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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benson Bonanza (ranked 1600 p4p, 3078 weight class) and Phony Phontana (ranked 173 p4p, 303 weight class). Phontana has chosen Scarface Trap Remix as his entrance music. Phony Phontana will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Benson Bonanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phony Phontana!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phontana throws a right and a left that Bonanza avoids nicely.
Phontana scores with a kick to the body.
Bonanza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phontana was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonanza.
Bonanza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phontana throws a front kick that sends Bonanza stumbling back into the cage.
Phontana slips under a jab from Bonanza.
Phontana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
 It looks like Benson Bonanza has been cut.
Phontana throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bonanza is breathing heavily.
Phontana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bonanza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bonanza has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Phontana bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Phontana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonanza misses with a body kick.
Phontana pushes Bonanza away with a front kick.
Phontana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Phontana throws a leg kick which misses Bonanza's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonanza tries to avoid it.
Phontana misses with a kick to the body.
Phontana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bonanza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phontana has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonanza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Phontana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonanza's head.
Phontana sends Bonanza crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Phontana is motioning to the referee to let Bonanza up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Bonanza is rocked!
Bonanza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phontana.
Oh Bonanza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phontana drops Bonanza with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bonanza looks back up at him and smiles so Phontana waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Are you kidding me?! Phontana ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Bonanza clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phony Phontana!
A relieved looking Phony Phontana 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Henrique (ranked 1393 p4p, 1500 weight class) and Nils Ragnaar (ranked 205 p4p, 216 weight class). Ragnaar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mustasch - The Wave. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruno Henrique!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Ragnaar!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Henrique.
Henrique keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henrique appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from Henrique finds it's target.
Henrique throws a poor cross that misses
and Ragnaar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ragnaar throws a sloppy head kick and Henrique moves out of range easily.
As Ragnaar looks to move away, Henrique throws a big counter combo but Ragnaar just gets out of the way.
Henrique throws a body shot but no joy.
Henrique throws a shot from downtown. Ragnaar moves away and avoids it.
Ragnaar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Henrique back to the cage. Ragnaar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ragnaar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henrique throws a head kick that misses.
Henrique catches Ragnaar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnaar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henrique as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Henrique misses its target.
Ragnaar moves away from the strike by Henrique.
Henrique on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Henrique throws a body punch but Ragnaar moves out of range.
Henrique misses with a body punch
and Ragnaar counters with a series of strikes. Henrique will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ragnaar throws a head kick that misses.
Henrique changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruno Henrique seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henrique.
Ragnaar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnaar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henrique regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar trying to control but Henrique is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar throws a big right hand that misses.
Henrique avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henrique pulls Ragnaar in to control the position.
Ragnaar throwing strikes from guard but Henrique blocks nicely.
Ragnaar throwing strikes from guard but Henrique blocks nicely.
Ragnaar is looking to work some ground and pound but Henrique has wrist control.
Ragnaar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ragnaar is working Henrique over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henrique on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Henrique tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Henrique manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Henrique won't allow Ragnaar to sweep him here.
Ragnaar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Henrique tries to free his leg and advance position but Ragnaar is retaining full guard.
Ragnaar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ragnaar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henrique is one step ahead there.
Ragnaar pulls Henrique in close to his closed guard and prevents Henrique from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ragnaar is working an open guard so Henrique takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henrique thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ragnaar throws out a counter right but Henrique avoids it with no problem.
Henrique misses with a straight left.
Henrique tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Henrique.
Ragnaar throws a counter combo.
Ragnaar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henrique counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bruno Henrique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nils Ragnaar.
Henrique connects with a body shot that sends Ragnaar's belly button to the back.
Henrique fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henrique loads up on a big right hand but Ragnaar slips the punch.
Henrique takes a kick to the side of the head.
Henrique misses with a hook
and Ragnaar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Ragnaar blocks a head kick by Henrique.
And Ragnaar responds with a good body kick, but Henrique manages to step out the way in time.
Henrique misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nils Ragnaar 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.
Henrique misses the shot to the body.
