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SFL 142 | Fire Trudeau PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anti Happy (ranked 3594 p4p, 2854 weight class) and Gareth Keenan Jr (ranked 363 p4p, 297 weight class). Happy comes to the cage accompanied by Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Happy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gareth Keenan Jr!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenan Jr throws a body punch but Happy moves out of range.
Happy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Keenan Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Keenan Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gareth Keenan Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Happy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Keenan Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keenan Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Happy.
Happy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keenan Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Happy prevents a body shot from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr tries to throw a body punch but Happy avoids it by throwing Keenan Jr back against the cage.
Happy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keenan Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Keenan Jr tries a body shot but Happy blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Happy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Keenan Jr is keeping busy.
Keenan Jr scores with a shot to the side of Happy's head.
Keenan Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keenan Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Keenan Jr misses the shot to the body.
Keenan Jr throws a series of punches but Happy avoids them all with ease.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Happy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keenan Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Happy misses with a low kick.
Happy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Keenan Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keenan Jr works Happy's body with a nice hook.
Happy dives in for a single leg takedown but Keenan Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Keenan Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keenan Jr has Happy up against the cage in a clinch.
Happy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Happy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Keenan Jr smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan Jr throws a series of punches but Happy moves out of range.
Keenan Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Happy.
Keenan Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Happy tries to clinch up but Keenan Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Keenan Jr cracks Happy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Happy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keenan Jr clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Happy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan Jr.
Happy has Keenan Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Keenan Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Keenan Jr tries a body shot but Happy blocks it.
Happy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keenan Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Keenan Jr throws a jab when Happy was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Keenan Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Happy takes one on the button.
Keenan Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Happy at a distance.
Keenan Jr misses with a body shot.
Keenan Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Keenan Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Happy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Keenan Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Happy rather than just go for the knockout.
Keenan Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
A left and a right from Happy both land. Nice combination.
Happy tries a head kick but it misses.
Keenan Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Happy is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan Jr. Happy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Happy avoids the body shot from Keenan Jr.
Happy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Happy circles away.
Happy feinted with a counter takedown.
Keenan Jr lands a body shot.
Happy gets tackled into the cage by Keenan Jr. Keenan Jr maintains the clinch.
Keenan Jr misses with some punches.
Happy can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan Jr controls the action.
Keenan Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Keenan Jr misses.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
Keenan Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Keenan Jr tries to circle away but Happy has him pinned against the cage.
Happy has Keenan Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keenan Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Keenan Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Happy looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Keenan Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Happy.
Happy shoots in but Keenan Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Happy throws a right and a left that Keenan Jr avoids nicely.
Keenan Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Happy pushes him away.
Happy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Happy attempts a counter takedown but Keenan Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Keenan Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Happy feinted with a counter takedown.
Happy scores with a three punch combo!
Keenan Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Keenan Jr pushes Happy up against the cage in a clinch.
Happy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Happy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keenan Jr is fending him off so far but Happy persists. Nope, Keenan Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Happy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Happy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Happy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Happy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Keenan Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy is looking to improve his position.
Keenan Jr moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Happy.
Keenan Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Happy is trying to get back to half guard.
Happy wants to control but Keenan Jr postures up.
Happy is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Happy is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keenan Jr decides to stand up, so the ref orders Happy to his feet.
Keenan Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Happy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Happy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan Jr jabs Happy right on the nose. Happy blinks but takes it well.
Keenan Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keenan Jr manages to break the clinch.
Happy shoots for a takedown but Keenan Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keenan Jr 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.
Happy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Happy is defended easily by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Keenan Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Keenan Jr - just one landing.
Keenan Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Happy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Happy scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Happy goes for a double leg but Keenan Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Keenan Jr continues to drive forward.
Keenan Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Happy controls his hands.
Keenan Jr lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Keenan Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Keenan Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Happy controls his hands.
Happy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keenan Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Happy slowing the pace effectively.
Keenan Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Happy prevents a body shot from Keenan Jr.
Happy blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Happy is trying to pull guard but Keenan Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Happy has Keenan Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keenan Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keenan Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keenan Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Happy backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Keenan Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keenan Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Happy moves out of range easily.
Happy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keenan Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Happy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan Jr misses the shot to the body.
Happy tries to counter with a takedown but Keenan Jr is quick to defend against it.
Happy misses with a head kick.
Keenan Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Happy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Keenan Jr wants to slow Happy down by chopping away at his legs.
Keenan Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Keenan Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan Jr misses with a hook.
Happy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan Jr.
Happy moves out of range of the body kick.
Keenan Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Happy in his tracks.
Keenan Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Keenan Jr duly obliges.
Keenan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Happy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Keenan Jr misses with a leg kick
and Happy counters with a takedown into side control.
Keenan Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Keenan Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Happy is trying to move to mount but Keenan Jr reverses beautifully and ends up in Happy's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Happy looking for a guillotine here but Keenan Jr defends easily.
Happy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keenan Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keenan Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy being controlled here, momentarily.
Happy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Keenan Jr passes into side control.
Happy tries to improve position but can't.
Keenan Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Happy is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Happy is nestled in close to Keenan Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gareth Keenan Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Keenan Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Happy trying to control the action but Keenan Jr is working from the bottom.
Keenan Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Happy trying to control from Keenan Jr's half guard. Keenan Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Happy throws a strike but Keenan Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Happy looking for a guillotine here but Keenan Jr defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Keenan Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Keenan Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Happy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keenan Jr's guard.
