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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Boston (ranked 3622 p4p, 24969 weight class) and Vasilij Krasnov (ranked 448 p4p, 625 weight class). Michael Boston could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vasilij Krasnov's chin.
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Dangerous GnP
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Boston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasilij Krasnov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasnov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boston dips to his left and cracks Krasnov with an uppercut!
 It looks like Vasilij Krasnov has been cut.
Boston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krasnov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Michael Boston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krasnov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krasnov misses with a hook
and Boston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krasnov on the side of the head.
 Krasnov is rocked!
Boston circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Krasnov to the canvas! Krasnov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Boston keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Boston!
Michael Boston decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Irwin (ranked 4512 p4p, 6031 weight class) and Wei Cheng (ranked 524 p4p, 616 weight class). Irwin comes to the cage accompanied by No More Heroes. 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wei Cheng!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin looking to score a takedown here. Cheng is defending well but Irwin drives through and ends up in Cheng's guard.
Cheng looking for subs off his back but Irwin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cheng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Irwin in particular looking to stall.
Cheng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Irwin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cheng looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Irwin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheng is looking to improve his position.
Cheng looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheng has a hand on Irwin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Irwin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cheng is wriggling around trying to escape.
Irwin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Irwin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cheng has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Irwin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Irwin working for a submission but Cheng is keeping him at bay.
Irwin controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheng really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Irwin trying to control but Cheng is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheng is desperately trying to improve his position but Irwin has a good base and remains in mount.
Irwin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Irwin working for a submission but Cheng is keeping him at bay.
Irwin has control of Cheng's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cheng regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Irwin controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin is working for a guillotine from mount but Cheng frees his head quite easily.
Irwin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cheng is trying desperately to improve position.
Irwin is working for a guillotine from mount but Cheng frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin tries to control but Cheng wriggling away.
Cheng can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cheng is working to get back to half guard.
Irwin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cheng is in all sorts of trouble here.
Irwin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cheng is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheng is working to get back to half guard.
Irwin working for a guillotine from mount but Cheng is in no mood to give up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Irwin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cheng closes the distance looking to clinch
and Irwin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cheng is defending against the submission attempts here by Irwin.
Cheng is refusing to be controlled, as Irwin sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Irwin seems content to control.
Cheng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwin pulls his head out easily.
Cheng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Irwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin is working for a kimura but Cheng is defending it quite comfortably.
Cheng looking for submissions off his back.
Cheng is trying to get back to full guard.
Cheng has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Irwin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Irwin!
Cheng is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Irwin just content to control the position.
Cheng is trying to improve his position.
Irwin controlling from side mount.
Cheng tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Irwin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cheng tries to improve position but can't.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cheng can do to turn this around?
Irwin works to advance to full mount. Cheng defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cheng sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cheng has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Irwin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Irwin!
Irwin has hold of Cheng's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cheng tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Irwin cranks the arm and Cheng screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cheng, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shaun Irwin!
Shaun Irwin made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Ain't nobody gonna roll with this fucking crocodile. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dax Crumper (ranked 1740 p4p, 2295 weight class) and Aaron Tate Jr (ranked 211 p4p, 267 weight class). Dax Crumper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Dax Crumper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Tate Jr!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crumper leaves Tate Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crumper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Crumper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tate Jr has hold of Crumper's hands but Crumper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tate Jr has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Crumper is on him like a limpet, forcing Tate Jr back against the cage.
Crumper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tate Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crumper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Crumper is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Crumper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crumper tries for a takedown but Tate Jr manages to get underhooks.
Tate Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crumper darts in looking for a takedown but Tate Jr gets double underhooks and turns Crumper into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crumper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tate Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crumper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crumper tries to score a body lock takedown but Tate Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crumper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Crumper wants a takedown.
Tate Jr breaks the clinch.
Tate Jr 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.
Crumper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on Tate Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tate Jr misses with a double jab.
Tate Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tate Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Crumper back to the cage. Tate Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tate Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tate Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crumper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tate Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tate Jr throws a right hand that Crumper ducks under and follows up with a left that Crumper also avoids with ease.
Crumper tries for a takedown but Tate Jr circles away easily
and Tate Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crumper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate Jr clinches.
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crumper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tate Jr scores with a one two! Crumper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tate Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tate Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crumper shoots and misses
letting Tate Jr counter with a right hand.
Crumper is breathing heavily.
Tate Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crumper sprawls well. Crumper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tate Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Crumper fails to land the takedown.
Crumper misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Tate Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Crumper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tate Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crumper circles away quickly and effectively.
Crumper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tate Jr but Tate Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tate Jr throws a head kick but Crumper moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Crumper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tate Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crumper somewhat.
