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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie River (ranked 236 p4p, 369 weight class) and Yasha Big Mouth (ranked 8 p4p, 17 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think River might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Waylon Jennings - I've Always Been Crazy. Big Mouth comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bigmouth Strikes Again kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charlie River!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yasha Big Mouth!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Big Mouth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River half committed to a counter leg kick.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
Big Mouth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River misses with a hook.
River backing away here, and Big Mouth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Big Mouth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River misses with a leg kick
enabling Big Mouth to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Charlie River has been cut.
River moves into range and connects with a jab.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Big Mouth was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Big Mouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Big Mouth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Big Mouth manages to avoid it.
River misses with a body punch
and Big Mouth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Big Mouth takes one to the side of the head.
River misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by River's head coaches at Rivers Edge Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Charlie River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Big Mouth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling River to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River scores with a nice body kick.
River thumps Big Mouth with a low kick.
River thumps Big Mouth with a low kick.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.
River takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Big Mouth. That's going to slow River down.
Big Mouth with the inside leg kick.
Big Mouth misses the shot to the body.
Big Mouth moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Big Mouth throws a counter combo.
Big Mouth's corner calls for a 1-2. Big Mouth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot by Big Mouth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
River misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Big Mouth counter with a right hand.
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Big Mouth.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
Big Mouth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
River lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Big Mouth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Big Mouth misses with a straight left.
Big Mouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Big Mouth steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Big Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big Mouth thows a left - swing and a miss!
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Big Mouth crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from River - the referee stops the clock and Big Mouth gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says River. Big Mouth manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Big Mouth ducks under a wild hook from River.
Big Mouth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
River with the inside leg kick.
A cross from River lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Big Mouth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Big Mouth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Big Mouth thuds a left hand into River's body.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Big Mouth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Big Mouth follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
River drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
River throws a leg kick which misses Big Mouth's front leg but catches the back leg as Big Mouth tries to avoid it.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Big Mouth counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Big Mouth!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River with the inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Big Mouth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
River staying out of range there.
Big Mouth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on River if he has to take too many more of those.
Big Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big Mouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River sizes up Big Mouth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
River misses the body punch
and Big Mouth counters with a straight right hand.
Charlie River's cut is getting worse.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Big Mouth is out of range.
Big Mouth scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Big Mouth misses with a low kick.
Big Mouth digs a good body shot into River's ribs.
Big Mouth tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yasha Big Mouth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Big Mouth thinks about the counter body kick.
River scores with a jab to the head.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Big Mouth looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
Big Mouth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!
Big Mouth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Big Mouth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
River throws a leg kick but Big Mouth moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Big Mouth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Big Mouth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
River connects with a body shot that sends Big Mouth's belly button to the back.
Big Mouth lands a jab to the head.
River avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
River swings for the body but Big Mouth moves out of range.
Big Mouth swings away with a body shot that misses
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by River.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Big Mouth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River misses with a straight right.
River connects with a leg kick.
Big Mouth circles away from the clinch attempt
and Big Mouth counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River blocks a head kick by Big Mouth.
River looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Big Mouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Big Mouth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
Big Mouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Big Mouth blocks an uppercut.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Big Mouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Big Mouth presses River against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from River.
Big Mouth prevents a body shot from River.
Big Mouth blocks a body shot from River.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Big Mouth controls the action.
Big Mouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Big Mouth controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Big Mouth struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Big Mouth - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Big Mouth backwards.
River misses with a body punch.
River's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River working aggressively here.
Big Mouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Big Mouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from River.
Big Mouth lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Big Mouth.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Big Mouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Big Mouth blocking some punches.
River misses with a body punch.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big Mouth's elbow.
Big Mouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River working aggressively here.
River leaning his opponent against the cage.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Big Mouth blocks a body shot from River.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Big Mouth can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie River dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Big Mouth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Big Mouth counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
River throws a good cross that connects.
River is looking to clinch but Big Mouth is avoiding it.
Big Mouth tries to land a front kick but River steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Big Mouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Big Mouth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Big Mouth! But no joy.
River tries to clinch but Big Mouth is having none of it.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Nice defenses there by Big Mouth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a body shot.
River throws a one two combo.
Big Mouth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Big Mouth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.
River gets a clinch.
Big Mouth lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
Good body shot from Big Mouth.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charlie River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River tries a body shot but Big Mouth blocks it.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
Big Mouth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Big Mouth controls his hands.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Big Mouth lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River tries to work over Big Mouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Big Mouth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Big Mouth tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Big Mouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Big Mouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Big Mouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Big Mouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Big Mouth.
A shot in the inside from Big Mouth.
