobchov knows he should have avoided that one.
Vernon throws a looping overhand right but Lobchov ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lobchov shoots in and drives through. Vernon sprawls well.
Vernon misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Vernon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lobchov throws a body shot but no joy.
Vernon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Isaac Vernon is winning the standup battle so far.
Lobchov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Vernon misses its target.
Isaac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Lobchov.
Lobchov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vernon.
Lobchov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vernon misses with a wild body shot.
Vernon sets himself, and Lobchov steps forward looking for the clinch! Vernon avoids it this time.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobchov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lobchov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lobchov misses with a body shot.
Lobchov misses with a body shot.
Vernon misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lobchov is defended easily by Vernon.
Lobchov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Vernon throws a hook but Lobchov blocks it.
Vernon sets himself, and Lobchov steps forward looking for the clinch! Vernon avoids it this time.
Vernon throws a hook to the side of Lobchov's head but Lobchov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Vernon misses.
Lobchov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vernon.
Lobchov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vernon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Vernon coming out on top.
Vernon throws out a loose jab but Lobchov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobchov manages to avoid it.
Lobchov stalks Vernon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vernon's face. Vernon staggers backwards, shaken.
Lobchov swings for the body but Vernon moves out of range.
Lobchov lands a jab to Vernon's midsection.
Lobchov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vernon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lobchov scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lobchov looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Lobchov misses
and Vernon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vernon looks to land a right hand but Lobchov moved out of range.
Lobchov misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Vernon misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vernon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lobchov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lobchov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Lobchov.
Vernon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lobchov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lobchov moves away from the strike by Vernon.
Lobchov wants to counter with a clinch but Vernon pushes him away.
Lobchov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Vernon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lobchov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lobchov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vernon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vernon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lobchov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Lobchov coming out on top.
Lobchov misses with a lunging right hand
and Lobchov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vernon avoids the body shot from Lobchov.
Vernon is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon connects with a single shot there.
Vernon throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Lobchov does no damage.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon loads up on a big right hand but Lobchov slips the punch.
Lobchov wants to counter the offense by Vernon and move into the clinch position.
Vernon misses with a hook.
Vernon throws a body punch but Lobchov moves out of range.
Lobchov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vernon rather than just go for the knockout.
Vernon lands a nice shot to the body.
Vernon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lobchov under the eye.
Lobchov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lobchov.
Vernon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lobchov moves away.
Lobchov punishes Vernon's body with a nice straight punch.
Vernon throws a body punch but Lobchov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobchov avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Vernon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vernon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lobchov was well out of range. Poor timing from Vernon.
Nice defenses there by Lobchov.
Lobchov swings widly with a right hand
and Lobchov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vernon scores with a nice strike.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobchov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lobchov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lobchov.
Lobchov digs a right hand underneath Vernon's ribcage. Vernon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lobchov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vernons head.
Vasili Lobchov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vernon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vernon misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Vernon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobchov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vernon.
Vernon misses with an uppercut.
Vernon throws a lazy right hand but Lobchov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lobchov cracks Vernon with a good jab.
Vernon looks to land a left hand but Lobchov moved out of range nicely.
Vernon scores with a jab.
Lobchov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vernon throws a jab when Lobchov was well out of range.
Lobchov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lobchov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vernon takes a swing at Lobchov's ribcage but misses.
Lobchov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vernon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Lobchov misses.
Vernon misses with a hook.
Lobchov dives in and grabs Vernon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vernon pushes down on Lobchov's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Vernon misses the target.
Vernon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vernon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lobchov throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vernon throws a body punch but Lobchov moves out of range.
Lobchov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vernon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lobchov thinking.
Lobchov slips a straight right by Vernon.
Lobchov throws a right hand that misses
and Vernon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Vernon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vernon sets himself, and Lobchov steps forward looking for the clinch! Vernon avoids it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Vernon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vernon 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Vernon!
Our winner, Isaac Vernon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Ferguson (ranked 928 p4p, 1417 weight class) and KT Panda (ranked 30 p4p, 47 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khabib Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KT Panda!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Panda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferguson misses with the combination.
Ferguson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Panda connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Panda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferguson, pushing him back against the cage.
Panda tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson lands a right hand.
Panda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Ferguson on the inside.
Panda lands with a short shot to the head.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Panda prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Panda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Ferguson.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
Ferguson cracks Panda with a nice body shot.
