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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Moura (ranked 1772 p4p, 4848 weight class) and Randy Mardov (ranked 240 p4p, 534 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Mardov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura staying out of range there.
Randy Mardov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mardov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moura can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moura, as that shot connected.
 It looks like Randy Mardov has been cut.
Mardov throws a hook but Moura blocks it.
Mardov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moura manages to avoid it.
Moura attempts a counter takedown but Mardov avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moura. Mardov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mardov shoots in for a takedown but Moura shows good takedown defense.
Mardov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moura looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here as Mardov stalls from top position.
Mardov tries to move to mount but Moura blocks the move with his legs.
Moura tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura tries to hold on but Mardov pushes him away.
Moura is squirming around, avoiding Mardov's attempts to control the action.
Mardov controlling from mount.
Moura tries to hold on but Mardov postures up.
Moura is trying to escape the mount.
Moura tries to lock up and control but Mardov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mardov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moura is squirming around, avoiding Mardov's attempts to control the action.
Moura tries to reverse the position but Mardov maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mardov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moura wants to get back to his feet.
Moura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mardov avoids the attempt from Moura to control.
Mardov trying to control but Moura is having none of it.
Mardov controlling from the full mount.
Mardov avoids the attempt from Moura to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mardov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moura is looking to escape.
Moura can't escape the position.
Mardov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura is working to get back to half guard.
That's four 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.
Mardov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mardov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mardov controlling his opponent.
Moura tries to hold on but Mardov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mardov lands a couple of good shots and Moura has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Moura looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mardov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Mardov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Mardov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mardov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mardov is defended easily by Moura.
Mardov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moura on his heels. He'll look to pass Moura's guard now, I'm sure.
Mardov passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mardov pulls his head out easily.
Moura trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mardov prevents Moura from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mardov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moura wants to control but Mardov is having none of it.
Mardov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mardov is continuing to stall.
Moura can't escape the position.
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.
Moura wants to control but Mardov is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura working to try and regain half guard.
Moura tries to lock up and control but Mardov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mardov looking to control but Moura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moura is trying to escape the mount.
Moura tries to hold on but Mardov postures up.
Mardov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mardov controlling the pace for now.
Moura tries to reverse the position but Mardov maintains control.
Mardov controlling his opponent.
Mardov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mardov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moura wants to hold on but Mardov pushes him away.
Mardov controlling the pace for now.
Mardov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moura is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mardov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Moura wants to control but Mardov is having none of it.
Mardov content just to control the position here.
Randy Mardov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mardov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moura is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Mardov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Mardov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mardov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 It looks like Harry Moura has been cut.
Moura lands a jab.
Moura misses with a low kick.
Moura looks to land a right hand but Mardov moved out of range.
Mardov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moura.
Mardov throws out a loose jab but Moura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mardov shoots in and drives through. Moura sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura leaves Mardov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mardov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mardov looks to land a left hand but Moura moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mardov just misses with a punch to the body.
Moura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mardov throws a lazy uppercut
and Moura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mardov thinking.
Mardov misses with a takedown attempt - Moura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harry Moura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Mardov.
Moura scores with a decent looking hook.
Moura ducks right into an uppercut from Mardov.
Moura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mardov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mardov swings for the body but Moura moves out of range.
Harry Moura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randy Mardov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mardov's sensitive parts.
Harry Moura is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mardov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mardov throws the left hand but Moura avoids the punch easily.
Moura moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mardov is defended easily by Moura.
Moura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mardov swings for the body but Moura moves out of range.
Moura misses with a head kick.
Mardov tries to clinch there but Moura circles away.
Moura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mardov.
Mardov scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mardov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moura is fending him off so far but Mardov persists. Nope, Moura circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mardov.
Mardov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moura pinned against the cage. Moura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Moura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mardov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Moura quickly recovers to half guard.
Mardov not doing much here.
Moura looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mardov passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mardov trying to control the position but Moura is working away.
Moura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mardov off and has taken his back!
Moura seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Moura has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Moura looking for the choke from the back.
Moura has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
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!
Mardov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mardov fending off the submission attempt from Moura.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Moura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mardov 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Mardov!
During a confident post fight interview, Randy Mardov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Black Lives Jackson (ranked 2441 p4p, 2879 weight class) and Manco Capac (ranked 325 p4p, 370 weight class). Capac has chosen Iggy Pop - The Passenger as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Lives Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manco Capac!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Capac swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Capac thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Capac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Jackson backs off Capac throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
A swing and a miss from Capac.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Capac throws out the jab.
Capac moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Capac has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Capac blocks with his arms.
Capac makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Capac fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Capac can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Capac.
Capac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Capac leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Capac looking to pass the guard.
Capac trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Capac is stalling in the full guard.
Capac pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Capac is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson trying to hold on to Capac's head to control him but Capac postures up.
Capac is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is looking to control Capac's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Capac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Capac trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Capac postures up.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Capac's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Capac's back!
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Capac manages to turn into his guard.
Capac wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Capac engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capac trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Capac is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Capac avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Capac stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Capac wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manco Capac will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Black Lives Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Capac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Capac lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Capac avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Capac.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson pushes Capac up against the cage in a clinch.
Capac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capac unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Capac.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Capac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Capac lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Capac manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Capac.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Capac connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Manco Capac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Capac blocks a head kick by Jackson.
It seemed like Capac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Capac lands a right hook to the body.
Capac cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Capac lands a nice shot to the body.
Capac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Capac. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson tries to clinch but Capac moves out of range.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Capac counters with a straight right hand.
Capac misses with the combination.
Capac scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Capac.
It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Capac counters with a straight right hand.
Capac connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Capac moves out of range easily.
Capac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Capac misses.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Capac checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Capac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses
and Capac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Capac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Capac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Capac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Capac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Capac keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Lives Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capac swinging wildly here.
Capac lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Capac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson keeps Capac at a distance using the push kick.
Manco Capac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Capac has managed to clinch.
Capac blocks an elbow strike.
Capac lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Capac lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Capac works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Capac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manco Capac's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Capac lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson throws a head kick but Capac moves out of range.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capac.
Capac connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Capac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Capac let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Capac misses with a two punch combination.
Capac lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Capac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Capac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Capac blocks the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Capac. Beautiful body shot.
Capac uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Capac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Capac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Capac circles away.
Capac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Capac releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Capac throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Capac manages to circle out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Capac tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Capac to the ground. Capac escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Capac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capac darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Capac looking for a takedown.
Capac presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Capac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capac is looking to take this one to the mat.
Capac lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Capac working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Capac wants a takedown.
Black Lives Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manco Capac.
Capac wants the takedown. Jackson is fighting it off but Capac persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jackson's guard against the cage.
Capac trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capac slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Capac postures up.
Black Lives Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Capac drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Capac off! Capac jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Capac pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Capac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Capac wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manco Capac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Capac 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manco Capac!
After winning the bout, Manco Capac 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Graham Mantle (ranked 1436 p4p, 3267 weight class) and Snapple Grapple (ranked 151 p4p, 329 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Graham Mantle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Snapple Grapple!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grapple shoots and misses
and Mantle counters with a two punch combo.
Grapple scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mantle holding on.
Mantle is not content to let Grapple control the position.
Grapple swings around for an armbar but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grapple's guard.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Grapple keeps moving.
Grapple looking for a guillotine here but Mantle defends easily.
Mantle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grapple is looking for a triangle but Mantle pushes his legs off easily.
Grapple has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mantle is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Grapple.
Mantle is looking to take a break and control but Grapple is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grapple is looking to regain half guard here but Mantle keeps moving and retains side control.
Mantle has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Grapple!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grapple is trying desperately to improve position.
Mantle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grapple is bucking up trying to escape but Mantle cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mantle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grapple can't escape the position.
Mantle looking to finish Grapple with some ground and pound. This is bad for Grapple!
Grapple tries to reverse the position but Mantle maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantle avoids the attempt from Grapple to control.
Grapple is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mantle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mantle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
 Grapple is rocked!
Mantle lands a big shot to the head and Grapple winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Graham Mantle!
A relieved looking Graham Mantle 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 Bo Garrett (ranked 4640 p4p, 1903 weight class) and Leon Lentz (ranked 517 p4p, 268 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bo Garrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Lentz!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lentz throws a right hand that misses
and Garrett counters with a nice body shot.
Garrett moves out of range as Lentz strikes.
Garrett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lentz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrett.
Garrett dips to his left and cracks Lentz with an uppercut!
Lentz moves out of range as Garrett strikes.
Lentz flicks out a counter leg kick but Garrett steps away.
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
Lentz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Garrett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lentz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lentz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garrett tries to counter with a takedown but Lentz is quick to defend against it.
Garrett stuns Lentz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lentz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Garrett eats them both and turns towards Lentz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lentz throws a body shot but no joy.
Garrett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lentz avoids the body shot from Garrett.
Lentz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garrett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garrett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lentz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lentz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Lentz.
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lentz moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lentz.
Garrett misses with an uppercut. Lentz saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Garrett.
Nice straight punches there by Garrett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garrett.
Lentz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lentz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrett circles away quickly and effectively.
Lentz misses the shot to the body.
Garrett takes a swing at Lentz's ribcage but misses.
Lentz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lentz throws an off balance right hand
enabling Garrett to counter with a crisp jab.
Garrett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garrett cracks Lentz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Lentz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lentz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lentz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lentz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lentz misses with a wild combination.
Garrett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lentz avoids it really well and circles away.
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
Lentz misses with a hook to the body
and Garrett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lentz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lentz blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Lentz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Garrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lentz backwards.
Garrett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lentz manages to break the clinch.
Garrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Lentz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Garrett misses.
Garrett avoids a punch combination nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garrett.
Garrett is looking to wear down Lentz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lentz misses with a looping left.
Garrett misses with a left hand
and Lentz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lentz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lentz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garrett takes one to the chin there.
Lentz throws a right hand that Garrett ducks under and follows up with a left that Garrett also avoids with ease.
Garrett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett throws a body shot but no joy.
Lentz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lentz.
Garrett lands a jab to Lentz's midsection.
Lentz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lentz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garrett throws a hook but Lentz avoids it easily.
Lentz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garrett moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garrett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garrett can't find room to land a body shot as Lentz controls the action.
Lentz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lentz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garrett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lentz loads up on a big right hand but Garrett slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lentz walks into a straight right hand from Garrett.
Lentz misses with a straight right.
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 Bo Garrett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lentz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garrett momentarily.
Leon Lentz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lentz tries to work over Garrett's front leg with a kick but Garrett checks it.
Lentz moves away from the strike by Garrett.
Lentz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garrett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lentz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lentz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lentz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lentz sizes up Garrett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lentz throws a nice head kick!
Garrett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Garrett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lentz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garrett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garrett takes a swing at Lentz's ribcage but misses.
Lentz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lentz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Garrett misses the target.
Garrett lands with a nice body punch.
Garrett throws a lazy right hand but Lentz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lentz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lentz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garrett.
Lentz slips a straight right by Garrett.
Lentz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garrett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lentz.
Lentz avoids the body shot from Garrett.
Lentz digs a good hook to Garrett's body.
Lentz staying out of range there.
A jab from Lentz finds it's way through Garrett's defenses.
Lentz throws a head kick but Garrett moves out of range.
Leon Lentz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Lentz lands but Garrett takes it in his stride.
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!
Lentz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrett.
Garrett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lentz. Lentz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garrett moves in looking to clinch but Lentz pushes him off.
Lentz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garrett throws an overhand right that lands on Lentz's shoulder, as Lentz tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Garrett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garrett jabs Lentz right on the nose. Lentz blinks but takes it well.
Garrett looks to land a right hand but Lentz moved out of range.
Lentz counters with a body kick.
Lentz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrett.
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
Garrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrett throws a hook but Lentz blocks it.
Lentz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lentz throws a leg kick which misses Garrett's front leg but catches the back leg as Garrett tries to avoid it.
Garrett takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lentz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lentz misses with an uppercut.
Lentz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lentz misses with a hook.
Lentz throws a sloppy head kick and Garrett moves out of range easily.
Garrett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Garrett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lentz.
Lentz looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrett is just out of range.
Lentz looks to throw the jab but Garrett is out of range.
Garrett doesn't manage to clinch there - Lentz circles away.
Lentz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garrett has time to react.
Garrett blocks a head kick by Lentz.
Garrett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Garrett throws a hook to the side of Lentz's head but Lentz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lentz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garrett loads up on a big right hand but Lentz slips the punch.
Lentz defending well as Garrett loads up on a big left hand.
Garrett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrett throws an overhand right that lands on Lentz's shoulder, as Lentz tries to avoid the shot.
Lentz lands with a nice body kick.
Lentz throws an overhand right that lands on Garrett's shoulder, as Garrett tries to avoid the shot.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrett misses with a body punch
and Lentz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garrett misses with a left hand
and Lentz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garrett connects with a jab.
Garrett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lentz throws out the jab.
It looked like Garrett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lentz thuds his shin into the meat of Garrett's side.
Lentz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Lentz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lentz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lentz swings for the body but Garrett moves out of range.
Garrett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lentz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lentz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Lentz is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lentz.
And Lentz responds with a good body kick, but Garrett manages to step out the way in time.
Lentz missing with a left hand there. Garrett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garrett throws a right hand that misses
and Lentz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garrett misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garrett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lentz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lentz! But no joy.
Garrett throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Lentz misses.
Lentz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
Garrett lands a head shot.
Garrett will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Garrett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lentz circles away quickly and effectively.
Lentz lands with a nice body punch.
Lentz walks into a stiff left hand from Garrett.
Lentz looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrett is just out of range.
Lentz throws a jab when Garrett was well out of range.
Garrett avoids the body shot from Lentz.
A quick step to the side and Garrett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lentz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Lentz misses.
Lentz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrett.
Lentz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lentz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lentz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett throws out a loose jab but Lentz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lentz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrett moves out of range of the strikes.
Lentz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrett was well out of range. Poor timing from Lentz.
A left lands for Lentz.
Lentz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lentz tries to land a body kick
and Garrett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garrett throws a body punch but Lentz moves out of range.
That kick from Lentz tenderised Garrett's leg. Garrett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lentz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lentz misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garrett misses with a body shot.
Lentz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lentz throws a leg kick but Garrett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garrett is looking to counter punch.
Garrett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lentz.
An attempted straight right counter from Garrett misses the target.
Garrett swings for the body but Lentz moves out of range.
Garrett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lentz.
Garrett is looking to clinch but Lentz is avoiding it.
Lentz throws a body punch but Garrett moves out of range.
Lentz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrett moves away.
Garrett is looking to counter the offense by Lentz and move into the clinch.
Lentz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garrett thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Lentz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lentz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lentz manages to avoid it.
Garrett moves out of range of the strikes.
Garrett takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lentz avoids the body shot from Garrett.
Lentz moves out of range of the strikes.
Garrett ducks right into an uppercut from Lentz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garrett dives in for a single leg takedown but Lentz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lentz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lentz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lentz throws a jab but it's blocked by Garrett.
Garrett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lentz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lentz moves out of range of the strikes.
Lentz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Lentz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lentz 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Lentz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 2138 p4p, 1586 weight class) and Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit (ranked 225 p4p, 169 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rikiya Goromaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Goromaru.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goromaru manages to avoid it.
Goromaru lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Goromaru misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Goromaru.
Goromaru swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Goromaru misses with a hook to the body
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Goromaru ducks down to avoid it.
Goromaru throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Goromaru moves out of range.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goromaru clinches with his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goromaru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goromaru.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Goromaru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goromaru throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goromaru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goromaru misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Goromaru fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goromaru.
Goromaru lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Goromaru.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Goromaru lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Goromaru fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru wants to stall.
Goromaru throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goromaru.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Goromaru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Goromaru looking to stall.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit cracks Goromaru with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goromarus head.
Goromaru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goromaru wants to stall.
Goromaru stalling in the clinch but Sitsongrit improves position.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Goromaru takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards.
Sitsongrit gets through Goromaru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is working Goromaru over against the cage.
Goromaru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goromaru blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Goromaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Goromaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Goromaru is trying to drag Sitsongrit to the mat but Sitsongrit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Goromaru lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Goromaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Goromaru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goromaru takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Goromaru.
Goromaru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit is working Goromaru over against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit is working Goromaru over against the cage.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goromaru working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goromarus head.
Goromaru blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Goromaru controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goromaru misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goromaru.