Ragnaar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Henrique misses with a series of wild punches.
Henrique misses with a lunging right hand
and Ragnaar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ragnaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henrique.
Ragnaar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ragnaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnaar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good exchange - Henrique coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henrique.
Nice jab there from Henrique.
Henrique throws an off balance right hand
and Ragnaar counters with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Henrique's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnaar connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar works over Henrique's head and body with a nice combination.
Ragnaar cracks Henrique with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ragnaar scores with a nice right hand.
Henrique throws a jab when Ragnaar was well out of range.
Ragnaar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ragnaar cracks a nice hook into Henrique's ribs.
Henrique misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Henrique.
Henrique swings for the body but Ragnaar moves out of range.
Ragnaar dodges the punch combination from Henrique.
Henrique wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henrique throws a lazy head kick
and Ragnaar counters with a left and a right that stings Henrique.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henrique lunges at Ragnaar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ragnaar's hand.
Ragnaar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Henrique to the ground. Ragnaar is now in Henrique's guard.
Henrique being controlled here, momentarily.
Ragnaar landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnaar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Henrique being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ragnaar throws a big elbow that misses.
Ragnaar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ragnaar avoids the body shot from Henrique.
Ragnaar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ragnaar misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Henrique on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ragnaar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Ragnaar looks to move away, Henrique throws a big counter combo but Ragnaar just gets out of the way.
Ragnaar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ragnaar throws a sloppy head kick and Henrique moves out of range easily.
It looked like Henrique wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Henrique misses.
Henrique lunges at Ragnaar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ragnaar's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henrique misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henrique throws out the jab.
Ragnaar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Henrique with a body shot.
Bruno Henrique is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henrique throws an off balance right hand
and Ragnaar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ragnaar or perhaps it was just good defense by Henrique, which made it look bad.
Henrique tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnaar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Henrique defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ragnaar.
Henrique misses with a body shot.
Henrique stuffs the takedown.
Henrique thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bruno Henrique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nils Ragnaar.
Henrique bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henrique waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnaar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henrique misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nils Ragnaar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ragnaar shoots in for a takedown but Henrique shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Henrique seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Henrique looks to land a combination. Ragnaar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ragnaar connects with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Ragnaar.
Henrique misses with a looping left.
Henrique throws a right hand that misses
and Ragnaar counters with a left to the body.
Ragnaar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ragnaar dives in for a single leg takedown but Henrique sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ragnaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henrique cracks Ragnaar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henrique misses with a few strikes there.
Henrique throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nils Ragnaar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henrique looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnaar is just out of range.
Ragnaar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Henrique did well to prevent Ragnaar getting side control.
Ragnaar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nils Ragnaar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from Ragnaar there.
Ragnaar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henrique keeps working.
Henrique is holding on to half guard well.
Henrique knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ragnaar on the ground.
Ragnaar content to control rather than advance.
Ragnaar is looking to take a break and control but Henrique is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bruno Henrique has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henrique taking some punishment here, with Ragnaar in his half guard.
Ragnaar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ragnaar slips a nice elbow through Henrique's hands, connecting with Henrique's forehead.
Henrique keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nils Ragnaar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ragnaar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ragnaar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ragnaar is nestled in close to Henrique, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Henrique blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ragnaar.
Henrique avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ragnaar.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henrique throws a head kick but Ragnaar moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique throws the left hand but Ragnaar avoids the punch easily.
Henrique misses with a body shot
letting Ragnaar counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Henrique throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnaar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henrique moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henrique misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Ragnaar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bruno Henrique is winning the standup battle so far.
Henrique throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ragnaar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ragnaar.
Henrique has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ragnaar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Henrique breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henrique takes one on the button.
Ragnaar lands a high kick!
Henrique getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henrique throws an off balance right hand
and Ragnaar moves into the clinch.
Henrique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnaar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henrique after a bit of a struggle.
Bruno Henrique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nils Ragnaar.
Henrique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnaar's elbow.
Ragnaar is looking for a takedown.
Henrique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnaar looking for a takedown.
Ragnaar wants a takedown but no success here.