Panda misses with some punches.
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Panda darts in and clinches Ferguson up against the cage.
Ferguson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson scores with a shot to the side of Panda's head.
Ferguson pushes Panda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Panda lands with a straight right. Ferguson didn't see that one coming.
Panda throws a hook to the side of Ferguson's head but Ferguson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Panda looks to move away, Ferguson throws a big counter combo but Panda just gets out of the way.
Panda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ferguson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Panda! Ferguson lets Panda back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 It looks like KT Panda has been cut.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Panda lands.
Panda tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Panda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panda.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Panda throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ferguson rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson takes one to the side of the head.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Panda.
Panda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferguson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panda thinking.
Panda looks winded!
Panda motions for Ferguson to come forward. Panda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda misses with a jab to the body
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Panda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
Panda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson misses with some punches.
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Panda prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from Panda.
Ferguson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Panda.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Panda moved out of range.
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 Khabib Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on KT Panda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Panda misses with a few strikes there.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Panda scores with a leg kick.
Ferguson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Ferguson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ferguson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Panda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferguson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Panda.
Panda misses with an uppercut. Ferguson saw that one coming.
Ferguson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Panda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Panda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick from Panda.
Ferguson walks into a stiff left hand from Panda.
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.
Ferguson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Panda.
Panda drives through and clinches with Ferguson against the cage.
Ferguson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panda blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
Ferguson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panda tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing Panda back against the cage.
A short left from Panda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panda.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
KT Panda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ferguson is trying to break free.
Panda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferguson tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferguson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson working hard to break the clinch.
Panda working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferguson.
Panda blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
Ferguson tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as Panda controls his hands.
Panda prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Panda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Panda scores with a shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Panda lands with a short shot to the head.
Panda pushes Ferguson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Panda.
Still in the clinch, Panda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panda lands a left hand.
Panda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Panda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Panda on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Panda lands a shot to the body.
Panda lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Panda.
I was talking to Ferguson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Panda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferguson.
Panda scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Panda.
Nice body punch from Panda.
Panda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panda.
A short left from Panda.
Nice body punch from Panda - that landed with a thud.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panda digs a right hand underneath Ferguson's ribcage. Ferguson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Panda lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KT Panda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on KT Panda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Panda lands a jab to the nose.
KT Panda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panda wants to clinch
and Ferguson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferguson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panda. Panda obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
and Panda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panda.
Ferguson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferguson at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Panda scores with a three punch combo!
Panda clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Panda.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from Panda.
A body shot lands from Panda.
Panda digs a right hand underneath Ferguson's ribcage. Ferguson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Panda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panda.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Ferguson misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Panda as the two fighters clinch.
Panda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Panda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fergusons head.
Panda works on Ferguson's body with a couple of short punches.
Ferguson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Panda - that landed with a thud.
Panda lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Panda.
Panda misses with the head strike.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from Panda.
Panda prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Panda on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Panda is controlling him.
Panda lands an uppercut.
Panda misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
Ferguson is looking to break free of the clinch but Panda has double underhooks.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panda prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as Panda controls the action.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panda misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Panda tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Panda tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing Panda back against the cage.
Panda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Panda.
Panda gets through Ferguson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by Panda.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Panda pushes Ferguson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panda keeps control of Ferguson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Panda digs a right hand into Ferguson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferguson's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferguson.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from Panda.
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Panda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as Panda controls his hands.
Ferguson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as Panda controls the action.
Ferguson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferguson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandas head.
Ferguson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a right hand.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panda tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda keeps control of Ferguson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Panda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
KT Panda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Panda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KT Panda!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Of Skalitz (ranked 1324 p4p, 687 weight class) and Bate Pepo (ranked 190 p4p, 106 weight class). Bate Pepo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 5 - 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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bate Pepo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pepo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Of Skalitz counters with a two punch combo.
Of Skalitz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pepo as he avoids it easily.
Of Skalitz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pepo.
It looks like Henry Of Skalitz has been cut.
Pepo lands a left and a right that send Of Skalitz crashing to the mat, dazed. Pepo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Of Skalitz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Skalitz backs away from a small jab... but Pepo lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Of Skalitz crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Pepo with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bate Pepo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Keith Yrkje (ranked 1382 p4p, 1078 weight class) and Nick Barkley (ranked 203 p4p, 156 weight class). Yrkje comes to the cage accompanied by As Good As I Once Was. This should be fireworks!
