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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabrijel Bozic (ranked 5125 p4p, 3447 weight class) and Scoot Tatum (ranked 484 p4p, 378 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabrijel Bozic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scoot Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tatum tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bozic counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been told by Bozic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bozic keeps the fight on the outside.
Bozic rushes Tatum and presses him up against the cage.
Tatum throws a head punch that misses.
Bozic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tatum throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum prevents a body shot from Bozic.
A short right from Tatum.
Bozic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bozic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatum's elbow.
Bozic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bozic.
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bozic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bozic lands a left hand.
Bozic can't find room to land a body shot as Tatum controls the action.
Bozic misses with some punches.
Tatum misses with a punch on the inside.
Bozic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bozic swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bozic throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum tries a knee to the head but Bozic blocks it.
Tatum scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Gabrijel Bozic has been cut.
Tatum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Bozic tries to throw a body punch but Tatum avoids it by throwing Bozic back against the cage.
Bozic lands a left hand.
Bozic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tatum looks winded!
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Bozic avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the cage.
Bozic lands with a right to the head.
Bozic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
 It looks like Scoot Tatum has been cut.
Bozic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bozic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Nice body punch from Bozic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bozic presses Tatum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bozic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Tatum has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bozic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tatum can turn it around.
Bozic lands with a short shot to the head.
Bozic unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tatum! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bozic is unloading with more strikes now! Tatum drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabrijel Bozic!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Masayuki Araki (ranked 3340 p4p, 2751 weight class) and Arthur Pugsley (ranked 327 p4p, 277 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Masayuki Araki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Pugsley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pugsley drives through and clinches with Araki against the cage.
Araki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pugsley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Araki.
Pugsley actively working from the bottom here.
Araki is thwarting Pugsley's attempts to control the position.
Araki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pugsley is just riding it out for now. Araki eventually gives up the hold.
Pugsley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araki prevents Pugsley from improving his position.
Pugsley is defending against the submission attempts here by Araki.
Araki looking for a submission but Pugsley manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araki postures up in Pugsley's guard and throws a big left but Pugsley blocks it.
Araki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pugsley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pugsley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araki is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Araki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Araki throwing strikes but missing.
Pugsley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Araki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Araki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Araki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley looking for a guillotine here but Araki defends easily.
Pugsley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Araki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Araki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pugsley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Araki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pugsley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araki is one step ahead there.
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Araki from controlling successfully.
Pugsley controls Araki momentarily but Araki frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araki drops back looking for a leg! Pugsley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pugsley manages to kick Araki off! Araki jumps back into Pugsley's guard.
Araki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Pugsley has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pugsley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Araki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Araki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Araki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Araki from controlling successfully.
Araki landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Araki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Araki stopping the sweep attempt from Pugsley.
Pugsley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Araki defends well.
Araki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pugsley is keeping the position for now.
Araki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pugsley's head.
Araki looking to pass the guard.
Araki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pugsley dives on top into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugsley preventing the sweep.
Araki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pugsley stacks Araki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pugsley!
Pugsley is looking to take a break and control but Araki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masayuki Araki dominated that round.
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.
Pugsley closes the distance and pushes Araki back into the cage.
Araki lands a takedown into guard.
Araki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugsley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Araki has managed to get both his arms back between Pugsley's legs - danger averted.
Araki with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araki scoring with some ground and pound.
Pugsley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Araki wants to control from the top but Pugsley keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araki throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pugsley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Araki, into his guard.
Araki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pugsley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pugsley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Araki wants to sweep but no luck.
Pugsley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pugsley won't allow Araki to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araki is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pugsley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Araki's body to avoid the submission. Araki has instead reached around Pugsley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Araki arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Masayuki Araki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao Oliveira (ranked 2502 p4p, 2651 weight class) and Joey Crash (ranked 296 p4p, 306 weight class). Joao Oliveira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joey Crash's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joao Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Crash!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crash throws a combination that misses
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Oliveira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Crash lands with a shot to the body.
Crash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crash is fending him off so far but Oliveira persists. Nope, Crash circles away and we're back to standing.
Crash misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Crash. Beautiful body shot.
Oliveira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crash counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crash pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oliveira back to the cage. Crash follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Crash digs a good hook to Oliveira's body.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that Crash avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash misses the jab.
Oliveira throwing a counter right hand but Crash manages to avoid it.
Crash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crash gets caught flat footed, as Oliveira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Crash.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Oliveira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crash manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Oliveira has Crash in his guard.
Oliveira working for submissions but it's allowed Crash to get to half guard.