Henrique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henrique cracks Ragnaar with a nice body shot.
Henrique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nils Ragnaar.
I've got Ragnaar 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Ragnaar!
Nils Ragnaar looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'See I’m Not Just A Striker, I Can Also Wrestle '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malik El Shabazz (ranked 431 p4p, 714 weight class) and Damian Dudley (ranked 56 p4p, 92 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malik El Shabazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Dudley!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Shabazz lands with a straight right. Dudley didn't see that one coming.
Dudley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dudley defending well as El Shabazz loads up on a big left hand.
El Shabazz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
El Shabazz tests Dudley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts El Shabazz, as that shot connected.
El Shabazz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dudley throws an off balance right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a right hand to the body.
Dudley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping El Shabazz at a distance.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Dudley misses with a double jab.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
Dudley takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
El Shabazz misses the jab.
Dudley throws out a counter right but El Shabazz avoids it with no problem.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley looks to land a combination but El Shabazz avoids it well.
It looked like El Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dudley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down El Shabazz rather than just go for the knockout.
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Dudley throws out a counter right but El Shabazz avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Dudley does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
Dudley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and El Shabazz counters with a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
El Shabazz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
El Shabazz lands a jab to Dudley's midsection.
Dudley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Dudley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dudley misses with an uppercut
and El Shabazz counters with an outside leg kick.
El Shabazz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dudley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
El Shabazz darts in and clinches Dudley up against the cage.
Dudley is working El Shabazz over against the cage.
Dudley told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
Dudley scores with a shoulder strike.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
Dudley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
El Shabazz takes an elbow to the forehead.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
Dudley lands a left hand that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
El Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley is leaning against El Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
El Shabazz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dudley.
El Shabazz breaks from the clinch.
El Shabazz takes the fight into the clinch.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for El Shabazz.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
El Shabazz avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through El Shabazz's defenses.
Dudley works on El Shabazz's body with a couple of short punches.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for El Shabazz.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
El Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
El Shabazz lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damian Dudley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
El Shabazz slips a straight right by Dudley.
Dudley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from El Shabazz.
Dudley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping El Shabazz at a distance.
El Shabazz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Dudley. Those never looked like landing.
El Shabazz slips a jab and a cross from Dudley.
Dudley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dudley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
El Shabazz lands a jab to Dudley's midsection.
Dudley just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley ducks right into an uppercut from El Shabazz.
Dudley throws a series of punches but El Shabazz moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
El Shabazz lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
El Shabazz avoids the body shot from Dudley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by El Shabazz.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
Good exchange - El Shabazz coming out on top.
El Shabazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley wants to clinch up but El Shabazz keeps it at a distance.
El Shabazz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dudley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before El Shabazz has time to react.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Dudley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dudley slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
Dudley takes one to the chin there.
El Shabazz swats away the attempt to clinch by Dudley.
El Shabazz with the inside leg kick.
El Shabazz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dudley throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dudley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dudley moves into the clinch successfully.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards El Shabazz's brow.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dudley avoids it.
Dudley lands a shot to the body.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley lands with a short shot to the head.
El Shabazz misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
Dudley digs a right hand into El Shabazz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on El Shabazz's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Dudley cracks El Shabazz with a nice body shot.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dudley.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Dudley.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dudley.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
El Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudley avoiding damage as El Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but El Shabazz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dudley lands a shot to the body.
Dudley lands an elbow just above El Shabazz 's eye.
El Shabazz avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dudley is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Dudley.
El Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dudley lands a left hand.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
Dudley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down El Shabazz.
Dudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dudley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dudley lands a shoulder strike.
Dudley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.
Damian Dudley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dudley 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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dudley tries to clinch but El Shabazz is having none of it.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
Dudley scores with a shot to the body.
Dudley jabs at El Shabazz's body.
Dudley throws a series of punches but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley slips under a jab.
Dudley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
El Shabazz moves forwards but Dudley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley loads up on a big right hand but El Shabazz slips the punch.
It looked like El Shabazz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
El Shabazz ducks right into an uppercut from Dudley.