Tate Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice body kick from Tate Jr.
Tate Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crumper tries to avoid it but Tate Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crumper to the ground. Crumper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crumper.
Tate Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crumper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crumper has his takedown stuffed
and Tate Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Crumper backing up. Crumper nods at Tate Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Tate Jr swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tate Jr lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Crumper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tate Jr's waist but Tate Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crumper off to one side.
Tate Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Crumper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tate Jr feints a jab promting Crumper to slip. Tate Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crumper slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crumper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tate Jr tries to bum rush Crumper with a series of wild strikes but Crumper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crumper moves forwards but Tate Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
 Crumper is rocked!
Tate Jr connects with a combination that backs up Crumper into the cage. Tate Jr lands a flurry of punches that gets past Crumper's guard. Crumper is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Tate Jr bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Tate Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shug Skinner (ranked 362 p4p, 1927 weight class) and Sunil Ganga (ranked 45 p4p, 224 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Shug Skinner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sunil Ganga!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganga tries to clinch but Skinner moves out of range.
Skinner throws an overhand right that lands on Ganga's shoulder, as Ganga tries to avoid the shot.
Skinner cracks Ganga with a good jab.
Skinner moves into the clinch.
Skinner lands an elbow just above Ganga 's eye.
Come on Skinner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Skinner breaks from the clinch.
Ganga tries to close the distance and clinch but Skinner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ganga is looking to chop away at Skinner's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner cracks Ganga with a good jab.
Skinner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skinner pushes Ganga up against the cage in a clinch.
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skinner.
Skinner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ganga.
Ganga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skinner throws a hook but Ganga avoids it easily.
Ganga throws a push kick but Skinner slaps the foot to one side.
Ganga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ganga closes the distance and clinches up with Skinner, looking for a takedown. Ganga pushes Skinner against the cage but Skinner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Skinner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Skinner is looking to clinch but Ganga is avoiding it.
Skinner looks to score with a jab to the body but Ganga is just out of range.
Ganga moves in looking to clinch but Skinner pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganga shoots in but Skinner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skinner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Skinner clinches with his opponent.
Skinner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skinner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Skinner lands an elbow inside.
Ganga looking to slow down the pace here.
Skinner lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skinner lands an elbow inside.
Skinner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skinner scores with a body shot.
Ganga tries to clinch but Skinner moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ganga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skinner just misses with a punch to the body.
Ganga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skinner misses with a looping right.
Ganga with the inside leg kick.
Ganga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skinner defends well and Ganga ends up having to push Skinner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shug Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sunil Ganga.
Skinner lands a body shot.
Shug Skinner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skinner scores with a nice strike.
Skinner leaves Ganga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ganga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skinner defends it nicely.
Skinner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ganga is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ganga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ganga is still on wobbly legs! Can Skinner finish him?
Skinner tries to keep at a distance but Ganga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skinner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shug Skinner dominated that round.
That's time! Skinner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Skinner jabs at Ganga's body.
Ganga seems to have recovered his senses.
Skinner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice sprawl there from Skinner as Ganga shoots in.
Skinner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ganga fails to land with a series of punches.
Ganga throws a combination that misses
and Skinner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Skinner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skinner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ganga, pushing him back against the cage.
Ganga is trying to stall.
Skinner throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga tries to pull guard but Skinner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skinner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Skinner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shug Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sunil Ganga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skinner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ganga is trying to force a seperation but Skinner has the dominant position.
The referee calls for Ganga to work.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skinner.
Skinner lands an elbow inside that Ganga shrugs off.
Skinner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ganga can do to turn this around?
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ganga shoots in but Skinner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ganga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skinner pushes Ganga up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganga blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Skinner.
Skinner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Skinner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ganga is trying to pull guard but Skinner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ganga pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Skinner stalling.
Skinner lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skinner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ganga's efforts to push away.
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Skinner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ganga.
Skinner lands with an overhand left.
Ganga defending well as Skinner loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skinner.
Sunil Ganga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ganga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skinner avoids it really well and circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Skinner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ganga - the referee stops the clock and Skinner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ganga. Skinner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Skinner clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skinner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ganga's brow.
Skinner misses with an elbow over the top.
Shug Skinner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ganga drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skinner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ganga moves away from the strike by Skinner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner has Ganga up against the cage in a clinch.
Ganga is pushing Skinner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Skinner throws an elbow but it misses.
Skinner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ganga wants the takedown. Skinner is fighting it off but Ganga persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Skinner's guard against the cage.
Skinner wants to sweep here but Ganga controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skinner has his hands on Ganga's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shug Skinner dominated that second round.
That's time! Skinner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ganga walks into a jab.
Ganga walks into a jab.
Skinner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skinner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ganga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skinner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga stalling.
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Ganga takes a swing at Skinner's ribcage but misses.
Ganga looks for a takedown but Skinner sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga tries to clinch but Skinner is having none of it.
Skinner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ganga manages to circle out of the way.
Skinner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shug Skinner is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Skinner misses.
Ganga tries for a takedown but Skinner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shug Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sunil Ganga.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skinner. Ganga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ganga is looking to clinch.
Skinner misses with a two punch combination.
Ganga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ganga with a poor takedown
and Skinner counters by clinching up.
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Skinner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ganga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skinner looks to land a left hand but Ganga moved out of range nicely.
Ganga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ganga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ganga misses with a low kick.
Ganga wants to clinch up but Skinner keeps it at a distance.
Ganga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ganga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skinner as he jumps to the side.
Skinner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ganga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skinner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner lands a slapping body shot.
Ganga throws a leg kick but Skinner checks it.
Shug Skinner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sunil Ganga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Ganga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Skinner works the jab nicely.
Skinner misses with a looping right.
Skinner misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Skinner coming out on top.
Skinner instigates a clinch.
Ganga throws a punch but it's blocked by Skinner.
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Skinner misses with an uppercut. Ganga saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner throws a hook but Ganga blocks it.
Ganga lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ganga tries for a takedown but Skinner circles away easily
and Skinner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Skinner avoiding damage as Ganga throws knees to the body.
Ganga tightens his grip and picks Skinner up, before dumping him to the ground. Skinner manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skinner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ganga passes Skinner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Skinner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ganga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shug Skinner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skinner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shug Skinner!
Shug Skinner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Regal Montgomery (ranked 2685 p4p, 1108 weight class) and Aiko San (ranked 310 p4p, 150 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aiko San enters the cage!
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165
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Regal Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aiko San!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery tries to clinch up but San circles away and keeps his distance.
Montgomery moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
San clinches up with Montgomery and pushes him back against the cage.
San lands a left hand.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. San just stands there and leans against the cage.
San lands with a light punch inside.
San scores with a shot to the side of Montgomery's head.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but San won't allow it.
San lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but San won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regal Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
San lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables San to keep the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Montgomery jumps guard but San stands there with Montgomery around his waist. Montgomery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
San lands a body punch in the clinch.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
San lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San is leaning against Montgomery and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
San cracks Montgomery with a nice body shot.
San working some nice short punches in the clinch.
San lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San lands a left hand.
San stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, San scores with a nice short uppercut.
San lands on the inside with an uppercut.
San makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
San lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Montgomery is rocked!
San lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Montgomery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from San.
A short right from San on the inside.
San throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montgomerys head.
San lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for San.
San is leaning against Montgomery and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Montgomery seems to have got his legs back now.
San lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from San.
A right handed body shot lands from San.
A short right from San on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by San.
San lands an uppercut.
San lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from San.
Montgomery tries a body shot but San blocks it.
San lands a body shot in the clinch.
San lands a hook to the side of the head.
San lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for San.
San digs a right hand underneath Montgomery's ribcage. Montgomery let out a lung full of air as it connected.
San lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Montgomery or not.
Montgomery's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Montgomery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
San lands a shot to the body.
San lands with a left to the head.
San working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montgomery jumps guard but San turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by San.
San lands with a light punch inside.
San makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
San lands a hook to the side of the head.
San lands a left hand.
San drops Montgomery onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Montgomery is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 It looks like Regal Montgomery has been cut.
San unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Montgomery! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but San is unloading with more strikes now! Montgomery drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiko San!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maro Pjetlic (ranked 1244 p4p, 2373 weight class) and Frank Blank (ranked 185 p4p, 312 weight class). Pjetlic comes to the cage accompanied by Legend. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maro Pjetlic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Blank!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pjetlic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pjetlic connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Frank Blank has been cut.
Pjetlic swings for the body but Blank moves out of range.
Pjetlic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blank looks to land a combination but Pjetlic avoids it well.
Pjetlic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blank will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Pjetlic misses the target.
Pjetlic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blank on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That has opened up Frank Blank's cut even more.
Pjetlic tries to clinch up.
Pjetlic tries to clinch but Blank is having none of it.
It seemed like Blank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
BOOM! Pjetlic lands a beautiful left hook that drops Blank. Blank tries to recover but Pjetlic is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Blank lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maro Pjetlic!
A very excited looking Maro Pjetlic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Punchy Cartwright (ranked 1014 p4p, 278 weight class) and Kofi Ousmane (ranked 139 p4p, 39 weight class). Cartwright's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, A Pound of Flesh. The key to victory for Punchy Cartwright has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Punchy Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kofi Ousmane!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab from Cartwright.
