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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Baldwin Yong (ranked 24756 p4p, 24837 weight class) and Takeo Takeda (ranked 592 p4p, 576 weight class). Yong comes into the arena with Galway Girl blaring out of the sound system. Baldwin Yong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baldwin Yong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takeo Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yong closes the distance and pushes Takeda back into the cage.
Yong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takeda.
Takeda wants a takedown but no success here.
Takeda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baldwin Yong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeo Takeda.
Takeda has Yong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takeda is working for takedown but Yong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Takeda is trying to drag Yong to the mat but Yong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yong tightens his grip and picks Takeda up, before dumping him to the ground. Takeda manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Takeda is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Yong has his hands clasped together but Takeda extends and breaks Yong's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Takeda.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takeo Takeda!
Baldwin Yong was interviewed post fight and said 'Why would the ref stop the fight I only broke both legs?'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bhupal Birendra (ranked 6655 p4p, 24752 weight class) and Lyle Gill (ranked 189 p4p, 205 weight class). Birendra kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is INDIAN DESERT. Lyle Gill is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bhupal Birendra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyle Gill!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gill looking to score a takedown here. Birendra is defending well but Gill drives through and ends up in Birendra's guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gill has eaten all the pies!
Gill won't allow Birendra to get back to his feet.
Gill trying to control but Birendra is working from the bottom.
Birendra wants to get back to his feet but Gill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Birendra will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gill wants to pass the guard but Birendra is keeping the position.
Birendra wants to stand but Gill is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Birendra swivels and escapes.
A quick step to the side and Birendra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Birendra connects with a body shot.
Gill looks winded!
Birendra cracks Gill with an uppercut from hell and Gill crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Birendra's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
 It looks like Lyle Gill has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birendra trying to control the position from guard on top but Gill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birendra postures up.
Birendra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gill keeping moving, preventing Birendra from controlling successfully.
Gill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birendra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Birendra would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Birendra trying to control but Gill is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Birendra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Birendra lands an overhand right.
Birendra throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Gill tumbling to the canvas!
That has opened up Lyle Gill's cut even more.
Birendra's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Birendra's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birendra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Birendra is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Birendra wants to control from the top but Gill keeps moving.
Birendra looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Birendra drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Birendra jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Birendra seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Birendra trying to control the position from guard on top but Gill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Birendra's corner calls for a 1-2. Birendra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The cut above Lyle Gill's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gill shoots for a double leg takedown but Birendra sprawls well. He's pushed Gill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Birendra fails with a takedown attempt.
Birendra's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gill under the eye.
Lyle Gill's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Birendra lands a head shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lyle Gill's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bhupal Birendra!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Apolosa (ranked 6354 p4p, 23307 weight class) and Charlie Bravo (ranked 436 p4p, 475 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dennis Apolosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Bravo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bravo.
Bravo throws a looping overhand right but Apolosa ducks down to avoid it.
Apolosa tried to score with a low kick but Bravo checks it.
A lazy left from Apolosa finds it's target.
Bravo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bravo throws out a counter right but Apolosa avoids it with no problem.
Apolosa throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease.
Apolosa moves out of range as Bravo strikes.
Apolosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bravo.
Bravo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apolosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Apolosa throws a right and a left that Bravo avoids nicely.
Apolosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bravo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Apolosa scrambles back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Bravo.
Bravo misses with a straight left.
Apolosa blocks a jab.
No joy there for Apolosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apolosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bravo.
Bravo throws a hook to the side of Apolosa's head but Apolosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Apolosa throwing a counter right hand but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Apolosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bravo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Charlie Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo moves away from the strike by Apolosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo takes the fight into the clinch.
Bravo manages to break the clinch.
Apolosa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Apolosa avoids the head kick by Bravo.
Apolosa swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bravo moves into the clinch successfully.
Apolosa trying to control the position but instead, Bravo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Apolosa into the cage.
Bravo breaks the clinch.
Apolosa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Apolosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Apolosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bravo.
A little jabbing left from Bravo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bravo.
Bravo misses with a hook. Apolosa ducked under it nicely.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apolosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bravo lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bravo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apolosa.
Apolosa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bravo is out of range.
Bravo connects with a right hand. Apolosa shakes it off.
Bravo throws a lazy right hand but Apolosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apolosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bravo misses with a wild body shot.
Apolosa is looking to counter punch.
Bravo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apolosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bravo misses with a hook. Apolosa ducked under it nicely.
Apolosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bravo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bravo defending well as Apolosa loads up on a big left hand.
Apolosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Apolosa misses with the combination.
Apolosa throws a nice looking combination but Bravo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bravo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Apolosa throws out a powerful jab.