River trying to stall but Big Mouth improves his position.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Mouth misses with an elbow over the top.
River takes a shot to the head.
River is trying to maintain a safe position but Big Mouth gets an underhook and turns River into the cage.
Big Mouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Big Mouth has a couple of punches blocked by River.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River works on Big Mouth's body with a couple of short punches.
Big Mouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Big Mouth on the inside.
Big Mouth can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
A short uppercut from Big Mouth.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
Big Mouth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. River is defending well for now.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
Big Mouth tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Big Mouth tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Big Mouth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Big Mouth blocks an uppercut.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Big Mouth backwards.
River works on Big Mouth's body with a couple of short punches.
Big Mouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from River on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River tries a body shot but Big Mouth blocks it.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Big Mouth swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Big Mouth lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from River.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
Big Mouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Big Mouth.
The referee is keeping an eye on River - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River cracks Big Mouth with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasha Big Mouth really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
River throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
River misses with a body punch
and Big Mouth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River instigates a clinch.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Big Mouth controls the action.
Big Mouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Big Mouth has a couple of punches blocked by River.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Big Mouth has a couple of punches blocked by River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Big Mouth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Big Mouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River misses with a body punch.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River tries to throw a body punch but Big Mouth avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River digs a right hand into Big Mouth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Big Mouth's gas tank.
Big Mouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Big Mouth blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Big Mouth tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
Big Mouth has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River pushes Big Mouth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River is pushing Big Mouth up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Big Mouth controls his hands.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Big Mouth pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Big Mouth tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Big Mouth back against the cage.
Big Mouth throws a head punch that misses.
River prevents a body shot from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Big Mouth.
River blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
Big Mouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Big Mouth.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Big Mouth.
River throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Big Mouth.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Big Mouth.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River tries to throw a body punch but Big Mouth avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River digs a right hand into Big Mouth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Big Mouth's gas tank.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
River tries to work over Big Mouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Big Mouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River blocks a body shot from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River misses with some punches.
River tries a body shot but Big Mouth blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Big Mouth misses with a body punch.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Big Mouth backwards.
Big Mouth lands a body shot.
River tries a body shot but Big Mouth blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River tries to work over Big Mouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River tries a body shot but Big Mouth blocks it.
Big Mouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Big Mouth misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Big Mouth.
River lands a nice uppercut.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth blocks a body shot from River.
River misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Mouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Yasha Big Mouth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
River wants to clinch.
Big Mouth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Big Mouth is out of range and River settles back down.
River jabs Big Mouth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth blocks the body kick.
River scores with a hook to the body. Big Mouth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
Big Mouth replies with a solid counter kick to the body but River blocks it well.
River misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River swinging wildly here.
River walks into a left hand.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses with an attempted mid kick.
River dips to his left and cracks Big Mouth with an uppercut!
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Big Mouth.
River jabs at Big Mouth's body.
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Big Mouth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yasha Big Mouth 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.
Big Mouth with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big Mouth checks a leg kick.
A head kick by River misses
and Big Mouth counters with a good low kick that River was not able to check.
A left and a right from River both land. Nice combination.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Big Mouth counters with a right hand to the body.
Big Mouth defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River throws a chopping leg kick but Big Mouth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
River avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
River appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
River misses with a low kick.
Big Mouth connects with an inside leg kick.
Big Mouth takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Big Mouth is out of range.
River backing away here, and Big Mouth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Charlie River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
River takes a swing at Big Mouth's ribcage but misses.
River misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Big Mouth! But no joy.
Big Mouth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between River's hands.
River misses with a left hand
and Big Mouth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Big Mouth counters with an outside leg kick.
River falls off balance throwing a combination
and Big Mouth counters with a nice uppercut.
River wants to clinch up but Big Mouth keeps it at a distance.
River moves to clinch but Big Mouth breaks away
and Big Mouth counters with a low kick, right behind River 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River has closed the distance and engaged Big Mouth in a clinch.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Big Mouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Big Mouth lands with a right to the head.
Big Mouth prevents a body shot from River.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big Mouth's elbow.
River tries a body shot but Big Mouth blocks it.
Big Mouth blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie River showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Big Mouth 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 47:48
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasha Big Mouth!
Yasha Big Mouth is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Yasha Big Mouth 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Midick Aiken (ranked 1962 p4p, 819 weight class) and Tico Tico (ranked 111 p4p, 43 weight class). Aiken comes to the cage accompanied by N.W.A - Straight Outta Compton. Tico has chosen Paco De Lucia - Tico Tico as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Midick Aiken could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tico Tico's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 15 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Midick Aiken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tico Tico!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tico throws a sloppy head kick and Aiken moves out of range easily.
Tico has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aiken.
