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C114: Corassa vs. Demenok 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Keenan Jr (ranked 2507 p4p, 2647 weight class) and Yamaoka Yukinobu (ranked 265 p4p, 276 weight class). 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gareth Keenan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yamaoka Yukinobu!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenan Jr has closed the distance and engaged Yukinobu in a clinch.
Keenan Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keenan Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yukinobu.
Yukinobu throws the kick towards the body but Keenan Jr avoids it.
Yukinobu gets a double leg takedown into Keenan Jr's guard.
Yukinobu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Keenan Jr is looking for a triangle but Yukinobu pushes his legs off easily.
Keenan Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keenan Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Yukinobu won't allow Keenan Jr to get back to his feet.
Keenan Jr working for a triangle but Yukinobu defends it easily.
Keenan Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yukinobu trying to control the position from guard on top but Keenan Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keenan Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yukinobu trying to control the position from guard on top but Keenan Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keenan Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yukinobu is one step ahead there.
Keenan Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yukinobu defends well.
Yukinobu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yukinobu scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yukinobu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keenan Jr is keeping the position for now.
Keenan Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Yukinobu lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keenan Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yukinobu manages to get himself to full guard.
Keenan Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yukinobu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Keenan Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gareth Keenan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yukinobu swings for the body but Keenan Jr moves out of range.
Yukinobu is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan Jr throws out a loose jab but Yukinobu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yukinobu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yukinobu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Keenan Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yukinobu throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan Jr's shoulder, as Keenan Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Yukinobu avoids the body shot from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yukinobu's head backwards.
Yukinobu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yukinobu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yukinobu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan Jr moves away.
Keenan Jr looks to throw the jab but Yukinobu is out of range.
Yukinobu lands the left hand.
Keenan Jr connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Keenan Jr moves into range and clinches up with Yukinobu.
Yukinobu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yukinobu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yukinobu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Keenan Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yukinobu is in close to Keenan Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yukinobu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keenan Jr is looking to escape.
Yukinobu winds up and cracks Keenan Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Keenan Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Yukinobu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yukinobu stalling away here and it's allowed Keenan Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Yukinobu stopping the sweep attempt from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yukinobu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yukinobu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keenan Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yamaoka Yukinobu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Keenan Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A combination from Yukinobu does no damage.
Yukinobu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yukinobu lands a jab to Keenan Jr's midsection.
Keenan Jr misses with a double jab.
Yukinobu with the counter takedown but Keenan Jr avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Yukinobu misses the target.
Yukinobu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keenan Jr throwing a counter right hand but Yukinobu manages to avoid it.
Yukinobu throws a jab when Keenan Jr was well out of range.
Keenan Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Keenan Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Keenan Jr with a jab.
Keenan Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keenan Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Yamaoka Yukinobu has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yukinobu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan Jr.
Yukinobu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Keenan Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yukinobu if he has to take too many more of those.
Keenan Jr looks to land a left hand but Yukinobu moved out of range nicely.
Yukinobu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yukinobu misses the shot to the body.
Yukinobu connects with the punch.
Yukinobu moves out of range of the strikes.
Yukinobu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keenan Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Yukinobu breaks away and moves out of range.
Keenan Jr throws a head kick but Yukinobu moves out of range.
Yukinobu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keenan Jr's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Keenan Jr - just one landing.
A jab from Keenan Jr does it's job there.
Keenan Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Yukinobu counters with a single leg into guard. Keenan Jr didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan Jr wants to get back to his feet but Yukinobu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Keenan Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yukinobu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Keenan Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yamaoka Yukinobu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yukinobu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Keenan Jr wants to sweep here but Yukinobu controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan Jr keeping moving, preventing Yukinobu from controlling successfully.
Keenan Jr wants to sweep here but Yukinobu controlling him for the moment.
Keenan Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Yukinobu wants to pass the guard but Keenan Jr is keeping the position.
Yukinobu with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan Jr wants to get back to his feet but Yukinobu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yukinobu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Keenan Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yukinobu, into his guard.
Keenan Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yukinobu wants to stand and escape but Keenan Jr is having none of it.
Keenan Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Keenan Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yukinobu - the referee stops the clock and Keenan Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yukinobu. Keenan Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Keenan Jr slips a straight right by Yukinobu.
Keenan Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Yukinobu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu moves forwards but Keenan Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick lands for Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr throws a series of punches but Yukinobu moves out of range.
Yukinobu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yukinobu throws a push kick but Keenan Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Keenan Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Keenan Jr.
Gareth Keenan Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yukinobu tries to bum rush Keenan Jr with a series of wild strikes but Keenan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keenan Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keenan Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Yukinobu moves out of range easily.
Keenan Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yukinobu feints the counter takedown.
Yukinobu throws a hook but Keenan Jr blocks it.
Keenan Jr works Yukinobu's body with a nice hook.
Keenan Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keenan Jr staying out of range there.
Yukinobu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yamaoka Yukinobu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Keenan Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yukinobu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Keenan Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Keenan Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yukinobu.
An inside leg kick lands from Yukinobu.
Keenan Jr tries to clinch up but Yukinobu circles away and keeps his distance.
Keenan Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yukinobu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keenan Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu blocks a head kick by Keenan Jr.
Yukinobu misses with a hook. Keenan Jr ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Keenan Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Keenan Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Yukinobu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan Jr is looking to counter the offense by Yukinobu and move into the clinch.
Keenan Jr catches Yukinobu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keenan Jr blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keenan Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keenan Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keenan Jr moves away from the strike by Yukinobu.
Keenan Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Yukinobu ducks under a wild hook from Keenan Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Yukinobu misses the target.
Keenan Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keenan Jr missing with a left hand there. Yukinobu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yukinobu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yukinobu looks to land a left hand but Keenan Jr moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Keenan Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Yukinobu.
Keenan Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloppy strikes from Keenan Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Keenan Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gareth Keenan Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Keenan Jr does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yukinobu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Keenan Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Yukinobu is looking to take a break and control but Keenan Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keenan Jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yukinobu scoring with punches and elbows.