Dudley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Dudley misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
Dudley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
El Shabazz slips a straight right by Dudley.
Dudley pushes El Shabazz up against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
El Shabazz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dudley tries to work over El Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley lands an elbow that stopped El Shabazz in his tracks for a moment.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley is working El Shabazz over against the cage.
Dudley lands a right hand.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Dudley.
Nice body punch from Dudley - that landed with a thud.
Dudley scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dudley as the two fighters clinch.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dudley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dudley scores with a hook to the body.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Dudley is working El Shabazz over against the cage.
Dudley lands a body punch.
Dudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Dudley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dudley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Dudley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through El Shabazz's defenses.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
Dudley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that El Shabazz shrugs off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dudley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dudley 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Damian Dudley waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA 🏝️'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keizo Kasai (ranked 723 p4p, 3182 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 79 p4p, 315 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mata's choice of entrance music: 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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145
19 - 13 - 1 |
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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 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Keizo Kasai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasai lands with an uppercut that bounces Mata off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Dado Mata has been cut.
Mata looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mata shoots and misses
and Kasai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Mata got wobbled bad by a big combination! Kasai presses forward with punches and knees until Mata stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Mata closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keizo Kasai!
Keizo Kasai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Biabas Kitjakarn (ranked 280 p4p, 1263 weight class) and Anthony Merel (ranked 35 p4p, 141 weight class). Kitjakarn comes to the cage accompanied by Dancing Drums. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Biabas Kitjakarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Merel!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Kitjakarn.
Merel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kitjakarn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merel.
Kitjakarn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Merel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Anthony Merel has been cut.
Merel moves away from the strike by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn throws a jab when Merel was well out of range.
Kitjakarn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kitjakarn lands with a good body shot.
Kitjakarn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Kitjakarn slips under a jab from Merel.
Merel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Merel thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Merel.
Merel lands with a nice body punch.
Merel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Merel thinking.
Biabas Kitjakarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Merel.
Merel avoids the body shot from Kitjakarn.
Merel scores with a punch to the head.
Merel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Merel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kitjakarn's head backwards.
Kitjakarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Merel! But no joy.
Kitjakarn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Merel throws an off balance right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with an outside leg kick.
Merel shoots in looking for a takedown but Kitjakarn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Merel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Merel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kitjakarn to the ground. Merel is now in Kitjakarn's guard.
Merel trying to control but Kitjakarn is working from the bottom.
Kitjakarn wants to sweep but no luck.
Kitjakarn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kitjakarn wants to sweep but no luck.
Merel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Kitjakarn is keeping the position.
Merel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitjakarn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Merel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kitjakarn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kitjakarn has escaped and now he's on top!
Kitjakarn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kitjakarn stands and steps away. Merel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Merel has a takedown stuffed.
Merel slips under a jab.
Merel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitjakarn looks to throw a body kick
enabling Merel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kitjakarn misses with a wild body shot.
Merel shoots in looking for a takedown but Kitjakarn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Merel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kitjakarn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Merel scores with a jab. Kitjakarn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Merel lands an overhand right.
Merel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kitjakarn throws a hook to the side of Merel's head but Merel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Kitjakarn.
Merel shoots in and bounces Kitjakarn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Merel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kitjakarn pulls Merel in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Biabas Kitjakarn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Merel's cut.
That's time! Kitjakarn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Merel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Merel misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Merel avoids a kick to the body.
Merel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Merel throws a poor cross that misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Merel shoots in looking for a takedown. Kitjakarn tries to sprawl out of it but Merel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kitjakarn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Merel connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel connects with a nice looking jab.
Kitjakarn throws a sloppy body shot
and Merel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitjakarn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Merel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kitjakarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Merel checks the leg kick.
Merel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Merel misses with a left hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a right hand to the body.
Kitjakarn slips a straight right by Merel.
A little feinted left hand from Kitjakarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitjakarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Merel staying out of range there.
Merel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice uppercut.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel fails with the takedown
and Kitjakarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Biabas Kitjakarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Merel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kitjakarn takes one to the chin there.