Tico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aiken misses the shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aiken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Aiken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Midick Aiken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tico.
Tico moves out of range as Aiken strikes.
Aiken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Italian Job in the buildup to the fight.
Aiken loads up on a big right hand but Tico slips the punch.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aiken.
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aiken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aiken misses with a hook
and Tico counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aiken looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Tico throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aiken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico defending well as Aiken loads up on a big left hand.
Tico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Tico was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Aiken.
Tico lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tico checks a low kick from Aiken.
Midick Aiken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tico walks into a left hand.
Tico lands a nice looking body kick.
Aiken misses with a two punch combination.
Aiken misses with a straight right.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aiken misses with a left hand
and Aiken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aiken lands a glancing blow to the side of Tico's head.
Aiken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
Aiken misses with a right hand
and Tico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tico tests Aiken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tico takes a swing at Aiken's ribcage but misses.
Aiken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aiken lands a nice shot to the body.
Tico avoids the body shot from Aiken.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aiken, as that shot connected.
Tico walks into a stiff left hand from Aiken.
Aiken moves to clinch but Tico breaks away
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico swings for the body but Aiken moves out of range.
Aiken throws a hook but Tico avoids it easily.
Aiken blocks the body kick.
Aiken throws a hook to the side of Tico's head but Tico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aiken scores with a nice strike.
Tico takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aiken misses with a left hand
and Tico counters with a good low kick that Aiken was not able to check.
Aiken misses with an uppercut
and Tico counters with a nice body shot.
Aiken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aiken connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aiken misses with a right hand
and Tico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aiken misses with a shot to the body
and Tico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aiken lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tico has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tico and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tico lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aiken's sensitive parts.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aiken manages to avoid it.
Aiken misses with a looping right.
Tico takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Aiken swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aiken throws a lazy right hand but Tico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Aiken. No joy for Tico on that attempt.
Aiken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tico takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decent striking displayed by Aiken there.
Aiken throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tico counter with a right hand.
Tico slips a jab and a cross from Aiken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aiken throws a shot to the body.
Tico slips under a jab from Aiken.
A head kick misses from Tico.
Tico staying out of range there.
Tico misses with a two punch combination.
Tico moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Aiken - just one landing.
Aiken throws an off balance right hand
and Tico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aiken misses the jab.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aiken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aiken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Aiken.
Aiken is looking to land body kicks.
Aiken throws a shot 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 Midick Aiken will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aiken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aiken does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tico takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
An inside leg kick lands from Aiken.
Tico throws a solid leg kick but Aiken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tico.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tico might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Aiken has got the better of the exchanges.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Aiken.
Aiken misses with an uppercut. Tico saw that one coming.
Tico moves away from the strike by Aiken.
Aiken checks a leg kick.
Aiken motions for Tico to come forward. Aiken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aiken backing away here, and Tico unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Aiken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken throws out a loose jab but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
Aiken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tico throws out the jab.
Aiken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. Tico does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aiken throws a hook but Tico avoids it easily.
Aiken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tico looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aiken feints and then cracks Tico's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tico down.
Tico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Aiken. Beautiful body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Aiken. No joy for Tico on that attempt.
Aiken has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tico.
Aiken misses with a left hand
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
Tico 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 Aiken misses.
Aiken throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tico misses with an uppercut.
Aiken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tico can do to turn this around?
Tico takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tico walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tico's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aiken under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aiken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aiken.
Tico is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Aiken.
Aiken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tico counters with a nice body shot.
Aiken misses with a body shot.
A big left from Aiken misses.
Nice jab there from Tico.
Aiken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aiken there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aiken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aiken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tico stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aiken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aiken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aiken looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Tico steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Aiken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tico blocks a jab.
As Aiken backs off Tico throws a huge counter combo but Aiken manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tico closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tico misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aiken walks into a straight right hand from Tico.
Tico with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aiken to score with a decent uppercut.
Midick Aiken is winning the standup battle so far.
Aiken lands a head shot.
Aiken takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tico lands a jab.
Aiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aiken misses with a lunging right hand
and Tico counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aiken throws a lazy right hand but Tico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tico slips under a jab.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Tico moves forwards but Aiken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico fails to land with a series of punches.
Tico walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aiken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tico takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tico misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aiken thuds a left hand into Tico's body.
Aiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Aiken.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aiken misses with a hook. Tico ducked under it nicely.
Tico throws out a counter right but Aiken avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Aiken misses.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aiken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aiken is looking to chop away at Tico's legs.
Aiken misses with a looping right.
Aiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tico walks into a left hand.
Aiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Aiken slips a jab and a cross from Tico.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Midick Aiken dominated that second round.