Yukinobu wants to control but Keenan Jr is keeping him busy.
Keenan Jr is looking for a sweep.
Yukinobu is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Keenan Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Keenan Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yukinobu trying to control the position from guard on top but Keenan Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yukinobu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Keenan Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Keenan Jr tries to stand but Yukinobu is controlling from the bottom.
Yukinobu is looking to stand up but Keenan Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Keenan Jr preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan Jr is fighting to break Yukinobu's control of his arms but Yukinobu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yukinobu is looking for a triangle but Keenan Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Yukinobu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keenan Jr is one step ahead there.
Keenan Jr stands and steps away. Yukinobu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Keenan Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Keenan Jr misses with a head kick.
Yukinobu loads up on a big right hand but Keenan Jr slips the punch.
Keenan Jr throws a jab when Yukinobu was well out of range.
Yukinobu looks for the body kick but Keenan Jr saw that one coming.
Keenan Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Yukinobu in the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yamaoka Yukinobu.
I think Yukinobu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yamaoka Yukinobu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Asakura (ranked 1521 p4p, 1795 weight class) and Jay Steve (ranked 201 p4p, 230 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Asakura might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to JJBA - Giorno's Theme. Jay Steve 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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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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Asakura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Steve!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asakura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steve.
Asakura thuds his right hand into Steve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steve checks a leg kick.
Asakura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Steve 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.
Asakura tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Asakura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steve moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
Asakura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Asakura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve tries to keep at a distance but Asakura has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve lands a body shot.
Asakura lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Asakura.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asakura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Steve misses.
Asakura's corner calls for a 1-2. Asakura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Asakura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steve momentarily.
That kick from Asakura tenderised Steve's leg. Steve is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asakura scores with a nice right hand.
Asakura lands a jab to the head.
Tyson Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asakura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asakura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Asakura with a hook.
Asakura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asakura shoots in and drives through. Steve sprawls well.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asakura tries to clinch up
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Asakura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asakura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asakura.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Asakura lands with a right to the head.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura lands a nice uppercut.
Asakura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow.
Asakura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Asakura prevents a body shot from Steve.
Asakura can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Asakura controls the action.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve prevents a body shot from Asakura.
Asakura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow.
Asakura misses with a knee to the head.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura works on Steve's body with a couple of short punches.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura prevents a body shot from Steve.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Asakura with a knee to the head.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asakuras head.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asakura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Steve lands a left hand.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asakura lands with a light punch inside.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asakura.
Asakura tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asakura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Asakura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asakura scores with a hook to the body.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asakura instigates a clinch.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asakuras head.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asakura lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Asakura as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asakura.
Asakura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve ducks right into an uppercut from Asakura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve moves out of range of the leg kick from Asakura.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
An attempted straight right counter from Asakura misses the target.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Asakura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Asakura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve wants to clinch but Asakura slips to the side
and Asakura counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Steve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura misses with a series of wild punches.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Asakura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
Asakura throws a right hand that Steve ducks under and follows up with a left that Steve also avoids with ease.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Asakura has managed to clinch.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow.
Steve presses Asakura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Asakura.
Asakura scores with a shot to the side of Steve's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asakura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asakura or not.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Asakura pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asakura.
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asakura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Asakura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands a jab to Asakura's midsection.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asakura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asakura.
Asakura cracks Steve with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asakura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Asakura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Asakura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steve walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Asakura 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.
Asakura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Asakura tries to clinch up.
Asakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Asakura dominated that second round.
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!
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Asakura moves away and avoids it.
Asakura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Asakura on the inside.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Asakura blocks an uppercut.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Asakura controls his hands.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Asakura.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Asakura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head.
Asakura lands an uppercut.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow.
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asakura lands a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Steve blocks the leg kick.
Asakura misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Asakura finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
Asakura throws a low kick, looking for Steve's leg but Steve calmly moves out of range.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asakura throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Asakura takes one to the chin there.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Jay Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Asakura scores with a shot to the body.
Asakura has closed the distance and engaged Steve in a clinch.
Steve tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Asakura controls the action.
Asakura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asakura connects with a knee to the head.
Steve blocks a body shot from Asakura.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Tyson Asakura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura.
Steve has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steve can't break the clinch.
Steve tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve lands a left hand.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jay Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steve cracks Asakura with a nice body shot.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Asakura can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Asakura.
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asakura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asakura lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asakura obliges.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asakura connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Tyson Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyson Asakura.
Well Asakura 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyson Asakura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valtteri Badass (ranked 1497 p4p, 1854 weight class) and Bruce White Jr (ranked 205 p4p, 237 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 18 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Valtteri Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badass tries to clinch but White Jr moves out of range.
White Jr misses with a hook. Badass ducked under it nicely.
White Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Badass manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Badass rushes White Jr with punches - White Jr moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, White Jr goes down! Badass follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valtteri Badass!
Our winner, Valtteri Badass, 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.
Bruce White Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darwin Budluvski (ranked 1367 p4p, 1753 weight class) and Johnny Bronco (ranked 185 p4p, 224 weight class). Bronco has chosen The Horses - Daryl Braithwaite as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 27 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darwin Budluvski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Bronco!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronco misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Budluvski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronco.
Bronco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bronco jumps into guard, dragging Budluvski to the mat.
Budluvski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bronco working a defensive guard here.
Bronco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Budluvski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bronco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Budluvski trying to control but Bronco is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budluvski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bronco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Budluvski has managed to get both his arms back between Bronco's legs - danger averted.
Budluvski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bronco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Budluvski has managed to get both his arms back between Bronco's legs - danger averted.
Bronco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Budluvski is looking to control Bronco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Budluvski avoid being mounted?
Bronco throwing shots but Budluvski is blocking nicely.
Budluvski pushes Bronco off looking to stand but Bronco dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronco.
Bronco passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Budluvski!