Apolosa looks to land a left hand but Bravo moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apolosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick from Bravo lands but Apolosa takes it in his stride.
Bravo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apolosa misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bravo! But no joy.
Bravo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apolosa.
Bravo dodges the punch combination from Apolosa.
Bravo moves away from the strike by Apolosa.
Bravo sizes up Apolosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Apolosa ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
Apolosa blocks a leg kick.
Apolosa misses with a wild body shot.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bravo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bravo digs a good hook to Apolosa's body.
Bravo moves out of range of the leg kick from Apolosa.
Bravo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Apolosa tries to keep at a distance but Bravo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bravo manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bravo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apolosa misses with a hook
enabling Bravo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bravo swings for the body but Apolosa moves out of range.
Apolosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apolosa is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Apolosa.
Bravo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bravo throws a good cross that connects.
Bravo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Apolosa.
Bravo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Apolosa, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo breaks the clinch.
Bravo throws a hook but Apolosa avoids it easily.
Apolosa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bravo eats them both and turns towards Apolosa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bravo tries to clinch there but Apolosa circles away.
Apolosa is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bravo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bravo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apolosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bravo.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bravo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Apolosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apolosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Apolosa slips a straight right by Bravo.
Bravo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Bravo.
Apolosa connects with a crisp jab.
Bravo throws a looping overhand right but Apolosa ducks down to avoid it.
Apolosa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bravo checks a leg kick.
Apolosa tries to keep at a distance but Bravo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bravo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Apolosa moves away from the strike by Bravo.
A jab from Bravo finds it's way through Apolosa's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Apolosa. That snapped Bravo's head back.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Apolosa as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apolosa tests Bravo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apolosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Apolosa throws a looping overhand right but Bravo ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Bravo there.
Bravo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Apolosa misses the target.
Apolosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apolosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bravo throws out the jab.
Bravo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apolosa slips a jab from Bravo.
Bravo throws a hook but Apolosa blocks it.
Apolosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Bravo misses
and Apolosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apolosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Apolosa.
Bravo misses with the combination.
Apolosa misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo throws a big shot that misses.
Apolosa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bravo swings widly with a right hand
letting Apolosa counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apolosa throws the kick towards the body but Bravo avoids it.
Apolosa loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch.
A punch combination from Apolosa misses.
Bravo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Apolosa misses with a few strikes there.
Bravo throws the left hand but Apolosa avoids the punch easily.
Dennis Apolosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apolosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apolosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bravo motions for Apolosa to come forward. Bravo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apolosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bravo.
A head kick misses from Apolosa.
Bravo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bravo swings for the body but Apolosa moves out of range.
Apolosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bravo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Apolosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Bravo breaks from the clinch.
Bravo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bravo misses its intended target.
Apolosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Apolosa blocks a jab.
Apolosa throws a big shot that misses.
Apolosa lands a jab to the head.
Bravo connects with a single shot there.
No joy there for Apolosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Apolosa misses the target.
Bravo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bravo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bravo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Apolosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apolosa throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease.
Bravo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Apolosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apolosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bravo.
Bravo throws out a loose jab but Apolosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apolosa throwing a counter right hand but Bravo manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo misses with a looping right.
Bravo closes the distance and clinches.
Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apolosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bravo throws out the jab.
Apolosa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Apolosa drops his hands momentarily and Bravo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bravo moves into the clinch successfully.
Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Apolosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apolosa ducks right into an uppercut from Bravo.
Bravo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Apolosa tried to counter with a leg kick but Bravo avoided it.
Bravo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bravo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bravo misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Apolosa throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo pushes Apolosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Bravo manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bravo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bravo swings for the body but Apolosa moves out of range.
Bravo loads up on a big right hand but Apolosa slips the punch.
Bravo works Apolosa's body with a nice hook.
Bravo scores with a nice strike.
Bravo moves out of range as Apolosa strikes.
Apolosa connects with a right hand. Bravo shakes it off.
Bravo slips under a jab.
Bravo misses with an uppercut. Apolosa saw that one coming.
Apolosa misses with a low kick.
Bravo clinches up with Apolosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Apolosa misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo blocks a jab.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apolosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bravo. That's going to slow Apolosa down.
Apolosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravo.
Bravo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bravo throws an overhand right that lands on Apolosa's shoulder, as Apolosa tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Apolosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bravo moves away from the strike by Apolosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bravo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Apolosa.
Apolosa defending well as Bravo loads up on a big left hand.
Bravo throws a combination that misses
and Apolosa counters with a nice body shot.
Apolosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bravo closes the distance and clinches.
Apolosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bravo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Apolosa backwards.
Bravo manages to break the clinch.
Bravo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apolosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bravo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apolosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Bravo.
Apolosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bravo misses with a straight right.
Bravo is looking to chop away at Apolosa's legs.
Apolosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bravo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apolosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apolosa slips under a jab.
Bravo walks into a jab.
Apolosa moves forwards but Bravo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Apolosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bravo connects with a body shot that sends Apolosa's belly button to the back.
Charlie Bravo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apolosa throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo throws out a loose jab but Apolosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo throws a jab but it's blocked by Apolosa.
Bravo lands a slapping body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bravo throws a lazy right hand but Apolosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bravo connects with a body shot that sends Apolosa's belly button to the back.
Apolosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bravo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apolosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apolosa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bravo's head backwards.
Apolosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bravo fails with the takedown
enabling Apolosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Bravo needs to keep his hands up - Apolosa had a free shot at his head there.
Bravo lands with a nice combination. Apolosa backs away looking to recover.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apolosa takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Apolosa swings widly with a right hand
and Bravo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Apolosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bravo.
Bravo misses with an uppercut.
Apolosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bravo throws out the jab.
Bravo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Apolosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Apolosa scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apolosa.
Apolosa throws a right and a left that Bravo avoids nicely.
Bravo throws out a counter right but Apolosa avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apolosa slips under a jab from Bravo.
Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Apolosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bravo throws a jab but it's blocked by Apolosa.
Bravo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bravo lands a glancing blow to the side of Apolosa's head.
Bravo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Apolosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bravo.
Apolosa defending well as Bravo loads up on a big left hand.
Apolosa is looking for a counter combo.
Bravo connects with a body shot that sends Apolosa's belly button to the back.
Dennis Apolosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Apolosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo misses with a jab to the body
letting Apolosa counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bravo.
Apolosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Charlie Bravo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Apolosa slips under a jab from Bravo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Apolosa.
Bravo thows a body kick. Apolosa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bravo drives through and clinches with Apolosa against the cage.
Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Bravo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bravo 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Bravo!
A victorious Charlie Bravo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wingdo Mingdo (ranked 5456 p4p, 4262 weight class) and Miyata Ichiro (ranked 400 p4p, 367 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wingdo Mingdo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miyata Ichiro!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mingdo throws a head kick that misses
and Ichiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Ichiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ichiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mingdo.
Mingdo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ichiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Mingdo misses.
Mingdo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mingdo misses the jab.
Mingdo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mingdo misses with a few strikes there.
Mingdo throws a shot from downtown. Ichiro moves away and avoids it.
Ichiro is looking for the big counter here.
Mingdo misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick by Mingdo misses
and Ichiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mingdo throws a jab when Ichiro was well out of range.
Mingdo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mingdo misses with a right hand
and Ichiro counters with a left and a right that stings Mingdo.
Mingdo throws a head kick that misses
and Ichiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mingdo lands with an overhand left.
Decent striking displayed by Mingdo there.
Ichiro instigates a clinch.
Ichiro breaks the clinch.
Ichiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mingdo throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ichiro! But no joy.
Ichiro swinging wildly here.
Mingdo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ichiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Ichiro throws out a counter right but Mingdo avoids it with no problem.
Ichiro avoids the head kick by Mingdo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mingdo throws a lazy uppercut
and Ichiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miyata Ichiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mingdo throws a sloppy head kick and Ichiro moves out of range easily.
Ichiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good leg kick by Mingdo.
Ichiro clinches up against the cage.
Ichiro breaks the clinch.
Ichiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mingdo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ichiro.
Ichiro moves into the clinch.
Ichiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ichiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ichiro feints a counter leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mingdo.
Ichiro clinches up with Mingdo and pushes him back against the cage.
Mingdo breaks from the clinch.
Mingdo lunges at Ichiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ichiro's hand.
Mingdo throws a lazy right hand but Ichiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Mingdo backs off Ichiro throws a huge counter combo but Mingdo manages to avoid it all.
Mingdo walks into a jab.
Ichiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Mingdo connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mingdo scores with a head kick. Ichiro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Miyata Ichiro has been cut.
Ichiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mingdo.
Mingdo throws a poor cross that misses
and Ichiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mingdo misses with a right hand
and Ichiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mingdo misses with a series of wild punches.
Ichiro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mingdo defends it well.
Ichiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ichiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wingdo Mingdo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mingdo throws the left hand but Ichiro avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Ichiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miyata Ichiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miyata Ichiro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ichiro lands a lovely overhand right.
Ichiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ichiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from Mingdo.
A countering left hand to the body from Ichiro misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mingdo.
Mingdo misses with a low kick.
Mingdo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mingdo looks to land a right hand but Ichiro moved out of range.
Ichiro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichiro rushes Mingdo and presses him up against the cage.
Ichiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ichiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mingdo throws a sloppy head kick and Ichiro moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ichiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Mingdo.
Mingdo wants to clinch up but Ichiro keeps it at a distance.
Ichiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miyata Ichiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mingdo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ichiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Mingdo.
Ichiro throws a counter combo.
Ichiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mingdo throws a nice looking combination but Ichiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mingdo tries to clinch but Ichiro moves out of range.
Ichiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mingdo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ichiro to score with a decent uppercut.
Ichiro lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ichiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ichiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Mingdo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ichiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mingdo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ichiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wingdo Mingdo is winning the standup battle so far.
Mingdo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Ichiro lands.
Ichiro misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Ichiro. Those never looked like landing.
Mingdo tries to clinch but Ichiro moves out of range.
As Mingdo backs off Ichiro throws a huge counter combo but Mingdo manages to avoid it all.
Ichiro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mingdo throws a right and a left that Ichiro avoids nicely.
Mingdo throws a wild body kick that Ichiro sees coming a mile off.
Ichiro clinches up with Mingdo and pushes him back against the cage.
Ichiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mingdo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mingdo wants to slow Ichiro down by chopping away at his legs.
Ichiro wants to counter the offense by Mingdo and move into the clinch position.
A head kick by Mingdo misses
and Ichiro counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Mingdo tenderised Ichiro's leg. Ichiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ichiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ichiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mingdo throws out the jab.
Ichiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mingdo throws a lazy head kick
and Ichiro counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mingdo misses with a right hand
letting Ichiro counter with a right hand.
Mingdo misses with a wild combination.
Mingdo looks to throw the jab but Ichiro is out of range.
Ichiro is looking for the big counter here.
Ichiro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ichiro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ichiro tries to bum rush Mingdo with a series of wild strikes but Mingdo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miyata Ichiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miyata Ichiro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ichiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ichiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mingdo throws a poor cross that misses
and Ichiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mingdo misses with a looping right.
Ichiro is looking for the big counter here.
Mingdo throws a sloppy head kick
and Ichiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mingdo throws a sloppy head kick
and Ichiro counters with a series of strikes. Mingdo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mingdo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ichiro unleashes a big counter combination but Mingdo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ichiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ichiro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mingdo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mingdo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mingdo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ichiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mingdo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mingdo tries to land a body kick
enabling Ichiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mingdo lands with a cross.
Mingdo looks to throw a body kick
and Ichiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mingdo throws a sloppy head kick
and Ichiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mingdo tries to keep at a distance but Ichiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ichiro manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ichiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mingdo lands a head shot.
Mingdo takes a swing at Ichiro's ribcage but misses.
Ichiro avoids the head kick by Mingdo.
Mingdo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Mingdo tries to clinch up but Ichiro circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Ichiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick by Mingdo misses
and Ichiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ichiro scores with a jab.
Mingdo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ichiro.
Mingdo misses with a left hand
and Ichiro counters with a three punch combo that has Mingdo backing up. Mingdo nods at Ichiro to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Ichiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mingdo throws a lazy uppercut
and Ichiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ichiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mingdo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ichiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ichiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Mingdo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ichiro doesn't seem phased though.
Mingdo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ichiro avoids the head kick by Mingdo.
Ichiro with the counter takedown but Mingdo avoids it easily.
Mingdo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ichiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ichiro is looking for the big counter here.
Mingdo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ichiro is looking for the big counter here.
Wingdo Mingdo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Ichiro does no damage.
Mingdo misses with an uppercut
and Ichiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Ichiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ichiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ichiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mingdo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ichiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mingdo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Mingdo backs off Ichiro throws a huge counter combo but Mingdo manages to avoid it all.
Mingdo misses with an uppercut. Ichiro saw that one coming.
Ichiro rushes Mingdo and presses him up against the cage.
Ichiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ichiro swinging wildly here.
Miyata Ichiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Ichiro does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyata Ichiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ichiro 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyata Ichiro!
An out of breath Miyata Ichiro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Wyatt (ranked 3340 p4p, 4724 weight class) and Mini Mac Marvez (ranked 125 p4p, 152 weight class). Marvez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I wish I was a lil bit taller by- TOO SHORT. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mini Mac Marvez enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lawrence Wyatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mini Mac Marvez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marvez takes a swing at Wyatt's ribcage but misses.
Wyatt lands a nice hook to Marvez's body. Marvez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Wyatt.
Wyatt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marvez clinches.
Marvez breaks from the clinch.
Marvez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wyatt is trying to control but can't.