That's time! Aiken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tico darts in looking for a takedown but Aiken gets double underhooks and turns Tico into the cage.
Aiken looks to throw the jab but Tico is out of range.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aiken takes the fight into the clinch.
Aiken can't find room to land a body shot as Tico controls the action.
Aiken misses with a punch on the inside.
Tico prevents a body shot from Aiken.
Aiken scores with a shot to the side of Tico's head.
Tico breaks the clinch.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aiken misses the jab.
Tico let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken moves out of range as Tico strikes.
Aiken checks the leg kick.
Tico lands the left hand.
Tico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aiken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tico stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aiken misses with an uppercut.
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aiken.
A swing and a miss from Tico.
Aiken misses with a wild combination.
Aiken looks to throw the jab but Tico is out of range.
Aiken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tico counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Aiken.
Aiken moves to clinch but Tico breaks away
and Tico counters with a nice uppercut.
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aiken.
Tico dodges the punch combination from Aiken.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aiken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aiken misses with a looping right.
Tico now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. Tico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tico with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aiken to score with a decent uppercut.
Tico moves away from the strike by Aiken.
Tico with a nice calf kick.
Aiken loads up on a big right hand but Tico slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aiken misses with a body shot.
Aiken blocks a head kick by Tico.
Tico moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tico throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aiken tries to clinch up.
Aiken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tico throws a nice looking combination but Aiken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Aiken.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tico! But no joy.
Tico throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aiken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Aiken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tico avoids the body shot from Aiken.
Tico misses with a head kick.
Aiken appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aiken misses with a hook. Tico ducked under it nicely.
Aiken chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aiken misses with a body shot.
Tico appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tico checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Aiken.
Aiken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aiken.
Aiken misses with a wild combination.
Tico appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aiken looks to land a combination but Tico avoids it well.
Tico let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Aiken connects with the punch.
Tico throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Tico on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Aiken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tico slips a jab from Aiken.
Aiken tries to clinch but Tico moves out of range.
A big left from Aiken misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tico! But no joy.
Aiken lands with a good body shot.
Aiken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tico takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aiken throws a body punch but Tico moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Aiken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Midick Aiken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aiken 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Midick Aiken!
A victorious Midick Aiken thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mick Murphy (ranked 1413 p4p, 1338 weight class) and Miki Viki (ranked 191 p4p, 181 weight class). Mick Murphy had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miki Viki!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viki throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Viki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viki works over Murphy's head and body with a nice combination.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Viki misses with a looping left.
Miki Viki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viki misses with a looping right.
Murphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viki missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viki misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range as Viki throws a body kick.
Viki jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Viki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Viki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Viki with a nice calf kick.
Viki throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viki misses with a straight right.
Viki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Viki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Viki sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Viki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murphy doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viki scores with a jab.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viki Throws a clean left jab. Viki Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Murphy's chin! Murphy crumbles to the ground and Viki follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Viki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Miki Viki!
After winning the bout, Miki Viki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Edmonds (ranked 793 p4p, 728 weight class) and Harry Olsen (ranked 130 p4p, 116 weight class). Edmonds comes to the cage accompanied by Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen throws a leg kick but Edmonds checks it.
Edmonds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Olsen.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olsen closes the distance and pushes Edmonds back into the cage.
Olsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Olsen lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Olsen.
Edmonds tries to stall but Olsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Olsen on the inside.
Olsen landing knees to the body.
Edmonds looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Edmonds is trying to maintain a safe position but Olsen gets an underhook and turns Edmonds into the cage.
Edmonds trying to control the position but instead, Olsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Edmonds into the cage.
Olsen lands a knee to the body.
Olsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Edmonds has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Olsen is trying to keep an underhook but Edmonds manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Olsen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've been hearing reports that Edmonds has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Olsen lands a head shot.
Olsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Edmonds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edmonds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
It looked like Edmonds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Olsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmonds.
Harry Olsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olsen misses with a right hand
and Edmonds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edmonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olsen throws a lazy right hand but Edmonds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edmonds checks a leg kick nicely.
Olsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edmonds.
Olsen scores with a one two! Edmonds had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Edmonds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
Olsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Edmonds gets a double leg takedown into Olsen's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds prevents Olsen from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds forces his way into half guard.
Olsen is trying to stand back up but Edmonds is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Edmonds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Edmonds trying to control the action but Olsen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds trying to work for an americana but Olsen has managed to regain full guard.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
Olsen is looking to stand up but Edmonds isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.
Edmonds passes Olsen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Olsen makes his way to full guard, as Edmonds worked for a kimura.
Olsen is looking to stand up but Edmonds isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Olsen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Olsen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Olsen moves out of range as Edmonds strikes.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Olsen is out of range.