Happy throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Happy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Happy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Happy looking to sit in guard and control but Keenan Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Happy has an active guard here but Keenan Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gareth Keenan Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keenan Jr 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gareth Keenan Jr waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Distant Thunder (ranked 2940 p4p, 2172 weight class) and Yamaoka Yukinobu (ranked 185 p4p, 135 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 12 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Distant Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yamaoka Yukinobu!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yukinobu misses with a double jab.
Yukinobu slips under a jab from Thunder.
Yukinobu counters with a body kick.
Thunder looks to land a right hand but Yukinobu moved out of range.
Thunder digs a good hook to Yukinobu's body.
Yukinobu lunges at Thunder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thunder's hand.
Yukinobu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yukinobu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yukinobu working away.
Thunder manages to get back to half guard.
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yukinobu pulls his head out easily.
Thunder is defending against the submission attempts here by Yukinobu.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Yukinobu is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yukinobu pulls his head out easily.
Yukinobu passes the guard and advances to mount!
Yukinobu dominating with strikes here.
Thunder tries to lock up and control but Yukinobu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yukinobu landing shots from mount.
Thunder regains half guard.
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thunder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder looking for submissions off his back.
Thunder is looking to get back to full guard here but Yukinobu has managed to pass to side control instead.
Thunder manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thunder prevents Yukinobu from standing back up.
Thunder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yukinobu's head.
Thunder is keen to just control but Yukinobu is a slippery customer.
Thunder trying to pass the guard but Yukinobu defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thunder passes the guard and advances to mount!
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!
Thunder wants to take Yukinobu's back here but Yukinobu is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu is trying to stand up.
Yukinobu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Yukinobu won't allow Thunder to pass to mount.
Yukinobu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yukinobu is looking to get back to is feet but Thunder passes into side control.
Thunder tries to move to mount but Yukinobu blocks the move with his legs.
Thunder throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Thunder goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yukinobu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thunder but great work by Yukinobu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder tries to control but Yukinobu manages to take his back.
Yukinobu scores with punches and elbows.
Thunder rolls, trying to escape but Yukinobu keeps control of the position.
Thunder fending off the submission attempt from Yukinobu.
Our spies down at at NY Savages inform us that Yukinobu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thunder rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nice strikes from Yukinobu there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yukinobu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yamaoka Yukinobu dominated that round.
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.
Thunder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yukinobu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yukinobu swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
Yukinobu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Yukinobu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunder throws a front kick aimed at Yukinobu's knee but Yukinobu avoids it well.
Yukinobu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunder walks into a jab.
Yukinobu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yukinobu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thunder on his heels. He'll look to pass Thunder's guard now, I'm sure.
Yukinobu distracts Thunder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thunder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yukinobu defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder looking for a guillotine here but Yukinobu defends easily.
Yukinobu scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yukinobu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thunder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thunder has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yukinobu is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Thunder.
Yukinobu working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder tries to buck Yukinobu off but Yukinobu is having none of it.
Thunder is working hard here to advance position.
Thunder is not content to let Yukinobu control the position.
Yukinobu tries for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
Yukinobu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thunder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thunder is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu grinds an elbow into Thunder's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yukinobu landing strikes.
Yukinobu working the head with strikes.
Yukinobu cracks Thunder with a big right hand but Thunder just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thunder parries the strikes from Yukinobu easily there. Yukinobu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thunder to escape.
Yukinobu trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Thunder is looking for a sweep.
Thunder dodges the ground and pound from Yukinobu.
You can see the frustration on Thunder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yukinobu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu throwing strikes but Thunder manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Yukinobu is trying to get back to half guard.
Yukinobu struggling a bit here.
Yukinobu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thunder prevents Yukinobu from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yukinobu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yamaoka Yukinobu has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Yukinobu keeps moving.
Thunder prevents Yukinobu from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yamaoka Yukinobu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yukinobu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
A big right from Thunder misses.
Thunder slips under a jab.
Thunder dives in and grabs Yukinobu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yukinobu pushes down on Thunder's head and hops out.
Thunder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yukinobu manages to avoid it.
Yukinobu wants to counter with a clinch but Thunder pushes him away.
Yukinobu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thunder swivels and escapes.
Thunder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yukinobu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thunder scores with a punch to the head.
Thunder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thunder attempts a counter takedown but Yukinobu avoids it well and moves away.
Yukinobu drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder has his foot on Yukinobu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yukinobu works his way back into a safe position though.
Thunder has momentary wrist control but Yukinobu slips an elbow through the middle.
Yukinobu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thunder pushes a forearm under Yukinobu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Yukinobu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Distant Thunder!
After the big win, Distant Thunder made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Heavy Metal Drugs and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Niko Alzate (ranked 1476 p4p, 4250 weight class) and Theodore Nouveau (ranked 87 p4p, 257 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niko Alzate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theodore Nouveau!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nouveau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzate uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nouveau has time to react.
Alzate connects with a right hand. Nouveau shakes it off.
Nouveau staying out of range there.
Nouveau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good shot there by Alzate.
 Nouveau is rocked!
Nouveau fails with the takedown
and Alzate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Alzate.
Alzate bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nouveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Alzate finish him?
Alzate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzate feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nouveau sprawling to the canvas! Nouveau rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Alzate finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nouveau goes for a double leg but Alzate avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alzate continues to drive forward.
Nouveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nouveau darts in trying to clinch
and Alzate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alzate throws the left hand but Nouveau avoids the punch easily.
Nouveau with the counter takedown but Alzate avoids it easily.
Alzate circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Nouveau to the canvas! Nouveau doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Alzate keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Alzate!