Merel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kitjakarn as he jumps to the side.
Kitjakarn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kitjakarn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merel cracks Kitjakarn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Biabas Kitjakarn is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Kitjakarn.
Merel jabs Kitjakarn right on the nose. Kitjakarn blinks but takes it well.
Kitjakarn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kitjakarn tries to move into range but Merel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitjakarn lands a head kick. Merel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kitjakarn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Merel cracks Kitjakarn with a good jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Merel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kitjakarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Merel misses with a looping right.
Merel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Merel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kitjakarn.
Merel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Merel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kitjakarn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Merel defending well as Kitjakarn loads up on a big left hand.
Kitjakarn misses with a body shot.
Merel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kitjakarn defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitjakarn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kitjakarn throwing a counter right hand but Merel manages to avoid it.
Merel shoots for a double leg takedown but Kitjakarn sprawls well. He's pushed Merel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kitjakarn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kitjakarn takes one on the button.
Kitjakarn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kitjakarn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kitjakarn connects with a leg kick.
Merel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Merel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Merel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitjakarn ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Merel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anthony Merel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kitjakarn throws a right hand that misses
enabling Merel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kitjakarn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kitjakarn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Merel has time to react.
Merel misses with a shot to the body
and Kitjakarn counters with a two punch combo.
 Merel is rocked!
Merel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitjakarn manages to avoid it.
Kitjakarn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kitjakarn walks into a jab.
Kitjakarn moves out of range as Merel strikes.
Merel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kitjakarn needs to keep his hands up - Merel had a free shot at his head there.
Merel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn misses with an uppercut.
Kitjakarn lands a big uppercut and Merel crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Merel looks OK. Kitjakarn waves Merel back to his feet!
Merel is still on wobbly legs! Can Kitjakarn finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitjakarn fakes the body blow, causing Merel to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Merel goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Biabas Kitjakarn!
During a confident post fight interview, Biabas Kitjakarn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Long Hung Dong (ranked 296 p4p, 332 weight class) and Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau (ranked 39 p4p, 42 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Long Hung Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costeau checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dong takes one to the side of the head.
Dong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot lands for Dong.
Dong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Dong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Costeau misses with a body kick.
Jab from Dong.
Dong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Costeau tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dong throws a low kick but Costeau moves out of range easily.
Costeau slips a straight right by Dong.
Dong throws a hook but Costeau avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costeau throws a nice head kick!
Long Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costeau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong misses with a left hand
and Costeau counters with a nice uppercut.
Costeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dong.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Costeau! But no joy.
Dong scores with a jab to the head.
Costeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dong misses with a left hand
and Costeau counters with a thumping low kick.
Costeau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Costeau's knee momentarily.
Costeau misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Dong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costeau wants to land a leg kick but Dong is out of range.
Dong throws a lazy uppercut
and Costeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dong fails to land with a series of punches.
Dong lands with a nice body kick.
Dong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costeau's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Costeau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Costeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Dong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Costeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Costeau.
Dong tries to clinch up.
Dong moves forwards but Costeau connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Costeau. Those never looked like landing.
Costeau keeps the fight on the outside.
Dong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Costeau is able to avoid easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dong.
A slapping body kick lands there for Costeau.
Dong defending well as Costeau loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costeau circles away quickly and effectively.
Dong backing away here, and Costeau unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dong misses with a lunging right hand
and Costeau counters with a nice uppercut.
Dong misses with an uppercut
and Dong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dong misses with a looping right.
Costeau lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Dong, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong throws a hook but Costeau avoids it easily.
And Costeau responds with a good body kick, but Dong manages to step out the way in time.
Dong misses with a right hand
and Costeau counters with a straight right hand.
Dong ducks right into an uppercut from Costeau.
Dong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Costeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dong tries to clinch up
and Dong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dong throws a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Costeau as he checks the leg kick.
Costeau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Dong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Costeau is out of range and Dong settles back down.
Dong throws a lazy uppercut
and Costeau counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dong throws a lazy uppercut
letting Costeau counter with a right hand.