A low kick from Olsen misses
and Edmonds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olsen misses with a wild combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Edmonds checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Edmonds throws the left hand but Olsen avoids the punch easily.
Edmonds fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Olsen on the side of the head.
Edmonds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Olsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen misses with a shot to the body
and Edmonds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Olsen misses.
Edmonds checks a leg kick nicely.
Edmonds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Olsen in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Edmonds throws a jab when Olsen was well out of range.
Edmonds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Olsen counters with a straight right hand.
Edmonds buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Edmonds.
Olsen cracks a nice hook into Edmonds's ribs.
Olsen rushes Edmonds and presses him up against the cage.
Olsen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Olsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Edmonds's defenses.
Olsen misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Olsen.
Olsen tries to throw a body punch but Edmonds avoids it by throwing Olsen back against the cage.
Edmonds throws a head punch that misses.
Olsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Edmonds is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Olsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edmonds manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmonds walks into a straight right hand from Olsen.
Edmonds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edmonds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olsen loads up on a big right hand but Edmonds slips the punch.
Olsen scores with a hook to the body. Edmonds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Olsen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Edmonds back to the cage. Olsen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Edmonds jabs Olsen right on the nose. Olsen blinks but takes it well.
Edmonds misses with a body punch
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olsen misses with a wild body shot.
Olsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edmonds.
Edmonds has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Olsen.
Edmonds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olsen flicks out a counter leg kick but Edmonds steps away.
Olsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Olsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Olsen misses.
Olsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edmonds.
Olsen motions for Edmonds to come forward. Olsen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edmonds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olsen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Edmonds in his tracks.
Olsen swings for the body but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds throws a big shot that misses.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Edmonds lands the left hand.
Olsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edmonds connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Olsen scrambles back to his feet.
Olsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edmonds's sensitive parts.
Edmonds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Olsen.
Edmonds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edmonds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harry Olsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edmonds takes a swing at Olsen's ribcage but misses.
Olsen with a hook.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Olsen throws a right hand that Edmonds ducks under and follows up with a left that Edmonds also avoids with ease.
A jab from Edmonds misses.
Olsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A good leg kick by Olsen.
Olsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Edmonds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olsen moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
Olsen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Edmonds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edmonds staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edmonds throws out a loose jab but Olsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olsen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edmonds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Olsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Olsen wants to clinch.
Olsen thows a leg kick but Edmonds checks it
and Olsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olsen dodges the punch combination from Edmonds.
Edmonds backing away here, and Olsen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Olsen throws a shot from downtown. Edmonds moves away and avoids it.
Olsen swings for the body but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olsen feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen lands a nice hook to Edmonds's body. Edmonds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edmonds misses with a straight left.
Olsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmonds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Olsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Edmonds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds slips a jab from Olsen.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olsen.
Olsen slips under a jab.
Olsen loads up on a big right hand but Edmonds slips the punch.
Edmonds throws a big shot that misses.
Olsen missing with a left hand there. Edmonds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmonds misses with a few strikes there.
Olsen scores with a punch to the head.
Edmonds thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Edmonds misses.
Edmonds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmonds needs to keep his hands up - Olsen had a free shot at his head there.
A punch lands to the side of Olsen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Olsen is out of range.
Edmonds misses with a two punch combination.
Edmonds throws a jab when Olsen was well out of range.
Edmonds scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olsen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Olsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edmonds throws a hook but Olsen avoids it easily.
As Edmonds backs off Olsen throws a huge counter combo but Edmonds manages to avoid it all.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Olsen is just out of range.
Olsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Olsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edmonds misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Olsen misses with a wild body shot.
Olsen ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with a shot to the body
and Olsen counters with a good low kick that Edmonds was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Olsen is out of range.
Edmonds misses with a right hand
and Olsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olsen as he avoids it easily.
Olsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Olsen tries to land a leg kick but Edmonds saw it coming and moves away.
Olsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Edmonds momentarily.
Harry Olsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Olsen throws a right and a left that Edmonds avoids nicely.
Olsen moves out of range as Edmonds strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Olsen.
Olsen ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Olsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
Edmonds lands with a cross.
Olsen digs a good hook to Edmonds's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Olsen. That's going to slow Edmonds down.
John Edmonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmonds shoots and misses
and Olsen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edmonds thinking.
Olsen thuds a left hand into Edmonds's body.
Olsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Edmonds scores with a nice head shot.
A left lands for Edmonds.
An inside leg kick from Edmonds misses.
Edmonds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Olsen looks to land a right hand but Edmonds moved out of range.
Edmonds throws a big counter combination but Olsen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Olsen blocks a head kick by Edmonds.
