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DMMA Friday Night Fights 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Steve (ranked 3067 p4p, 3376 weight class) and Robert Helpmann (ranked 372 p4p, 407 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Insanely flexible |
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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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Helpmann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Helpmann checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Steve.
Helpmann lands a leg kick that knocks Steve off balance momentarily.
Helpmann moves to clinch but Steve breaks away
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Helpmann checks a leg kick.
Steve misses with a body punch
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve connects with a right hand. Helpmann shakes it off.
Steve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Helpmann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helpmann.
Steve is looking to counter the offense by Helpmann and move into the clinch.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Steve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Helpmann.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Steve.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpmann connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helpmann doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
Steve throws a sloppy body shot
and Helpmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve needs to keep his hands up - Helpmann had a free shot at his head there.
A bone on bone clash there as Helpmann blocks the leg kick.
Helpmann throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steve throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Helpmann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Helpmann's head but Helpmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Steve misses.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helpmann.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Helpmann manages to circle out of the way.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Helpmann lands a glancing blow to the side of Steve's head.
Helpmann lands a nice shot that snaps Steve's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helpmann slips under a jab from Steve.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left lands for Helpmann.
Steve clinches.
Helpmann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Helpmann.
Helpmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws a leg kick
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
Helpmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Steve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helpmann can pounce on him.
Helpmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Nice shot by Helpmann.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Helpmann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Helpmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Helpmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Helpmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Helpmann throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a leg kick.
Helpmann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steve scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Helpmann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Helpmann, as that shot connected.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Helpmann throws a sloppy head kick
and Steve counters with a one-two to the body.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helpmann now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helpmann.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Helpmann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Helpmann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Helpmann cracks Steve with an open hand slap.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Helpmann dominated that round.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helpmann.
As Helpmann tries to get set, Steve tries to push him back and clinch up but Helpmann manages to avoid the attempt.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
Helpmann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Helpmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
Steve is looking to clinch but Helpmann is avoiding it.
Helpmann rushes Steve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helpmann.
Steve is looking to wear down Helpmann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steve paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Helpmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Helpmann.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helpmann.
A jab from Helpmann misses.
Helpmann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut
and Steve counters with a leg kick.
Helpmann swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Helpmann.
Steve moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stephen Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helpmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Helpmann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Helpmann slips under a jab from Steve.
Helpmann misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Helpmann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Helpmann throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Helpmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Helpmann avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Helpmann keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Helpmann is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve throws the left hand but Helpmann avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helpmann! But no joy.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stephen Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Helpmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Helpmann.
Steve cracks a nice hook into Helpmann's ribs.
Steve wants to clinch up but Helpmann keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the body from Steve misses
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helpmann scores with a nice head shot.
Helpmann has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve missing with knees to the body.
Helpmann throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Helpmann.
Steve wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve with a knee to the head.
Helpmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Helpmann lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Helpmann avoids it.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Helpmann blocking some punches.
Steve missing with knees to the body.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Helpmann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Helpmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with some punches.
Robert Helpmann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Helpmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Helpmann has Steve pressed against the cage, preventing Steve from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stephen Steve will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Helpmann is just out of range.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Helpmann staying out of range there.
Steve throws a hook but Helpmann avoids it easily.
Helpmann tries a quick counter leg kick but Steve is wise to it.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick
and Helpmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve punishes Helpmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Helpmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Steve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Helpmann.
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Helpmann.
Helpmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helpmann throws a low kick, looking for Steve's leg but Steve calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpmann misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helpmann counters with a body kick.
Helpmann connects with a looping right hand.
Steve is looking to chop away at Helpmann's legs.
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Helpmann.
Helpmann pushes Steve up against the cage in a clinch.
Steve is struggling to control the position.
Helpmann is leaning against Steve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve lands a nice knee to the body.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Helpmann.
Helpmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann avoiding damage as Steve throws knees to the body.
Helpmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve tries to work over Helpmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve scores a nice knee to the body.
Helpmann misses with the head strike.
Helpmann blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve controlling the action here for a moment.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Helpmann controls his hands.
Helpmann lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Helpmann pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Helpmann on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve wants to stall.
Steve stalls.
Helpmann avoiding damage as Steve throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Steve to work.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Helpmann being controlled against the cage.
Helpmann tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helpmann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steve with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Steve.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stephen Steve.
I think Steve has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Steve!
A relieved looking Stephen Steve thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Temirbek Yuldashev (ranked 3455 p4p, 2684 weight class) and Kill Shot Jackson (ranked 444 p4p, 341 weight class). Yuldashev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Лезгинка - Мой нанак. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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9 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Temirbek Yuldashev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Shot Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Yuldashev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yuldashev blocks it with crossed arms.
Yuldashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Yuldashev manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Yuldashev's head coaches at CT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yuldashev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yuldashev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yuldashev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yuldashev!
Jackson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuldashev controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Yuldashev is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson tries to buck Yuldashev off but Yuldashev is having none of it.
Jackson wants to control but Yuldashev postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two 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.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Yuldashev keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yuldashev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yuldashev controls the position from side control.
Jackson tries to buck Yuldashev off but Yuldashev is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Jackson is trying to control Yuldashev's posture but Yuldashev avoids it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson scores with a head kick. Yuldashev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Yuldashev tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yuldashev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yuldashev but Yuldashev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yuldashev lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Kill Shot Jackson has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Yuldashev circles away.
Yuldashev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yuldashev swivels and escapes.
Temirbek Yuldashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kill Shot Jackson.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Yuldashev sees coming a mile off.
Yuldashev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Yuldashev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yuldashev defends it nicely.
Temirbek Yuldashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yuldashev with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuldashev lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Temirbek Yuldashev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kill Shot Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yuldashev moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Yuldashev throws a counter high kick but Jackson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Yuldashev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yuldashev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yuldashev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Yuldashev managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yuldashev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson throws a head kick but Yuldashev moves out of range.
Yuldashev throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Yuldashev checks it.
Yuldashev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jackson just manages to avoid it.
Yuldashev lands with an overhand left.
Jackson tries to clinch but Yuldashev moves out of range.
Kill Shot Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Yuldashev circles away easily
and Yuldashev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yuldashev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Yuldashev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yuldashev misses the shot to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Yuldashev circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a nice body kick.
Yuldashev cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson moves forwards but Yuldashev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yuldashev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Temirbek Yuldashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kill Shot Jackson.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Yuldashev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Yuldashev digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Yuldashev is blocking nicely.
Kill Shot Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Yuldashev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yuldashev lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Yuldashev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuldashev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Yuldashev cracks Jackson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Temirbek Yuldashev!
A victorious Temirbek Yuldashev 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 Joseph Futeran (ranked 2530 p4p, 2849 weight class) and Oscar Blaydes (ranked 286 p4p, 320 weight class). Futeran comes to the cage accompanied by Jesus Christ Superstar. Blaydes has chosen Black Sunshine - White Zombie as his entrance music. Oscar Blaydes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Futeran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Blaydes!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Futeran shoots in for a takedown but Blaydes shows good takedown defense.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
Blaydes misses with a body punch
and Futeran counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blaydes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Futeran.
Futeran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blaydes is looking for a sweep. Futeran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Futeran.
Futeran wants to control but Blaydes is keeping him busy.
Blaydes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futeran is trying to control. Blaydes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Futeran not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaydes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Futeran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Futeran's back!
Even with his hooks in, Blaydes manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Blaydes thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Futeran is in bad spot here.
Futeran avoids the strikes from Blaydes.
Blaydes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blaydes lands a shot to the head.
Blaydes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Will Blaydes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Blaydes keeps control of the position as Futeran tries to break free.
I would not like to be Futeran right now.
Blaydes is trying to stick to Futeran's back but Futeran is turning into Blaydes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blaydes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Futeran.
Futeran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Futeran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Futeran trying to control but Blaydes is working from the bottom.
Futeran working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blaydes's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futeran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Futeran is looking to work some ground and pound but Blaydes has wrist control.
Futeran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blaydes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blaydes managing to control the position.
Futeran preventing the sweep.
Futeran chips away with some ground and pound.
Futeran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blaydes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Futeran working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blaydes is controlling Futeran's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Futeran postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Futeran throwing strikes but missing.
Futeran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blaydes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Futeran has managed to get both his arms back between Blaydes's legs - danger averted.
Blaydes has his foot on Futeran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Futeran works his way back into a safe position though.
Futeran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Futeran moves into full mount! Blaydes won't be happy about that!
Futeran misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Futeran dominating with strikes here.
Futeran with shots to the head and body - Blaydes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Futeran with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Futeran dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Blaydes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Futeran throws out the jab.
Blaydes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Futeran was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.
Blaydes scores with a nice strike.
Blaydes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Futeran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Futeran looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Futeran.
Blaydes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Futeran is out of range and Blaydes settles back down.
Futeran scores with a jab. Blaydes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Futeran looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
Futeran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blaydes can do to turn this around?
Blaydes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Futeran.
Futeran misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes gets a clinch.
Futeran misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes misses with the head strike.
Futeran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaydes tries a body shot but Futeran blocks it.
I was talking to Futeran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Futeran lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Futeran.
A short right from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with some punches.
Blaydes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Futeran lands an elbow that stopped Blaydes in his tracks for a moment.
Futeran tries to throw a body punch but Blaydes avoids it by throwing Futeran back against the cage.
Futeran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaydes backwards.
Blaydes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Futeran backwards.
Blaydes lands a left hand.
Futeran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blaydes.
Futeran struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaydes controls his hands.
Futeran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaydes misses with the head strike.
Blaydes lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaydes presses Futeran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blaydes scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Futeran.
Blaydes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blaydes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Futeran.
A body shot lands from Blaydes.
Futeran comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blaydes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Futeran thuds his right hand into Blaydes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blaydes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blaydes scores with a jab.
Blaydes is looking to clinch.
Futeran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blaydes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Futeran scrambles back to his feet.
Futeran throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Futeran misses with a jab to the body
and Blaydes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaydes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blaydes stuns Futeran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaydes. Futeran does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Futeran misses its target.
Blaydes scores with a punch to the head.
Blaydes wants to clinch up but Futeran keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futeran takes a swing at Blaydes's ribcage but misses.
Futeran misses with a hook. Blaydes ducked under it nicely.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blaydes.
Futeran fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaydes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Futeran doesn't seem bothered though.
Futeran looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaydes is just out of range.
Futeran blocks a low kick nicely.
Blaydes throws a leg kick which misses Futeran's front leg but catches the back leg as Futeran tries to avoid it.
Futeran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown but Blaydes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blaydes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Futeran. Futeran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Futeran with a jab.
Futeran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Futeran throws the left hand but Blaydes avoids the punch easily.
Futeran throws a hook but Blaydes avoids it easily.
Blaydes connects with a body shot that sends Futeran's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaydes scores with a kick to the body.
Futeran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blaydes pinned against the cage. Blaydes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Futeran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes connects with a nice looking jab.
Blaydes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Futeran closes the distance and clinches up with Blaydes, looking for a takedown. Futeran pushes Blaydes against the cage but Blaydes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blaydes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blaydes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Futeran.
Futeran swinging wildly here.
A jab from Blaydes does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Futeran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Futeran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blaydes. Blaydes obviously looking to wear him down.
Futeran throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Futeran throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Blaydes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Futeran lands with a hook. Blaydes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blaydes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Futeran in his tracks.
Blaydes misses with an uppercut.
Blaydes throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Futeran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blaydes defends well and Futeran ends up having to push Blaydes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blaydes tries to throw a body punch but Futeran avoids it by throwing Blaydes back against the cage.
Futeran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blaydes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Futeran misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaydes gets through Futeran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blaydes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blaydes throws out a loose jab but Futeran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaydes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes tries a quick counter leg kick but Futeran is wise to it.
Futeran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Blaydes.
Donk. Blaydes catches Futeran right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futeran misses with a looping right.
A jab from Futeran misses.
Futeran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaydes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaydes missing with a left hand there. Futeran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Futeran tries to bum rush Blaydes with a series of wild strikes but Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Futeran misses the jab.
Futeran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Futeran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Futeran moves away.
Futeran moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Blaydes as Futeran shoots in.
Futeran takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Futeran shoots in looking for a takedown. Blaydes tries to sprawl out of it but Futeran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blaydes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Futeran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Futeran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blaydes tries to close the distance and clinch but Futeran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Futeran has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blaydes.
Futeran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blaydes defends well and Futeran ends up having to push Blaydes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blaydes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Futeran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Blaydes misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Blaydes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Futeran fails with a takedown attempt.
Futeran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Futeran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blaydes swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Futeran is just out of range.
Futeran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blaydes tries to clinch up but Futeran circles away and keeps his distance.
Blaydes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blaydes fakes the leg kick and cracks Futeran in the body.
Futeran takes a swing at Blaydes's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Blaydes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Futeran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blaydes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Futeran scores with a nice strike.
Blaydes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Futeran.
Futeran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick from Blaydes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaydes throws a hook but Futeran avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futeran takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blaydes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Futeran has time to react.
Futeran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blaydes scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaydes is looking to clinch but Futeran is avoiding it.
Blaydes is looking to clinch.
Futeran gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaydes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Futeran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blaydes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Futeran on the side of the head.
Futeran looks for a takedown but Blaydes sprawls well.
Blaydes throws an overhand right that lands on Futeran's shoulder, as Futeran tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Blaydes as Futeran shoots in.
Futeran misses with an uppercut. Blaydes saw that one coming.
Blaydes tests Futeran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Futeran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaydes.
A low kick from Futeran misses
and Blaydes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Futeran shoots for a takedown but Blaydes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blaydes has closed the distance and engaged Futeran in a clinch.
Blaydes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Futeran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blaydes.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blaydes pushes Futeran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaydes lands with a right to the head.