Dong misses with a hook.
Costeau appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dong blocks a body shot from Costeau.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costeau manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong misses with an uppercut
letting Costeau counter with a right hand.
Dong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Costeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong throws a looping overhand right but Costeau ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Costeau stuns Dong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Costeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.
Costeau lands a head shot.
Dong throws a right hand that misses
enabling Costeau to counter with a crisp jab.
Dong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dong throws a shot from downtown. Costeau moves away and avoids it.
Costeau throws a counter combo.
Costeau fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Costeau.
Dong with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Dong does no damage.
A nice side step and Costeau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dong loads up on a big right hand but Costeau slips the punch.
Dong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dong feints and then cracks Costeau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Costeau down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong throws a right hand that Costeau ducks under and follows up with a left that Costeau also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong takes the fight into the clinch.
Costeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dong is trying to pull guard but Costeau turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dong.
Costeau lands with a right to the head.
Dong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Costeaus head.
Long Hung Dong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Costeau tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costeau has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Costeau.
Costeau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Costeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dong misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Costeau connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Costeau.
Dong is looking to chop away at Costeau's legs.
A nice side step and Costeau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Costeau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dong throws out the jab.
Dong tries to land a body kick
and Costeau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Costeau throws a right and a left that Dong avoids nicely.
Costeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dong.
Costeau only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dong misses with a leg kick
and Costeau counters with a body kick.
Costeau feints and then cracks Dong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dong down.
Dong throws a jab but it's blocked by Costeau.
Costeau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Costeau pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dong is out of range and Costeau settles back down.
Costeau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Dong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dong connects with the punch.
Costeau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dong throws an off balance right hand
and Costeau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dong throws out a loose jab but Costeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Costeau looks to land a combination but Dong avoids it well.
Dong misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Dong.
Costeau ducks under a wild hook from Dong.
It seemed like Costeau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Costeau missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch but Costeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dong checks the leg kick.
Costeau scores with a jab. Dong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dong throws a hook to the side of Costeau's head but Costeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Costeau misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dong misses with a left hand
and Costeau counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costeau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Costeau misses with a straight right.
Dong misses with an uppercut. Costeau saw that one coming.
Costeau is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dong misses with the body kick
and Costeau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Dong misses.
Costeau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Costeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dong throws a lazy right hand but Costeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Costeau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Costeau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dong is looking to clinch but Costeau is avoiding it.
Dong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dong throws out a leg kick but Costeau moves out of range and Dong only half commits.
Costeau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costeau. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costeau throws a hook but Dong avoids it easily.
Costeau moves away from the strike by Dong.
Dong lands with a cross.
Costeau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dong.
Dong closes the distance and clinches.
Costeau lands a shoulder strike.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dong is pushing Costeau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Costeau or not.
Costeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costeau tries a body shot but Dong blocks it.
Costeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Costeau.
Costeau blocks a body shot from Dong.
Costeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dong struggles to land a body shot inside as Costeau controls his hands.
Dong tries to throw a body punch but Costeau avoids it by throwing Dong back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land.
Costeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costeau can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Dong as the two fighters clinch.
Costeau working hard to break the clinch.
Costeau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Costeau misses with a punch to the body.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Costeau controls the action.
Costeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dong misses with a looping right.
Long Hung Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Costeau.
A telegraphed right hand from Dong misses the target.
Dong looks to land a left hand but Costeau moved out of range nicely.
Costeau scores with a hook to the body. Dong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dong throws a combination that misses
and Costeau counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Dong.
Dong tries to clinch but Costeau is having none of it.
Costeau throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
Costeau cracks Dong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costeau misses with a wild body shot.
Costeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Costeau looks to move away, Dong throws a big counter combo but Costeau just gets out of the way.
Dong throws a hook to the side of Costeau's head but Costeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dong lunges at Costeau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Costeau's hand.
Costeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong misses with a left hand
and Costeau counters with a stiff right hand.
Costeau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong looks to clinch
and Costeau counters with a nice uppercut.
Costeau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Dong.
Nice defenses there by Costeau.
Costeau checks a leg kick.
Dong misses with a right hand
and Costeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Costeau.
Dong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Costeau.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costeau. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costeau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costeau throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costeau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Costeau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dong circles away quickly and effectively.
Costeau misses with a body shot.
Dong throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Costeau to counter with a crisp jab.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Costeau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Costeau throws a nice head kick!
Dong throws a right hand that misses
and Costeau counters with a stiff right hand.
Dong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costeau.
Costeau slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costeau 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
A relieved looking Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Bollomard (ranked 434 p4p, 282 weight class) and Rasmus Reedtz (ranked 66 p4p, 47 weight class). Bollomard comes to the cage accompanied by LE RODEUR (SPES INVICTA Remix). 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacques Bollomard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rasmus Reedtz!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bollomard misses with the combination.
Bollomard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bollomard staying out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that Bollomard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Reedtz shoots for a takedown but Bollomard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bollomard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reedtz motions for Bollomard to come forward. Reedtz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reedtz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bollomard throws a body punch but Reedtz moves out of range.
Bollomard lands with a good body shot.
Reedtz misses with a looping right.
Bollomard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bollomard takes a swing at Reedtz's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reedtz avoids the body shot from Bollomard.
Reedtz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bollomard as he jumps to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reedtz. That's going to slow Bollomard down.
Reedtz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollomard slips under a jab from Reedtz.
Reedtz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bollomard momentarily.
Bollomard is looking to clinch but Reedtz is avoiding it.
Bollomard blocks the body kick.
Bollomard throws a big counter combination but Reedtz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bollomard moves out of range as Reedtz strikes.
Reedtz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bollomard.
Bollomard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reedtz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bollomard moves out of range as Reedtz strikes.
Reedtz misses with a looping right.
Jacques Bollomard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bollomard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reedtz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reedtz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bollomard lands a jab to the head.
Reedtz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bollomard is fending him off so far but Reedtz persists. Nope, Bollomard circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacques Bollomard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Reedtz.
Reedtz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bollomard is controlling Reedtz's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reedtz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz throws a strike but Bollomard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reedtz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bollomard is one step ahead there.
Reedtz keeps trying to improve his position.
Bollomard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reedtz controlling the position.
Reedtz keeping moving, preventing Bollomard from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reedtz holds on and takes a little breather.
Reedtz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bollomard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reedtz working a defensive guard but Bollomard manages to pass into side control anyway.
Reedtz dodges the ground and pound from Bollomard.
Bollomard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bollomard swings around for an armbar but Reedtz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bollomard's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz landing with the ground and pound.
Reedtz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bollomard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bollomard keeping moving, preventing Reedtz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bollomard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reedtz passes Bollomard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reedtz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bollomard is refusing to be controlled, as Reedtz sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rasmus Reedtz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reedtz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Bollomard.
Reedtz is looking to chop away at Bollomard's legs.
Bollomard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reedtz.
Bollomard swings widly with a right hand
and Reedtz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bollomard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reedtz.
Bollomard throws a big shot that misses.
Reedtz slips a straight right by Bollomard.
Bollomard is looking to clinch but Reedtz is avoiding it.
Bollomard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reedtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bollomard.
Bollomard lands a slapping body shot.
Bollomard lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Bollomard misses.
Reedtz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reedtz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bollomard.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reedtz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollomard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reedtz finds it's way round the side to connect with Bollomard's head.
Reedtz throws a lazy uppercut
and Bollomard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reedtz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bollomard.
Bollomard lands with an overhand left.
Bollomard misses with an uppercut. Reedtz saw that one coming.
Bollomard just misses with a punch to the body.
Reedtz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bollomard. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Bollomard misses its intended target.
A left and a right from Bollomard both land. Nice combination.
Bollomard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reedtz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bollomard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bollomard gets caught flat footed, as Reedtz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Reedtz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bollomard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Bollomard keeps moving.
Reedtz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reedtz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bollomard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bollomard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bollomard keeping full guard, as Reedtz tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Bollomard keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bollomard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reedtz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reedtz! But no joy.
Reedtz throws a right hand that Bollomard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bollomard also avoids with ease.
It looked like Bollomard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reedtz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reedtz misses with a few strikes there.
Bollomard throws a hook but Reedtz blocks it.
Reedtz misses with the combination.
Bollomard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bollomard works Reedtz's body with a nice hook.
Reedtz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bollomard is fending him off so far but Reedtz persists. Nope, Bollomard circles away and we're back to standing.
Bollomard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reedtz moves away.
Reedtz thuds his right hand into Bollomard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reedtz misses with a takedown attempt
and Bollomard counters with a one-two to the body.
Jacques Bollomard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Reedtz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bollomard.
Bollomard lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reedtz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bollomard's waist but Bollomard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reedtz off to one side.
Bollomard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bollomard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bollomard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reedtz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bollomard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reedtz manages to avoid it.
Bollomard slips a straight right by Reedtz.
Bollomard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reedtz looks for the body kick but Bollomard saw that one coming.
Reedtz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bollomard.
Reedtz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bollomard manages to avoid it.
Reedtz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bollomard. That did some damage!
Bollomard just misses with a punch to the body.
Reedtz's corner calls for a 1-2. Reedtz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bollomard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bollomard wants it to stay on the feet.
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 Jacques Bollomard 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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bollomard.
Bollomard misses the shot to the body.
Reedtz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bollomard. Reedtz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Bollomard does no damage.
Reedtz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bollomard throwing a counter right hand but Reedtz manages to avoid it.
Reedtz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reedtz dives in and grabs Bollomard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bollomard pushes down on Reedtz's head and hops out.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bollomard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reedtz manages to avoid it.
Reedtz slips a jab and a cross from Bollomard.
Reedtz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bollomard looks to land a left hand but Reedtz moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard misses with a hook to the body
and Reedtz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bollomard's knee momentarily.
Bollomard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reedtz.
Reedtz feints the counter takedown.
Reedtz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reedtz lands a body shot.
Reedtz blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reedtz. That's going to slow Bollomard down.
Bollomard misses with an uppercut
and Reedtz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacques Bollomard is winning the standup battle so far.
Bollomard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reedtz manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Reedtz finds it's target.
Bollomard takes a swing at Reedtz's ribcage but misses.
Bollomard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reedtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bollomard.
Bollomard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reedtz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reedtz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bollomard as he avoids it easily.
Reedtz fails to land the takedown.
Jacques Bollomard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Reedtz.
Reedtz throws a front kick aimed at Bollomard's knee but Bollomard avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Bollomard misses the target.
Bollomard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bollomard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reedtz 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard throws a right and a left that Reedtz avoids nicely.
Jab, jab by Bollomard - just one landing.
Reedtz ducks under a wild hook from Bollomard.
A countering left hand to the body from Reedtz misses.
Bollomard moves out of range as Reedtz throws a body kick.
Reedtz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reedtz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bollomard.
Bollomard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reedtz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bollomard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reedtz connects with a jab.
Reedtz throws a body shot but no joy.
Bollomard is looking to clinch but Reedtz is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Bollomard misses.
Bollomard just misses with a punch to the body.
Reedtz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reedtz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bollomard misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bollomard is trying to defend but Reedtz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
My spies in Rasmus's Fun House inform me that Reedtz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bollomard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reedtz throwing shots but Bollomard is blocking nicely.
Reedtz is nestled in close to Bollomard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reedtz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reedtz slips a nice elbow through Bollomard's hands, connecting with Bollomard's forehead.
Bollomard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reedtz is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz is trying to control the action in half guard but Bollomard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reedtz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bollomard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reedtz is working for a submission of some sort.
Reedtz wants to free his trapped foot but Bollomard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasmus Reedtz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reedtz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasmus Reedtz!
Rasmus Reedtz made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rex Gunn (ranked 261 p4p, 440 weight class) and Ibrahim Cuntmara (ranked 13 p4p, 24 weight class). Gunn comes to the cage accompanied by Miami. Cuntmara has chosen $$ Hoes mad $$ as his entrance music. