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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Clemens (ranked 2459 p4p, 1010 weight class) and Israel Kirzner (ranked 281 p4p, 137 weight class). Samuel Clemens could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Israel Kirzner's chin.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Clemens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Israel Kirzner!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Kirzner.
We've been informed that Kirzner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kirzner looks to land a right hand but Clemens moved out of range.
Kirzner staying out of range there.
Kirzner throws a leg kick but Clemens checks it.
Clemens fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kirzner just manages to avoid it.
Kirzner avoids the body shot from Clemens.
Clemens throws a hook to the side of Kirzner's head but Kirzner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clemens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirzner scores with a jab to the body.
Clemens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clemens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirzner thuds a left hand into Clemens's body.
Kirzner throws a hook but Clemens avoids it easily.
Clemens tries to clinch
and Kirzner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kirzner misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Clemens.
Clemens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirzner looks to score with a jab to the body but Clemens is just out of range.
Clemens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Clemens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clemens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirzner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kirzner tried to score with a low kick but Clemens checks it.
Clemens throws a nice looking combination but Kirzner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clemens.
Kirzner scores with a shot to the body.
Clemens is looking to score with low kicks.
Kirzner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clemens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kirzner connects with the punch.
Clemens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clemens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kirzner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Kirzner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirzner misses with the body kick
and Clemens counters with a one-two to the body.
Clemens thows a body kick. Kirzner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kirzner misses with a wild body shot.
Kirzner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clemens was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirzner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Clemens crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kirzner - the referee stops the clock and Clemens gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kirzner. Clemens manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Clemens with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Clemens misses the target.
Kirzner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clemens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kirzner is looking to land body kicks.
Clemens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clemens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clemens misses the jab.
Kirzner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clemens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kirzner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clemens thumps Kirzner with a low kick.
Clemens blocks the body kick.
Kirzner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clemens rather than just go for the knockout.
Kirzner swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Clemens counter with a right hand.
Kirzner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clemens was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirzner.
Kirzner blocks a head kick by Clemens.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kirzner.
A quick step to the side and Clemens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirzner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kirzner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clemens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kirzner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A telegraphed right hand from Clemens misses the target.
Kirzner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kirzner throws a body punch but Clemens moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Clemens misses the target.
A lazy left from Kirzner finds it's target.
Kirzner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Clemens.
Kirzner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kirzner throws out a loose jab but Clemens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Israel Kirzner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clemens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kirzner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clemens blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Clemens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Kirzner does no damage.
Clemens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clemens tries to score with a low kick but Kirzner moves his leg out of the way.
Kirzner misses with an uppercut. Clemens saw that one coming.
Clemens clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Clemens.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clemens.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirzner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirzner manages to break the clinch.
Clemens moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice cross by Clemens.
Kirzner blocks a low kick nicely.
Clemens moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirzner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Clemens 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 Kirzner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kirzner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kirzner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clemens.
Clemens throws a nice looking combination but Kirzner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kirzner misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirzner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kirzner throws a low kick, looking for Clemens's leg but Clemens calmly moves out of range.
Kirzner looks for the body kick but Clemens saw that one coming.
Kirzner misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
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 Samuel Clemens will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clemens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kirzner. Kirzner obviously looking to wear him down.
Clemens stuns Kirzner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clemens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Clemens finds it's way through Kirzner's defenses.
Clemens tries to clinch up but Kirzner circles away and keeps his distance.
Kirzner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Samuel Clemens is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clemens. Kirzner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirzner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Clemens.
Kirzner just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirzner swings for the body but Clemens moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clemens. That's going to slow Kirzner down.
Clemens 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.
Clemens looks to throw the jab but Kirzner is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirzner punishes Clemens's body with a nice straight punch.
Kirzner throws a right hand that misses
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Clemens darts in and clinches Kirzner up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clemens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirzner breaks the clinch.
Kirzner lands a body shot.
Kirzner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clemens checks it well.
Clemens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kirzner has time to react.
Clemens scores with a leg kick.
Kirzner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clemens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kirzner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirzner wants to break free but Clemens has control.
Kirzner manages to break the clinch.
Kirzner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clemens avoids the body shot from Kirzner.
Kirzner works Clemens's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemens has closed the distance and engaged Kirzner in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clemens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kirzner just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kirzner.
A good leg kick by Kirzner.
Kirzner throws a shot from downtown. Clemens moves away and avoids it.
Kirzner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clemens.
Kirzner flicks out a counter leg kick but Clemens steps away.
Clemens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clemens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirzner lands a nice shot that snaps Clemens's head back.
Kirzner throws a body shot but no joy.
Kirzner misses with a leg kick
and Clemens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clemens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kirzner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kirzner misses.
Kirzner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kirzner scores with the left hand. Clemens knows he should have avoided that one.
Kirzner swings for the body but Clemens moves out of range.
Kirzner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clemens.
Kirzner throws a wild body kick that Clemens sees coming a mile off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kirzner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clemens tries to clinch but Kirzner moves out of range.
Clemens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirzner.
Kirzner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirzner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kirzner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kirzner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Clemens looks to land a combination but Kirzner avoids it well.
Kirzner throws a leg kick
and Clemens counters with a series of strikes. Kirzner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clemens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirzner.
Kirzner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Clemens. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clemens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kirzner throws a hook but Clemens blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Clemens.
Kirzner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clemens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clemens lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kirzner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clemens.
Kirzner misses with a shot to the body
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Clemens!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clemens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirzner.
Clemens misses with a straight left.
Clemens misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kirzner throws a hook but Clemens avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clemens.
A nice leg kick from Clemens, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clemens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kirzner back to the cage. Clemens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Clemens cracks Kirzner with an open hand slap.
Kirzner throws a head kick but Clemens moves out of range.
Kirzner tries to work over Clemens's front leg with a kick but Clemens checks it.
Kirzner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clemens.
Clemens 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.
A shot to the body from Kirzner misses
and Clemens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clemens tries to bum rush Kirzner with a series of wild strikes but Kirzner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirzner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirzner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clemens under the eye.
Kirzner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clemens.
Clemens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clemens is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kirzner throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemens tries to clinch but Kirzner moves out of range.
Kirzner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kirzner misses with a body shot.
Kirzner misses the shot to the body.
Clemens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kirzner throws a hook but Clemens avoids it easily.
Clemens swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clemens. Kirzner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirzner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirzner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kirzner moves away from the strike by Clemens.
Clemens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kirzner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Clemens.
Kirzner misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kirzner lands a body shot.