Niko Alzate decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Theodore Nouveau was interviewed post fight and said 'what a mess...'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corey Baird (ranked 1881 p4p, 1525 weight class) and Bert River (ranked 207 p4p, 176 weight class). River has chosen Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bert River!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by River.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Baird misses.
Baird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bairds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River keeps Baird at a distance using the push kick.
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
 It looks like Bert River has been cut.
Baird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baird has time to react.
River looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baird is fending him off so far but River persists. Nope, Baird circles away and we're back to standing.
Baird swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River feints and then cracks Baird's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baird down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Baird throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River scores with a body shot.
Baird avoids a kick to the body.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baird's sensitive parts.
River tests Baird's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River moves into range and clinches up with Baird.
Baird works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baird breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by River.
Baird stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from River.
Baird avoids a kick to the body.
Baird keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baird has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
River trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
River prevents Baird from getting back to his feet.
River tries to free his leg and advance position but Baird is retaining full guard.
River throwing strikes from guard but Baird blocks nicely.
Baird pulls River in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Corey Baird is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baird, pushing him back against the cage.
River tries a body shot but Baird blocks it.
Baird prevents a body shot from River.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird misses with a hook from the clinch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Baird controls his hands.
River is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baird is defending well.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baird prevents a body shot from River.
Baird misses with a hook to the ribs.
River tries a body shot but Baird blocks it.
River lands with a left to the head.
Baird breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
Baird throws a hook but River blocks it.
River scores with a hook.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by River.
Baird loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Baird has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
Baird misses with a hook
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
Baird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baird misses with a left hand
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
River closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Baird throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A telegraphed right hand from Baird misses the target.
River shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baird keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River wants to pass to mount but Baird is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bert River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bert River's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
River slips under a jab.
River misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River slips a jab from Baird.
River appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baird throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River throws out a counter right but Baird avoids it with no problem.
Baird blocks a head kick by River.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baird lands the left hand.
Nice cross by Baird.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
River moves out of range as Baird strikes.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baird shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Baird.
Baird on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baird.
Baird is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baird misses the jab.
Baird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
River connects with a body shot that sends Baird's belly button to the back.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird misses with a lunging right hand
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baird is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baird takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from River lands.
Baird tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baird's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Baird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River moves out of range as Baird strikes.
River slips a jab from Baird.
Baird throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Baird misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for River.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baird lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from River.
River has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Baird is trying to keep an underhook but River manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Baird pushes River off but River dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird is looking to reverse the position.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baird keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird tries to improve position but can't.
River tries to score with some ground and pound. Baird controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
River tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bert River has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Baird works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
River looks to land a strike but Baird avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
River engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
River stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baird swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
River drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baird looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baird looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baird!
River is trying to control Baird's posture but Baird avoids it.
Baird has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
River scores with a takedown into Baird's guard.
Baird manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Corey Baird will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bert River's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baird paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baird was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baird looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by River.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baird misses the jab.
River cracks Baird with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Baird does a little dance to reset his feet.
River misses with a double jab.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baird throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Baird misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Baird.
A punch lands to the side of Baird 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baird throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a stiff 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!
River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baird misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River ducks under a wild hook from Baird.
River looks to land a body kick but Baird moved away.
Baird takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Baird misses the target.
Corey Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches River on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
Baird throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Baird throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baird as he jumps to the side.
Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
River works Baird's body with a nice hook.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baird missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick lands for River.
Baird looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baird tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
River tries to throw a body punch but Baird avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River tries to work over Baird's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baird is trying to force a seperation but River has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Baird.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird blocks a body shot from River.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Baird.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River tries to work over Baird's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Baird.
River tries to throw a body punch but Baird avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baird wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by River.
River tries to throw a body punch but Baird avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River blocks a body shot from Baird.
Baird has a couple of punches blocked by River.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baird.
Baird breaks the clinch.
Baird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Baird.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baird feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River throws a head kick that half lands.
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bert River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River slips under a jab from Baird.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baird was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Baird misses with a looping left.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baird throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River connects with a body shot.
Baird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Baird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baird has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
River misses with a hook.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and River releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baird throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Baird throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
Baird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with a good, hard body kick but Baird shrugs it off.
Baird walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baird stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baird wants it to stay on the feet.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River tries to clinch up but Baird circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bert River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think River has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bert River!
A very excited looking Bert River made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Jackson (ranked 1970 p4p, 1041 weight class) and Bull Mfer (ranked 268 p4p, 146 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walter Jackson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bull Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson .
Mfer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer tries to work over Jackson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Mfer is blocking nicely.
Mfer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Mfer.
A short body shot lands from Mfer as the two fighters clinch.
Mfer throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mfer avoids the elbow strike from Jackson , against the cage.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Mfer avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Mfer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mfer avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mfer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson .
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson .
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Mfer takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Bull Mfer 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!
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Mfer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Jackson .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson avoiding damage as Mfer throws knees to the body.
Jackson gets through Mfer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Mfer trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mfer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mfer.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Mfer tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson .
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Walter Jackson has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mfer's brow.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Mfer.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Mfer, against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mfer is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Mfer blocks with his arms.
Mfer missing with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Mfer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Mfer lands a damaging elbow.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mfer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mfer gets through Jackson 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Mfer.
Good body shot from Mfer.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mfer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson 's defenses.
Mfer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 Jackson is rocked!