Blaydes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blaydes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaydes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Futeran fails to land.
Blaydes tries to work over Futeran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Futeran swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Futeran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaydes blocks an uppercut.
Futeran struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaydes controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Blaydes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blaydes 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Blaydes!
A victorious Oscar Blaydes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toe Fungas (ranked 1822 p4p, 2252 weight class) and Leevi Saros (ranked 240 p4p, 291 weight class). Saros has chosen Marko Hietala - Stones as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Leevi Saros enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toe Fungas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Leevi Saros!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fungas.
Fungas misses with a double jab
and Saros moves into the clinch.
Fungas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saros lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fungas backwards.
Fungas breaks from the clinch.
Saros scores with a jab. Fungas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fungas.
Fungas misses with a double jab.
Fungas ducks under a wild hook from Saros.
Fungas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saros connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fungas's hands.
Fungas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fungas throws a right and a left that Saros avoids nicely.
Saros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Fungas.
Saros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fungas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fungas throws a big counter combination but Saros scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saros scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saros steps in with a hook that catches Fungas right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Saros follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Fungas looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leevi Saros!
Post fight, Leevi Saros stared into the camera and said 'Fellow fighters at Caged Warriors MMA and my manager Taneli Valkoinen, this is for you guys! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Floyd (ranked 1865 p4p, 1852 weight class) and Adan Puno (ranked 259 p4p, 257 weight class). Joshua Floyd had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adan Puno!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Floyd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Puno scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Floyd tries to land a front kick but Puno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Floyd closes the distance and clinches up with Puno, looking for a takedown. Floyd pushes Puno against the cage but Puno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Floyd does no damage.
Puno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Floyd.
Floyd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Floyd fails to land with a series of punches.
Floyd backing away here, and Puno unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Floyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Floyd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Puno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Floyd scrambles back to his feet.
Puno throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Floyd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Puno tries to avoid it but Floyd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Puno to the ground. Puno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Floyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Floyd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Floyd shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Floyd showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Floyd is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Puno as he works his way to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Floyd from controlling successfully.
Puno has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Floyd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Floyd stands up over Puno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Puno lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Floyd is looking for a triangle here but Puno uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floyd prevents Puno from improving position.
Floyd tries to improve position but can't.
Floyd looks to move to half guard but instead Puno has passed into mount! Damn!
Puno prevents Floyd from getting the reversal.
Puno controlling the pace for now.
Floyd is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno avoids the attempt from Floyd to control.
Floyd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Floyd is working hard here to advance position.
Floyd wants to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Floyd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno controlling from mount.
Floyd working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adan Puno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adan Puno's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Floyd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Puno slips under a jab.
Joshua Floyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Floyd goes for a double leg but Puno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Puno continues to drive forward.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Floyd's elbow.
Puno misses with a knee to the head.
Floyd prevents a body shot from Puno.
Puno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Floyd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Floyd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Floyd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Puno smiles and moves away.
Puno loads up on a big right hand but Floyd slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floyd scores with a head kick.
Puno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puno.
Puno scores with a punch to the head.
 It looks like Joshua Floyd has been cut.
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!
Floyd throws a right hand that misses
and Puno counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Puno slams his shin into Floyd's torso.
Puno works Floyd's body with a nice hook.
Puno throws a jab when Floyd was well out of range.
Puno misses with an attempted mid kick.
Floyd connects with an inside leg kick.
Puno connects with a single shot there.
Floyd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puno thumps Floyd with a low kick.
Puno scores with a hook.
Floyd throws a chopping leg kick but Puno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Puno moves forwards but Floyd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adan Puno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Floyd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Floyd there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Floyd misses with a straight left.
Floyd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Puno backs up against the cage.
Puno swinging wildly here.
Floyd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Puno as Floyd shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Floyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Floyd looks to throw a body kick
and Puno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puno cracks Floyd with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Floyd looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Puno finish him?
 Floyd is rocked!
Puno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Floyd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Floyd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Floyd seems to have got his legs back now.
A left lands for Floyd.
Floyd shoots in for a takedown but Puno shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Floyd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Floyd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Floyd looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno throws a leg kick but Floyd sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Floyd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Floyd seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Puno throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Puno throws the left hand but Floyd avoids the punch easily.
Floyd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puno.
Puno misses with an uppercut.
Adan Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puno slaps away a takedown attempt from Floyd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Puno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Floyd. That did some damage!
Puno thumps Floyd with a low kick.
Puno throws out a loose jab but Floyd uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floyd moves out of range of the body kick.
Floyd shoots in but Puno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Puno throws a nice outside leg kick.
Floyd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno misses with a punch on the inside.