Kirzner lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clemens thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kirzner if he has to take too many more of those.
Kirzner works the jab nicely.
Kirzner cracks Clemens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clemens delivers a nice body kick.
Kirzner misses the shot to the body.
Clemens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kirzner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kirzner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clemens rushes Kirzner and presses him up against the cage.
Clemens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clemens prevents a body shot from Kirzner.
Clemens misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clemens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kirzner can't break the clinch.
Clemens lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirzner lands with a right to the head.
Clemens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirzner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clemens. That did some damage!
Kirzner throws a solid leg kick but Clemens takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kirzner.
Clemens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirzner manages to avoid it.
Kirzner throws the kick towards the body but Clemens avoids it.
Kirzner misses with a shot to the body
and Clemens counters with a straight right hand.
Clemens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kirzner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Kirzner.
Clemens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kirzner.
Kirzner thows a leg kick but Clemens checks it
and Clemens counters with a straight right hand.
Kirzner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clemens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirzner throws out the jab.
Kirzner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clemens moves away.
Clemens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kirzner misses with a left hand
and Clemens counters with a three punch combo that has Kirzner backing up. Kirzner nods at Clemens to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clemens lands with a shot to the body.
Kirzner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirzner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clemens slips a jab and a cross from Kirzner.
Kirzner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirzner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kirzner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Clemens looks to land a body kick but Kirzner moved away.
Kirzner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kirzner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Clemens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Clemens misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirzner looks to score with a jab to the body but Clemens is just out of range.
Clemens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Israel Kirzner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirzner misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Clemens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clemens 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Clemens!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Noriega (ranked 848 p4p, 480 weight class) and Monte Cassino (ranked 95 p4p, 56 weight class). Noriega comes to the cage accompanied by MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha. Cassino has chosen Andrea Bocelli - Con Te Partiro as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 30 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Noriega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 3, fighting out of London, Monte Cassino!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Topper Green and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino feints a counter leg kick.
Noriega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Cassino misses
and Noriega counters with an inside leg kick.
Noriega tests Cassino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassino 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.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega misses with a head kick.
Noriega checks a leg kick nicely.
Cassino with the inside leg kick.
Noriega checks a low kick from Cassino.
Jab by Cassino.
Cassino tries a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
It looked like Noriega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cassino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassino manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Cassino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Cassino misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Noriega scores with a jab. Cassino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
A low kick lands for Noriega.
Noriega fails to land with a series of punches.
Noriega cracks Cassino with a good jab.
Cassino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Cassino misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cassino lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noriega.
Cassino sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Noriega off balance momentarily.
Cassino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Cassino checks it.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Noriega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cassinos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the body from Cassino misses
and Cassino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Cassino is predictable there
and Noriega counters with an inside leg kick.
Cassino moves out of range of the body kick from Noriega.
Cassino wants to slow Noriega down by chopping away at his legs.
Noriega tries to land a leg kick but Cassino saw it coming and moves away.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Noriega misses with a right hand
and Cassino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega thuds his shin into the meat of Cassino's side.
Cassino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Noriega scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cassino.
Noriega tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noriega takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Cassino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino lands with a shot to the body.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Cassino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noriega throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Noriega.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Cassino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cassino misses with a leg kick.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cassino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassino moves out of range of the body kick.
Cassino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noriega on the side of the head.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noriega scores with a decent looking hook.
Cassino scores with a shot to the body.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cassino.
Cassino defending well as Noriega loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Noriega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino walks into a stiff left hand from Noriega.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Cassino misses with a leg kick
and Noriega counters with an outside leg kick.
Cassino cracks Noriega with a good jab.
Noriega blocks a leg kick.
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 Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Noriega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cassino's head backwards.
Cassino misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Noriega slips under a jab from Cassino.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Cassino checks it.
Cassino throws a solid leg kick but Noriega takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cassino.
Noriega tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cassino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Cassino misses the target.
Noriega feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Noriega clobbers Cassino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cassino is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
Noriega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Cassino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
Noriega lands a leg kick that knocks Cassino off balance momentarily.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cassino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Noriega is looking to slow Cassino down with leg kicks.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Cassino sees coming a mile off.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
Noriega pushes Cassino away with a front kick.
Cassino checks a low kick from Noriega.
The crowd cheers as Cassino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Noriega doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Noriega.
Noriega connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Cassino.
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Noriega down.
Cassino throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Cassino looks to land a body kick but Noriega moved away.
Noriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Noriega throws a right and a left that Cassino avoids nicely.
Cassino was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cassino scores with a hook to the body. Noriega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Cassino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Noriega with a body shot.
Cassino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Noriega misses.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Cassino's leg. Cassino is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassino misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Noriega - just one landing.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Noriega drops his hands momentarily and Cassino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Noriega throws a right hand that misses
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cassino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Nice cross by Cassino.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Noriega's front leg but catches the back leg as Noriega tries to avoid it.
Noriega lands a jab to the head.
Cassino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Cassino's leg. Cassino is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega tries to land a leg kick but Cassino saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.
Cassino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega misses with a leg kick.
Noriega stuns Cassino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Cassino does it's job there.
Cassino missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cassino lands with a straight right. Noriega didn't see that one coming.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Cassino flicks out a counter leg kick but Noriega steps away.
Noriega throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cassino misses with a leg kick
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Noriega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cassino can pounce on him.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino motions for Noriega to come forward. Cassino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino throws a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
Noriega is looking to slow Cassino down with leg kicks.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cassino avoids the head kick by Noriega.
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 Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cassino is out of range and Noriega settles back down.
Cassino tries to work over Noriega's front leg with a kick but Noriega checks it.
Cassino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noriega is out of range and Cassino settles back down.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but Noriega saw it coming and moves away.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Noriega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noriega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cassino momentarily.
Noriega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cassino! But no joy.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Noriega's front leg but catches the back leg as Noriega tries to avoid it.
Cassino with the inside leg kick.
Noriega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega 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.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Noriega motions for Cassino to come forward. Noriega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega tried to score with a low kick but Cassino checks it.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Noriega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Noriega walks into a stiff left hand from Cassino.
Noriega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cassino can pounce on him.
Cassino scores with a leg kick.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Noriega.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Cassino misses with a straight left.
Noriega half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
Noriega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cassino's sensitive parts.
Cassino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cassino slips a straight right by Noriega.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Noriega lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Noriega misses the target.
Cassino has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Noriega.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassino ducks right into an uppercut from Noriega.
Cassino feints and then cracks Noriega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noriega down.
Noriega 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Cassino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cassino lands with an uppercut that bounces Noriega off the cage and back into range.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino.
Noriega tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noriega cracks Cassino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Noriega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cassino wants to slow Noriega down by chopping away at his legs.
Noriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Cassino misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noriega throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cassino scoring well with a low kick there.
Cassino misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega lands with an overhand left.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Cassino throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Noriega misses the target.
Noriega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but Noriega saw it coming and moves away.
Noriega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cassino avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Monte Cassino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Cassino sees coming a mile off.
Cassino was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cassino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Noriega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noriega gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cassino.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cassino.
Cassino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noriega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cassino misses with a straight left.
Cassino lands a right hook to the body.
Cassino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Cassino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cassino checks a leg kick.
Noriega with a nice calf kick.
Cassino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cassino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noriega in his tracks.
Cassino misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega misses with a few strikes there.
Noriega throws an off balance right hand
and Cassino counters with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cassino.
Cassino tried to score with a low kick but Noriega checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Monte Cassino.
Well Noriega 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pablo Noriega!
Pablo Noriega took some time post fight to say the following; 'WHO NEXT HOMIES '.
In defeat, Monte Cassino stepped up to the mic, saying 'Should reconsider a career in tango-dancing, shit. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Dudley (ranked 881 p4p, 1560 weight class) and Kaki Mountain (ranked 128 p4p, 210 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Dudley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaki Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dudley moves into the clinch.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Mountain 's eye.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Mountain avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mountain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mountain dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Mountain.
Mountain tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Mountain back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain gets through Dudley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mountain has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Mountain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley tries to work over Mountain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Mountain.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Mountain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Mountain 's eye.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
We've been hearing reports that Dudley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mountain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dudley.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley lands a body punch.
Mountain prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Dudley works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mountain looking to control.
Dudley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dudley is looking to work some ground and pound but Mountain has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley is fighting to break Mountain's control of his arms but Mountain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mountain keeping moving, preventing Dudley from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mountain looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dudley lands a couple of elbows.
Dudley postures up.
Mountain pushes Dudley off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountain.
Dudley blocks a leg kick.
Kaki Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mountain tries to work over Dudley's front leg with a kick but Dudley checks it.
Dudley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
Mountain throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Mountain throws a push kick but Dudley slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Dudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mountain misses with a leg kick
and Dudley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dudley.
Mountain wants to stand up but Dudley is controlling him.
Dudley is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain pushes Dudley off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mountain counters with a left to the body.
Mountain misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Dudley.
Mountain misses with the body kick
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mountain slips under a jab.
Mountain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mountain throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mountain misses with an uppercut.
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 Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mountain avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Dudley wants to clinch up but Mountain keeps it at a distance.
Mountain swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley clinches.
Mountain scores with a hook to the body.
Mountain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Damian Dudley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mountain working aggressively here.
Mountain scores with a shoulder strike.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley misses with some punches.
Mountain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mountain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by Dudley.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Mountain scores with a hook to the body.
Dudley blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mountain.
Dudley has Mountain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mountain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mountain pushes Dudley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mountain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Mountain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Kaki Mountain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mountain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Mountain connects with an inside leg kick.
Mountain throws a lazy right hand but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mountain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dudley's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley blocks a jab.
Mountain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kaki Mountain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Mountain.
Dudley cracks Mountain with a good jab.
Mountain moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mountain just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mountain.
Dudley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mountain.
Dudley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mountain!
Mountain is looking to regain half guard here but Dudley keeps moving and retains side control.
Mountain tries to escape but Dudley is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain is trying to control Dudley's posture but Dudley avoids it.
Mountain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dudley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mountain is refusing to be controlled, as Dudley sits in half guard.
Mountain is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dudley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mountain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dudley somewhat.
Mountain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mountain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley staying out of range there.
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Mountain.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Mountain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mountain throws a leg kick but Dudley moved away.
Dudley is looking to counter the offense by Mountain and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaki Mountain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dudley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mountain.
Mountain misses the shot to the body.
Dudley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mountain loads up on a big right hand but Dudley slips the punch.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dudley slips a straight right by Mountain.
Dudley misses with a hook
and Mountain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mountain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dudley shoots for a double leg takedown but Mountain sprawls well. He's pushed Dudley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dudley misses with a looping left.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dudley slips a straight right by Mountain.
Mountain misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley tries to clinch
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
Dudley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut lands for Mountain. That snapped Dudley's head back.
Mountain throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley ducks right into an uppercut from Mountain.
Mountain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudley checks a leg kick.
Dudley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab from Dudley.
Mountain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mountain connects with a leg kick.
Mountain with a hook.
Mountain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dudley defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain connects with a right hand. Dudley shakes it off.
Mountain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley misses the jab.
Dudley scores with a jab. Mountain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Dudley.
Dudley is looking to counter the offense by Mountain and move into the clinch.
Dudley misses with a straight right.
Mountain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dudley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mountain tests Dudley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Dudley tries to clinch but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A low kick from Mountain is predictable there
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountain.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
Mountain throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mountain lands with a right hand.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Jab by Mountain.
Mountain scores with a leg kick.
Mountain throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley counters with a single leg into guard. Mountain didn't expect that.
Mountain working a defensive guard here.
Mountain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dudley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudley is standing up over Mountain. Mountain looks to escape but Dudley dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountain is trying to buck Dudley off.
Damian Dudley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mountain can't do much from the bottom here.
Mountain is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dudley lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaki Mountain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mountain 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaki Mountain!
Kaki Mountain seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry McQuirre (ranked 1578 p4p, 956 weight class) and DeMario Valdez (ranked 171 p4p, 108 weight class). Valdez has chosen Era - Ameno as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry McQuirre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeMario Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. McQuirre moves away and avoids it.
It looked like McQuirre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valdez connects with the punch.
McQuirre misses with a wild body shot.
Valdez 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.
Valdez lands with a right hand.
McQuirre takes the fight into the clinch.
McQuirre lands with a light punch inside.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
Valdez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valdez breaks the clinch.
McQuirre throws a head kick that Valdez semi-blocks.
Valdez swings for the body but McQuirre moves out of range.
McQuirre has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McQuirre has him pressed against the cage.
McQuirre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valdez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I was talking to McQuirre's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Valdez.
McQuirre scores with a shoulder strike.
Valdez is looking to break free of the clinch but McQuirre has double underhooks.
Valdez breaks from the clinch.
McQuirre closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like DeMario Valdez has been cut.
Valdez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Valdez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McQuirre moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez scores with a body shot.
Valdez lunges at McQuirre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McQuirre's hand.
Valdez lands with an overhand left.
Valdez scores with a sloppy right hand. McQuirre should have avoided that one.
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McQuirre tries to clinch but Valdez moves out of range.
McQuirre moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Valdez. Beautiful body shot.
McQuirre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McQuirre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McQuirre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valdez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McQuirre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valdez scores with a jab.
Valdez cracks a nice hook into McQuirre's ribs.
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!
Valdez loads up on a big right hand but McQuirre slips the punch.
McQuirre clinches with his opponent.
Valdez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valdez wants to break free but McQuirre has control.
McQuirre pushes Valdez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McQuirre fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre blocks an uppercut.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez breaks the clinch.
Valdez misses with a hook to the body
and McQuirre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McQuirre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valdez misses with a hook.
McQuirre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valdez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McQuirre had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McQuirre avoids the body shot from Valdez.
McQuirre moves out of range of the body kick.
McQuirre tries to clinch up but Valdez circles away and keeps his distance.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McQuirre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdez throws a combination that misses
and McQuirre counters with a big head kick but Valdez shrugs it off.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Valdez drops his hands momentarily and McQuirre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McQuirre fails with an attempt to clinch.
McQuirre tries to clinch up.
McQuirre moves into the clinch.
Valdez breaks from the clinch.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on McQuirre's shoulder, as McQuirre tries to avoid the shot.
McQuirre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
McQuirre is looking to counter punch.
Valdez throws a hook to the side of McQuirre's head but McQuirre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McQuirre looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valdez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McQuirre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McQuirre clinches up with Valdez and pushes him back against the cage.
McQuirre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by McQuirre.
Valdez tries a low kick but McQuirre avoids it.
Valdez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McQuirre throws a counter high kick but Valdez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Valdez misses with a series of wild punches.
McQuirre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valdez throws a body punch but McQuirre moves out of range.
McQuirre punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez scores with a punch to the head.
Valdez swats away the attempt to clinch by McQuirre.
McQuirre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McQuirre tries to clinch but Valdez moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but McQuirre moved out of range.
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuirre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McQuirre misses with a looping right.
Valdez throws a hook but McQuirre avoids it easily.
McQuirre wants to clinch.
Valdez scores with a sloppy right hand. McQuirre should have avoided that one.
Valdez misses with a low kick.
McQuirre throws a front kick aimed at Valdez's knee but Valdez avoids it well.
McQuirre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valdez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdez takes a swing at McQuirre's ribcage but misses.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre connects with a body shot that sends Valdez's belly button to the back.
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. McQuirre moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Valdez misses the jab.
It looked like McQuirre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Valdez scores with a nice head shot.
McQuirre steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Valdez. That one must have hurt.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McQuirre.
Valdez scores with a jab. McQuirre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - McQuirre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valdez scores with a hook to the body. McQuirre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valdez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valdez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Valdez takes a swing at McQuirre's ribcage but misses.
Valdez catches McQuirre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but McQuirre is just out of range.
McQuirre is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez walks into a stiff left hand from McQuirre.
Valdez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Valdez misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McQuirre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McQuirre throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valdez misses with a looping left.
Valdez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcQuirre.
McQuirre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McQuirre tries to bum rush Valdez with a series of wild strikes but Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valdez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valdez misses with an uppercut
and McQuirre counters with a thumping low kick.
Valdez lands a jab to the head.
McQuirre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McQuirre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McQuirre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeMario Valdez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valdez misses with an uppercut. McQuirre saw that one coming.
McQuirre moves in looking to clinch but Valdez pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Valdez there.
Valdez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McQuirre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McQuirre moves away.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez tries to keep at a distance but McQuirre has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Valdez.
Valdez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McQuirre tries to land a knee to the head but Valdez blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McQuirre.
McQuirre pushes Valdez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Valdez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valdez breaks the clinch.
McQuirre is looking to clinch.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Valdez.
Valdez with a nice cross.
Valdez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McQuirre wants to clinch.
McQuirre staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valdez.
McQuirre has managed to clinch.
Harry McQuirre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuirre pushes Valdez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
McQuirre lands a nice uppercut.
McQuirre misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuirre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valdez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McQuirre is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
Valdez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McQuirre fails with an attempt to clinch.
McQuirre slips a straight right by Valdez.
Valdez misses with a wild combination.
McQuirre tries to clinch but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez moves out of range of the strikes.
Valdez scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez throws a jab when McQuirre was well out of range.
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!
McQuirre staying out of range there.
McQuirre throws a counter high kick but Valdez was just alert enough to avoid it.
McQuirre throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by McQuirre.
That kick from Valdez tenderised McQuirre's leg. McQuirre is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
McQuirre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McQuirre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Valdez delivers a nice body kick.
McQuirre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McQuirre is looking to clinch.
McQuirre ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
McQuirre moves out of range of the strikes.
McQuirre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Valdez.
McQuirre ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Valdez loads up on a big right hand but McQuirre slips the punch.
McQuirre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight stays on the outside here - McQuirre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez'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!
No joy there for McQuirre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McQuirre is leaning against Valdez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McQuirre lands a left hand.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McQuirre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from McQuirre.
A short right from McQuirre.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
McQuirre lands with a light punch inside.
Valdez wants to break the clinch but can't.
McQuirre tries a knee to the head but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McQuirre tries to clinch up but Valdez circles away and keeps his distance.
Valdez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McQuirre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuirre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valdez jabs at McQuirre's body.
McQuirre tries to clinch up but Valdez circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuirre takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but McQuirre is just out of range.
McQuirre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
McQuirre moves forwards but Valdez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McQuirre throws out the jab.
Valdez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McQuirre moves out of range of the strikes.
Valdez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McQuirre counters with a nice uppercut.
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valdez throws a body punch but McQuirre moves out of range.
Valdez connects with a body shot that sends McQuirre's belly button to the back.
McQuirre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Valdez throws a body kick that misses.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - McQuirre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McQuirre throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harry McQuirre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre wants to clinch.
Valdez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McQuirre fails with an attempt to clinch.
McQuirre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuirre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McQuirre throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
Valdez loads up on a big right hand but McQuirre slips the punch.
McQuirre lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McQuirre tries to clinch up.
Valdez swings for the body but McQuirre moves out of range.
A head kick misses from McQuirre.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but McQuirre ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McQuirre scores with a spinning back kick!
McQuirre thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for McQuirre.
Valdez throws a jab but it's blocked by McQuirre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by McQuirre.
Valdez slips a jab and a cross from McQuirre.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McQuirre.
McQuirre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valdez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McQuirre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McQuirre throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Valdez. That snapped McQuirre's head back.
McQuirre moves in looking to clinch but Valdez pushes him off.
Valdez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McQuirre on the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Valdez - that will leave a mark!
Valdez misses with a body shot.
McQuirre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valdez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McQuirre tries to clinch up but Valdez circles away and keeps his distance.
McQuirre walks into a straight right hand from Valdez.
McQuirre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McQuirre moves into the clinch.
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!
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuirre tries a knee to the head but Valdez blocks it.
McQuirre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valdez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valdez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McQuirre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by McQuirre.
Valdez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Valdez.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valdez. McQuirre shrugs it off though.
Valdez throws a jab when McQuirre was well out of range.
Valdez blocks the body kick.
McQuirre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
McQuirre is looking to counter punch.
Valdez digs a good hook to McQuirre's body.
Valdez jabs at McQuirre's body.
Valdez avoids the head kick by McQuirre.
Valdez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valdez moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeMario Valdez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valdez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMario Valdez!
Our winner, DeMario Valdez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ Karter (ranked 1073 p4p, 648 weight class) and Miki Viki (ranked 142 p4p, 90 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jesus Christ Karter has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jesus Christ Karter seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jesus Christ Karter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miki Viki!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karter moves away from the strike by Viki.
Viki throws a series of punches but Karter avoids them all with ease.
Karter throwing a counter right hand but Viki manages to avoid it.
Viki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.
Viki lunges at Karter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karter's hand.
Viki throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viki misses the body punch
and Karter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Karter presses Viki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karter works on Viki's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter just leaning against Viki, taking a breather.
Karter tries to work over Viki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Karter.
Karter digs a right hand into Viki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viki's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter lands with a right to the head.
Karter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karter clinches.
Karter cracks Viki with a nice body shot.
The referee calls for Karter to work.
Karter misses with a punch to the body.
Karter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Viki after a bit of a struggle.
Viki prevents the takedown attempt.
Karter tries a body shot but Viki blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karter tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karter cracks Viki with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Karter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karter.
Karter is looking for a takedown.
Karter struggles to land a body shot inside as Viki controls his hands.
Viki is trying to force a seperation but Karter has the dominant position.
Karter pushes Viki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karter can't find room to land a body shot as Viki controls the action.
Karter tries to work over Viki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karter has Viki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Viki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Karter can't find room to land a body shot as Viki controls the action.
Karter swings wildly with an uppercut but Viki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter lands with a right to the head.
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!
Karter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Viki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karter working Viki over with strikes.
Karter stops Viki from getting back to his feet.
Karter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karter prevents Viki from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Karter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Viki is trying to stand.
Karter is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter throwing shots but Viki is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Karter connects with a nice short shot to Viki's temple.
Viki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Viki pushes Karter off looking to stand but Karter dives back in and keeps control.
Viki is not content to let Karter control the position.
Karter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Karter drops an elbow to the side of Viki's head.
Karter stops Viki from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Karter seems content to control.
Karter throwing shots but Viki is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Christ Karter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miki Viki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Viki throws a hook but Karter avoids it easily.
Viki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
Viki misses with a shot to the body
and Karter counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Viki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karter throwing a counter right hand but Viki manages to avoid it.
Karter misses with a hook to the body
and Viki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karter moves in looking to clinch but Viki pushes him off.
Viki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karter counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viki tries to bum rush Karter with a series of wild strikes but Karter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karter is looking to counter with head kicks.
Karter misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Viki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miki Viki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter punishes Viki's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter throws a sloppy head kick and Viki moves out of range easily.
Karter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Viki looks to land a left hand but Karter moved out of range nicely.
Karter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Viki stuffs the takedown attempt from Karter. Karter gets slowly back to his feet.
Viki misses with a series of wild punches.
Viki throws a leg kick
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Karter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Viki won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Karter connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Viki some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viki is trying to escape the position but Karter is controlling the position.
Viki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Karter working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Viki is looking to get back to his feet here but Karter is keeping cool and he's managed to take Viki's back.
Karter is riding his opponent, not letting Viki buck him off.
Viki wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Viki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Viki is trying to remain composed but Karter is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Viki is taking damage to the body and head.
Viki showing good submission defense here.
Karter throwing damaging strikes from the back! Viki could be in trouble here!
Karter lands with a hammerfist to the side of Viki's head.
Viki wants to get back to his feet.
Viki showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viki is trying to stand back up.
Karter lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Karter misses with an elbow to the head.
Jesus Christ Karter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Viki trying to get back to his feet but Karter is in full control for now.
Karter controlling from the back.
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!
Viki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Christ Karter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miki Viki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Viki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 It looks like Jesus Christ Karter has been cut.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viki manages to avoid it.
Viki lands with a hook. Karter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Viki counters with a nice uppercut.
Viki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karter cracks Viki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Viki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter tries to clinch there but Viki circles away.
Karter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viki can do to turn this around?
Karter drives through with a takedown into Viki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Viki keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
Karter controlling from the top position.
Viki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karter is controlling him.
Karter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter throws a strike but Viki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Karter wants to sweep but no luck.
Karter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Viki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Karter is trying to hold Viki in close to prevent damage but Viki has managed to pass into half guard.
Karter 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.
Karter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karter is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Viki jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viki wants to stand but Karter has his arm trapped.
Karter is looking for a sweep.
Viki tries to stand but Karter controls the position and pulls Viki into his guard.
Karter looking for subs off his back but Viki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Karter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viki is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Viki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Karter is proving hard to escape from.
Karter trying to keep a closed guard but Viki is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miki Viki.
I think Karter 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Christ Karter!
A victorious Jesus Christ Karter 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonzar Kennedy (ranked 631 p4p, 952 weight class) and Crixus The Gaul (ranked 87 p4p, 128 weight class). Crixus The Gaul told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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215
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28
220
12 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonzar Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crixus The Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Winston Howard and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy throws a lazy right hand but The Gaul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kennedy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Gaul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kennedy misses with a lunging right hand
and The Gaul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by The Gaul. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Gaul.
The Gaul throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
The Gaul's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kennedy under the eye.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from The Gaul.
Kennedy blocks a jab.
Crixus The Gaul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from The Gaul.
Kennedy takes one to the side of the head.
Kennedy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
The Gaul throws an overhand right that lands on Kennedy's shoulder, as Kennedy tries to avoid the shot.
Kennedy is looking for a counter combo.
The Gaul with a nice cross.
Kennedy misses with a right hand
and The Gaul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches.
Kennedy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Gaul has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Gaul scores with a shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
Kennedy can't find room to land a body shot as The Gaul controls the action.
The Gaul misses with a body punch.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Our sources have told us that Kennedy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The Gaul stalling in the clinch but Kennedy improves position.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
Kennedy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kennedy scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Gaul works on Kennedy's body with a couple of short punches.
The Gaul scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy looking to throw knees to the head but The Gaul is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Gaul.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Gaul.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but The Gaul avoids the damage to the body.
Kennedy takes a shot to the head.
Kennedy tumbles to the floor! The Gaul threw a big shot that dropped him and now The Gaul is on top looking to finish! Kennedy has guard but can he survive?!
 Kennedy is rocked!
It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Kennedy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Gaul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oh Kennedy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Gaul's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kennedy seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy controlling the position.
Kennedy controls The Gaul momentarily but The Gaul frees himself.
The Gaul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Kennedy checks a low kick from The Gaul.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by The Gaul.
Kennedy is looking to counter punch.
Kennedy lands a big head kick that sends The Gaul tumbling to the mat! Kennedy takes a step backwards and waves The Gaul back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 The Gaul is rocked!
It looks like Crixus The Gaul has been cut.
The Gaul is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kennedy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The Gaul misses with a few strikes there.
The Gaul is still on wobbly legs! Can Kennedy finish him?
Kennedy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Gaul seems to have recovered his senses.
The Gaul is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kennedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Gaul.
Kennedy tries to bum rush The Gaul with a series of wild strikes but The Gaul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut. The Gaul saw that one coming.
The Gaul throws a right hand that misses
and Kennedy counters with a left to the body.
The Gaul moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crixus The Gaul 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!
The Gaul throws a hook to the side of Kennedy's head but Kennedy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Gaul is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Gaul.
A short left from The Gaul.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Gaul is defending well for now.
The Gaul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Gaul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kennedy can't find room to land a body shot as The Gaul controls the action.
The Gaul slows down the pace here.
The Gaul has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gaul throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Crixus The Gaul seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Gaul tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
Kennedy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Gaul putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kennedy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gaul throws a head punch that misses.
The Gaul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
A short right from The Gaul on the inside.
The Gaul with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Gaul lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Gaul.
A short right from Kennedy.
Kennedy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Gaul lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
The Gaul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kennedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Gaul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Gaul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kennedy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice shot by The Gaul.
The Gaul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kennedy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gaul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Gaul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kennedy on the side of the head.
The Gaul misses with a hook
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Gaul scores with a one two! Kennedy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A low kick from The Gaul is predictable there
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Gaul swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - The Gaul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Gaul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Kennedy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kennedy swings widly with a right hand
and The Gaul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kennedy is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Gaul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kennedy scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Kennedy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kennedy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Gaul is out of range.
Crixus The Gaul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Gaul drops Kennedy with a huge uppercut! Kennedy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. The Gaul is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crixus The Gaul!
A very excited looking Crixus The Gaul 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Caio Peieira (ranked 1651 p4p, 570 weight class) and Charlie River (ranked 96 p4p, 35 weight class). River has chosen Waylon Jennings - I've Always Been Crazy as his entrance music. Charlie River has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caio Peieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie River!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peieira dives in and scores a takedown into River's guard.
Peieira wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
Peieira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peieira stands and throws River's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Peieira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, River has escaped the position, nice work there.
Peieira tries to move to mount but River blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peieira 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.
Peieira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. River knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peieira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by River, who protects the arm well.
Peieira passes to full mount! That's big trouble for River!
Peieira goes for an armbar but River turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from River.
Peieira wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peieira looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but River is defending well. Peieira quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! River has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Peieira celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Peieira!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 951 p4p, 760 weight class) and New Breed One (ranked 57 p4p, 45 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, New Breed One!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Darius Henderson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
One gets caught napping as Branko dives in and scores a takedown. One manages to retain guard.
Branko wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.
One looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Branko looking to pass the guard.
One looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Branko preventing the sweep.
One keeping full guard, as Branko tries to pass.
One is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Branko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by One after a bit of a struggle.
We've been hearing reports that Branko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for One.
One landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for One to work.
One is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko is trying to pull guard but One has him pressed against the cage.
Branko is working for takedown but One is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but One pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Branko looking for a takedown.
One tries to land a knee to the head but Branko blocks with his arms.
Branko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. One just stands there and leans against the cage.
Branko is looking to take this one to the mat.
One looking to stall.
Branko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but One pulls him back up using the underhooks.
One working Branko over with knees to the body.
One tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Branko has clasped his hands together around One's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
One throws Branko to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
One has Branko up against the cage in a clinch.
Branko looking for a takedown.
Branko fails to pull guard.
One is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Branko is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One landing knees to the head.
Branko tries for a takedown but One manages to get underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. One obliges.
One with a knee to the head.
One connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
One lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Branko is looking for a takedown.
One throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Branko blocks it with crossed arms.
One manages to break the clinch.
New Breed One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
One moves into the clinch.
One is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Branko is working for takedown but One is calmly controlling the position for now.
One misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Branko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
One looking to slow down the pace here.
Branko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by One after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One landing knees to the head.
Branko is working for takedown but One is calmly controlling the position for now.
One unloads a knee to the mid-section. Branko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Branko goes for a takedown attempt but One pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
One gets in close and instigates a clinch.
One throws a knee to the head but misses.
Branko pulls guard successfully.
One has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Branko is proving hard to escape from.
Branko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. One defends it easily.
Branko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead One passes into half guard.
Branko is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branko is working hard here to advance position.
One tries to pass the half guard into mount. Branko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
One looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Branko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from One.
One working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
One is looking to take a break and control but Branko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
One looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
New Breed One dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Branko 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.
One looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
One controls Branko momentarily but Branko frees himself.
Branko tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
Branko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but One manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Branko has One in his guard.
One must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Branko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko working for a triangle but One defends it easily.
One with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One wants to control from the top but Branko keeps moving.
One lands a couple of digs.
Branko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. One is aware though and is defending well.
Branko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Branko working for a triangle but One defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
One is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko keeping full guard, as One tries to pass.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Branko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Branko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. One is aware though and is defending well.
One makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
One works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Branko looking for submissions off his back.
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
One is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Branko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Branko looking for submissions off his back.
New Breed One has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Branko looking for submissions off his back.
One working Branko over with strikes.
One stands up out of the half guard.
Horrible takedown attempt by Branko or perhaps it was just good defense by One, which made it look bad.
New Breed One is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
One pushes Branko up against the cage in a clinch.
Branko fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Branko avoids it.
Good body shot from One.
Branko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
One moves into full guard.
One working a defensive guard here.
One has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
One is looking for a triangle but Branko pushes his legs off easily.
Branko wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
One is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Branko defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branko drops back looking for a leg! One is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and One manages to kick Branko off! Branko jumps back into One's guard.
Branko won't allow One to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
New Breed One showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
One gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Branko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and One dives on top into guard.
Branko keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
Branko has his foot on One's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. One works his way back into a safe position though.
Branko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
One postures up and lands a big shot to Branko's brow.
Branko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. One is aware though and is defending well.
Branko wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko has his foot on One's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. One works his way back into a safe position though.
Branko keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
One sitting in guard, not really doing much.
One decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Branko, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
One gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Branko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
One throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Branko blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from One.
One lands a right hand.
Branko looking for a takedown.
Branko is trying to drag One to the mat but One just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
One prevents the takedown attempt.
Branko is working for takedown but One is calmly controlling the position for now.
One stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko is looking to take this one to the mat.
One throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Branko blocks it with crossed arms.
New Breed One seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Branko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
One looking to throw knees to the head but Branko is blocking nicely.
One stalling in the clinch but Branko improves position.
Branko can't get the takedown.
Branko tries for a takedown. No joy.
One throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Branko blocks it with crossed arms.
One stalling against the cage.
One slows down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on One - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko wants to take the fight to the mat but One manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Branko drops down looking for an ankle pick but One pulls his leg out and moves away.
One has closed the distance and engaged Branko in a clinch.
Branko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
One with a knee to the head.
One breaks from the clinch.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
One is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
One lands the left hand.
One closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
One breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
One fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Branko is defended easily by One.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Branko goes for a takedown in the clinch but One prevents it.
One is pushing Branko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
One breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts One as he jumps to the side.
One gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Branko wants a takedown but no success here.
Davdio Branko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Branko drops down looking for an ankle pick but One pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
New Breed One comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well One 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... New Breed One!
New Breed One seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Bader (ranked 613 p4p, 374 weight class) and Better Dead (ranked 84 p4p, 52 weight class). Better Dead has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Timo Bader's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Timo Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Better Dead!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader throws a series of punches but Dead avoids them all with ease.
Bader connects with a solid leg kick.
Dead takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bader misses with a hook
and Dead counters with a straight right hand.
Bader throws a big shot that misses.
Dead defending well as Bader loads up on a big left hand.
Dead doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dead misses with a body shot.
Bader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dead.
Bader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dead was well out of range. Poor timing from Bader.
Bader slips a jab from Dead.
Bader throws a lazy right hand but Dead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dead! But no joy.
Bader lands a nice looking body shot.
Dead paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Nice shot lands for Dead.
Dead misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Bader wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bader swinging wildly here.
Dead misses with a hook. Bader ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bader misses the target.
Bader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bader comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bader lands a leg kick that knocks Dead off balance momentarily.
Bader looks to score with a jab to the body but Dead is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader slips a jab from Dead.
Some wild striking there from Dead.
We've been hearing reports that Bader has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bader manages to avoid it.
Bader scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bader throws a looping overhand right but Dead ducks down to avoid it.
Dead stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bader misses with an uppercut. Dead saw that one coming.
Bader feints a jab promting Dead to slip. Bader then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dead slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Jab by Dead.
Bader swinging wildly here.
Dead misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bader connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dead scrambles back to his feet.
Bader has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bader there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dead.
Bader drops Dead with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dead looks back up at him and smiles so Bader waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dead is rocked!
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dead is still on wobbly legs! Can Bader finish him?
Dead lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bader is rocked!
Bader connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Bader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead cracks Bader with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bader tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dead pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bader is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Better Dead!
Better Dead made sure to mention his sponsor, Carnage Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jin Yi (ranked 178 p4p, 183 weight class) and Vicente Escalante (ranked 26 p4p, 28 weight class). Yi comes into the arena with Wobble blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jin Yi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vicente Escalante!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escalante defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yi.
Escalante drops his hands momentarily and Yi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escalante 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 Yi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escalante closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yi checks the leg kick.
Escalante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jin Yi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escalante defending well as Yi loads up on a big left hand.
Escalante misses with an uppercut.
Yi is looking to counter punch.
Yi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escalante manages to avoid it.
Yi takes one on the button.
Escalante thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yi if he has to take too many more of those.
Escalante finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Escalante throws a head kick but Yi moves out of range.
Escalante throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escalante takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Escalante checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Yi misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escalante on the side of the head.
Yi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Escalante sprawls well initially but Yi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yi prevents Escalante from improving his position.
Yi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Escalante has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Escalante is just riding it out for now. Yi eventually gives up the hold.
Yi is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Escalante sees it coming and defends easily.
Yi is working for a submission of some sort.
Yi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Escalante defending well though.
Escalante manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante misses with a body kick.
Yi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good leg kick by Yi.
Yi jabs Escalante right on the nose. Escalante blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Escalante does no damage.
Yi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Escalante's guard.
Escalante manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escalante lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Jin Yi has been cut.
Yi lands with a short shot to the head.
Yi looking for a takedown.
Yi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yi wants to take the fight to the mat but Escalante manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Yi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escalante lands an elbow that stopped Yi in his tracks for a moment.
Escalante lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yi or not.
Escalante throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escalante avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vicente Escalante will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jin Yi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yi tries a low kick but Escalante avoids it.
Escalante is looking to score with low kicks.
Yi lunges at Escalante with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escalante's hand.
Yi misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Yi misses
and Escalante counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yi misses with a leg kick
and Escalante counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Yi.
Yi misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Escalante misses.
Escalante lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yi checks a leg kick.
Escalante throws a hook but Yi blocks it.
Yi lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi looking to score a takedown here. Escalante is defending well but Yi drives through and ends up in Escalante's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yi trying to move into half guard but instead Escalante has managed to sweep!
Yi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yi wants to sweep here but Escalante controlling him for the moment.
Yi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Escalante uses it to pass to side control.
Yi regains half guard.
Yi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Escalante wants to stand up but Yi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yi is looking to improve his position.
Escalante wants to stand up but Yi is controlling the position.
Yi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yi looking for subs from the bottom but Escalante mounts him!
Yi can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yi is working hard here to advance position.
Yi wants to hold on but Escalante pushes him away.
Yi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yi tries to lock up and control but Escalante gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Escalante stands up from mount. Strange move.
Escalante throws a right hand that misses
and Yi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yi lands with a punch from half guard.
Yi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Escalante is controlling Yi's trapped leg to prevent Yi from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yi wants to control but Escalante is keeping him busy.
Escalante has his hands clasped together around Yi's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yi is trying to work for a kimura but Escalante is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vicente Escalante will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jin Yi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yi throws a right hand that misses
and Escalante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yi is looking to clinch but Escalante is avoiding it.
Escalante swings for the body but Yi moves out of range.
Escalante throws a series of punches but Yi avoids them all with ease.
Yi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Escalante takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Escalante gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi trying to control the position from guard on top but Escalante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Escalante is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yi trying to control the position from guard on top but Escalante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escalante works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Escalante fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Escalante looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escalante keeps working.
Yi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Yi trying to control the action but Escalante is working from the bottom.
Yi with the ground and pound but Escalante regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yi looks to land a strike but Escalante avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Yi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Escalante looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Escalante looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Escalante!
Yi misses with a strike from the bottom.
Yi can't do much from the bottom here.
Yi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Rubber Guard Emporium, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Yi looking for subs from the bottom but Escalante mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yi wants to hold on but Escalante pushes him away.
Escalante controlling from mount.
Yi is looking to improve his position but Escalante isn't that keen on the idea.
Yi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Yi actively working from the bottom here.
My spies in Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts inform me that Escalante has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yi is looking to get back to full guard here but Escalante has managed to pass to side control instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante blocks the strikes from Yi.
Yi tries to bench press Escalante off him but Escalante keeps the position.
Yi wants to control but Escalante postures up.
Escalante stands up and beckons Yi to his feet.
Yi lands a jab.
Vicente Escalante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escalante throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yi tries to clinch up but Escalante circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escalante avoids it really well and circles away.
Escalante takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Escalante really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jin Yi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escalante sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yi somewhat.
Escalante misses with an uppercut. Yi saw that one coming.
Escalante jabs at Yi's body.
Escalante scores with a decent looking hook.
A left and a right from Escalante both land. Nice combination.
Yi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Escalante sprawls well. Escalante wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yi gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Yi misses its intended target.
Escalante let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Escalante.
Escalante throws a hook to the side of Yi's head but Yi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escalante checks a low kick from Yi.
A countering left hand to the body from Escalante misses.
Yi misses with a right hand
and Escalante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escalante. Yi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escalante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Escalante backs away, Yi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Escalante moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab from Escalante.
Escalante jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Escalante tries to move into range but Yi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yi lands a nice shot to the body.
Yi misses with a low kick.
Yi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escalante avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Yi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escalante dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escalante rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escalante tries to land a front kick but Yi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Escalante misses with a low kick.
Yi moves out of range of the body kick.
Escalante moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Escalante.
Yi dodges the punch combination from Escalante.
A bone on bone clash there as Escalante blocks the leg kick.
Escalante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yi tries to work over Escalante's front leg with a kick but Escalante checks it.
Escalante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escalante looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escalante flicks out a counter leg kick but Yi steps away.
Nice uppercut lands for Yi. That snapped Escalante's head back.
Yi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escalante pinned against the cage. Escalante gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Escalante has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Yi is on him like a limpet, forcing Escalante back against the cage.
Yi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yi working aggressively here.
Yi lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yi working aggressively here.
Yi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yi misses with a punch to the body.
Escalante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Escalante to the mat! Escalante manages to get full guard.
Yi wants to control from the top but Escalante keeps moving.
Yi is really struggling to control Escalante but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vicente Escalante has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Escalante dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jin Yi's cut.
That's time! Yi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Escalante cracks Yi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yi jabs Escalante right on the nose. Escalante blinks but takes it well.
Yi throws a body shot but no joy.
Yi slips under a jab.
Yi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Escalante sprawls well. Escalante wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yi gets slowly back to his feet.
Escalante slips under a jab from Yi.
Escalante flicks out a counter leg kick but Yi steps away.
Yi tries to clinch up but Escalante circles away and keeps his distance.
Escalante lands a nice shot that snaps Yi's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escalante.
Escalante lands with an uppercut that bounces Yi off the cage and back into range.
Escalante moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Escalante crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yi - the referee stops the clock and Escalante gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yi. Escalante manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escalante lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yi.
Escalante swings for the body but Yi moves out of range.
Escalante doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escalante misses with a low kick.
Yi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escalante defends well and Yi ends up having to push Escalante into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Yi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escalante blocks an uppercut.
Yi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escalante throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Escalante uses from the top position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Escalante stands up from Yi's guard - Escalante perhaps looking for a knockout.
Yi swings for the body but Escalante moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escalante! But no joy.
Yi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante punishes Yi's body with a nice straight punch.
Escalante with the inside leg kick.
Escalante slips under a jab.
Escalante misses with a body punch
and Yi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yi misses with a straight left.
Escalante misses with a wild body shot.
Escalante on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escalante throws a low kick but Yi moves out of range easily.
Yi shoots in and drives through. Escalante sprawls well.
Escalante 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.
Escalante misses with a double jab
and Yi counters with a body kick.
Jab from Yi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yi misses with a right hand
and Escalante makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yi shoots in but Escalante avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escalante feints and then cracks Yi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yi down.
Vicente Escalante is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Escalante. Beautiful body shot.
Yi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escalante's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yi wants to clinch up but Escalante keeps it at a distance.
Escalante looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Escalante is out of range.
Yi misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yi.
Yi with a poor takedown
and Escalante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yi tries for a takedown but Escalante sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Escalante connects with a nice looking jab.
Yi shoots for a double leg takedown but Escalante sprawls well. He's pushed Yi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Escalante fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escalante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yi.
Nice uppercut lands for Escalante. That snapped Yi's head back.
Yi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escalante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jin Yi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escalante throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Escalante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yi misses with some punches.
Yi misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicente Escalante comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Escalante winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Jin Yi was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time, there will be no next time.'.
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