Cartwright misses the shot to the body.
Ousmane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cartwright with a body shot.
Cartwright throws a sloppy head kick and Ousmane moves out of range easily.
Cartwright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ousmane.
Ousmane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Ousmane.
Ousmane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Cartwright's corner calls for a 1-2. Cartwright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cartwright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ousmane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ousmane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ousmane misses the shot to the body.
Punchy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright slips a jab from Ousmane.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ousmane moves away.
Ousmane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Ousmane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ousmane is rocked!
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by Ousmane.
Ousmane misses with a wild body shot.
Cartwright jabs at Ousmane's body.
Ousmane misses with a body punch
and Cartwright counters with a huge left! Ousmane is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cartwright isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ousmane from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchy Cartwright!
Punchy Cartwright thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between New Car (ranked 349 p4p, 1518 weight class) and Kikuchiyo Mifune (ranked 56 p4p, 222 weight class). Mifune has chosen Seven Samurai as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
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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 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, New Car!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kikuchiyo Mifune!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mifune connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mifune misses with a hook.
Car looks to score with a jab to the body but Mifune is just out of range.
Car circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Car to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Kikuchiyo Mifune has been cut.
Mifune scores with a jab to the head.
Car circles away from the clinch attempt.
Car is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kikuchiyo Mifune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Car looks to land a left hand but Mifune moved out of range nicely.
Mifune moves to clinch but Car breaks away
and Mifune takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mifune tries to clinch up but Car circles away and keeps his distance.
Mifune looks to throw the jab but Car is out of range.
Car walks into a stiff left hand from Mifune.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mifune gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Car.
Mifune misses with the head strike.
Car escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mifune lands with an overhand left.
Mifune wants to clinch up but Car keeps it at a distance.
Mifune tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Car manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Car tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Car uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mifune.
It looked like Car wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Mifune.
Mifune misses with a body shot.
Mifune fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Car misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Car's corner calls for a 1-2. Car obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Car staying out of range there.
Mifune ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Car moves away.
Car seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mifune fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mifune clinches.
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!
Car tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mifune lands an uppercut.
Mifune swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mifune can't find room to land a body shot as Car controls the action.
Car lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Car blocking some punches.
Car manages to break the clinch.
Mifune lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifune scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Car is rocked!
Mifune closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Car out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kikuchiyo Mifune!
A very excited looking Kikuchiyo Mifune rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Nti (ranked 222 p4p, 776 weight class) and Khalil Burnett (ranked 36 p4p, 109 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kwame Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalil Burnett!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burnett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burnett moves into the clinch.
Burnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nti breaks the clinch.
Burnett scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Nti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burnett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nti scores with a nice right hand.
Nti dives in and scores a takedown into Burnett's guard.
Burnett wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nti manages to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnett is looking to control Nti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burnett avoid being mounted?
Nti stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nti is working away from the top position though.
Nti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nti trying to mount his opponent but Burnett defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burnett controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett tries to kick Nti off but Nti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nti showed some decent athleticism there.
Nti wants to pass the guard but Burnett is defending well.
Burnett is doing well to control the position and prevent Nti from advancing to side control.
Burnett wants to get back to full guard but Nti has mounted him!
Nti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett wants to hold on but Nti pushes him away.
Nti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nti seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burnett for as long as he can get away with.
Burnett is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A left lands for Nti.
Burnett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Burnett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nti misses with a hook. Burnett ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Burnett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nti misses the shot to the body.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
Burnett moves away from the strike by Nti.
Burnett misses with a straight left.
Nti cracks Burnett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burnett finds it's way round the side to connect with Nti's head.
Burnett lands a nice shot that snaps Nti's head back.
Burnett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burnett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burnett lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnett wants to clinch up but Nti keeps it at a distance.
Nti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nti looks to land a left hand but Burnett moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett throws a jab when Nti was well out of range.
Nti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burnett throws out the jab.
Burnett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nti was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnett.
Burnett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch but Nti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khalil Burnett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burnett misses with a double jab.
Burnett looks to land a right hand but Nti moved out of range.
Nti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burnett sprawls and moves away.
Burnett misses with a jab to the body
and Nti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burnett won't be happy with that.
Burnett gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Nti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burnett can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett tries to reverse the position but Nti maintains control.
Nti content just to control the position here.
Nti's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Nti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burnett tries to hold on but Nti postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nti controlling from the full mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Nti is stinking the place up with his stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Burnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Nti.
Nti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burnett to the mat! Burnett manages to get full guard.
Burnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kwame Nti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nti tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnett is retaining full guard.
Nti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett is looking to stand up but Nti isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burnett is trying to control the position but Nti postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khalil Burnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnett throws an overhand right that lands on Nti's shoulder, as Nti tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Burnett misses.
Burnett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nti.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
Nti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burnett has Nti up against the cage in a clinch.
Burnett has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Khalil Burnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Nti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burnett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burnett misses with the head strike.
Burnett lands a right hand.
Nti lands a shoulder strike.
Nti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Burnett clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nti is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett is trying to get back to his feet but Nti has full control of the position and if anything, Burnett has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nti biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kwame Nti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nti continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
More hug and hope from Nti.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Kwame Nti.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
In his post fight interview, Kwame Nti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torhte Finlayson (ranked 10 p4p, 677 weight class) and Hayato Sakuraba (ranked 3 p4p, 98 weight class). Finlayson comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland the Brave, Black Bear. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torhte Finlayson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Hayato Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finlayson cracks a nice hook into Sakuraba's ribs.
Finlayson lands with a straight right. Sakuraba didn't see that one coming.
Finlayson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakuraba.
Finlayson throws a good cross that connects.
Finlayson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finlayson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finlayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakuraba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finlayson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakuraba shoots and misses
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlayson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakuraba with the counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it easily.
Finlayson misses the shot to the body.
Finlayson misses with a hook. Sakuraba ducked under it nicely.
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakuraba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finlayson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakurabas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sakuraba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finlayson throws the left hand but Sakuraba avoids the punch easily.
Sakuraba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson throws an overhand right that lands on Sakuraba's shoulder, as Sakuraba tries to avoid the shot.
Sakuraba throws a big shot that misses.
Finlayson lands a big right hand that sends Sakuraba crashing to the mat! Finlayson stays standing though and waves Sakuraba back to his feet!
Sakuraba is rocked!
It looks like Hayato Sakuraba has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finlayson misses with an uppercut.
Sakuraba with the counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it easily.
Finlayson throws a hook to the side of Sakuraba's head but Sakuraba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finlayson ducks right into an uppercut from Sakuraba.
Finlayson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Finlayson misses with a right hand
and Sakuraba counters with a single leg into guard. Finlayson didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws a big elbow that misses.
Finlayson is pulling down on Sakuraba's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakuraba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sakuraba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Finlayson keeps moving.
Finlayson pulls Sakuraba in close to his closed guard and prevents Sakuraba from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sakuraba is looking to advance position but Finlayson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking to get to half guard.
Sakuraba wants to control but Finlayson is having none of it.
Sakuraba felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position but Finlayson isn't that keen on the idea.
Sakuraba keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torhte Finlayson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hayato Sakuraba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Finlayson slips a jab from Sakuraba.
It looked like Finlayson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finlayson lands with a nice body punch.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sakuraba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Finlayson. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sakuraba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakuraba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Finlayson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sakuraba has time to react.
Sakuraba darts in trying to clinch
and Finlayson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakuraba fails with the takedown
and Finlayson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sakuraba! Finlayson lets Sakuraba back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finlayson misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sakuraba.
Torhte Finlayson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Finlayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finlayson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there.
Finlayson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finlayson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Finlayson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Finlayson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakuraba can do to turn this around?
Sakuraba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Finlayson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuraba throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Finlayson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Finlayson misses.
Sakuraba moves into range and clinches up with Finlayson.
Nice body punch from Finlayson - that landed with a thud.
Finlayson lands a nice uppercut.
Sakuraba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Finlayson walks away with a smile on his face. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Torhte Finlayson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayato Sakuraba.
Sakuraba looks to land a right hand but Finlayson moved out of range.
Finlayson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sakuraba throws a body punch but Finlayson moves out of range.
Finlayson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Finlayson's head coaches at FIST OF FURY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Finlayson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Finlayson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torhte Finlayson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hayato Sakuraba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finlayson moves away.
Finlayson throws a lazy right hand but Sakuraba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finlayson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sakuraba in his tracks.
Finlayson digs a good body shot into Sakuraba's ribs.
Sakuraba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finlayson slips a straight right by Sakuraba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the side of Finlayson's head but Finlayson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finlayson's corner calls for a 1-2. Finlayson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sakuraba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sakuraba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finlayson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finlayson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finlayson cracks a nice hook into Sakuraba's ribs.
Finlayson punishes Sakuraba's body with a nice straight punch.
Finlayson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sakuraba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finlayson throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sakuraba leaves his chin hanging out and Finlayson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Sakuraba crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Torhte Finlayson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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