Bronco throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bronco dominating with strikes here.
Bronco misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bronco throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Budluvski tries to hold on but Bronco pushes him away.
Bronco is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Budluvski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bronco throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bronco controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski wants to control but Bronco is having none of it.
Bronco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Budluvski looks a forlorn figure.
Budluvski is desperately trying to improve his position but Bronco has a good base and remains in mount.
Budluvski tries to hold on but Bronco postures up.
Bronco punching from mount but Budluvski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Budluvski tries to lock up and control but Bronco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bronco trying to control but Budluvski is having none of it.
Budluvski is desperately trying to improve his position but Bronco has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronco goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Budluvski turns into him and now he's in Bronco's guard.
Bronco looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Budluvski passes into side control.
Bronco is trying to control Budluvski's posture but Budluvski avoids it.
Bronco manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Budluvski trying to advance position but Bronco counters by regaining guard.
Budluvski is fighting to break Bronco's control of his arms but Bronco is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bronco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bronco lands a nice shot to the body.
Budluvski clinches up with Bronco and pushes him back against the cage.
Bronco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Budluvski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Budluvski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Budluvski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Budluvski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bronco stands and throws Budluvski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Bronco seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski tries to buck Bronco off but Bronco is having none of it.
Bronco is looking to take a break and control but Budluvski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bronco taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco wants to control but Budluvski is keeping him busy.
Budluvski regains half guard, as Bronco was trying to land strikes.
Bronco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bronco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Budluvski is looking to control Bronco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Budluvski avoid being mounted?
Budluvski taking some punishment here, with Bronco in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Budluvski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bronco.
Bronco looking to sit in guard and control but Budluvski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Budluvski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bronco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bronco working a defensive guard here.
Bronco keeping moving, preventing Budluvski from controlling successfully.
Bronco looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Budluvski trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronco is looking for a triangle but Budluvski pushes his legs off easily.
Bronco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Budluvski is one step ahead there.
Budluvski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Budluvski postures up.
Bronco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bronco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Budluvski manages to get himself to full guard.
Bronco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bronco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bronco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Budluvski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Budluvski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bronco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bronco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bronco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but Budluvski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Budluvski wants to improve his position but instead Bronco has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bronco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Budluvski has managed to clinch.
Bronco tries a body shot but Budluvski blocks it.
Bronco tries to throw a body punch but Budluvski avoids it by throwing Bronco back against the cage.
Bronco misses with the head strike.
Bronco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Budluvski's elbow.
Bronco swings wildly with an uppercut but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski leaning against his opponent.
Bronco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Budluvski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco is looking to improve his position.
Bronco trying to hold on to Budluvski's head to control him but Budluvski postures up.
Budluvski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budluvski throwing shots but Bronco is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bronco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Budluvski wants to stand and escape but instead Bronco has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bronco wants to control from the top but Budluvski keeps moving.
Bronco won't allow Budluvski to sweep him here.
Bronco throws a big right hand that misses.
Bronco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Budluvski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bronco defends well.
Darwin Budluvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bronco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bronco wants to control from the top but Budluvski keeps moving.
Bronco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bronco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet but Bronco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Budluvski is trying to keep Bronco in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but Budluvski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bronco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Budluvski pinned against the cage. Budluvski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bronco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Budluvski. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Bronco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bronco misses with a body shot.
Bronco tests Budluvski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Budluvski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Budluvski defending well though.
Bronco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bronco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bronco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Budluvski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Budluvski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bronco is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Budluvski tries to roll over but Bronco keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Bronco.
Well Bronco 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Bronco!
A very excited looking Johnny Bronco made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Smart (ranked 811 p4p, 794 weight class) and Paulo Gentil (ranked 111 p4p, 110 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Smart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulo Gentil!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Gentil misses.
Gentil wants to land a leg kick but Smart is out of range.
Smart shoots for a double leg takedown but Gentil sprawls well. He's pushed Smart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smart ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
A telegraphed right hand from Gentil misses the target.
Smart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gentil tries to avoid it but Smart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gentil to the ground. Gentil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smart shoots in and drives through. Gentil sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Gentil on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smart working aggressively here.
Smart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gentil prevents a body shot from Smart.
Smart misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil gets through Smart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gentil lands an uppercut.
Gentil scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smart misses with a hook from 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!
Gentil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smart is looking to break free of the clinch but Gentil has double underhooks.
Smart blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smarts head.
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Gentil controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gentil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gentil blocks an uppercut.
Gentil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
Gentil lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smart.
Gentil lands a right hand.
Smart working aggressively here.
Gentil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gentil throws a head punch that misses.
Gentil throws a head punch that misses.
Gentil has a couple of punches blocked by Smart.
Smart gets through Gentil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gentil lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Gentil as the two fighters clinch.
Smart misses with a body punch.
Smart blocking some punches.
Gentil lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smart tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gentil fails to land.
Gentil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smart lands a body shot.
A short left from Gentil.
Gentil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gentil lands a nice uppercut.
Smart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentil's elbow.
Gentil scores with a shot to the side of Smart's head.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil misses with the head strike.
Smart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gentil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gentil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gentil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gentil blocks an uppercut.
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Smart.
Smart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gentil.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
Smart lands an uppercut.
Gentil has a couple of punches blocked by Smart.
Smart tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gentil lands with a light punch inside.
Smart lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Smart.
Gentil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smart misses with a punch to the body.
Smart blocks an uppercut.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
Gentil blocks an uppercut.
Gentil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
Gentil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smart prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Gentil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentil lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Gentil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gentil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Gentil.
Gentil misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Smart.
Gentil scores with a shoulder strike.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smart tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smart working aggressively here.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil is pressed up against the cage. Smart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gentil down to the mat. Gentil avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gentil throws a right hand that Smart ducks under and follows up with a left that Smart also avoids with ease.