Crash is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
My spies in PWNAGE Elite Dojo inform me that Crash has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Oliveira is not content to let Crash control the position.
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
Crash passes the guard and advances to mount!
Oliveira is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash wants to control the pace but Oliveira is squirming around nicely.
Oliveira working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Oliveira tries to roll but Crash sticks to his back.
Oliveira is keeping busy.
Oliveira tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Crash has taken his back.
Oliveira tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.
Oliveira turns into Crash and is now in his guard.
Oliveira postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Crash is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Oliveira, into his guard.
Oliveira working for submissions but it's allowed Crash to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Crash dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crash leaves Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crash closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good shot there by Crash.
Oliveira misses the shot to the body.
Oliveira moves out of range as Crash strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crash darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oliveira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crash scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash fails to land with a series of punches.
Oliveira cracks Crash with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crash connects with a nice looking jab.
Crash digs a good body shot into Oliveira's ribs.
Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Crash moves away and avoids it.
Joey Crash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crash misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crash takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Crash throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Oliveira as he connects with a hook.
Crash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt - Crash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crash lands with a shot to the body.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Crash.
Oliveira throwing a counter right hand but Crash manages to avoid it.
Crash misses with a wild combination.
A right-left combo lands from Crash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crash to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crash throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crash kicks Oliveira off and gets back to his feet.
Oliveira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crash's head.
Crash avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crash is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Oliveira rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira slips a jab from Crash.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Crash, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Crash on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash throws out a loose jab but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crash cracks a nice hook into Oliveira's ribs.
Crash throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
Crash misses with a wild body shot.
Oliveira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crash with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.
Crash throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliveira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crash.
Oliveira throwing a counter right hand but Crash manages to avoid it.
Oliveira dodges the punch combination from Crash.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Crash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Crash looks to land a left hand but Oliveira moved out of range nicely.
Crash misses with the combination.
Crash misses with a wild body shot.
Crash misses with a straight right.
Oliveira throwing a counter right hand but Crash manages to avoid it.
Crash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crash ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oliveira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joey Crash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira moves away from the strike by Crash.
Nice body punch from Crash.
Oliveira throws a right hand that misses
and Crash counters with a nice uppercut.
Crash connects with a body shot that sends Oliveira's belly button to the back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crash.
Crash misses with a hook
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Crash lands a jab to Oliveira's midsection.
Oliveira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Crash on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joey Crash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash throws a series of punches but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oliveira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crash's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Crash has recovered full guard.
Crash controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Crash is keeping the position.
Oliveira has gone for a leg lock! Crash slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oliveira's guard.
Joey Crash has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crash defends it easily.
Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joao Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliveira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Crash has picked Oliveira up and slammed him! Oliveira can't keep hold of the triangle and Crash manages to pass to side control!
Crash slows the pace down.
Oliveira is trying to improve his position.
Crash wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crash advances to mount.
Crash trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crash get's back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Crash. That snapped Oliveira's head back.
Crash lands a right hook to the body.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Crash avoids the punch easily.
Crash misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Crash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crash has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Crash!
A very excited looking Joey Crash made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ankle Breaker (ranked 2950 p4p, 2288 weight class) and Slim Slow (ranked 164 p4p, 127 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ankle Breaker has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ankle Breaker seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ankle Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slim Slow!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker drives through with a takedown into Slow's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Slow wants to stand and escape but Breaker is having none of it.
Breaker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Breaker drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Breaker as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Slow screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Breaker! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ankle Breaker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Brown (ranked 2153 p4p, 3187 weight class) and Kemar Powell (ranked 282 p4p, 393 weight class). Powell has chosen Lil Baby & Lil Durk - Hats Off as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kemar Powell!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Powell thinking.
Powell scoring well with a low kick there.
Powell scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Robert Brown has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Powell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Powell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
That kick from Brown tenderised Powell's leg. Powell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Powell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Powell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown avoids the head kick by Powell.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Powell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Powell connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Powell's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Powell slips the punch.
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Robert Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
Powell throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Powell.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Brown throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Powell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Powell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Powell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Powell throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown has managed to clinch.
Powell scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Brown.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Powell lands a right hand.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown is working Powell over against the cage.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
Powell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Brown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Powell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown has Powell pressed against the cage, preventing Powell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Powell blocks the elbow strike.
Powell scores with a hook to the body.
Brown pushes Powell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Powell motions for Brown to come forward. Powell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Powell throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Powell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Powell counters with a nice leg kick.