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toby Keith Yrkje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yrkje connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Barkley.
A low kick lands for Barkley.
Yrkje throws a shot from downtown. Barkley moves away and avoids it.
Barkley 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.
Barkley digs a good body shot into Yrkje's ribs.
Yrkje is looking to clinch but Barkley is avoiding it.
Yrkje throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yrkje is looking to clinch.
Yrkje throws a leg kick
and Yrkje takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Toby Keith Yrkje has been cut.
Yrkje tries to work over Barkley's front leg with a kick but Barkley checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barkley! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yrkje closes the distance and clinches.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yrkje digs a right hand underneath Barkley's ribcage. Barkley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yrkje.
Barkley gets through Yrkje's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yrkje misses with a leg kick
and Barkley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barkley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barkley digs a good body shot into Yrkje's ribs.
Yrkje looks to land a body kick but Barkley moved away.
Yrkje tries to clinch
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yrkje misses with a low kick.
Barkley takes one to the side of the head.
Yrkje throws a lazy right hand but Barkley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barkley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barkley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yrkje looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yrkje just misses with a punch to the body.
Yrkje throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Barkley catches Yrkje right on the button with a cross.
Yrkje misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yrkje has Barkley up against the cage in a clinch.
Barkley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yrkje avoids it.
Yrkje blocks an elbow strike from Barkley.
Yrkje lands an uppercut.
Yrkje blocks an elbow strike from Barkley.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Yrkje.
Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yrkje backwards.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Yrkje misses with a punch on the inside.
Yrkje misses with some punches.
Barkley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barkley lands a high kick!
Yrkje misses with a hook
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Yrkje misses with a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Yrkje looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yrkje thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barkley if he has to take too many more of those.
Barkley throws a right hand that misses
letting Yrkje counter with a right hand.
Yrkje throws a low kick but Barkley moves out of range easily.
Yrkje cracks Barkley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yrkje ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yrkje.
Barkley keeps the fight on the outside.
Yrkje throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Barkley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yrkje misses with a body punch
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yrkje throws an off balance right hand
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yrkje throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yrkje looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Yrkje waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
It seemed like Barkley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yrkje throws the left hand but Barkley avoids the punch easily.
Yrkje catches Barkley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barkley staying out of range there.
Barkley keeps the fight on the outside.
Yrkje scores with a nice head shot.
Yrkje tries to clinch up but Barkley circles away and keeps his distance.
Toby Keith Yrkje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yrkje misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.
Barkley tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yrkje throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Yrkje chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barkley can pounce on him.
Yrkje swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barkley counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toby Keith Yrkje's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yrkje throws an off balance right hand
and Barkley counters with an inside leg kick.
Yrkje throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yrkje lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yrkje throws a lazy uppercut
and Yrkje takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yrkje misses with a straight right.
Barkley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barkley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yrkje takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yrkje changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yrkje throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nick Barkley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barkley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yrkje looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yrkje tries to score with a low kick but Barkley moves his leg out of the way.
Barkley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Yrkje misses with an uppercut
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yrkje fakes the leg kick and cracks Barkley in the body.
Yrkje misses with a right hand
and Yrkje takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yrkje moves out of range of the body kick from Barkley.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yrkje scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yrkje tried to score with a low kick but Barkley checks it.
Barkley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yrkje fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barkley.
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yrkje wants to clinch but Barkley slips to the side
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Yrkje moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje misses with a left hand
and Barkley counters with an inside leg kick.
Yrkje throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yrkje really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yrkje lands a right hook to the body.
Yrkje on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barkley. Barkley obviously looking to wear him down.
Yrkje swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barkley.
Barkley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yrkje.
Barkley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yrkje avoids a kick to the body.
Barkley slips a jab from Yrkje.
A countering left hand to the body from Barkley misses.
Yrkje moves into the clinch successfully.
Yrkje blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Yrkje lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Yrkje misses the target.
Yrkje tries to clinch there but Barkley circles away.
Yrkje uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barkley.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yrkje drives through and clinches with Barkley against the cage.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yrkje backwards.
Yrkje is trying to pull guard but Barkley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yrkje tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yrkje jumps guard.
Barkley wants to stand but Yrkje has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Yrkje is looking for a triangle but Barkley pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yrkje is proving hard to escape from.
Barkley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yrkje looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barkley wants to stand but Yrkje has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Yrkje working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Keith Yrkje dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toby Keith Yrkje's cut.
That's time! Yrkje's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Yrkje fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barkley checks it well.
Barkley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yrkje.
Yrkje throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yrkje.
Yrkje moves away from the strike by Barkley.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Barkley moves out of range of the body kick.
Yrkje dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barkley. That did some damage!
Yrkje throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yrkje misses with the body kick
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Barkley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yrkje with a hook.
Yrkje blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yrkje tries to clinch there but Barkley circles away.
Barkley fakes the leg kick and cracks Yrkje in the body.
Barkley lunges at Yrkje with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yrkje's hand.
Yrkje moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barkley throws a big shot that misses.
Yrkje changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yrkje tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barkley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yrkje thinking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barkley.
Barkley moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yrkje throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yrkje throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yrkje misses with a straight right.
Barkley flicks out a counter leg kick but Yrkje steps away.
Yrkje thows a leg kick but Barkley checks it
and Yrkje takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Yrkje misses with a looping left.
Yrkje throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yrkje walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barkley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barkley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley missing with a left hand there. Yrkje was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barkley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje misses with a body kick.
Yrkje throws a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yrkje lands a jab to Barkley's midsection.
Yrkje misses with a body shot
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Yrkje works Barkley's body with a nice hook.
Barkley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yrkje misses with an uppercut
and Barkley counters with an inside leg kick.
Yrkje comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Yrkje is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick from Barkley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yrkje rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barkley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yrkje lands with a hook. Barkley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yrkje has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Yrkje motions for Barkley to come forward. Yrkje throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yrkje throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley connects with an inside leg kick.
Yrkje misses with a wild body shot.
Yrkje misses with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yrkje will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barkley lands a glancing blow to the side of Yrkje's head.
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but Yrkje sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body. Yrkje takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yrkje misses with a kick to the body
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Barkley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barkley 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Turcotte (ranked 1914 p4p, 2322 weight class) and Yves Marchant (ranked 263 p4p, 286 weight class). Marchant has chosen gandagana as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Turcotte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yves Marchant!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turcotte gets caught napping as Marchant dives in and scores a takedown. Turcotte manages to retain guard.
Marchant wants to pass the guard but Turcotte is keeping the position.
Turcotte is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Turcotte prevents Marchant from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marchant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marchant isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Turcotte stacks Marchant on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Turcotte!
Marchant is letting Turcotte control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchant tries to buck Turcotte off but Turcotte is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchant is still trying to improve position.
Marchant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turcotte's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marchant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turcotte pulls his head out easily.
Turcotte is taking a breather. Marchant says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marchant tries to roll over but Turcotte keeps him under control.
Marchant looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Turcotte performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marchant looking for submissions off his back.
Turcotte 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marchant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marchant doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Marchant working for submissions but it's allowed Turcotte to get to half guard.
Marchant looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marchant tries to roll over but Turcotte keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turcotte looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turcotte keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte scores with a hook.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Marchant ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Turcotte finds it's target.
Turcotte lands with a hook. Marchant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marchant takes one on the button.
 Marchant is rocked!
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turcotte connects with a body shot that sends Marchant's belly button to the back.
Marchant is still on wobbly legs! Can Turcotte finish him?
Turcotte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turcotte wants it to stay on the feet.
Marchant seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turcotte lands a big right hand that sends Marchant crashing to the mat! Turcotte stays standing though and waves Marchant back to his feet!
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marchant circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Turcotte. Marchant falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Turcotte!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Turcotte!
The defeated Yves Marchant had this to say: 'I will come back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Tavares (ranked 344 p4p, 622 weight class) and Craig Watkins (ranked 46 p4p, 102 weight class). Manny Tavares is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Watkins!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Watkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Watkins gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watkins.
Tavares has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Watkins.
Watkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watkins working aggressively here.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Tavares lands with an uppercut that bounces Watkins off the cage and back into range.
Tavares cracks Watkins with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tavares has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Watkins to stand back up!
Watkins is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watkins looks to clinch
and Tavares counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Tavares!
As Manny Tavares got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: When clinch spamming goes wrong. You're more predictable than my 86% ko rate'.
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pop
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