Smart half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gentil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smart.
Smart is looking for a counter combo.
Paulo Gentil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gentil scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil throws a sloppy head kick
and Smart counters with a nice uppercut.
Gentil lands a right hook to the body.
Gentil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smart checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gentil throws a series of punches but Smart avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Gentil dominated that round.
That's time! Smart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gentil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gentil wants it to stay on the feet.
Gentil looks to land a right hand but Smart moved out of range.
Smart misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Gentil appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smart.
Gentil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smart tries a head kick but it misses.
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Smart moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smart scores with a hook.
Gentil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gentil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smart tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gentil manages to circle out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gentil.
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!
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smart moves away.
Gentil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gentil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gentil misses with a hook. Smart ducked under it nicely.
Smart is looking for a counter combo.
Gentil takes a swing at Smart's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart misses with a kick to the body.
Gentil throws a lazy right hand but Smart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gentil.
Peter Smart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gentil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smart avoids the head kick by Gentil.
Smart cracks Gentil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gentil misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gentil.
Gentil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smart on the side of the head.
Gentil fakes the leg kick and cracks Smart in the body.
Gentil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentil connects with a crisp jab.
Smart shoots in and bounces Gentil off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gentil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smart throws an elbow that misses. Gentil uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smart's guard. Nice move by Gentil!
Gentil wants to get up but he can't break Smart's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gentil is one step ahead there.
Smart trying to control the position.
Smart looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gentil puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentil decides to return to a standing position.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smart throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Smart moves out of range of the leg kick from Gentil.
Smart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gentil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentil avoids a kick to the body.
Gentil misses with a head kick.
Smart shoots in looking for a takedown. Gentil tries to sprawl out of it but Smart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gentil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smart checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gentil lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smart at a distance.
Gentil circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gentil counters with a left and a right that stings Smart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Smart misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smart misses with a low kick as Gentil jumps back.
Smart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smart takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Paulo Gentil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smart 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.
Gentil cracks Smart with a good jab.
Gentil scores with a nice right hand.
Smart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gentil! But no joy.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Smart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gentil delivers a nice body kick.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smart.
Smart has Gentil up against the cage in a clinch.
Gentil lands an uppercut.
Smart lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Gentil.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Gentil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Good shot there by Gentil.
Smart blocks a jab.
Smart slips under a jab from Gentil.
Smart throws a right and a left that Gentil avoids nicely.
Smart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gentil can pounce on him.
Smart with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gentil counters with a left to the body.
Smart shoots in but no luck this time.
Smart misses with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a nice uppercut.
Gentil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Gentil misses.
Smart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gentil.
The crowd cheers as Gentil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smart doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Gentil getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gentil lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smart will feel that in the morning.
Smart lands a jab to Gentil's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gentil circles away quickly and effectively.
Gentil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil throws a lazy right hand but Smart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Gentil. Beautiful body shot.
Gentil takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gentil finds it's way round the side to connect with Smart's head.
Smart throws a lazy uppercut
and Gentil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smart thinking.
Smart shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smart swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil lands a slapping body shot.
Smart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gentil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smart has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Gentil.
Gentil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab by Gentil.
Gentil checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentil throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Smart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Gentil as Smart shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentil scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smart looks for a takedown but Gentil sprawls well.
Peter Smart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gentil's corner calls for a 1-2. Gentil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick misses from Smart.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil dips to his left and cracks Smart with an uppercut!
Gentil moves away from the strike by Smart.
Gentil scores with a head kick. Smart tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gentil staying out of range there.
Paulo Gentil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smart has time to react.
Smart walks into a stiff left hand from Gentil.
Smart 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.
Gentil uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gentil lands a right hook to the body.
Smart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Gentil moves into range and clinches up with Smart.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Gentil controls his hands.
Smart looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smart blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gentil.
Smart working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smart swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gentil or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart.
Smart tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smart misses with a body punch.
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil swings wildly with an uppercut but Smart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gentil 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!
Paulo Gentil seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ko Van Den Born (ranked 568 p4p, 915 weight class) and Slugger Dunes (ranked 92 p4p, 149 weight class). Dunes has chosen The World's Greatest as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ko Van Den Born!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slugger Dunes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Dunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunes swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Van Den Born to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunes lands with a hook. Van Den Born tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Den Born looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Den Born moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Van Den Born wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Van Den Born's head coaches at potato place that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dunes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dunes duly obliges.
Dunes misses with an uppercut.
Dunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Den Born lands a jab to the nose.
Dunes throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunes.
Van Den Born throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunes.
Dunes digs a good body shot into Van Den Born's ribs.
Dunes misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Den Born slips under a jab from Dunes.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Dunes moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Born throws a leg kick but Dunes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Dunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dunes throws a jab when Van Den Born was well out of range.
Dunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Den Born gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Dunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunes throws a chopping leg kick but Van Den Born manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Den Born throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunes ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Born.
Dunes loads up on a big right hand but Van Den Born slips the punch.
Dunes throws a shot to the body.
Dunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dunes lands with a straight right. Van Den Born didn't see that one coming.
Dunes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Den Born in his tracks.
Dunes swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Den Born moves forwards but Dunes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dunes throws a jab when Van Den Born was well out of range.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Dunes moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunes stuns Van Den Born with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dunes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Den Born throws a looping overhand right but Dunes ducks down to avoid it.
Van Den Born sets himself, and Dunes steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Den Born avoids it this time.
Van Den Born misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Den Born tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Den Born.
Dunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunes misses the jab.
Dunes misses with an uppercut. Van Den Born saw that one coming.
It appears Van Den Born was looking to counter with a kick there.
Van Den Born moves out of range as Dunes strikes.
Dunes loads up on a big right hand but Van Den Born slips the punch.