Brown moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Powell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powell throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Powell avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown cracks Powell with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Brown blocks a head kick by Powell.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brown throws out a loose jab but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Powell misses.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch combination from Powell misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target.
Powell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Powell checks it well.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Powell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Brown.
Powell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Powell settles back down.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Powell moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Powell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Powell scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Brown lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Powell counters with a straight right hand.
Powell throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a nice leg kick.
Powell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Nice defenses there by Powell.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Brown is looking to chop away at Powell's legs.
Powell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Robert Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Powell scrambles back to his feet.
Brown with a hook.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Powell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
Brown misses with a jab to the body
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Powell, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Powell.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Powell tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Powell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown working aggressively here.
Powell working aggressively here.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Powell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown misses with a low kick as Powell jumps back.
Powell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Brown misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Powell misses.
Brown connects with the punch.
Brown misses with a leg kick.
Powell looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Powell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Powell throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Powell moved out of range.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Powell misses its intended target.
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
It seemed like Powell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Powell.
Powell misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Powell throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Brown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Powell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Powell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Powell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown defending well as Powell loads up on a big left hand.
Brown punishes Powell's body with a nice straight punch.
Powell looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Brown cracks Powell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powell was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Powell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown 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.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Powell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Powell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown tries to clinch but Powell moves out of range.
Powell throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Powell throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
Powell defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Powell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown slips a jab from Powell.
Powell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown lands with a hook. Powell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kemar Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a slapping body shot.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powell moves away.
Powell throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Powell.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown throws a chopping leg kick but Powell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Powell throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Jab by Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Powell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Powell lands a left hand.
Brown pushes Powell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown misses with an elbow strike.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Powell.
Powell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Powell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Powell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown tests Powell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Powell seems unphased.
Brown blocks a head kick by Powell.
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown lands a body punch.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Brown!
Our winner, Robert Brown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Fries (ranked 2717 p4p, 2903 weight class) and Eh Phuthong (ranked 149 p4p, 161 weight class). Eh Phuthong acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Deacon Fries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eh Phuthong!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong jabs Fries right on the nose. Fries blinks but takes it well.
Fries tries to move into range but Phuthong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fries looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phuthong connects with a nice looking jab.
Fries throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Phuthong was covering up waiting for the punch and Fries finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Phuthong throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Phuthong trying to strike off his back.
Phuthong thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fries wants to control from the top but Phuthong keeps moving.
Phuthong throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Phuthong is striking but Fries is not phased and passes to half guard.
Fries looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fries lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Phuthong is desperately trying to improve his position but Fries has a good base and remains in mount.
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fries lands a big shot there that rocks Phuthong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fries connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fries has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Phuthong is looking to get to half guard.
Fries lands a nice shot to the head.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fries scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Phuthong?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Phuthong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Phuthong throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fries. What's that going to do exactly?
Fries prevents Phuthong from getting the reversal.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Fries scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Phuthong is looking to improve his position but Fries isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Phuthong is looking to improve his position but Fries isn't that keen on the idea.
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Fries lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Fries.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Phuthong working to try and regain half guard.
Phuthong throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fries. What's that going to do exactly?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fries unloading with bombs!
Phuthong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Phuthong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fries lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fries working the head and body with strikes.
Phuthong punching from the bottom.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Phuthong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deacon Fries dominated that round.
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.
Phuthong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Phuthong will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fries wants to pass the guard but Phuthong is keeping the position.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom.
Phuthong is striking from the bottom but Fries uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Phuthong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fries blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Fries manages to pass to side control.
Fries lands a few punches from side control.
Phuthong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Phuthong throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fries blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Phuthong missing with punches from the bottom.
Phuthong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fries thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Phuthong's head.
Phuthong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Phuthong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eh Phuthong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Fries throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fries avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fries feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fries pushing down on Phuthong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fries is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Phuthong is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Fries trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Phuthong gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Deacon Fries overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phuthong strikes from the bottom but Fries passes into mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fries prevents Phuthong from getting the reversal.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Fries is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phuthong can do to turn this around?
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Phuthong is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Phuthong punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fries blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Phuthong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fries not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Phuthong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fries is working for a kimura but Phuthong is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phuthong missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phuthong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phuthong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fries looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deacon Fries dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Phuthong cracks a nice hook into Fries's ribs.
Phuthong scores with a hook.
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Phuthong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fries dives in and grabs Phuthong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phuthong pushes down on Fries's head and hops out.