Olsen staying out of range there.
Edmonds lands a head shot.
Olsen throws a series of punches but Edmonds avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Edmonds.
As Olsen looks to move away, Edmonds throws a big counter combo but Olsen just gets out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Olsen.
I've got Olsen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Olsen!
Harry Olsen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baldomir Barbosa (ranked 802 p4p, 2521 weight class) and CJ Tripp (ranked 113 p4p, 314 weight class). Barbosa comes to the cage accompanied by Unfaithful. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that CJ Tripp was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldomir Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, CJ Tripp!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tripp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbosa to score with a decent uppercut.
 It looks like CJ Tripp has been cut.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Tripp's body.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Tripp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tripp.
Tripp misses with a kick to the body
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tripp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tripp misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Tripp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa backing away here, and Tripp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tripp has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Tripp counters with a low kick, right behind Barbosa 's knee.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Tripp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tripp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbosa catches Tripp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tripp's hands.
Barbosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
 Tripp is rocked!
That has opened up CJ Tripp's cut even more.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tripp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tripp throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tripp is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Tripp right on the button. Tripp goes down! Barbosa follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Barbosa gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
Baldomir Barbosa took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naoko Marui (ranked 889 p4p, 1684 weight class) and Timo Bader (ranked 129 p4p, 218 weight class). Timo Bader will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Naoko Marui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Timo Bader!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marui takes a swing at Bader's ribcage but misses.
Bader avoids the body shot from Marui.
Bader walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marui throws a jab when Bader was well out of range.
Marui takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been informed that Bader 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.
Nice defenses there by Marui.
Bader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bader drops Marui with a beautiful combination! Marui stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bader is looking for the KO!
 Marui is rocked!
It looks like Naoko Marui has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Marui is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bader lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Marui up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Bader from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Marui's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timo Bader!
Our winner, Timo Bader, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Tonon (ranked 689 p4p, 1060 weight class) and Jason Stackhouse (ranked 102 p4p, 147 weight class). Stackhouse has chosen True Blood as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Tonon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Stackhouse !
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stackhouse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonon swings for the body but Stackhouse moves out of range.
Tonon throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stackhouse was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonon.
Stackhouse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tonon misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse misses with a left hand
and Tonon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonon lands a jab to the nose.
Tonon looks to throw the jab but Stackhouse is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon throws a right hand that misses
and Stackhouse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonon wants to clinch but Stackhouse slips to the side
and Tonon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Stackhouse as Tonon shoots in.
Tonon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stackhouse in his tracks.
Tonon takes one on the button.
Stackhouse throws out a powerful jab.
Tonon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stackhouse counters with a nice uppercut.
Stackhouse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tonon finds it's way round the side to connect with Stackhouse 's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonon doesn't manage to clinch there - Stackhouse circles away.
Tonon darts in trying to clinch
and Stackhouse counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Tonon misses
and Tonon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonon misses the jab.
Tonon misses with an uppercut
and Stackhouse counters with a straight right hand.
Stackhouse with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonon to score with a decent uppercut.
Tonon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stackhouse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonon misses with an uppercut
and Stackhouse counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonon misses with a left hand
enabling Stackhouse to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Tonon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Tonon does no damage.
Stackhouse throws a hook but Tonon avoids it easily.
Stackhouse takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tonon avoids a kick to the body.
Stackhouse throws a right hand that misses
and Tonon counters with a straight right hand.
Tonon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tonon has Stackhouse up against the cage in a clinch.
Stackhouse blocks a body shot from Tonon.
Stackhouse breaks from the clinch.
Tonon lands a nice shot that snaps Stackhouse 's head back.
Tonon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stackhouse .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stackhouse slips under a jab from Tonon.
Tonon tries to clinch there but Stackhouse circles away.
Stackhouse slips a jab from Tonon.
Tonon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tonon with a poor takedown
and Tonon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stackhouse swats away the attempt to clinch by Tonon.
A telegraphed right hand from Stackhouse misses the target.
Tonon misses with an uppercut. Stackhouse saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Damian Tonon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tonon tries for a takedown but Stackhouse circles away easily
and Stackhouse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stackhouse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonon.
Stackhouse swats away the attempt to clinch by Tonon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonon. Stackhouse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stackhouse counters with a body kick.
Tonon looks to clinch
and Stackhouse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonon misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon throws a jab but it's blocked by Stackhouse .
Damian Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stackhouse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Damian Tonon is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Damian Tonon has been cut.
Tonon misses with a left hand
and Stackhouse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stackhouse lands a jab to the nose.
Tonon is rocked!
Tonon misses with a hook
and Stackhouse counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Tonon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tonon misses with a body shot.