Marvez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marvez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wyatt wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Marvez.
Wyatt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marvez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marvez passes into side control, despite Wyatt's attempt to control the position.
Marvez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wyatt tries to escape but Marvez is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt tries to bench press Marvez off him but Marvez keeps the position.
Marvez scoring with punches from side control.
Wyatt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marvez connects with a decent elbow.
Marvez lands a nice forearm strike.
Marvez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wyatt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wyatt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marvez.
Marvez lands a nice forearm strike.
Marvez is putting a hurting on Wyatt here, landing some big shots from side control.
Marvez working the body and head with strikes.
Marvez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wyatt to see if he's OK.
Marvez in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marvez wants to take a breather but Wyatt is having none of it.
Marvez working Wyatt over with strikes.
Marvez thows a huge punch but Wyatt dodges it nicely.
Marvez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marvez trying to control the action but Wyatt is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marvez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marvez is nestled in close to Wyatt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyatt is looking for a sweep. Marvez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marvez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wyatt actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Marvez.
Marvez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marvez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wyatt keeps working.
Marvez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Marvez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marvez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marvez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wyatt trying to control from the bottom.
Marvez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marvez working the head and body with strikes.
Wyatt is looking for a sweep. Marvez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marvez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wyatt tries to roll over but Marvez keeps him under control.
Marvez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
 Wyatt is rocked!
Marvez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marvez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wyatt is not content to let Marvez control the position.
Marvez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marvez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wyatt has hold of Marvez's hands but Marvez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mini Mac Marvez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marvez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marvez with a nice head shot there.
Marvez stands and throws Wyatt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marvez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wyatt to see if he's OK.
Marvez lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Wyatt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mini Mac Marvez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wyatt trying to control but Marvez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Wyatt seems to have got his legs back now.
Marvez lands a good shot there. Wyatt covers up! Marvez smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Wyatt to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Marvez jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mini Mac Marvez!
Our winner, Mini Mac Marvez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sokol (ranked 3329 p4p, 3119 weight class) and Pate Hunt (ranked 219 p4p, 200 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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143
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sokol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pate Hunt!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokol darts in looking for a takedown but Hunt gets double underhooks and turns Sokol into the cage.
A short left from Hunt.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Sokol has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sokol throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sokol shoots in for a double leg but Hunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jan Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokol fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol slips a straight right by Hunt.
Sokol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hunt sprawls well. Hunt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sokol gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sokol.
Sokol decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Hunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sokol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunt controlling the position for now.
Sokol is working for a submission of some sort.
Sokol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunt can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Sokol is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sokol haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sokol wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sokol is looking for a kimura but Hunt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sokol to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokol wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sokol prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Sokol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sokol thows a huge punch but Hunt dodges it nicely.
Sokol is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
Hunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sokol.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sokol is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sokol looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sokol is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Sokol eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokol is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Hunt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sokol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
Sokol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Sokol shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense.
Sokol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sokol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunt circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sokol shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hunt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sokol is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sokol's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sokol is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sokol preventing the sweep.
Sokol drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sokol jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sokol postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
Sokol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pulls Sokol in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Hunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sokol postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hunt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sokol, into his guard.
Sokol working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sokol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sokol.
Sokol misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pate Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sokol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sokol misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sokol looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Sokol misses its intended target.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt throws a hook but Sokol avoids it easily.
Sokol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
Hunt stuffs the takedown attempt from Sokol. Sokol gets slowly back to his feet.
Sokol shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Sokol persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
Sokol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good exchange - Sokol coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sokol.
Sokol tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sokol shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Sokol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt stuffs the takedown.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Sokol staying out of range there.
Hunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunt wants it to stay on the feet.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Sokol avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to bum rush Sokol with a series of wild strikes but Sokol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sokol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sokol shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sokol's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sokol misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sokol is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Sokol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sokol shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sokol seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunt slaps away a takedown attempt from Sokol, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Sokol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sokol.
Sokol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunt slaps away a takedown attempt from Sokol, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunt misses with a hook. Sokol ducked under it nicely.
Sokol misses with a takedown
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sokol shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sokol shoots in but no luck this time.
Sokol slips under a jab.
Sokol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sokol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Sokol persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jan Sokol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt jabs Sokol to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt thuds his right hand into Sokol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt lands a jab to Sokol's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Sokol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Hunt!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Stevens (ranked 3510 p4p, 3665 weight class) and Rosqui Marciano (ranked 132 p4p, 138 weight class). Stevens comes to the cage accompanied by Fat Albert. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rosqui Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooooh!!! Marciano has knocked Stevens down with a huge combo! Marciano steps away and waves a wobbly Stevens back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Albert Stevens has been cut.
Marciano looks to land a combination but Stevens avoids it well.
Stevens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marciano misses with a two punch combination.
Stevens changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Marciano does no damage.
Marciano moves into range and clinches up with Stevens.
Stevens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stevens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marciano's efforts to push away.
Marciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marciano clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano breaks the clinch.
Marciano misses with a double jab.
Stevens throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano moves out of range easily.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marciano moves into the clinch.
Marciano stops a takedown attempt from Stevens.
Marciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevens tries to counter with a takedown but Marciano is quick to defend against it.
Stevens moves into range and clinches up with Marciano.
Nice elbow from Stevens.
It looks like Rosqui Marciano has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marciano to keep the fight standing.
Our sources have told us that Stevens has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marciano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stevens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano manages to break the clinch.
Stevens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marciano pinned against the cage. Marciano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marciano drives through and clinches with Stevens against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooh!!! Marciano has knocked Stevens down with a huge combo! Marciano steps away and waves a wobbly Stevens back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a nice looking combination but Marciano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marciano rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.
Marciano gets through Stevens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Albert Stevens's cut is getting worse.
Stevens misses with an elbow over the top.
Stevens tries to break the clinch but Marciano is controlling the position.
Marciano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rosqui Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marciano closes the distance and pushes Stevens back into the cage.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stevens fails to land.
Marciano is trying to push Stevens away but Stevens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marciano throws a series of punches but Stevens avoids them all with ease.
Marciano drops Stevens with a beautiful combination! Stevens stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marciano is looking for the KO!
Stevens is rocked!
Albert Stevens's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens moves into the clinch.
Marciano looking to throw knees to the head but Stevens is blocking nicely.
Stevens looking to slow down the pace here.
Stevens jumps guard but Marciano stands there with Stevens around his waist. Stevens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stevens pushes off an throws an elbow but Marciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stevens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevens wants to clinch up but Marciano keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rosqui Marciano dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Marciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevens tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marciano manages to circle out of the way.
Stevens tries to clinch up but Marciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marciano moves into the clinch.
Marciano is trying to force a seperation but Stevens has the dominant position.
Marciano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rosqui Marciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stevens pushes off an throws an elbow but Marciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Marciano does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marciano swinging wildly here.
Albert Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Stevens is looking for a counter combo.
Marciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens tries to clinch but Marciano moves away
and Marciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marciano has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stevens is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stevens pushes Marciano up against the cage in a clinch.
Stevens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marciano breaks from the clinch.
Oooooh!!! Marciano has knocked Stevens down with a huge combo! Marciano steps away and waves a wobbly Stevens back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Stevens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marciano tries to avoid it but Stevens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marciano to the ground. Marciano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Stevens backs off Marciano throws a huge counter combo but Stevens manages to avoid it all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano cracks Stevens with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Marciano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stevens to stand back up!
Oh Stevens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Albert Stevens's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Albert Stevens's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rosqui Marciano!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boris Bors (ranked 2946 p4p, 2640 weight class) and Pee Wee Sasaki (ranked 190 p4p, 166 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Bors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pee Wee Sasaki!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasaki misses with a body shot.
Sasaki misses with a leg kick
and Bors counters with a stiff right hand.
Sasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bors.
Sasaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sasaki misses with a hook. Bors ducked under it nicely.
Pee Wee Sasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sasaki scores with a body shot.
Bors scores with a punch to the head.
Sasaki throws a right hand that misses
and Bors finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bors slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Bors misses its intended target.
Sasaki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sasaki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bors checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bors lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sasaki slips under a jab.
Bors throws the left hand but Sasaki avoids the punch easily.
Bors takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Bors throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bors stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bors blocks the body kick.
Bors is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bors throws a body shot but no joy.
Bors on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bors defending well as Sasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Bors loads up on a big right hand but Sasaki slips the punch.
Bors really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bors moves out of range as Sasaki strikes.
Bors connects with a right hand. Sasaki shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Sasaki.
Bors changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sasaki throws a leg kick that misses.
Bors lands a nice shot that snaps Sasaki's head back.
Sasaki throws a looping overhand right but Bors ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasaki. Bors does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bors moves away from the strike by Sasaki.
A jab lands there for Sasaki.
Sasaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sasaki looks to throw the jab but Bors is out of range.
Bors feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bors fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sasaki, pushing him back against the cage.
Bors lands with a left to the head.
Bors lands a shoulder strike.
Sasaki working aggressively here.
Bors lands a shoulder strike.
Sasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Bors controls his hands.
Bors lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bors lands a left hand.
Sasaki misses with a body punch.
Bors scores with a shoulder strike.
Sasaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sasaki.
Bors blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Bors lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bors.
Bors prevents a body shot from Sasaki.
I was talking to Bors's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bors working aggressively here.
Sasaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sasaki blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bors blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sasaki.
Bors lands a shot to the body.
Sasaki blocking some punches.
Bors lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Bors.
Bors works on Sasaki's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sasaki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bors.
Bors tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sasaki blocks an uppercut.
Sasaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Sasaki blocking some punches.
Bors lands a nice uppercut.
Sasaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bors lands a shoulder strike.
Sasaki throws a head punch that misses.
Sasaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bors or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bors.
Bors fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bors scores with a shot to the side of Sasaki's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bors fails to land.
Sasaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bors lands with a left to the head.
Bors misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bors tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sasaki's elbow.
Sasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Bors.
Bors fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bors swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sasaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Bors.
Sasaki tries a body shot but Bors blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sasaki.
Bors blocking some punches.
Sasaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bors fails to land.
Sasaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Bors.
A right hand to the body from Bors.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bors tries to throw a body punch but Sasaki avoids it by throwing Bors back against the cage.
Sasaki pushes Bors back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bors lands a body shot.
Sasaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bors scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Sasaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bors dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bors takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sasaki looks to throw a body kick
and Bors cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sasaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bors counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sasaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sasaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sasaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sasaki slips a jab from Bors.
Boris Bors is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Sasaki.
Bors keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sasaki.
Sasaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bors finds it's way round the side to connect with Sasaki's head.
Bors connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sasaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sasaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sasaki blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasaki connects with a body shot.
Bors misses with an uppercut
and Sasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bors throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bors takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sasaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sasaki throws a head kick but Bors moves out of range.
Bors tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sasaki takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Sasaki.
Bors throws out a loose jab but Sasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bors misses the jab.
Bors tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bors sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sasaki throws a shot from downtown. Bors moves away and avoids it.
Bors blocks a head kick by Sasaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bors lands a nice hook to Sasaki's body. Sasaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sasaki throws out a leg kick but Bors moves out of range and Sasaki only half commits.
Bors is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sasaki.
Bors misses with a left hand
and Sasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Bors tried to score with a low kick but Sasaki checks it.
Sasaki throws a looping overhand right but Bors ducks down to avoid it.
Sasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sasaki misses with an uppercut.
Bors connects with a leg kick.
Sasaki misses with a head kick.
Sasaki looks to throw the jab but Bors is out of range.
Sasaki cracks Bors with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bors slips a straight right by Sasaki.
Sasaki works the jab nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sasaki, as that shot connected.
Sasaki throws a body punch but Bors moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sasaki scores with a nice head shot.
Bors blocks a leg kick.
Bors slips under a jab from Sasaki.
Sasaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bors.
Bors misses with a hook.
Sasaki misses the jab.
Sasaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bors with a hook.
Bors throws out a loose jab but Sasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bors backing away here, and Sasaki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sasaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Sasaki wants to slow Bors down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki misses with a left hand
and Bors counters with a straight right hand.
Sasaki feints and then cracks Bors's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bors down.
Sasaki misses with an uppercut.
Sasaki jabs Bors to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bors throws a shot from downtown. Sasaki moves away and avoids it.
Sasaki throws a hook but Bors avoids it easily.
Bors was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bors misses with a hook
and Sasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sasaki looks to land a right hand but Bors moved out of range.
Bors throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Sasaki finds it's way through Bors's defenses.
Bors lands with a nice body punch.
Bors throws a looping overhand right but Sasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Bors throws a leg kick but Sasaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sasaki looks to land a left hand but Bors moved out of range nicely.
Sasaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Bors should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pee Wee Sasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sasaki throws a hook but Bors avoids it easily.
Jab by Sasaki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasaki. Bors does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bors with a nice calf kick.
Bors connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sasaki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sasaki duly obliges.
Sasaki ducks under a wild hook from Bors.
Bors throws a series of punches but Sasaki moves out of range.
Sasaki clobbers Bors with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bors takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sasaki misses with a left hand
letting Bors counter with a right hand.
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!
Bors fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sasaki manages to avoid it.
Bors fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sasaki wants to land a leg kick but Bors is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasaki throws the left hand but Bors avoids the punch easily.
Sasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bors.
Sasaki connects with the punch.
Bors looks to land a left hand but Sasaki moved out of range nicely.
Sasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Bors counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bors jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bors scores with a decent looking hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bors.
Sasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Sasaki.
Sasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Bors makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Sasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bors pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sasaki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sasaki.