Puno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Floyd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Floyd looking to stall.
Puno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puno is leaning against Floyd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puno holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Puno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adan Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Puno misses with a hook. Floyd ducked under it nicely.
Floyd tries to counter with a takedown but Puno is quick to defend against it.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Floyd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Floyd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Floyd misses with a leg kick.
Floyd throws a body kick that misses
enabling Puno to counter with a crisp jab.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Floyd moves away.
Floyd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Puno defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno lands a big right hand that sends Floyd crashing to the mat! Puno stays standing though and waves Floyd back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Floyd - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Puno!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adan Puno!
A relieved looking Adan Puno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Cortez (ranked 2572 p4p, 3302 weight class) and Hector Gray (ranked 98 p4p, 122 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hector Gray!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray stuffs the takedown attempt from Cortez. Cortez gets slowly back to his feet.
Gray slips a jab from Cortez.
Sloppy strikes from Cortez. Those never looked like landing.
Gray takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gray.
Cortez throws a big shot that misses.
Cortez has his takedown stuffed
and Gray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely.
Cortez swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Gray misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gray's waist but Gray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cortez off to one side.
Gray now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez fails to land the takedown.
Cortez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from Cortez misses.
Gray appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hector Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cortez throws a right and a left that Gray avoids nicely.
Gray let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cortez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gray circles away.
Cortez throws a hook but Gray blocks it.
A nice side step and Gray releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cortez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gray counters with a right hand to the body.
Cortez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cortez showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gray controlling the position for now.
Gray wants to control but Cortez is keeping busy.
Cortez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gray is looking to control Cortez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gray avoid being mounted?
Cortez throwing shots but Gray is blocking nicely.
Gray is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gray tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cortez scores with a takedown into Gray's guard.
Cortez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gray trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cortez's guard.
Gray throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray is looking to stand up but Cortez won't let him.
Cortez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gray slips a nice elbow through Cortez's hands, connecting with Cortez's forehead.
Gray tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cortez has a hand on Gray's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gray takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cortez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray slips a nice elbow through Cortez's hands, connecting with Cortez's forehead.
Gray looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hector Gray will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cortez tries to bum rush Gray with a series of wild strikes but Gray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortez throws a good cross that connects.
Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gray is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cortez with a body shot.
Cortez misses with an uppercut.
Cortez throws a series of punches but Gray avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Gray misses.
Cortez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Don Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray slips a straight right by Cortez.
A nice side step and Gray releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cortez.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray avoids the body shot from Cortez.
Cortez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gray defends it nicely.
Gray slips a jab from Cortez.
Gray let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Gray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cortez connects with a single shot there.
Cortez throws a right hand that Gray ducks under and follows up with a left that Gray also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Gray releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cortez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gray can do to turn this around?
Cortez throws an overhand right that lands on Gray's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot.
Cortez misses with a looping right.
Don Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a hook.
Cortez loads up on a big right hand but Gray slips the punch.
Cortez dives in and grabs Gray's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gray pushes down on Cortez's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cortez thinking.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt
and Gray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cortez thinking.
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gray avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Gray misses.
Cortez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gray counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez's corner calls for a 1-2. Cortez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gray slaps away a takedown attempt from Cortez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gray appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cortez throws a big shot that misses.
Cortez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gray appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cortez shoots in but Gray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cortez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gray circles away.
Cortez missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cortez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gray's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cortez misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray avoids the body shot from Cortez.
Gray doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cortez throws a hook but Gray avoids it easily.
Cortez misses with a takedown
and Gray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cortez throws a sloppy body shot
and Gray counters with a right hand to the body.
Gray slips a straight right by Cortez.
Cortez cracks Gray with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez shoots in but Gray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cortez fails to land the takedown.
A nice side step and Gray releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Cortez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cortez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gray counters with a left to the body.
Cortez misses with a double jab.
Cortez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cortez throws a jab but it's blocked by Gray.
Gray is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cortez with a body shot.
Gray takes one to the chin there.
Gray is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cortez rather than just go for the knockout.
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cortez lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez fails with the takedown.
Gray doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cortez looks to land a left hand but Gray moved out of range nicely.
Gray let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez swinging wildly here.
Cortez looks to throw the jab but Gray is out of range.
Cortez gets a takedown into half guard.
Gray is looking to escape.
Gray wants to control but Cortez is keeping busy.
Gray gets back to full guard.
Cortez being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez stays in close to Gray's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray wants to get back to his feet but Cortez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gray trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cortez has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely.
Gray is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cortez with a body shot.
Cortez misses with a wild combination.
Gray keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Cortez catches Gray right on the button with a cross.
Cortez misses with an uppercut.