Fries takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Phuthong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phuthong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Friess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Donk. Phuthong catches Fries right on the button with a cross.
Fries decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phuthong throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Fries manages to pass to side control.
Phuthong misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Phuthong throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Phuthong is trying to strike from the bottom but Fries has passed into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Fries there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fries unloads with some shots from mount but Phuthong bucks and avoids them well.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Phuthong throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fries. What's that going to do exactly?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fries working the ground and pound effectively.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Phuthong is trying to escape the mount.
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fries landing strikes from the mount and Phuthong is in trouble!
Phuthong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fries wants to control the pace but Phuthong is squirming around nicely.
Phuthong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Phuthong throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fries. What's that going to do exactly?
Phuthong can't escape the position.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong can't escape the position.
Fries is landing with some decent strikes but Phuthong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong is desperately trying to improve his position but Fries has a good base and remains in mount.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Fries can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phuthong is looking to escape.
Fries prevents Phuthong from getting the reversal.
Eh Phuthong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deacon Fries is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deacon Fries showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fries, 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 Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deacon Fries!
An out of breath Deacon Fries 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Thibodeaux (ranked 1410 p4p, 3059 weight class) and Mikail Spartakov (ranked 190 p4p, 349 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcel Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mikail Spartakov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartakov tries to land a front kick but Thibodeaux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thibodeaux lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Mikail Spartakov has been cut.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Spartakov circles away and keeps his distance.
Spartakov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spartakov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Spartakov avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spartakov's elbow.
Spartakov manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Spartakov counters with a nice leg kick.
Spartakov blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a combination
enabling Spartakov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Spartakov misses the target.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Spartakov counters with a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch.
Thibodeaux throws a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spartakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spartakov moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Spartakov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thibodeaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Spartakov off the cage and back into range.
Spartakov circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Spartakov to counter with a crisp jab.
Spartakov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thibodeaux cracks Spartakov with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartakov misses with an uppercut.
Spartakov takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spartakov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spartakov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Spartakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Spartakov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux lands the left hand.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Spartakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Spartakov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartakov. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartakov misses the shot to the body.
Spartakov cracks Thibodeaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spartakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux stalls.
Thibodeaux taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thibodeaux gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Spartakov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Spartakov controls the action.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spartakov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spartakov.
Spartakov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spartakov avoids it.
Spartakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spartakov blocking some punches.
Spartakov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Marcel Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Spartakov lands a right hand.
Spartakov tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spartakov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thibodeaux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spartakov tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Spartakov back against the cage.
Spartakov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Spartakov.
Spartakov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spartakov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spartakov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spartakov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spartakov lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikail Spartakov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body
and Spartakov counters with a nice right hand that sends Thibodeaux toppling to the canvas! Thibodeaux scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Spartakov finish him?!
 Thibodeaux is rocked!
Spartakov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spartakov.
Spartakov cracks Thibodeaux with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thibodeaux looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Spartakov finish him?
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartakov throws a head kick that misses.
Spartakov lands with a shot to the body.
Spartakov lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux seems to have got his legs back now.
Spartakov lands a brutal uppercut that launches Thibodeaux off his feet! Thibodeaux tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikail Spartakov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Garotinho (ranked 2197 p4p, 2842 weight class) and Kovalevsky Petrov (ranked 282 p4p, 361 weight class). Garotinho comes to the cage accompanied by The Coup -"The Guillotine". Felipe Garotinho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felipe Garotinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kovalevsky Petrov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
Petrov looks to land a combination. Garotinho sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but Garotinho seems unphased.
Garotinho shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petrov's guard.
Petrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garotinho defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garotinho's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garotinho cracks Petrov with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Garotinho defends easily.
Petrov has his foot on Garotinho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garotinho works his way back into a safe position though.
Garotinho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garotinho connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garotinho working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
 Petrov is rocked!
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garotinho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garotinho working some strikes from top position.
Garotinho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Garotinho scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garotinho drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Petrov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garotinho has Petrov in his guard.
Petrov is sitting in close to Garotinho's body. Garotinho has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Petrov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Petrov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Garotinho.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Felipe Garotinho!
Felipe Garotinho managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Seventh Circle Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Alvarez (ranked 1904 p4p, 2642 weight class) and Jere Luokkamaki (ranked 209 p4p, 269 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by Juan Luis Guerra - Soldado. Jackson Alvarez had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere Luokkamaki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez has been working on his balance at The Scrap Squad, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Luokkamaki.
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Luokkamaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Luokkamaki lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luokkamaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice head shot.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Luokkamaki ducks down to avoid it.