A jab from Sasaki misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sasaki throws an off balance right hand
and Bors counters with a nice body shot.
Bors lands with a hook. Sasaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A cross from Sasaki lands.
Sasaki misses with a body punch
and Bors counters with a stiff right hand.
Bors throws a hook to the side of Sasaki's head but Sasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bors lands a head shot.
A slow jab from Sasaki misses its intended target.
A jab from Sasaki misses.
Bors moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bors slips under a jab.
Sasaki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bors with the inside leg kick.
Bors blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Bors wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sasaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Bors does it's job there.
Sasaki thuds his right hand into Bors's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bors throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sasaki counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Sasaki misses its intended target.
Sasaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bors is rocked!
Bors misses with a hook.
Sasaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sasaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bors is looking to chop away at Sasaki's legs.
Bors on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sasaki. Sasaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Sasaki misses with an uppercut
and Sasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sasaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bors throws a hook to the side of Sasaki's head but Sasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bors dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sasaki. That did some damage!
Good shot there by Bors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sasaki wants to slow Bors down by chopping away at his legs.
Bors throws a lazy head kick
and Sasaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bors cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sasaki throws a shot from downtown. Bors moves away and avoids it.
Bors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bors connects with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Sasaki.
Bors misses with an uppercut.
Sasaki connects with a body shot.
Bors uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bors looks to score with a jab to the body but Sasaki is just out of range.
Bors throws a hook to the side of Sasaki's head but Sasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bors throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sasaki tries a quick counter leg kick but Bors is wise to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boris Bors.
I think Bors has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Bors!
Pee Wee Sasaki was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Masvidal (ranked 2770 p4p, 1936 weight class) and Motshan Bogachev (ranked 352 p4p, 252 weight class). Masvidal comes to the cage accompanied by scarface. Jon Masvidal has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Motshan Bogachev!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogachev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masvidal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bogachev lands a really nice looking cross but Masvidal seems unphased.
It looks like Jon Masvidal has been cut.
Masvidal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bogachev.
Bogachev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masvidal lands a right hook to the body.
Bogachev slips a straight right by Masvidal.
A combination from Masvidal does no damage.
Bogachev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masvidal tries to clinch up.
Bogachev steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Bogachev counters with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Masvidal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masvidal doesn't manage to clinch there - Bogachev circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal closes the distance but Bogachev moves to the side
and Bogachev scores with a counter punch that sends Masvidal to the canvas! Bogachev smells blood - he's punishing Masvidal with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Masvidal has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Motshan Bogachev!
Motshan Bogachev 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Thijs De Koning (ranked 2260 p4p, 2064 weight class) and Paddy Murphy (ranked 328 p4p, 299 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thijs De Koning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy rushes De Koning and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee calls for Murphy to work.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Thijs De Koning has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murphy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murphy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
Murphy lands an elbow just above De Koning 's eye.
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!
De Koning is trying to drag Murphy to the mat but Murphy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Koning goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murphy prevents it.
Murphy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thijs De Koning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped De Koning in his tracks for a moment.
Murphy controlling the action here for a moment.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murphy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Koning up against the cage.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that De Koning shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Koning is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murphy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
De Koning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Koning backwards.
Murphy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murphy lands an elbow just above De Koning 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.
Thijs De Koning's cut is getting worse.
Murphy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Murphy gets underhooks to prevent De Koning's takedown attempt.
Murphy crunches a lovely knee into De Koning's ribcage.
De Koning is breathing heavily.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Koning's defenses.
Murphy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Koning up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
De Koning tries to score a body lock takedown but Murphy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Koning is looking for a takedown.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped De Koning in his tracks for a moment.
Murphy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has De Koning in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
Murphy controlling the action here for a moment.
De Koning has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murphy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped De Koning in his tracks for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thijs De Koning's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murphy clinches.
De Koning is looking for a takedown.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Koning's defenses.
Murphy stalls.
De Koning takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that De Koning shrugs off.
Murphy stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Koning is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murphy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Konings head.
Murphy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Koning drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thijs De Koning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy slowing the pace effectively.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murphy.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
Murphy stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Konings head.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murphy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murphy is pressed up against the cage. De Koning has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murphy down to the mat. Murphy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Koning takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thijs De Koning's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that De Koning shrugs off.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that De Koning shrugs off.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Konings head.
De Koning is rocked!
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
Oh De Koning is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Koning has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murphy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
De Koning seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
Jeez, Thijs De Koning's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murphy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murphy lands an elbow just above De Koning 's eye.
Clinched against the cage, Murphy lands a big elbow that drops De Koning! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - De Koning is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy Murphy!
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