A head punch on the inside from Goromaru fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goromaru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goromaru wants to clinch but Sitsongrit slips to the side
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goromaru thinking.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goromaru darts in trying to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Goromaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Goromaru counters with a nice body shot.
Goromaru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Goromaru steps away.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit cracks Goromaru with a good jab.
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!
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Goromaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goromaru shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goromaru looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goromaru misses the jab.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Goromaru misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Goromaru takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Goromaru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Goromaru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Goromaru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goromaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Goromaru counters with a nice uppercut.
Goromaru throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Goromaru.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
 Goromaru is rocked!
Goromaru throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Goromaru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goromaru drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit drops Goromaru with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Goromaru! Sitsongrit dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
In his post fight interview, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Loris (ranked 1575 p4p, 1477 weight class) and Prohor Georgiev (ranked 167 p4p, 157 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Loris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prohor Georgiev!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Georgiev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Loris checks a leg kick nicely.
Georgiev is looking to slow Loris down with leg kicks.
Georgiev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Prohor Georgiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loris throws a hook but Georgiev blocks it.
Loris loads up on a big right hand but Georgiev slips the punch.
Georgiev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Georgiev moves out of range of the body kick from Loris.
Loris looks to throw the jab but Georgiev is out of range.
Georgiev throws a low kick but Loris avoids it.
Georgiev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Loris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris throws a lazy right hand but Georgiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Georgiev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Loris throws an overhand right that lands on Georgiev's shoulder, as Georgiev tries to avoid the shot.
Georgiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Loris is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgiev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Georgiev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Loris.
Georgiev blocks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Georgiev. That's going to slow Loris down.
Loris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Georgiev blocks a jab.
Georgiev scores with a nice body kick.
Loris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Loris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Georgiev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loris's sensitive parts.
Georgiev looks to land a body kick but Loris moved away.
Georgiev delivers a nice body kick.
Georgiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loris misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loris lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loris throws a sloppy head kick and Georgiev moves out of range easily.
Georgiev flicks out a counter leg kick but Loris steps away.
Georgiev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Georgiev tenderised Loris's leg. Loris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Loris throws a sloppy head kick and Georgiev moves out of range easily.
Georgiev slips under a jab from Loris.
Georgiev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Loris throws a front kick aimed at Georgiev's knee but Georgiev avoids it well.
Georgiev scores with a leg kick.
Loris lands with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Georgiev.
Georgiev throws a chopping leg kick but Loris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Georgiev thumps Loris with a low kick.
Loris shoots in looking for a takedown. Georgiev tries to sprawl out of it but Loris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Georgiev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Georgiev looks to land a body kick but Loris moved away.
Georgiev avoids the body shot from Loris.
Georgiev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Georgiev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Loris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Loris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Loris cracks a nice hook into Georgiev's ribs.
Loris throws a looping overhand right but Georgiev ducks down to avoid it.
Loris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Prohor Georgiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good leg kick by Georgiev.
Georgiev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loris.
Georgiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loris.
Georgiev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Georgiev tries to work over Loris's front leg with a kick but Loris checks it.
Georgiev feints and then cracks Loris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Loris down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev misses with a low kick as Loris jumps back.
Georgiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Georgiev with a nice calf kick.
Georgiev throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loris throws a leg kick
and Georgiev finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That kick from Georgiev tenderised Loris's leg. Loris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Loris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Georgiev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Georgiev wants to control but Loris postures up.
Georgiev is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Loris is working Georgiev over with some ground and pound from side control.
Georgiev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Georgiev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Prohor Georgiev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Georgiev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loris's sensitive parts.
Loris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Loris throws a jab but it's blocked by Georgiev.
Georgiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loris throws the kick towards the body but Georgiev avoids it.
Loris misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Georgiev. That's going to slow Loris down.
A big right from Loris misses.
Loris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Loris lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev tries to work over Loris's front leg with a kick but Loris checks it.
Loris lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loris.
Georgiev with a nice calf kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Georgiev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Loris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Loris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Loris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Georgiev manages to avoid it.
Loris missing with a left hand there. Georgiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Georgiev. That's going to slow Loris down.
Loris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Loris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loris throws an overhand right that lands on Georgiev's shoulder, as Georgiev tries to avoid the shot.
Georgiev connects with an inside leg kick.
Georgiev misses with a leg kick
and Loris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Loris.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loris.
Georgiev prevents a body shot from Loris.
Georgiev prevents a body shot from Loris.
Georgiev pulls Loris into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Georgiev is on top in guard.
Loris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Georgiev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georgiev 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Georgiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Loris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loris seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Loris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Georgiev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Georgiev wants to control from the top but Loris keeps moving.
Georgiev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Loris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev stops Loris from standing up.
Loris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Georgiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Loris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loris has control of Georgiev's left arm, preventing Georgiev from doing any damage.
Georgiev wants to control from the top but Loris keeps moving.
Georgiev stands and throws Loris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Georgiev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Loris is not content to let Georgiev control the position.
That's four 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.
Georgiev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Loris will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Loris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Georgiev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Georgiev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Georgiev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Loris holding on.
Loris prevents Georgiev from improving position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Georgiev trying to control the action but Loris is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Prohor Georgiev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Georgiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick lands for Georgiev.
Loris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Georgiev. Georgiev obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Loris there.
Loris's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Loris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Georgiev.
Georgiev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Georgiev tries to land a leg kick but Loris saw it coming and moves away.
A quick step to the side and Loris tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loris connects with a body shot.