Gray avoids the body shot from Cortez.
A countering left hand to the body from Gray misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gray wants it to stay on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Gray misses.
Gray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gray wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cortez misses with a takedown
and Gray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gray but Gray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gray now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cortez misses with a wild combination.
Gray is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cortez with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gray avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Cortez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cortez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Cortez!
Don Cortez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Graves (ranked 1888 p4p, 1930 weight class) and Ralph Hall (ranked 249 p4p, 256 weight class). Hall comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pinball Wizard kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ralph Hall is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ralph Hall!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves lands a front kick.
Hall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Graves's hands.
Hall moves out of range as Graves strikes.
Hall darts in looking for a takedown but Graves gets double underhooks and turns Hall into the cage.
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Graves - the referee stops the clock and Hall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Graves. Hall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Graves misses with a kick to the body
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves trying to control here.
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall.
Graves is defending against the submission attempts here by Hall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall.
Hall is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hall 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.
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hall is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage.
Hall is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage.
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Graves is defending well.
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graves defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is working for a kimura but Graves is defending it quite comfortably.
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Graves defends the submission attempt.
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graves is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graves defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graves is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
Hall 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Hall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Graves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall checks a leg kick.
Hall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Graves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A bone on bone clash there as Hall blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Hall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Graves lands with a nice body punch.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves thuds his right hand into Hall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Graves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Terrance Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hall.
Graves connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hall's hands.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves throws a chopping leg kick but Hall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Graves misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Graves looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graves gets caught napping as Hall dives in and scores a takedown. Graves manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.
Graves is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Graves looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Graves looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Graves!
Graves lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hall is not content to let Graves control the position.
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Graves keeps moving and retains side control.
Graves tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Graves.
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Graves wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Terrance Graves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall'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!
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Graves circles away from the clinch attempt
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a slapping leg kick.
Graves scores with a jab. Hall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
 Hall is rocked!
Graves misses with a low kick.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Hall moves out of range of the body kick.
Hall lands a body shot.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graves as he avoids it easily.
Hall seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graves has time to react.
Graves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Graves! Hall is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Graves!
An out of breath Terrance Graves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Grubbs (ranked 1293 p4p, 1389 weight class) and Gen Tenryu (ranked 191 p4p, 201 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Grubbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gen Tenryu!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grubbs throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Grubbs.
Grubbs scores with a sloppy right hand. Tenryu should have avoided that one.
A jab from Tenryu does it's job there.
Grubbs misses with an uppercut. Tenryu saw that one coming.
Grubbs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tenryu.
Tenryu tries to counter with a clinch but Grubbs shakes him off and moves away.
Grubbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tenryu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grubbs sets himself, and Tenryu steps forward looking for the clinch! Grubbs avoids it this time.
Grubbs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grubbs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grubbs lands a nice looking body shot.
Grubbs sizes up Tenryu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tenryu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grubbs moves away.
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!
Tenryu throws a jab but it's blocked by Grubbs.
A jab from Grubbs misses.
Grubbs scores with a nice strike.
Tenryu misses with an uppercut. Grubbs saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grubbs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grubbs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tenryu slips a straight right by Grubbs.
Tenryu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tenryu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tenryu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tenryu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch lands to the side of Grubbs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tenryu. Grubbs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grubbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Tenryu is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Grubbs misses the target.
Grubbs misses with a looping right.
Grubbs swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Tenryu counter with a right hand.
Grubbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grubbs throws an overhand right that lands on Tenryu's shoulder, as Tenryu tries to avoid the shot.
Tenryu connects with a right hand. Grubbs shakes it off.
A big left from Tenryu misses.
Tenryu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Grubbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tenryu avoids the body shot from Grubbs.
Grubbs throws a lazy right hand but Tenryu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tenryu blocks a jab.
Tenryu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grubbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenryu.
Grubbs sets himself, and Tenryu steps forward looking for the clinch! Grubbs avoids it this time.
Tenryu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grubbs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grubbs.
Tenryu slips a straight right by Grubbs.
Tenryu punishes Grubbs's body with a nice straight punch.
Grubbs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grubbs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grubbs throws a big shot that misses.
Tenryu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grubbs.
Grubbs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tenryu manages to avoid it.
Tenryu tries to counter with a clinch but Grubbs shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grubbs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tenryu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Grubbs misses its intended target.
Tenryu slips a straight right by Grubbs.
Grubbs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grubbs throws the left hand but Tenryu avoids the punch easily.
Grubbs missing with a left hand there. Tenryu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grubbs throws a big shot that misses.
Tenryu wants to counter with a clinch but Grubbs pushes him away.
Grubbs ducks under a wild hook from Tenryu.
Grubbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenryu.