Mfer lands with a right to the head.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Mfer.
Mfer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Mfer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mfer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mfer lands a left hand.
Mfer gets through Jackson 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mfer gets through Jackson 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mfer lands a big elbow that sends Jackson down! Jackson recovers to guard.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Mfer isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Mfer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mfer clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Mfer.
A short left from Jackson .
Mfer lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mfers head.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Mfer pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mfer tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Mfer.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mfer lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Mfer avoids the damage to the body.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Jackson .
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mfer's face.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson avoiding damage as Mfer throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mfer throws an elbow but misses.
Mfer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson 's defenses.
Mfer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
Mfer lands a left hand.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Mfer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson .
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Mfer is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mfer lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Mfer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mfer lands a big elbow that sends Jackson down! Jackson recovers to guard.
Mfer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mfer controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mfer wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson clinches up with Mfer and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Walter Jackson 's cut is getting worse.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Bull Mfer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mfer lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mfer throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mfer missing with knees to the body.
Mfer lands a nice elbow.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson .
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Mfer lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mfer.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jackson throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Mfer's belly button to the back.
Jackson takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mfer tests Jackson 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Mfer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson darts in and clinches Mfer up against the cage.
Mfer avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson .
Mfer lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Mfer.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Mfer, against the cage.
A short left from Mfer.
Mfer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mfer throws a big uppercut that drops Jackson ! More strikes from Mfer and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jackson lies dazed against the cage as Mfer celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bull Mfer!
Bull Mfer made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLBENT in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gavin (ranked 436 p4p, 1406 weight class) and Vladimir Tomcic (ranked 56 p4p, 164 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Tomcic!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavin connects with a looping right hand.
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomcic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Gavin there.
Gavin throws a combination. Tomcic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gavin misses with a few strikes there.
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tomcic has time to react.
Gavin tries to land a leg kick but Tomcic saw it coming and moves away.
Gavin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTomcic.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gavin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tomcic.
Tomcic 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.
Gavin scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Gavin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gavin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gavin.
Tomcic throws a hook but Gavin avoids it easily.
Tomcic 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.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Tomcic moved away.
A nice leg kick from Gavin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin tries a low kick but Tomcic avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin catches Tomcic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tomcic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gavin throws a big shot that misses.
Gavin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tomcic.
Tomcic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gavin pushes Tomcic off looking to stand but Tomcic dives back in and keeps control.
Gavin kicks off Tomcic and gets to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gavin.
Gavin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tomcic momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin tries to work over Tomcic's front leg with a kick but Tomcic checks it.
Gavin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tomcic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gavin looks to land a right hand but Tomcic moved out of range.
Tomcic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gavin checks a low kick from Tomcic.
Gavin motions for Tomcic to come forward. Gavin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Gavin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tomcic moves out of range of the body kick from Gavin.
Tomcic dives in for a single leg takedown but Gavin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tomcic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tomcic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin is looking to clinch.
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gavin, as that shot connected.
Tomcic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tomcic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gavin lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Tomcic.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gavin lands with a hook. Tomcic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Gavin misses.
A little jabbing left from Tomcic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut lands for Gavin. That snapped Tomcic's head back.
Gavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gavin missing with a left hand there. Tomcic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tomcic has time to react.
Gavin feints and then cracks Tomcic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tomcic down.
Gavin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gavin tries to clinch up but Tomcic circles away and keeps his distance.
Gavin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gavin lands a jab to the nose.
That kick from Gavin tenderised Tomcic's leg. Tomcic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tomcic's head backwards.
Tomcic swinging wildly here.
Tomcic scores with a jab. Gavin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomcic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin looks to throw the jab but Tomcic is out of range.
Tomcic ducks right into an uppercut from Gavin.
Tomcic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tomcic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gavin clinches up with Tomcic and pushes him back against the cage.
Tomcic tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Tomcic back against the cage.
Tomcic is working for takedown but Gavin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tomcic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gavin.
Gavin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tomcics head.
A short right from Tomcic.
Gavin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gavin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
Tomcic misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Gavin.
Gavin lands an uppercut.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as Tomcic controls the action.
Tomcic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tomcic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gavin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tomcic checks it well.
Tomcic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gavin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tomcic tries for a takedown but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gavin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gavin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tomcic on the side of the head.
Tommy Gavin is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Gavin there.
A jab from Gavin does it's job there.
Gavin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gavin throws a leg kick which misses Tomcic's front leg but catches the back leg as Tomcic tries to avoid it.
Gavin rushes Tomcic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gavin misses with a body punch.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomcic has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
Tomcic has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Tomcic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomcic pushes Gavin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gavin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomcic backwards.
Tommy Gavin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Gavin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tomcic backwards.
A right hand to the body from Gavin.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Gavin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gavin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gavin misses with a body punch.
Tomcic misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Tomcic.
Tomcic lands a good knee to the midsection. Gavin won't want to take too many of those.
Gavin avoids a wild elbow strike from Tomcic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Gavin avoids the elbow strike from Tomcic, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Gavin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gavin prevents a body shot from Tomcic.
Tomcic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomcic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Gavin.
Gavin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tomcic backwards.
Tomcic throws a punch but it's blocked by Gavin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic is trying to pull guard but Gavin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gavin lands an uppercut.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Tomcic.
Gavin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomcic backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Gavin pushes Tomcic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gavin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomcic's elbow.
Gavin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomcic's elbow.
Tomcic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tomcic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tomcic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gavin prevents it.