Tonon misses with a few strikes there.
Stackhouse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stackhouse takes one to the side of the head.
Tonon seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tonon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stackhouse might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stackhouse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonon throws a looping overhand right but Stackhouse ducks down to avoid it.
Tonon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stackhouse is fending him off so far but Tonon persists. Nope, Stackhouse circles away and we're back to standing.
Tonon misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Stackhouse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonon closes the distance and clinches.
Tonon tries a body shot but Stackhouse blocks it.
Stackhouse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stackhouse stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon moves away from the strike by Stackhouse .
Tonon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stackhouse 's waist but Stackhouse gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tonon off to one side.
Tonon works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is looking to clinch but Stackhouse is avoiding it.
Stackhouse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stackhouse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonon.
Tonon takes a swing at Stackhouse 's ribcage but misses.
Stackhouse was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tonon lands with a nice body punch.
Tonon throws a lazy uppercut
and Stackhouse counters with a left and a right that stings Tonon.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stackhouse lands a big head kick that sends Tonon tumbling to the mat! Stackhouse takes a step backwards and waves Tonon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stackhouse gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tonon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stackhouse has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tonon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Tonon.
Tonon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stackhouse is looking to break free of the clinch but Tonon has double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stackhouse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tonon misses with an uppercut. Stackhouse saw that one coming.
Stackhouse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tonon swings widly with a right hand
and Stackhouse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tonon throws a hook but Stackhouse blocks it.
Tonon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Stackhouse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damian Tonon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tonon lands a glancing blow to the side of Stackhouse 's head.
Tonon misses with a combination
letting Stackhouse counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stackhouse . Tonon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stackhouse counters with a straight right hand.
Tonon rushes Stackhouse and presses him up against the cage.
Stackhouse has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A body shot lands from Tonon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tonon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stackhouse up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stackhouse takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stackhouse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonon darts in trying to clinch
and Stackhouse counters with a straight right hand.
Tonon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stackhouse looks to throw the jab but Tonon is out of range.
Tonon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon lands with a straight right. Stackhouse didn't see that one coming.
Tonon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stackhouse was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonon.
Stackhouse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonon throws out the jab.
Stackhouse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stackhouse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonon misses with a right hand
letting Stackhouse counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stackhouse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tonon thinking.
A jab from Stackhouse misses.
Stackhouse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stackhouse sprawls well. Stackhouse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.
Stackhouse slips a straight right by Tonon.
Tonon connects with a body shot.
Jason Stackhouse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stackhouse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stackhouse scores with a jab to the head.
Tonon throws an off balance right hand
and Stackhouse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stackhouse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon tries to advance to mount but Stackhouse denies him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonon swings around for an armbar but Stackhouse sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tonon's guard.
Stackhouse is stalling in the full guard.
Tonon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tonon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stackhouse has picked Tonon up and slammed him! Tonon can't keep hold of the triangle and Stackhouse manages to pass to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Stackhouse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stackhouse 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Stackhouse !
Jason Stackhouse thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lomax (ranked 586 p4p, 179 weight class) and Lou Higgins (ranked 85 p4p, 31 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vincent Lomax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Higgins!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lomax is defended easily by Higgins.
A nice side step and Higgins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lomax dives in for a single leg takedown but Higgins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lomax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
Lomax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that Lomax has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lomax.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lomax works on Higgins's body with a couple of short punches.
Lomax tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax with a knee to the head.
It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
Higgins scores with a shot to the side of Lomax's head.
Higgins working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Lomax has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Higgins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lomax backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Higgins avoids it.
Higgins blocks an uppercut.
Higgins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Higgins manages to break the clinch.
Lomax tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Higgins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lomax moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Higgins misses with a body shot.
Lomax looks for the body kick but Higgins saw that one coming.
Lomax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Higgins has time to react.
Lomax throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Higgins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lomax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lomax throws a leg kick
and Higgins counters with a good low kick that Lomax was not able to check.
Higgins wants to land a leg kick but Lomax is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Lomax was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Higgins loads up on a big right hand but Lomax slips the punch.
Higgins lands a jab to the head.
Vincent Lomax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Higgins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lomax.
Higgins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lomax doesn't seem bothered though.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Lomax counters with a solid body kick.
Higgins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Higgins scores with a jab to the head.
Higgins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lomax counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lomax looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lomax throws a body shot but no joy.
Higgins throws a right hand that Lomax ducks under and follows up with a left that Lomax also avoids with ease.
A low kick from Lomax misses
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Higgins coming out on top.
Higgins looks to land a right hand but Lomax moved out of range.
Lomax bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A low kick from Lomax misses
and Higgins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lomax jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Higgins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lomax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Higgins misses with a right hand
and Lomax counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lomax slips under a jab.