Grubbs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tenryu counters with a nice uppercut.
Tenryu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grubbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tenryu moves away.
Grubbs sets himself, and Tenryu steps forward looking for the clinch! Grubbs avoids it this time.
Grubbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tenryu moves away.
Tenryu tries to clinch there but Grubbs circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a looping overhand right but Grubbs ducks down to avoid it.
Grubbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Tenryu is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Grubbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grubbs misses with an uppercut. Tenryu saw that one coming.
Grubbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grubbs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tenryu looks to land a left hand but Grubbs moved out of range nicely.
Grubbs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tenryu misses with a hook.
It looked like Grubbs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenryu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grubbs.
Tenryu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grubbs.
Tenryu closes the distance but Grubbs moves to the side
letting Grubbs counter with a right hand.
Grubbs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tenryu throws out the jab.
Tenryu throws a hook to the side of Grubbs's head but Grubbs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tenryu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Grubbs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tenryu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tenryu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grubbs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tenryu.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tenryu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Grubbs connects with a jab.
Grubbs misses with a body shot
and Tenryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grubbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tenryu blocks a jab.
Grubbs misses with a straight right.
Edward Grubbs is winning the standup battle so far.
Tenryu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grubbs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tenryu in his tracks.
Grubbs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tenryu manages to avoid it.
Tenryu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grubbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grubbs throws a hook but Tenryu blocks it.
Grubbs lands with a nice body punch.
Tenryu cracks Grubbs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tenryu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grubbs.
Tenryu wants to counter with a clinch but Grubbs pushes him away.
Grubbs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grubbs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grubbs throws a shot from downtown. Tenryu moves away and avoids it.
Grubbs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tenryu.
A nice side step and Tenryu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A left lands for Tenryu.
Grubbs lands a jab to Tenryu's midsection.
Grubbs throws a shot from downtown. Tenryu moves away and avoids it.
Grubbs sets himself, and Tenryu steps forward looking for the clinch! Grubbs avoids it this time.
Tenryu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tenryu looks to score with a jab to the body but Grubbs is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grubbs. Tenryu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tenryu slips under a jab from Grubbs.
Tenryu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tenryu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grubbs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grubbs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grubbs lands with a cross.
Grubbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tenryu can do to turn this around?
Grubbs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tenryu under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grubbs lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grubbs swings for the body but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tenryu moves out of range as Grubbs strikes.
Grubbs loads up on a big right hand but Tenryu slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tenryu, as that shot connected.
Tenryu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grubbs backwards.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grubbs working hard to break the clinch.
Grubbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tenryu defending well as Grubbs loads up on a big left hand.
Grubbs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grubbs looks to throw the jab but Tenryu is out of range.
Grubbs avoids the body shot from Tenryu.
Grubbs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tenryu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tenryu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grubbs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grubbs swings for the body but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tenryu staying out of range there.
Tenryu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tenryu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tenryu misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Grubbs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tenryu lands with a good body shot.
Edward Grubbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tenryu is looking to clinch.
Tenryu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tenryu staying out of range there.
Tenryu wants to counter with a clinch but Grubbs pushes him away.
Grubbs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tenryu counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grubbs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tenryu slips under a jab.
Tenryu tries to counter with a clinch but Grubbs shakes him off and moves away.
Grubbs missing with a left hand there. Tenryu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tenryu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Grubbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tenryu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tenryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tenryu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big left from Grubbs misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grubbs throws an off balance right hand
and Tenryu moves into the clinch.
Grubbs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu has Grubbs pressed against the cage.
Tenryu gets through Grubbs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grubbs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Grubbs dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Grubbs looks to throw the jab but Tenryu is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tenryu.
Grubbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grubbs lands with an uppercut that bounces Tenryu off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Grubbs misses.
Tenryu jabs Grubbs right on the nose. Grubbs blinks but takes it well.
Grubbs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tenryu in his tracks.
Grubbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenryu.
Grubbs throws a hook to the side of Tenryu's head but Tenryu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grubbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu blocks a jab.
Tenryu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grubbs manages to avoid it.
Tenryu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tenryu throws a body shot but no joy.
Grubbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Tenryu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grubbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Tenryu is just out of range.
Grubbs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Grubbs.
Tenryu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Grubbs missing with a left hand there. Tenryu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tenryu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grubbs swings widly with a right hand
and Tenryu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tenryu.
Tenryu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tenryu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tenryu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tenryu keeps control of Grubbs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grubbs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tenryu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gen Tenryu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu stalling in the clinch.
Grubbs breaks the clinch.
Grubbs lands with an overhand left.
Grubbs misses with an uppercut. Tenryu saw that one coming.
Tenryu lands with a good body shot.
Grubbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tenryu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grubbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tenryu moves out of range as Grubbs strikes.
Tenryu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grubbs misses with a wild body shot.
Grubbs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tenryu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grubbs.
Grubbs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Tenryu misses the target.
Grubbs throws a big shot that misses.
Tenryu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grubbs.
Nice straight punches there by Grubbs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grubbs.
Tenryu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grubbs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grubbs lands a jab to the nose.
Grubbs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tenryu counters with a nice uppercut.
Grubbs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tenryu on the side of the head.
Edward Grubbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tenryu looks to land a right hand but Grubbs moved out of range.
Tenryu misses with an uppercut. Grubbs saw that one coming.
Grubbs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tenryu. Tenryu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grubbs throws a body punch but Tenryu moves out of range.
Grubbs slips a jab from Tenryu.
Tenryu misses with an uppercut
and Grubbs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tenryu moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grubbs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grubbs blocks an uppercut.
Grubbs being controlled against the cage.
Tenryu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tenryu tries to stall but Grubbs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Grubbs controls his hands.
Grubbs is trying to push Tenryu away but Tenryu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tenryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Grubbs.
Grubbs blocks a body shot from Tenryu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Grubbs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grubbs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Grubbs!
Our winner, Edward Grubbs, 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casimiro Nicoletta (ranked 1023 p4p, 1723 weight class) and Tris Kapula (ranked 139 p4p, 238 weight class). Nicoletta's entrance music is For Once In My Life. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casimiro Nicoletta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tris Kapula !
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapula feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nicolettas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Casimiro Nicoletta has been cut.
Kapula has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A lazy left from Nicoletta finds it's target.
Nicoletta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kapula .
Nicoletta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab lands there for Nicoletta.
Kapula throws a big shot that misses.
Kapula slips a jab from Nicoletta.
Kapula sends Nicoletta crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kapula is motioning to the referee to let Nicoletta up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nicoletta is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapula throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nicoletta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Nicoletta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Tris Kapula has been cut.
Nicoletta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kapula .
Nicoletta seems to have got his legs back now.
Nicoletta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kapula .
Nicoletta slips a straight right by Kapula .
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicoletta, as that shot connected.
Tris Kapula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapula steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicoletta throws a head kick but Kapula moves out of range.
Nicoletta misses with a body shot.
Nicoletta looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapula is just out of range.
Nicoletta swinging wildly here.
Kapula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nicoletta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapula connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nicoletta's hands.
Kapula misses with a looping right.
Kapula throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Kapula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kapula cracks Nicoletta with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nicoletta looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Kapula finish him?
Nicoletta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Latin Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Kapula .
Nicoletta misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kapula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nicoletta.
Nicoletta swings for the body but Kapula moves out of range.
Kapula takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kapula misses with a looping left.
Nicoletta throwing a counter right hand but Kapula manages to avoid it.
Nicoletta gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Kapula points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Nicoletta wakes up just in time to hear Kapula thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tris Kapula !
Tris Kapula decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Khrapov Jr (ranked 1017 p4p, 435 weight class) and Marcus Alexander (ranked 145 p4p, 66 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Khrapov Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Alexander!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khrapov Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alexander. Alexander circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khrapov Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Alexander cracks Khrapov Jr with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Khrapov Jr misses its intended target.
Alexander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khrapov Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Khrapov Jr.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khrapov Jr backwards.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Khrapov Jr.
Alexander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khrapov Jr backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khrapov Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Khrapov Jr misses the target.
Khrapov Jr swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander throws a hook but Khrapov Jr blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khrapov Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khrapov Jr throws a hook but Alexander avoids it easily.
Khrapov Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexander! But no joy.
Khrapov Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Alexander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khrapov Jr scores with a hook.
Alexander throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've been hearing reports that Khrapov Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Khrapov Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Khrapov Jr misses the shot to the body.
Khrapov Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khrapov Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Alexander misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khrapov Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Khrapov Jr lands with a hook. Alexander tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khrapov Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Vasily Khrapov Jr has been cut.
Vasily Khrapov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Khrapov Jr.
Alexander misses with a straight right.
Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khrapov Jr throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Khrapov Jr throws a right hand that misses
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexander lands a big head kick that sends Khrapov Jr tumbling to the mat! Alexander takes a step backwards and waves Khrapov Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Khrapov Jr is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. Khrapov Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Khrapov Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexander scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alexander throws a head kick but Khrapov Jr moves out of range.
Khrapov Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr wants to clinch but Alexander slips to the side
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
Khrapov Jr scores with the left hand. Alexander knows he should have avoided that one.
Khrapov Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Alexander counters with a big right hand! Oh Khrapov Jr is in trouble here! Alexander follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Alexander!
Marcus Alexander decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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