Tommy Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Tomcic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
Gavin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gavin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gavin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gavin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomcic backwards.
Gavin lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin digs a right hand into Tomcic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tomcic's gas tank.
Tomcic is breathing heavily.
Gavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomcic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomcic.
Gavin pushes Tomcic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gavin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomcic's elbow.
Gavin prevents a body shot from Tomcic.
A body shot lands from Gavin.
Gavin pushes Tomcic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gavin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gavin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gavin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tomcic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomcic pushes Gavin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gavin lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomcic throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Gavin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tomcic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Gavin - that landed with a thud.
Tomcic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gavin works on Tomcic's body with a couple of short punches.
Gavin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Gavin.
Gavin lands a body punch.
A short right from Gavin on the inside.
Gavin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gavin tries a body shot but Tomcic blocks it.
Tomcic misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Gavin.
Gavin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomcic backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomcic.
Gavin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tomcics head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Gavin.
Gavin lands with a right to the head.
Tomcic is rocked!
Gavin lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that second round.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gavin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tomcic's sensitive parts.
Tomcic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gavin with a nice cross.
Gavin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gavin looks to land a right hand but Tomcic moved out of range.
Gavin lands with a right hand.
Tomcic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gavin throws out the jab.
Gavin throws out a leg kick but Tomcic moves out of range and Gavin only half commits.
Gavin lands a lovely overhand right.
Gavin with a nice calf kick.
Tomcic tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Tomcic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick lands for Gavin.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Tomcic throws a right and a left that Gavin avoids nicely.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Tomcic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gavin misses the jab.
Gavin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Tomcic down.
Gavin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gavin wants to clinch.
Tomcic unleashes a big counter combination but Gavin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tomcic.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tomcic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gavin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tomcics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gavin cracks Tomcic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gavin throws the left hand but Tomcic avoids the punch easily.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gavin motions for Tomcic to come forward. Gavin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin connects with a solid leg kick.
Gavin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vladimir Tomcic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomcic misses with a double jab.
Tomcic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
Gavin swings for the body but Tomcic moves out of range.
Tomcic tries to keep at a distance but Gavin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tomcic blocking some punches.
Tomcic lands with a right to the head.
Tomcic blocks an uppercut.
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomcic is looking for a takedown.
Tomcic struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavin controls his hands.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Tomcic can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic blocking some punches.
Gavin pushes Tomcic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gavin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomcic can do to turn this around?
Gavin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gavin.
Gavin gets through Tomcic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gavin lands a body shot.
Tomcic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gavin lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomcic.
Tomcic working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Gavin.
Gavin tries to work over Tomcic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin digs a right hand underneath Tomcic's ribcage. Tomcic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Gavin.
Gavin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tomcic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin is leaning against Tomcic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Gavin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Gavin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gavin blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Gavin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin lands with a right to the head.
Gavin lands with a short shot to the head.
Gavin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tomcic is still on wobbly legs! Can Gavin finish him?
Gavin lands an uppercut.
Gavin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gavin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tomcic takes a shot to the head.
Gavin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gavin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tomcic! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gavin is unloading with more strikes now! Tomcic drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bernhard River (ranked 297 p4p, 433 weight class) and Tommy Reed (ranked 15 p4p, 25 weight class). River kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica: Enter Sandman. Reed is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tupac ft 50 Cent - Get Up Remix. Bernhard River had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernhard River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
Reed blocks the body kick.
River throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reed.
River closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - River lands in his opponent's guard.
Reed pushes River off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Reed blocks the body kick.
Reed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River lands with a cross.
River throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River misses with a hook
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with a nice body shot.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Reed stuffs the takedown.
River tries to clinch there but Reed circles away.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Reed throws a counter combo.
River's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reed under the eye.
Reed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed dodges the punch combination from River.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reed's hands.
Reed avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River lands with a right hand.
River lands with an overhand left.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bernhard River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed throws a right and a left that both miss.
River 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.
Reed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
River is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reed misses with a hook.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reed's sensitive parts.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good leg kick by River.
Reed throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed misses with a straight left.
River scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
River shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reed manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. River is aware though and is defending well.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed is pulling down on River's head. It's preventing any offense from River, at least for the moment.
River looking to pass the guard.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed working for a triangle but River defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
River 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.
River won't allow Reed to sweep him here.
Reed controlling the position.
Reed wants to hit a sweep here but River passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reed there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernhard River 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.
River throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
Reed lands a jab to River's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reed in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
River scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
River getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reed avoids the body shot from River.
River is looking to land body kicks.
Reed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
River throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reed's waist but Reed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing River off to one side.
River avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed scores with a jab.
River needs to keep his hands up - Reed had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Reed dodges the punch combination from River.
Reed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Reed. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent River stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River slips a straight right by Reed.
Reed cracks River with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by River.
No joy there for River, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
River scores with a shot to the body.
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reed lands a body shot.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River throws an off balance right hand
and Reed counters with a nice body shot.
River has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
River moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River jabs at Reed's body.
Reed fails to land with a series of punches.
River is looking to counter punch.
River moves out of range as Reed strikes.
River thumps Reed with a low kick.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Reed jabs at River's body.
A big right from River misses.
River lands an overhand right.
Reed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River avoids the body shot from Reed.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reed clobbers River with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but River moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck River on the side of the head.