Dunes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Den Born takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Dunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Den Born is looking to slow Dunes down with leg kicks.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut. Dunes saw that one coming.
Dunes misses with a hook
and Van Den Born connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dunes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Den Born had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Van Den Born is predictable there
and Dunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Den Born defending well as Dunes loads up on a big left hand.
Van Den Born misses with a hook. Dunes ducked under it nicely.
Van Den Born throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dunes counters with an inside leg kick.
Dunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dunes throws a shot from downtown. Van Den Born moves away and avoids it.
Van Den Born swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dunes lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Den Born's head.
Van Den Born loads up on a big right hand but Dunes slips the punch.
Van Den Born throws a looping overhand right but Dunes ducks down to avoid it.
Van Den Born throws a lazy head kick
and Dunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dunes with a nice calf kick.
Van Den Born just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Den Born.
Dunes throws a leg kick which misses Van Den Born's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Den Born tries to avoid it.
Dunes tries to work over Van Den Born's front leg with a kick but Van Den Born checks it.
Dunes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Den Born cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunes misses the shot to the body.
Dunes misses with a hook. Van Den Born ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick lands for Dunes.
Dunes throws a body punch but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Dunes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Dunes avoids it easily.
Dunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Den Born.
Dunes misses with a low kick.
Van Den Born takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Den Born.
Dunes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Den Born moves out of range as Dunes strikes.
Dunes lands a nice hook to Van Den Born's body. Van Den Born takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Den Born throws a body kick that misses.
Dunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Den Born keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunes throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Den Born counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slugger Dunes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dunes misses with a looping left.
Dunes loads up on a big right hand but Van Den Born slips the punch.
Van Den Born fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunes manages to avoid it.
Van Den Born displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Dunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Den Born will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Dunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Dunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dunes jabs Van Den Born to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Den Born bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Den Born takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Den Born slips a straight right by Dunes.
Van Den Born throws a jab when Dunes was well out of range.
Dunes unleashes a big counter combination but Van Den Born bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Den Born moves out of range of the strikes.
Dunes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dunes lands a slapping body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Van Den Born might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Den Born moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dunes misses with a right hand
letting Van Den Born counter with a right hand.
Dunes scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Den Born scores with a jab.
Dunes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Den Born throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunes.
Dunes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot.
Dunes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Den Born chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunes can pounce on him.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Dunes avoids it easily.
Dunes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Dunes throws a series of punches but Van Den Born avoids them all with ease.
Dunes throws out a loose jab but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Born connects with a single shot there.
A low kick lands for Dunes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunes connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick from Dunes is predictable there
and Van Den Born counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Den Born takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Den Born drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Den Born takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dunes tests Van Den Born's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dunes loads up on a big right hand but Van Den Born slips the punch.
Dunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunes lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Den Born's head.
Van Den Born chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunes can pounce on him.
Dunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.
A jab lands there for Dunes.
Dunes scores with a nice head shot.
Dunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Dunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Den Born is looking to counter punch.
Dunes misses with a body punch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Van Den Born counters with a stiff right hand.
Dunes moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born misses with a looping left.
Dunes lands a slapping body shot.
Van Den Born looks to land a left hand but Dunes moved out of range nicely.
Dunes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dunes tries a low kick but Van Den Born avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dunes.
Van Den Born checks a low kick from Dunes.
A little feinted left hand from Van Den Born on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Den Born is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dunes misses the body punch
and Van Den Born cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Den Born takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dunes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dunes misses the jab.
Dunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Den Born loads up on a big right hand but Dunes slips the punch.
Van Den Born fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dunes on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Den Born misses with a straight right.
Van Den Born has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dunes finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Den Born's head.
Dunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born misses with a looping left.
Dunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Den Born has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dunes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunes.
Dunes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dunes swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a stiff right hand.
Dunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.
Dunes throws the left hand but Van Den Born avoids the punch easily.
Van Den Born swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Den Born avoids the body shot from Dunes.
Van Den Born is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dunes lands with a shot to the body.
Dunes scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes misses with an uppercut. Van Den Born saw that one coming.
Van Den Born slips a straight right by Dunes.
Dunes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunes connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slugger Dunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Dunes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Den Born looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunes is just out of range.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
Dunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Den Born scores with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Van Den Born, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Den Born takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Den Born lands a jab to Dunes's midsection.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Den Born.
Dunes throws an off balance right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a nice body kick.
Van Den Born shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dunes lands a jab to Van Den Born's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Born cracks Dunes with a good jab.
Van Den Born connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut.
Dunes misses with a looping left.
Van Den Born throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Born throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Dunes misses.
Decent striking displayed by Dunes there.
Dunes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Dunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunes lands the left hand.
Van Den Born checks a low kick from Dunes.
Van Den Born lands a jab to the head.
Dunes misses with a hook
and Van Den Born counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick from Dunes is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dunes drops his hands momentarily and Van Den Born takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slugger Dunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunes ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Born.
Dunes looks to throw the jab but Van Den Born is out of range.
Van Den Born takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Den Born misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunes misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Van Den Born on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ko Van Den Born has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slugger Dunes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunes throws an overhand right that lands on Van Den Born's shoulder, as Van Den Born tries to avoid the shot.
And Van Den Born counters with a quick kick to the body but Dunes blocks it.
Van Den Born throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 Dunes is rocked!
Dunes ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Born.
Dunes swings for the body but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Dunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Den Born was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunes.
Dunes cracks Van Den Born with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dunes misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dunes.
Dunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dunes with a nice calf kick.
Dunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dunes jabs at Van Den Born's body.
Dunes throws a low kick but Van Den Born moves out of range easily.
Dunes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a nice uppercut.
Dunes is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Den Born finish him?
Dunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.
Dunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Dunes misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunes seems to have recovered his senses.
Dunes connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Van Den Born misses.