Lomax blocks a jab.
Higgins with a nice calf kick.
Lomax takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Higgins looks to land a right hand but Lomax moved out of range.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Higgins misses with a straight left.
Higgins throws a right hand that misses
and Lomax counters with a good low kick that Higgins was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Higgins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Higgins's cut.
That's time! Lomax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lomax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lomax. That's going to slow Higgins down.
Nice body kick there by Lomax.
Lomax clinches up against the cage.
Lomax working Higgins over with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Higgins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lomax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Lomax.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Lomax leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lomax.
Lomax lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lomax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Higgins is breathing heavily.
Higgins misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lomax lands a nice knee to the body.
Lomax crunches a lovely knee into Higgins's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lomax obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax scores with a shot to the side of Higgins's head.
Lomax lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lomax.
Lomax lands an uppercut.
Lomax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Higgins is trying to break the clinch but Lomax has him pressed against the cage.
Lomax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Higgins blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Higgins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lomax is working Higgins over against the cage.
Lomax scores with a shoulder strike.
Lomax digs a right hand underneath Higgins's ribcage. Higgins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lomax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomax lands a shot to the body.
Higgins takes a shot to the head.
Lomax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lomax scores a nice knee to the body.
Lomax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Higgins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lomax lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Lomax.
Lomax working Higgins over with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lomax creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lomax scores with a shot to the side of Higgins's head.
Lomax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Higgins can do to turn this around?
Lomax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lomax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Higgins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lomax lands a right hand that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Lomax presses Higgins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lomax lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lomax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Higginss head.
Lomax is leaning against Higgins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lomax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Higgins takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lomax creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lomax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lomax connects with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Higgins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lomax tries to land a knee to the head but Higgins blocks with his arms.
Lomax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins lands a shot to the body.
Lomax lands a right hand that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Lomax gets through Higgins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lomax blocks an uppercut.
Lomax lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lomax tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lomax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Lomax.
A nice left hand lands by Lomax.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higgins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lomax lands a right hand that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lomax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Higginss head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Higgins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lomax is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Higgins is defending well for now.
Lomax cracks Higgins with a nice body shot.
Lomax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Higgins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lomax is working Higgins over against the cage.
Lomax looking to throw knees to the head but Higgins is blocking nicely.
Lomax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lomax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Higgins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short uppercut from Lomax.
Lomax landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lomax landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lomax.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lomax pushes Higgins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lomax misses with a knee strike.
Higgins tries to work over Lomax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lomax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Higgins blocks it with crossed arms.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Lomax dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lou Higgins's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lomax throws a leg kick
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab.
Lomax has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lomax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lomax keeps control of Higgins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lomax using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Higgins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lomax working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lomax landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lomax connects with a solid leg kick.
Higgins takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax lands a big uppercut and Higgins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Higgins looks OK. Lomax waves Higgins back to his feet!
Higgins is rocked!
Higgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomax lands with a kick to the ribs.
Higgins is still on wobbly legs! Can Lomax finish him?
Lomax rushes Higgins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lomax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lomax.
Lomax cracks Higgins with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Lomax.
Lomax has Higgins pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Higgins is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Lomax - that's hurt Higgins badly! Oh, another knee lands and Higgins is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Higgins doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Vincent Lomax!
Vincent Lomax got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Cole (ranked 177 p4p, 299 weight class) and Bryant Smith (ranked 25 p4p, 40 weight class). Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Television - Marquee Moon. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 3, fighting out of New York, James Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryant Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cole has time to react.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cole checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick from Smith lands but Cole takes it in his stride.
Cole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Cole seems unphased.
Cole avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith looks to land a combination but Cole avoids it well.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
A low kick lands for Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Cole counters with a nice body kick.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Cole misses with a two punch combination.
Cole walks into a left hand.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Smith misses.
It looked like Cole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cole counters with a leg kick.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole moves away from the strike by Smith.
Cole is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Cole counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Cole looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Cole tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Cole.
The fighters circle, before Cole throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Smith's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Cole lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). James Cole!
In his post fight interview, James Cole 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between LaTroy Johnson (ranked 73 p4p, 199 weight class) and Anzor Dankovich (ranked 2 p4p, 6 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, LaTroy Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anzor Dankovich!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, John Mangel and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Anzor Dankovich has been cut.
Jab from Dankovich.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dankovich moves away.
Dankovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dankovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dankovich lands a jab.
It looks like LaTroy Johnson has been cut.
Johnson leaves his chin hanging out and Dankovich seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Johnson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anzor Dankovich!
Anzor Dankovich is the new super heavyweight champion!
Anzor Dankovich tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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