River throws a right and a left that Reed avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from Reed.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reed throws a series of punches but River moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
River throws a series of punches but Reed avoids them all with ease.
Reed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River instigates a clinch.
Reed is trying to break the clinch but River has him pressed against the cage.
Reed is trying to break the clinch but River is controlling him.
Reed is leaning against River and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River digs a right hand into Reed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reed's gas tank.
River jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reed walks away with a smile on his face. River gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernhard River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed throws a left and a right that both miss
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reed 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.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with a two punch combo.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bernhard River will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River tries to pull guard but Reed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
River tries to work over Reed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Reed is looking for the big counter here.
Nice jab there from River.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by River.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River blocking some punches.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River digs a right hand into Reed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reed's gas tank.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed misses with the head strike.
River gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bernhard River overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but River is proving a slippery customer.
River is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
River wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reed managing to control the position.
River controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but River is one step ahead there.
Reed lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Reed passes River's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reed performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed River's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
River tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.
Reed is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reed not doing much here.
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tommy Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Reed gets caught flat footed, as River shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but River can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
River throwing strikes but missing.
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 Bernhard River.
Well River has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernhard River!
A victorious Bernhard River thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gemechu McKraken (ranked 687 p4p, 616 weight class) and Gervais Lavigne (ranked 44 p4p, 38 weight class). Gervais Lavigne has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gemechu McKraken's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gemechu McKraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gervais Lavigne!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKraken throws the left hand but Lavigne avoids the punch easily.
Lavigne moves out of range as McKraken strikes.
Lavigne is looking to score with low kicks.
McKraken changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lavigne tries to avoid it but McKraken manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lavigne to the ground. Lavigne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lavigne. McKraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKraken fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Lavigne. No joy for McKraken on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemechu McKraken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavigne takes a swing at McKraken's ribcage but misses.
McKraken walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken lands a nice shot that snaps Lavigne's head back.
McKraken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lavigne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lavigne throws a body punch but McKraken moves out of range.
McKraken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lavigne. Lavigne obviously looking to wear him down.
McKraken has been working on his balance at McGrady FT, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lavigne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by McKraken. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McKraken.
Lavigne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKraken.
Lavigne tries a quick counter leg kick but McKraken is wise to it.
McKraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lavigne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Lavigne misses.
Lavigne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McKraken misses with an uppercut
and McKraken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKraken throws a hook but Lavigne avoids it easily.
McKraken throws out a loose jab but Lavigne uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKraken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lavigne doesn't seem bothered though.
Lavigne connects with a solid leg kick.
Lavigne avoids the body shot from McKraken.
McKraken just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKraken blocks a jab.
Lavigne thows a leg kick but McKraken checks it
and McKraken counters with a single leg into guard. Lavigne didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lavigne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lavigne stopping the sweep attempt from McKraken.
McKraken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McKraken distracts Lavigne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McKraken wants to control from the top but Lavigne keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavigne is on top in guard.
McKraken has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McKraken is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavigne tries to free his leg and advance position but McKraken is retaining full guard.
McKraken looking to control.
McKraken has control of Lavigne's left arm, preventing Lavigne from doing any damage.
Lavigne postures up.
Lavigne tries to free his leg and advance position but McKraken is retaining full guard.
McKraken wants to sweep here but Lavigne controlling him for the moment.
McKraken keeping moving, preventing Lavigne from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McKraken wants to sweep here but Lavigne controlling him for the moment.
Lavigne wants to pass the guard but McKraken is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McKraken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lavigne loads up on a big right hand but McKraken slips the punch.
McKraken lands a jab to the nose.
McKraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lavigne in his tracks.
Lavigne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McKraken. That did some damage!
Lavigne throws a hook but McKraken avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gervais Lavigne will probably get the nod.
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.
McKraken lands a head shot.
McKraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lavigne throws a chopping leg kick but McKraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lavigne ducks under a wild hook from McKraken.
McKraken misses with a straight right.
McKraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lavigne is looking to score with low kicks.
McKraken lands a body shot.
McKraken throws a looping overhand right but Lavigne ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Lavigne.
McKraken misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Lavigne to counter with a crisp jab.
McKraken throws out a loose jab but Lavigne uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKraken throws a right hand that Lavigne ducks under and follows up with a left that Lavigne also avoids with ease.
Lavigne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McKraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lavigne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lavigne misses with an uppercut.
McKraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lavigne throws a hook to the side of McKraken's head but McKraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lavigne tries to score with a low kick but McKraken moves his leg out of the way.
McKraken attempts a counter takedown but Lavigne avoids it well and moves away.
McKraken slips under a jab.
McKraken tries to counter with a takedown but Lavigne is quick to defend against it.
McKraken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lavigne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gemechu McKraken is winning the standup battle so far.
Lavigne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKraken looks to land a right hand but Lavigne moved out of range.
Lavigne misses with a body shot.
Lavigne throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavigne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKraken.
McKraken changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lavigne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Lavigne prevents McKraken from moving into mount.
Lavigne has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McKraken advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavigne is squirming around, avoiding McKraken's attempts to control the action.
Lavigne is wriggling around trying to escape.
McKraken putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McKraken looking to secure an arm triangle but Lavigne defends it well.
Lavigne manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKraken working Lavigne over with strikes.
Lavigne trying to control from the bottom.
McKraken content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McKraken is working for a submission of some sort.
McKraken seems to be working for a kimura but Lavigne defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McKraken lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McKraken not doing much here.
McKraken is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The referee warns Lavigne that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lavigne is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McKraken trying to control but Lavigne is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gemechu McKraken dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lavigne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Lavigne misses.
McKraken drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lavigne sprawls and moves away.
Lavigne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McKraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lavigne scrambles back to his feet.
Lavigne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKraken feinted with a counter takedown.
McKraken connects with a nice looking jab.
McKraken throws a poor cross that misses
and Lavigne counters with a nice uppercut.
McKraken misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken throws a lazy uppercut
and Lavigne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lavigne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheers as McKraken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lavigne doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from Lavigne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lavigne to the mat! Lavigne manages to get full guard.
McKraken wants to control from the top but Lavigne keeps moving.
Lavigne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McKraken defends well.
McKraken advances to half guard.
Lavigne is not content to let McKraken control the position.
McKraken stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKraken prevents Lavigne from standing back up.
McKraken is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lavigne has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lavigne has hold of McKraken's hands but McKraken slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lavigne wants to get back to his feet.
McKraken wants to advance to full mount but Lavigne doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lavigne keeping moving, preventing McKraken from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavigne keeping full guard, as McKraken tries to pass.
McKraken is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lavigne thows a leg kick but McKraken checks it
and McKraken counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McKraken trying to control but Lavigne is working from the bottom.
Lavigne is trying to control the position but McKraken postures up.
McKraken trying to control but Lavigne is working from the bottom.
McKraken working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavigne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McKraken passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gemechu McKraken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKraken tries for a kimura but Lavigne is defending well.
Lavigne manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lavigne is looking for a sweep. McKraken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gemechu McKraken showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McKraken 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gemechu McKraken!
After winning the bout, Gemechu McKraken thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Valen Dreth (ranked 331 p4p, 672 weight class) and Mama Tosen (ranked 42 p4p, 83 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valen Dreth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mama Tosen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dreth misses with an uppercut. Tosen saw that one coming.
Tosen feints the counter takedown.
Dreth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dreth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Dreth misses with a looping right.
Tosen misses with a wild body shot.
Tosen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth throws out a loose jab but Tosen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tosen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Dreth is looking to counter punch.
Tosen throws a big shot that misses.
Dreth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tosen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dreth.
The fighters circling - Dreth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tosen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Dreth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tosen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dreth throws a lazy right hand but Tosen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dreth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dreth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Dreth misses.
A little jabbing left from Tosen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen throws a body shot but no joy.
Dreth lands a high kick!
Tosen ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Tosen misses with a hook.
Dreth moves out of range as Tosen strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tosen. Tosen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tosen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosen looking to pass the guard.
Dreth trying to control the position.
Tosen drops back looking for a leg! Dreth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dreth manages to kick Tosen off! Tosen jumps back into Dreth's guard.
Dreth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tosen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tosen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth is trying to keep Tosen in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dreth wants to improve his position but instead Tosen has moved into half guard.
Dreth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dreth is on top in guard.
Tosen trying to control the position.
Dreth is working Tosen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tosen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dreth is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tosen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tosen, who protects the arm well.
Tosen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dreth trying to control the position but Tosen is working away.
Tosen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dreth is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tosen wants to control but Dreth is having none of it.
Dreth lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tosen tries to reverse the position but Dreth maintains control.
Dreth tries to control but Tosen wriggling away.
Dreth content just to control the position here.
Tosen taking shots to the head.
Dreth has hold of Tosen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tosen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dreth tries to control but Tosen wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valen Dreth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dreth throws a lazy uppercut
and Tosen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mama Tosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Tosen.
A little jabbing left from Tosen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Tosen's head but Tosen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tosen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dreth throws a big shot that misses.
Dreth throws a leg kick
and Tosen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dreth's guard.
Dreth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tosen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dreth isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tosen stacks Dreth on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tosen!
Tosen trying to control the action but Dreth is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tosen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tosen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosen laying and praying for a moment but Dreth takes advantage and regains half guard.
Dreth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tosen wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Dreth keeping full guard, as Tosen tries to pass.
Dreth wants to sweep here but Tosen controlling him for the moment.
Dreth is trying to control the position but Tosen postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tosen advances to half guard.
Tosen is looking to take a break and control but Dreth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tosen passes to full mount!
Dreth gets back to half guard.
Dreth tries to get to full guard but Tosen has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tosen is trying to control the action in half guard but Dreth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tosen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dreth!
Dreth slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tosen pulls his head out easily.
Tosen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dreth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dreth looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tosen is defending well. Dreth quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tosen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dreth celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valen Dreth!
A victorious Valen Dreth 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sakmongkol Sitsongrit (ranked 19 p4p, 311 weight class) and Robert Grandis (ranked 2 p4p, 16 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Grandis!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grandis needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Grandis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grandis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Grandis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A lazy left from Grandis finds it's target.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grandis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Grandis is just out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Grandis moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grandis moves away.
Grandis looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grandis is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grandis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grandis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grandis throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grandis blocks a low kick nicely.
Grandis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grandis tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Grandis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Grandis looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Grandis finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Grandis.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Grandis misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Grandis throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grandis.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grandis throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
Grandis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grandis is able to avoid easily.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grandis just misses with a punch to the body.
Grandis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grandis.
Grandis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grandis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Grandis ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grandis moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grandis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Grandis checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Grandis connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Grandis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Grandis.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Grandis blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Grandis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Grandis is out of range.
Grandis with a nice cross.
Grandis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grandis.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Grandis back into the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Grandis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grandis scores with a shoulder strike.
Grandis misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Grandis prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grandis has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Grandis wants to get back to striking at distance but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Grandis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Grandis breaks from the clinch.
Grandis keeps the fight on the outside.
Grandis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Grandis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grandis.
Grandis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grandis misses with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
Grandis jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
That kick from Grandis tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grandis doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grandis takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grandis was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Grandis misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of Grandis's side.
Grandis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grandis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grandis tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Grandis does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grandis moves away.
Grandis flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grandis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grandis connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sakmongkol Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Grandis checks it
and Grandis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grandis manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good standup being displayed there by Grandis as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Grandis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Grandis does it's job there.
Grandis walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Grandis swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Grandis's ribcage but misses.
Grandis moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Grandis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Grandis scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grandis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Grandis.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grandis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandis punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Grandis avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
Grandis checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Grandis tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Grandis blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Grandis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grandis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a body kick.
Grandis throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Grandis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grandis lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grandis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grandis misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Sitsongrit tests Grandis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grandis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grandis lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Grandis.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grandis lands a shoulder strike.
Grandis breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Grandis throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grandis misses with a low kick.
Grandis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grandis slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Grandis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Grandis blocks a low kick nicely.
Grandis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grandis lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Grandis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Grandis misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandis staying out of range there.
Grandis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grandis checks a leg kick.
Grandis is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Grandis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grandis throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Grandis strikes.
Good leg kick by Grandis.
Grandis looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Grandis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grandis lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Grandis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Grandis scores with a leg kick.
Grandis throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grandis.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Grandis's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Grandis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grandis moves away.
Grandis throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grandis avoids a kick to the body.
Grandis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grandis throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Grandis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grandis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crunch! Grandis slams his shin into Sitsongrit's torso.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Grandis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grandis checks it well.
Grandis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Grandis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robert Grandis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grandis checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Grandis catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grandis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Grandis ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lunges at Grandis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grandis's hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grandis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grandis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grandis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grandis counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Grandis.
Grandis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - Grandis coming out on top.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grandis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sitsongrit - the referee stops the clock and Grandis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sitsongrit. Grandis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Grandis moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Grandis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Grandis wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Grandis throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Grandis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Grandis takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Grandis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grandis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grandis flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Grandis lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Grandis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grandis tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grandis throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Grandis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Grandis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Grandis cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Grandis scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Grandis is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Grandis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grandis down.
Grandis lands a body shot.
Grandis thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Grandis is just out of range.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Grandis misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grandis.
Grandis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Grandis moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Grandis.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grandis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit defending well as Grandis loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Grandis avoids it.
Grandis is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Grandis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grandis checks the leg kick.
Grandis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Grandis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Grandis.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Grandis sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Grandis blocks it.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Grandis moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Grandis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Grandis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit keeps Grandis at a distance using the push kick.
Grandis pushes Sitsongrit away with a front kick.
Grandis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Grandis.
A swing and a miss from Grandis.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Grandis avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Grandis moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grandis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Grandis moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sakmongkol Sitsongrit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Grandis misses with a straight right.
Grandis takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grandis.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Grandis slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Grandis avoids it.
Grandis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grandis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Grandis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grandis throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Grandis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Grandis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Grandis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grandis scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grandis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grandis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grandis connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Grandis is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grandis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grandis misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Grandis throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Grandis thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grandis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grandis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grandis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Grandis feints a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Grandis off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grandis tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Grandis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grandis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Grandis moves out of range.
Grandis throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Grandis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grandis lands with a good body shot.
Grandis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Grandis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Grandis with a nice cross.
Grandis lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grandis.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandis misses with a wild body shot.
Grandis connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Grandis blocks it.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grandis.
Grandis throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Grandis jumps back.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grandis manages to avoid it.
Grandis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grandis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grandis lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Grandis as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grandis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grandis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Grandis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grandis.
Grandis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grandis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Grandis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Grandis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grandis misses with a wild body shot.
Grandis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit jabs Grandis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Grandis moved away.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Grandis moves his leg out of the way.
Grandis throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Grandis only half commits.
Grandis misses with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Robert Grandis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Grandis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grandis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grandis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grandis.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Grandis moves out of range.
Grandis motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Grandis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Grandis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grandis down.
Grandis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.
Grandis is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grandis was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Grandis's leg. Grandis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grandis 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.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Grandis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grandis checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grandis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Grandis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grandis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grandis scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grandis.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grandis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grandis looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit punishes Grandis's body with a nice straight punch.
Grandis wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Grandis.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Grandis shakes it off.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Grandis was well out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grandis misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grandis misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grandis.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grandis. Sitsongrit shrugs it off though.
Grandis keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Grandis.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Grandis avoided it.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Grandis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Grandis.
Good leg kick by Grandis.
Some bone on bone action there as Grandis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grandis throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Grandis is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grandis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Grandis.
Grandis is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Grandis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Grandis counters with an outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Grandis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grandis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grandis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Grandis was well out of range.
Grandis slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Grandis ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Grandis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Grandis.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grandis.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Grandis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grandis.
Grandis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grandis throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grandis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Grandis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Grandis knows he should have avoided that one.
Grandis tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grandis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grandis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Grandis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Sakmongkol Sitsongrit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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