Luokkamaki cracks Alvarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luokkamaki's waist but Luokkamaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luokkamaki misses with a looping left.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Luokkamaki moved out of range nicely.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Luokkamaki rushes Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Luokkamaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a shot to the head.
Luokkamaki misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luokkamaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Luokkamaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Luokkamaki.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Luokkamaki has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Luokkamaki.
It looked like Alvarez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez throws a jab when Luokkamaki was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Alvarez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luokkamaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvarez is defended easily by Luokkamaki.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Luokkamaki ducks down to avoid it.
Luokkamaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Luokkamaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luokkamaki digs a good body shot into Alvarez's ribs.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luokkamaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Luokkamaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alvarez. Alvarez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luokkamaki has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Jere Luokkamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luokkamaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
Luokkamaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvarez off the cage and back into range.
Luokkamaki throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luokkamaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Alvarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luokkamaki defends well and Alvarez ends up having to push Luokkamaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Alvarez takes a shot to the head.
Alvarez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Luokkamaki is trying to keep an underhook but Alvarez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Luokkamaki is controlling Alvarez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Luokkamaki is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jere Luokkamaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Luokkamaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luokkamaki. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luokkamaki drops his hands momentarily and Alvarez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luokkamaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Luokkamaki does it's job there.
Luokkamaki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combo that has Luokkamaki backing up. Luokkamaki nods at Alvarez to acknowledge the strikes.
Alvarez takes one on the button.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Luokkamaki's head but Luokkamaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luokkamaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Luokkamaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luokkamaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Luokkamaki throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
A head punch on the inside from Luokkamaki fails to land.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luokkamaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Luokkamaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez lands with a hook. Luokkamaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alvarez moves forwards but Luokkamaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alvarez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luokkamaki to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Luokkamaki 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Luokkamaki slips the punch.
Luokkamaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luokkamaki scores with a hook to the body. Alvarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jere Luokkamaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luokkamaki throws a good cross that connects.
Luokkamaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alvarez ducks right into an uppercut from Luokkamaki.
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luokkamaki works Alvarez's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvarez's head backwards.
Luokkamaki rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Luokkamaki fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Luokkamaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luokkamaki gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luokkamaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
A short right from Luokkamaki on the inside.
Alvarez fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Luokkamaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luokkamaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luokkamaki tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Luokkamaki lands a nice uppercut.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Luokkamaki has him pressed against the cage.
Luokkamaki lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luokkamaki working aggressively here.
Luokkamaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Luokkamaki controlling Alvarez's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jere Luokkamaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Luokkamaki pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Luokkamaki misses with the head strike.
Alvarez pulls guard.
Luokkamaki looking to pass the guard.
Luokkamaki stops Alvarez from standing up.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luokkamaki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Luokkamaki is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to stand up but Luokkamaki is controlling him.
Luokkamaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alvarez scoring well with a low kick there.
Luokkamaki lands a slapping body shot.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Luokkamaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luokkamaki.
Alvarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvarez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Luokkamaki misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvarez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luokkamaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Luokkamaki moved away.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Luokkamaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Luokkamaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvarez's hands.
Luokkamaki wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Luokkamaki manages to avoid it.
Jere Luokkamaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alvarez cracks Luokkamaki with a good jab.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luokkamaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Luokkamaki lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luokkamaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Luokkamaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Luokkamaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez slips a jab from Luokkamaki.
Alvarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luokkamaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alvarez has time to react.
Jackson Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luokkamaki.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jere Luokkamaki.
I've got Luokkamaki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jere Luokkamaki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Kelly (ranked 776 p4p, 2035 weight class) and Ante Novak (ranked 123 p4p, 290 weight class). Kelly comes to the cage accompanied by Rnb (feat. Bandit Gang Marco). 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Novak!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
Kelly throws a leg kick that is checked
and Novak counters with a straight right hand.
Novak misses with a body shot.
Kelly attempts a counter takedown but Novak avoids it well and moves away.
Kelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Novak circles away quickly and effectively.
Kelly moves out of range of the body kick.
Kelly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novak moves away.
Novak lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kelly swinging wildly here.
A leg kick checked by Kelly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Novak circles away.
Kelly misses with a body shot
and Novak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Novak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly needs to keep his hands up - Novak had a free shot at his head there.
Kelly swinging wildly here.
Novak circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kelly to the canvas! Kelly doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Novak keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Novak!
After winning the bout, Ante Novak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Robert Kelly spoke after the fight, saying 'Before the fight I told you : "Imma try bumping and grinding it. If it works it works, if it doesn't it doesn't. It didn't so in the end it didn't. I still got that vibe though."'.
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