Dunes blocks a jab.
Dunes lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Den Born looks to land a right hand but Dunes moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dunes.
Van Den Born throws out a loose jab but Dunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunes lands a nice looking body shot.
Dunes moves out of range as Van Den Born strikes.
Dunes blocks a jab.
Dunes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Den Born blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Den Born misses the target.
Van Den Born misses with a wild body shot.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Dunes moves away and avoids it.
Dunes throws a right hand that misses
and Van Den Born connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Born just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Den Born missing with a left hand there. Dunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Den Born slips under a jab from Dunes.
Dunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Den Born is out of range and Dunes settles back down.
Dunes swings for the body but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Van Den Born is looking to counter punch.
Dunes looks to land a left hand but Van Den Born moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunes misses the target.
Van Den Born throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Den Born takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dunes moves out of range of the body kick from Van Den Born.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Den Born counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Den Born moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Den Born looks to land a left hand but Dunes moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ko Van Den Born.
Well Dunes 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slugger Dunes!
A relieved looking Slugger Dunes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cayden Abner (ranked 596 p4p, 589 weight class) and Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 89 p4p, 88 weight class). Abner comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls On Parade. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cayden Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Vlad Tepes Iii!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abner defending well as Tepes Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Abner lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Abner fails to land the takedown.
Abner looks for a takedown but Tepes Iii sprawls well.
Tepes Iii throws a series of punches but Abner moves out of range.
Tepes Iii tests Abner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a straight left.
Abner is looking to clinch.
Abner clinches.
Abner has Tepes Iii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tepes Iii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cayden Abner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abner slows down the pace here.
Abner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii is trying to break free.
Tepes Iii lands an uppercut.
Tepes Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tepes Iii taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Abner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abner slips a jab from Tepes Iii.
Abner is looking to clinch.
Tepes Iii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tepes Iii digs a good body shot into Abner's ribs.
Tepes Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Abner should have avoided that one.
Abner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tepes Iii slaps away a takedown attempt from Abner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Tepes Iii
and Abner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Abner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tepes Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abner has his takedown stuffed
and Abner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abner under the eye.
That kick from Tepes Iii tenderised Abner's leg. Abner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abner shoots in and gets a takedown into Tepes Iii's guard.
Tepes Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tepes Iii looking for a guillotine here but Abner defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tepes Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tepes Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abner forces his way into half guard.
Abner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tepes Iii defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abner not doing much here.
Tepes Iii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abner is working away from the top position though.
Abner trying to mount his opponent but Tepes Iii defends it.
Tepes Iii controlling the position for now.
Abner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tepes Iii defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Abner avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Abner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes Iii.
Abner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tepes Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Abner with a poor takedown
and Abner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cayden Abner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tepes Iii misses with a leg kick
and Abner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tepes Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Tepes Iii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abner.
Abner gets a 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!
Tepes Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tepes Iii leaning against his opponent.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abner backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Abner fails to land.
Abner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tepes Iii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abner somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cayden Abner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abner is defended easily by Tepes Iii.
A head kick misses from Tepes Iii.
Abner throws a counter high kick but Tepes Iii was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tepes Iii with a nice cross.
Abner shoots in for a double leg but Tepes Iii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tepes Iii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abner counters with a head kick. That will keep Tepes Iii thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Abner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tepes Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tepes Iii motions for Abner to come forward. Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tepes Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abner manages to avoid it.
Abner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abner momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner with a poor takedown
and Tepes Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abner throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Abner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tepes Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tepes Iii punishes Abner's body with a nice straight punch.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 Abner is rocked!
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Abner takes a step back to recover.
Oh Abner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tepes Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abner misses with a takedown
and as Abner loses concentration momentarily, Tepes Iii counters with a picture perfect head kick! Abner goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vlad Tepes Iii!
During a confident post fight interview, Vlad Tepes Iii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Cayden Abner spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danjuma Legba (ranked 485 p4p, 561 weight class) and Sergey Shipilov (ranked 82 p4p, 91 weight class). Legba comes into the arena with Dez Only 1 - Witchdoctor blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danjuma Legba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Shipilov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shipilov scores with a nice right hand.
Legba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Legba tries to work over Shipilov's front leg with a kick but Shipilov checks it.
Shipilov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Legba closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shipilov looking for submissions off his back.
Legba seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've been hearing that Legba has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shipilov actively working from the bottom here.
Shipilov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legba pulls his head out easily.
Shipilov taking some punishment here, with Legba in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipilov wants to control but Legba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Legba wants to control but Shipilov is keeping him busy.
Legba winds up and cracks Shipilov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Legba wants to control but Shipilov is keeping him busy.
Legba passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shipilov regains half guard.
Legba is just content to waste time from the top position. Shipilov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Legba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Legba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shipilov has his foot on Legba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Legba works his way back into a safe position though.
Shipilov has an active guard here but Legba has managed to pass into half guard.
Legba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Legba is taking a breather. Shipilov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Legba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Legba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shipilov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shipilov looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov gets full guard.
Legba connects with a couple of short punches.
Legba content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Shipilov has locked up a guillotine! Shipilov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Legba is holding on here and Shipilov must be using up a lot of energy. Legba has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Shipilov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sergey Shipilov!
Sergey Shipilov 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 271 p4p, 376 weight class) and Jensen Chelios (ranked 45 p4p, 61 weight class). Chelios has chosen Shabba as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Humors Lacplesis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jensen Chelios!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis throws a jab when Chelios was well out of range.
Lacplesis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lacplesis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chelios momentarily.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking body shot.
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
Chelios feints a counter leg kick.
Chelios slips a straight right by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a lazy right hand but Chelios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut. Chelios saw that one coming.
Lacplesis scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis throws a body shot but no joy.
Chelios misses with a shot to the body
and Lacplesis counters with a straight right hand.
Chelios takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lacplesis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Chelios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chelios defending well as Lacplesis loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios throws a leg kick that misses.
Lacplesis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chelios is out of range and Lacplesis settles back down.
Lacplesis throws a push kick but Chelios slaps the foot to one side.
Chelios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chelios lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lacplesis wants to land a leg kick but Chelios is out of range.
Chelios throws a looping overhand right but Lacplesis ducks down to avoid it.
Chelios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Lacplesis misses.
Chelios 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.
Lacplesis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Chelios.
Chelios 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.
Chelios loads up on a big right hand but Lacplesis slips the punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Lacplesis scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelios will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lacplesis wants to slow Chelios down by chopping away at his legs.
Chelios takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chelios cracks Lacplesis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Chelios misses the target.
Chelios lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Chelios lands.
Decent striking displayed by Chelios there.
Chelios throws a head kick but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Chelios takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lacplesis throws an off balance right hand
and Chelios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chelios checks a low kick from Lacplesis.
Chelios wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chelios looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lacplesis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chelios.
Lacplesis throws a low kick but Chelios moves out of range easily.
Chelios fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lacplesis throws a sloppy body shot
and Chelios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chelios throws a body punch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chelios.
Lacplesis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lacplesis tries to score with a low kick but Chelios moves his leg out of the way.
Lacplesis sets himself, and Chelios steps forward looking for the clinch! Lacplesis avoids it this time.
Chelios checks a leg kick nicely.
Chelios is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chelios is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chelios with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios jabs at Lacplesis's body.
Chelios blocks a jab.
Lacplesis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacplesis misses with a wild body shot.
Lacplesis moves away from the strike by Chelios.
Chelios misses with an uppercut.
Chelios gets a clinch.
Chelios blocks an elbow strike.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lacplesis pushes Chelios back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Chelios.
Chelios trying to land knees 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 Humors Lacplesis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lacplesis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lacplesis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chelios.
Lacplesis misses with a hook. Chelios ducked under it nicely.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chelios takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chelios throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Chelios cracks Lacplesis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Humors Lacplesis is winning the standup battle so far.
Chelios attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chelios throws a low kick, looking for Lacplesis's leg but Lacplesis calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chelios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacplesis is looking to chop away at Chelios's legs.
Chelios checks a leg kick.
Lacplesis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chelios stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis misses the body punch
and Lacplesis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lacplesis digs a good body shot into Chelios's ribs.
Chelios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lacplesis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chelios lands a nice looking body kick.
Good leg kick by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a lazy uppercut
and Chelios counters with a nice uppercut.
Chelios wants to land a leg kick but Lacplesis is out of range.
Lacplesis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the body
and Chelios counters with a straight right hand.
Lacplesis looks to land a right hand but Chelios moved out of range.
Lacplesis misses with a few strikes there.
Chelios checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chelios connects with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chelios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a sloppy head kick
and Chelios counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Chelios. Those never looked like landing.
Lacplesis works Chelios's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacplesis misses the target.
Chelios scores with a push kick.
Chelios lands with a good body shot.
Chelios tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lacplesis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chelios tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lacplesis is able to avoid easily.
Lacplesis blocks a head kick by Chelios.
Lacplesis looks to land a left hand but Chelios moved out of range nicely.
Chelios is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Lacplesis.
Chelios throws a push kick but Lacplesis slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Lacplesis there.
Chelios doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chelios works Lacplesis's body with a nice hook.
Chelios lands with a hook. Lacplesis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lacplesis misses with a wild body shot.
Lacplesis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Lacplesis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacplesis.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lacplesis.
Good leg kick by Lacplesis.
Chelios gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Lacplesis.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Chelios controls the action.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chelios's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chelios swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chelios throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chelios backwards.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chelios misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lacplesis.
Chelios lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chelios dodges an elbow strike from Lacplesis.
Chelios pushes Lacplesis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacplesis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chelios lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chelios lands with a light punch inside.
Chelios wants to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis manages to break the clinch.
Chelios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacplesis tries to work over Chelios's front leg with a kick but Chelios checks it.
Chelios is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jensen Chelios will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lacplesis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chelios throws a looping overhand right but Lacplesis ducks down to avoid it.
Chelios throws out a powerful jab.
Lacplesis scores with a jab to the head.
Lacplesis throws a low kick but Chelios avoids it.
Lacplesis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chelios throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chelios throws a looping overhand right but Lacplesis ducks down to avoid it.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick that knocks Chelios off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chelios manages to avoid it.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Lacplesis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Lacplesis does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Chelios.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacplesis staying out of range there.
Chelios with a nice calf kick.
A low kick from Chelios is predictable there
and Lacplesis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Chelios.
Chelios throws a leg kick that misses.
Chelios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chelios throws a leg kick that misses.
Chelios walks into a straight right hand from Lacplesis.
Chelios walks into a stiff left hand from Lacplesis.
Chelios checks the leg kick.
Lacplesis throws out a loose jab but Chelios uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelios misses with a leg kick
and Lacplesis counters with a right hand to the body.
Chelios throws a leg kick
and Lacplesis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lacplesis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chelios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chelios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacplesis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chelios tries a quick counter leg kick but Lacplesis is wise to it.
Lacplesis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chelios tries to land a leg kick but Lacplesis saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Chelios is predictable there
and Lacplesis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chelios wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chelios misses with a right hand
and Lacplesis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lacplesis tries to land a front kick but Chelios steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lacplesis misses the shot to the body.
Chelios appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chelios.
Chelios throws a hook but Lacplesis blocks it.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick but Chelios moved away.
Lacplesis throws out a loose jab but Chelios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chelios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chelios blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a head kick that misses.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the body
and Chelios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lacplesis looks to land a combination but Chelios avoids it well.
Chelios fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lacplesis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lacplesis checks a low kick from Chelios.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis ducks under a wild hook from Chelios.
Chelios fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lacplesis on the side of the head.
Lacplesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chelios was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacplesis.
Chelios steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lacplesis.
Chelios will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Chelios is just out of range.
Chelios follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Chelios slips under a jab.
Chelios doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis connects with a solid leg kick.
Chelios finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lacplesis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lacplesis misses with a leg kick.
Lacplesis tries to land a leg kick but Chelios saw it coming and moves away.
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis backing away here, and Chelios unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humors Lacplesis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lacplesis 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jensen Chelios!
During a confident post fight interview, Jensen Chelios thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Corassa (ranked 83 p4p, 93 weight class) and Rukter Demenok (ranked 12 p4p, 14 weight class). Demenok has chosen The Moby Dick Speech as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Eduardo Corassa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Eduardo Corassa 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eduardo Corassa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rukter Demenok!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demenok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Corassa looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Demenok as he connects with a hook.
Corassa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Corassa throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
A nice side step and Demenok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Corassa's front leg but catches the back leg as Corassa tries to avoid it.
Demenok lands an overhand right.
We've been informed that Demenok 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.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demenok attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Demenok throws a lazy body kick
and Corassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demenok throws a leg kick but Corassa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok throws a hook but Corassa blocks it.
Demenok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Corassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A solid body kick from Demenok.
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Demenok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demenok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa misses the jab.
Demenok swings widly with a right hand
enabling Corassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Demenok misses with a hook
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Corassa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Corassa throws a chopping leg kick but Demenok manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Corassa has time to react.
Demenok lands with a straight right. Corassa didn't see that one coming.
Corassa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Corassa catches Demenok right on the button with a cross.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Corassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corassa.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa lands a front kick.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
Demenok connects with an inside leg kick.
Demenok throws a leg kick that misses.
Corassa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Corassa connects with a body shot that sends Demenok's belly button to the back.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Corassa moved away.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok throws a jab when Corassa was well out of range.
Corassa moves away from the strike by Demenok.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Corassa misses.
Corassa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Demenok misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corassa. That's going to slow Demenok down.
Demenok misses with a looping left.
Demenok throws an off balance right hand
and Corassa counters with a nice body kick.
Demenok throws a lazy uppercut
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corassa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Corassa is looking to score with low kicks.
Demenok lands a head shot.
Corassa checks a leg kick nicely.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Corassa lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demenok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corassa is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Corassa misses the target.
Corassa moves out of range of the strikes.
Demenok swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Both fighters circling a little - Demenok finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Corassa cracks Demenok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Corassa looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demenok.
Demenok takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick from Demenok, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corassa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Demenok counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Corassa.
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 Eduardo Corassa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Demenok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Eduardo Corassa is winning the standup battle so far.
Corassa swats away the attempt to clinch by Demenok.
Corassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
Demenok moves out of range as Corassa strikes.
Demenok throws a sloppy head kick and Corassa moves out of range easily.
Corassa moves out of range of the strikes.
Demenok instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok digs a right hand underneath Corassa's ribcage. Corassa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corassa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demenok scores with a jab. Corassa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Demenok misses with a leg kick
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corassa throws the left hand but Demenok avoids the punch easily.
Corassa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Demenok does it's job there.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok looks to land a right hand but Corassa moved out of range.
Demenok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corassa.
Demenok attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Demenok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corassa catches Demenok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
Demenok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Corassa.
Demenok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Corassa.
It looked like Corassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corassa.
Corassa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corassa cracks Demenok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Demenok. That snapped Corassa's head back.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Demenok throws the kick towards the body but Corassa avoids it.
Demenok misses with a low kick.
Corassa misses with a looping left.
Corassa throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Corassa scores with a jab to the body.
Corassa tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, jab by Demenok - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Demenok misses the body punch
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corassa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corassa misses the jab.
Corassa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Corassa throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok throws a push kick but Corassa slaps the foot to one side.
Demenok throws a leg kick that misses.
Demenok throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Corassa counter with a right hand.
Corassa lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Demenok.
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!
Corassa connects with a jab.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corassa.
A shot to the liver by Demenok. Beautiful body shot.
Demenok throws a solid leg kick but Corassa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demenok.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Corassa loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corassa.
A thudding body kick lands there by Demenok!
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corassa is looking to counter punch.
Corassa looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok digs a good hook to Corassa's body.
Corassa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Demenok looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Corassa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Corassa throws a big shot that misses.
Corassa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Corassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick.
Corassa connects with a right hand. Demenok shakes it off.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses.
Demenok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corassa. That did some damage!
Demenok has closed the distance and engaged Corassa in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Corassa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Demenok moved away.
Demenok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corassa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Demenok throws a solid leg kick but Corassa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demenok.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Corassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corassa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corassa.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corassa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Demenok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corassa. Corassa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab by Demenok.
Corassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demenok is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice body kick from Demenok.
Corassa throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Demenok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corassa takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corassa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corassa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Corassa misses.
Demenok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Demenok throws a front kick aimed at Corassa's knee but Corassa avoids it well.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corassa.
Demenok scores with a jab to the head.
Corassa throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corassa.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok misses with a hook
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corassa throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range.
Corassa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Demenok can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
Jab from Corassa.
Demenok thuds his right hand into Corassa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Corassa with a jab.
Demenok throws a sloppy head kick and Corassa moves out of range easily.
Demenok steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Corassa. That one must have hurt.
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
Demenok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demenok there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Corassa throws a nice head kick!
Corassa missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corassa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Demenok.
Demenok blocks a head kick by Corassa.
Demenok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Demenok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corassa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand
and Corassa counters with a straight right hand.
Demenok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Corassa takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circle momentarily. Demenok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Corassa wants to slow Demenok down by chopping away at his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rukter Demenok.
Well Demenok 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
Our winner, Rukter Demenok, 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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