That kick from Loris tenderised Georgiev's leg. Georgiev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Loris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Georgiev. Georgiev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Loris checks a low kick from Georgiev.
Loris throws a hook but Georgiev blocks it.
A good leg kick by Georgiev.
An inside leg kick lands from Loris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loris checks a low kick from Georgiev.
Loris looking to score a takedown here. Georgiev is defending well but Loris drives through and ends up in Georgiev's guard.
Georgiev wants to sweep but no luck.
Loris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Georgiev is proving hard to escape from.
Loris content to stall in guard here.
Georgiev managing to control the position.
Loris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Loris preventing the sweep.
Loris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Georgiev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Georgiev wants to sweep here but Loris controlling him for the moment.
Hugo Loris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Georgiev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Loris has managed to get both his arms back between Georgiev's legs - danger averted.
Georgiev has control of Loris's left arm, preventing Loris from doing any damage.
Loris lands a couple of digs.
Georgiev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Georgiev has his foot on Loris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loris works his way back into a safe position though.
Georgiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Georgiev's head.
Loris advances to half guard.
Georgiev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Loris there.
Loris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Georgiev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Georgiev is looking to control Loris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Georgiev avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Loris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Georgiev sees it coming and defends easily.
Loris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Loris takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Georgiev keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Loris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Georgiev keeps working.
Loris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Georgiev's head.
Georgiev wants to improve his position but Loris is controlling well.
Georgiev taking some punishment here, with Loris in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev is trying to control but can't.
Loris is controlling the pace.
Georgiev is trying to control but can't.
Hugo Loris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Georgiev is refusing to be controlled, as Loris sits in half guard.
Georgiev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Loris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Georgiev has his hands on Loris's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Loris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Georgiev 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Prohor Georgiev!
Prohor Georgiev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Christie (ranked 1835 p4p, 1849 weight class) and Michael Barnes (ranked 197 p4p, 200 weight class). Christie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Amityville. 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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149
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Christie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Christie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes stops Christie from standing up.
Christie keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
Christie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Barnes manages to pass to side control.
Christie is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes stops Christie from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Christie is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Christie is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Christie wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Christie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christie's head.
Christie won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Christie is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Christie is trying to stand up here but Barnes is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Christie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Christie has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barnes is on him like a limpet, forcing Christie back against the cage.
Christie tries to break free but Barnes pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Christie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Christie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Barnes moves forwards but Christie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Christie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
Barnes scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, jab by Barnes - just one landing.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Christie misses the jab.
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Christie!
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!
Barnes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barnes working the head with strikes.
Barnes tries to score with some ground and pound. Christie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christie wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Christie sneaks out the side door and pushes Barnes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Christie moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Christie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
Christie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Christie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Christie.
Christie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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 Steven Christie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Barnes throws a body punch but Christie moves out of range.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Christie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christie.
Christie misses with a hook
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Christie's guard.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mentor Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Christie keeps moving.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes working some strikes from top position.
Christie wriggles free and stands up.
Christie throws an off balance right hand
so Barnes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Christie is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Barnes dives into side control.
Barnes trying to control the position but Christie is working away.
Barnes tries to score with some ground and pound. Christie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Christie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christie throws Barnes to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Christie counters with a nice body shot.
Christie misses with a looping left.
Christie stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Christie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Steven Christie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christie throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Christie moves his leg out of the way.
Christie throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Christie misses with a looping left.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Christie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice body punch from Christie.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Christie sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steven Christie is winning the standup battle so far.
Christie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Christie.
Christie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Christie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Christie jabs at Barnes's body.
Barnes digs a good hook to Christie's body.
Barnes is looking to slow Christie down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Christie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
A big left from Christie misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Christie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
Barnes defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Christie connects with a body shot.
Barnes throws a jab when Christie was well out of range.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Christie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Christie catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Christie dominated that second round.
That's time! Christie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christie scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut there from Christie.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes lunges at Christie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christie's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Christie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christie manages to avoid it.
Christie slips a straight right by Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christie blocks a low kick nicely.
Christie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christie.
Christie misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Christie pushes Barnes off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Christie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christie.
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
Christie misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control.
Christie wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christie keeps working.
Barnes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Barnes wants to control but Christie is keeping him busy.
Christie wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christie trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Michael Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christie throws Barnes to one side and escapes!
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!
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christie cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Christie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Christie pushes Barnes off and gets back to his feet.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut.
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Christie defends it well.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barnes somewhat.
Christie throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Christie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
Christie misses with a straight left.
Michael Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christie misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnes prevents Christie from getting back to his feet.
Barnes trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
Christie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Christie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes won't allow Christie to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Christie ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Christie shakes it off.
Christie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Christie throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Christie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Christie misses with a hook.
Christie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steven Christie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Christie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Christie, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Christie!
As Steven Christie got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: The voices in my head told me to do it, so I can't be held accountable for my actions.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack McScramble (ranked 1780 p4p, 1053 weight class) and Colby Gebhardt (ranked 194 p4p, 116 weight class). Colby Gebhardt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack McScramble's chin.
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack McScramble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colby Gebhardt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McScramble misses with a body punch
and Gebhardt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McScramble lands a glancing blow to the side of Gebhardt's head.
McScramble tries to clinch up.
Jab, jab by Gebhardt - just one landing.
Gebhardt swats away the attempt to clinch by McScramble.
McScramble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gebhardt throws a big shot that misses.
McScramble attempts a counter takedown but Gebhardt avoids it well and moves away.
Gebhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McScramble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McScramble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble swings for the body but Gebhardt moves out of range.
Gebhardt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gebhardt slips a jab from McScramble.
Gebhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Gebhardt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gebhardt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gebhardt wants it to stay on the feet.
Gebhardt takes a swing at McScramble's ribcage but misses.
McScramble throws a jab but it's blocked by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gebhardt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McScramble lands a nice hook to Gebhardt's body. Gebhardt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gebhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McScramble.
Gebhardt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gebhardt throws a shot from downtown. McScramble moves away and avoids it.
Gebhardt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McScramble.
Gebhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Gebhardt.
McScramble walks into a stiff left hand from Gebhardt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gebhardt manages to avoid it.
McScramble moves out of range of the strikes.
McScramble will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gebhardt walks into a stiff left hand from McScramble.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McScramble scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gebhardt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McScramble throws a looping overhand right but Gebhardt ducks down to avoid it.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gebhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
Gebhardt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oooooh!!! Gebhardt has knocked McScramble down with a huge combo! Gebhardt steps away and waves a wobbly McScramble back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
McScramble fails with an attempt to clinch.
McScramble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gebhardt takes a swing at McScramble's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gebhardt, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gebhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McScramble is looking to clinch but Gebhardt is avoiding it.
Gebhardt has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Gebhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McScramble.
The fighters circling - McScramble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gebhardt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gebhardt clobbers McScramble with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McScramble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gebhardt.
Nice sprawl there from Gebhardt as McScramble shoots in.
McScramble shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gebhardt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gebhardt looking to hit a scissor sweep but McScramble is one step ahead there.
Gebhardt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McScramble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gebhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McScramble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McScramble throwing strikes from guard but Gebhardt blocks nicely.
McScramble works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McScramble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gebhardt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gebhardt won't allow McScramble to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Gebhardt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McScramble tries to move into range but Gebhardt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gebhardt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gebhardt throws a shot to the body.
McScramble getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McScramble fails with an attempt to clinch.
McScramble dives in and scores a takedown into Gebhardt's guard.
McScramble has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McScramble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gebhardt is keeping the position for now.
Gebhardt is adopting a defensive guard.
Gebhardt is trying to control the position but McScramble postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble is pushing down on Gebhardt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gebhardt is fighting to maintain full guard but McScramble has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gebhardt is looking for a sweep. McScramble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McScramble is pressing down on Gebhardt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gebhardt is holding on for now.
McScramble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gebhardt keeps working.
Gebhardt blocking the ground and pound attempt from McScramble.
Gebhardt wants to control but McScramble is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McScramble not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McScramble is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gebhardt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gebhardt tries to roll over but McScramble keeps him under control.
McScramble working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gebhardt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McScramble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gebhardt keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScramble working over Gebhardt with some ground and pound. Gebhardt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McScramble works his way into full mount!
McScramble lands with some strikes.
Gebhardt tries to hold on but McScramble postures up.
McScramble lands with some strikes.
McScramble postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gebhardt looks a forlorn figure.
McScramble lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McScramble misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
BOOM! McScramble connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gebhardt has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of McScramble's lack of action.
McScramble has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McScramble is keen to just control but Gebhardt is a slippery customer.
McScramble trying to control from Gebhardt's half guard. Gebhardt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but Gebhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gebhardt wants to sweep here but McScramble controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McScramble dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gebhardt lands a right hook to the body.
Gebhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McScramble manages to avoid it.
Gebhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McScramble manages to avoid it.
McScramble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gebhardt sprawls and moves away.
McScramble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gebhardt.
McScramble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown but Gebhardt shows good takedown defense.
Gebhardt moves forwards but McScramble connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gebhardt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McScrambles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No luck with that takedown attempt from McScramble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gebhardt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gebhardt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McScramble on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScramble defending well as Gebhardt loads up on a big left hand.
McScramble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McScramble on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gebhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for McScramble.
McScramble walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from McScramble does it's job there.
Gebhardt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McScramble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gebhardt.
McScramble throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gebhardt counters with a right hand to the body.
McScramble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gebhardt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McScramble.
McScramble attempts a counter takedown but Gebhardt avoids it well and moves away.
Gebhardt sizes up McScramble with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gebhardt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gebhardt ducks under a wild hook from McScramble.
A countering left hand to the body from Gebhardt misses.
Gebhardt connects with a body shot that sends McScramble's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Gebhardt there.
Gebhardt throws a big shot that misses.
McScramble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McScramble shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McScramble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gebhardt scores with a jab.
McScramble closes the distance and clinches up with Gebhardt, looking for a takedown. McScramble pushes Gebhardt against the cage but Gebhardt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McScramble tries to close the distance and clinch but Gebhardt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScramble throws a jab when Gebhardt was well out of range.
McScramble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McScramble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Gebhardt misses the target.
Colby Gebhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McScramble fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gebhardt to the ground. McScramble is now in Gebhardt's guard.
McScramble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gebhardt is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McScramble scoring with some ground and pound.
McScramble slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gebhardt is on top in guard.
Gebhardt stopping the sweep attempt from McScramble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McScramble has his foot on Gebhardt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gebhardt works his way back into a safe position though.
Gebhardt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McScramble has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gebhardt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McScramble.
McScramble is trying to improve his position.
Gebhardt just content to control the position.
McScramble stops Gebhardt from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Gebhardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gebhardt 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colby Gebhardt!
Colby Gebhardt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Pellegrini (ranked 453 p4p, 777 weight class) and Jack Waller (ranked 53 p4p, 86 weight class). Waller has chosen Snoop Dogg - Murder Was the Case as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Pellegrini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Waller!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pellegrini was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
Pellegrini misses with a body punch
and Waller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pellegrini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Waller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Waller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pellegrini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Waller's head.
It looks like Jack Waller has been cut.
Pellegrini misses with a hook. Waller ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Waller misses.
A slow jab from Pellegrini misses its intended target.
Pellegrini misses with a lunging right hand
and Waller counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Pellegrini misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pellegrini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pellegrini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Waller counters with a nice uppercut.
Waller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pellegrini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waller throws out the jab.
We've been told by Pellegrini's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waller throws a right hand that misses
and Pellegrini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pellegrini moves away.
Waller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Waller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Waller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pellegrini rather than just go for the knockout.
Pellegrini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Waller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pellegrini drives through and clinches with Waller against the cage.
Pellegrini lands a shoulder strike.
Pellegrini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pellegrini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Waller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pellegrini.
Pellegrini misses with some punches.
Pellegrini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waller blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waller blocking some punches.
Pellegrini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pellegrini tries a body shot but Waller blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pellegrini has a couple of punches blocked by Waller.
Pellegrini misses with some punches.
Waller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pellegrini.
Pellegrini lands with a right to the head.
Pellegrini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pellegrini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pellegrini prevents a body shot from Waller.
Pellegrini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pellegrini blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Pellegrini.
Waller tries to throw a body punch but Pellegrini avoids it by throwing Waller back against the cage.
Pellegrini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waller's elbow.
Pellegrini works on Waller's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waller tries to throw a body punch but Pellegrini avoids it by throwing Waller back against the cage.
Pellegrini landing knees to the head.
Pellegrini throws a punch but it's blocked by Waller.
Pellegrini misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waller.
Waller blocking some punches.
Pellegrini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Waller tries to throw a body punch but Pellegrini avoids it by throwing Waller back against the cage.
Pellegrini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waller backwards.
Pellegrini lands a shot to the body.
Waller blocking some punches.
Pellegrini misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pellegrini.
Waller trying to control the position but instead, Pellegrini has worked for underhooks and has pushed Waller into the cage.
Pellegrini lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini swings wildly with an uppercut but Waller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pellegrini has a couple of punches blocked by Waller.
Pellegrini working aggressively here.
Pellegrini misses with some punches.
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!
Pellegrini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waller blocks a body shot from Pellegrini.
Waller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pellegrini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pellegrini lands a nice uppercut.
Pellegrini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Waller scores with a shoulder strike.
Waller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Pellegrini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Waller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pellegrini avoids the body shot from Waller.
Pellegrini misses with an uppercut
and Waller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Waller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pellegrini counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Waller.
Pellegrini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pellegrini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waller.
Waller takes one on the button.
Waller moves forwards but Pellegrini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Waller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pellegrini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pellegrini avoids the body shot from Waller.
A telegraphed right hand from Waller misses the target.
Jack Waller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Pellegrini misses
and Waller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pellegrini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pellegrini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pellegrini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Waller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pellegrini thinking.
Pellegrini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Waller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini throws a body shot but no joy.
Pellegrini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice shot by Waller.
Pellegrini clobbers Waller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Waller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Waller blocks a leg kick.
Pellegrini tries to clinch
and Pellegrini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waller swings for the body but Pellegrini moves out of range.
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pellegrini was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
Pellegrini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waller can do to turn this around?
Waller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pellegrini on the side of the head.
Pellegrini lands a nice hook to Waller's body. Waller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pellegrini throws an off balance right hand
and Waller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Waller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Waller misses with a wild body shot.
Pellegrini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waller misses with a shot to the body
and Pellegrini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Waller as he checks the leg kick.
Pellegrini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Waller takes a swing at Pellegrini's ribcage but misses.
Waller throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pellegrini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Waller. Waller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Waller has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jab, jab by Pellegrini - just one landing.
Waller loads up on a big right hand but Pellegrini slips the punch.
Waller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pellegrini misses with a body punch
and Waller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pellegrini slips under a jab.
Pellegrini throws a shot from downtown. Waller moves away and avoids it.
Waller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pellegrini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Waller keeps the fight on the outside.
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pellegrini was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
Nice defenses there by Waller.
Waller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pellegrini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waller slips a jab from Pellegrini.
Waller misses with a straight left.
Waller looks to throw the jab but Pellegrini is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waller. Pellegrini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pellegrini scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pellegrini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waller.
Waller blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Pellegrini.
Waller throws a hook to the side of Pellegrini's head but Pellegrini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pellegrini blocks a jab.
Pellegrini slips a straight right by Waller.
It looked like Pellegrini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Waller throws a body punch but Pellegrini moves out of range.
Waller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vinnie Pellegrini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Waller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Waller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Waller throws the left hand but Pellegrini avoids the punch easily.
Pellegrini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Waller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pellegrini slips under a jab from Waller.
Waller moves away from the strike by Pellegrini.
Waller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pellegrini manages to avoid it.
Pellegrini connects with a nice looking jab.
Pellegrini attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Waller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pellegrini throws an off balance right hand
and Waller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pellegrini thinking.
Pellegrini throws a low kick, looking for Waller's leg but Waller calmly moves out of range.
Waller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pellegrini throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Waller misses with an uppercut.
Pellegrini tries to clinch but Waller is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Waller misses.
Pellegrini tries to clinch up but Waller circles away and keeps his distance.
Waller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waller misses with a hook. Pellegrini ducked under it nicely.
Waller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pellegrini throws out the jab.
Pellegrini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Waller swings for the body but Pellegrini moves out of range.
Waller moves forwards but Pellegrini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Waller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pellegrini blocks a jab.
Pellegrini sizes up Waller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Waller.
Pellegrini loads up on a big right hand but Waller slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Waller moves out of range of the strikes.
Waller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vinnie Pellegrini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waller lands with a good body shot.
Waller misses with a straight right.
Waller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pellegrinis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pellegrini with a nice calf kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pellegrini, as that shot connected.
Pellegrini misses with a combination
and Waller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Pellegrini. Beautiful body shot.
Pellegrini is looking to clinch but Waller is avoiding it.
Pellegrini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Waller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pellegrini scrambles back to his feet.
Pellegrini slips under a jab from Waller.
Waller misses with a hook
and Pellegrini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pellegrini misses with a looping right.
Waller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pellegrini has Waller up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini throws a head punch that misses.
Waller blocks a body shot from Pellegrini.
Waller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pellegrini backwards.
Pellegrini misses with the head strike.
Waller blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Waller.
Pellegrini misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini tries to work over Waller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pellegrini lands a body shot.
Pellegrini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pellegrini moves away.
Pellegrini wants to clinch.
Waller throws out a counter right but Pellegrini avoids it with no problem.
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!
Pellegrini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pellegrini misses with a body punch.
Pellegrini has a couple of punches blocked by Waller.
Pellegrini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Vinnie Pellegrini did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jack Waller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pellegrini misses with an uppercut. Waller saw that one coming.
Pellegrini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pellegrini cracks Waller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pellegrini tries to close the distance and clinch but Waller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pellegrini darts in trying to clinch
and Waller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Waller looks to score with a jab to the body but Pellegrini is just out of range.
Pellegrini throws a right hand that Waller ducks under and follows up with a left that Waller also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Waller.
Pellegrini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Waller misses with a looping left.
Pellegrini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waller.
Waller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Waller.
Waller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Waller catches Pellegrini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pellegrini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Waller throws a lazy uppercut
and Pellegrini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pellegrini was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
Waller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Waller checks a low kick from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini lands a jab to the nose.
Waller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pellegrini on the side of the head.
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pellegrini was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
Waller misses with a hook. Pellegrini ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pellegrini was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pellegrini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Waller just misses with a punch to the body.
Pellegrini throws a lazy right hand but Waller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pellegrini tries to close the distance and clinch but Waller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Waller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Pellegrini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pellegrini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pellegrini blocks an uppercut.
Pellegrini working aggressively here.
Waller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Waller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pellegrini tries to throw a body punch but Waller avoids it by throwing Pellegrini back against the cage.
Waller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pellegrini is keeping busy.
Pellegrini swings wildly with an uppercut but Waller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waller lands with a left to the head.
Waller blocks an uppercut.
Pellegrini digs a right hand into Waller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Waller's gas tank.
Waller tries a body shot but Pellegrini blocks it.
Waller blocks a body shot from Pellegrini.
A short right from Pellegrini on the inside.
Pellegrini struggles to land a body shot inside as Waller controls his hands.
Pellegrini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pellegrini misses with the head strike.
Pellegrini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pellegrini misses with a punch on the inside.
Pellegrini scores with a shoulder strike.
Waller blocks an uppercut.
Pellegrini working aggressively here.
Pellegrini gets through Waller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Waller.
A hook to the body from Waller.
Waller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pellegrini tries to throw a body punch but Waller avoids it by throwing Pellegrini back against the cage.
Pellegrini works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Pellegrini fails to land.
Waller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pellegrini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Pellegrini.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vinnie Pellegrini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Waller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pellegrini avoids the body shot from Waller.
An attempted straight right counter from Pellegrini misses the target.
Pellegrini wants to clinch up but Waller keeps it at a distance.
Waller swats away the attempt to clinch by Pellegrini.
It seemed like Waller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pellegrini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pellegrini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Waller scores with a nice right hand.
Waller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Waller takes a swing at Pellegrini's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Pellegrini misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pellegrini counters with a stiff right hand.
Waller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pellegrini throws a chopping leg kick but Waller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pellegrini lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Waller misses.
Waller misses with a few strikes there.
Pellegrini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Waller throws a body punch but Pellegrini moves out of range.
Waller looks to throw the jab but Pellegrini is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Pellegrini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Waller throws a hook but Pellegrini avoids it easily.
Pellegrini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Waller misses with a wild body shot.
Pellegrini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Pellegrini. Beautiful body shot.
Pellegrini scores with a nice strike.
Pellegrini drives through and clinches with Waller against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini has a couple of punches blocked by Waller.
Waller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pellegrini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Waller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pellegrini throws a punch but it's blocked by Waller.
Pellegrini misses with a punch to the body.
Waller struggles to land a body shot inside as Pellegrini controls his hands.
Pellegrini lands a body punch.
Pellegrini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pellegrini.
Waller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pellegrini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Waller - that landed with a thud.
Pellegrini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pellegrini struggles to land a body shot inside as Waller controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pellegrini as Waller tries to tie him up.
Waller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pellegrini prevents a body shot from Waller.
Pellegrini misses with a punch to the body.
Waller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jack Waller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinnie Pellegrini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pellegrini tries to throw a body punch but Waller avoids it by throwing Pellegrini back against the cage.
Waller misses with a body punch.
Pellegrini throws a head punch that misses.
Pellegrini scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Waller tries to throw a body punch but Pellegrini avoids it by throwing Waller back against the cage.
Waller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pellegrini's elbow.
Waller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pellegrini throws a head punch that misses.
Waller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pellegrini looks to land a right hand but Waller moved out of range.
Pellegrini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waller throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Waller.
I think Pellegrini 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Pellegrini!
Vinnie Pellegrini retains his featherweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vinnie Pellegrini made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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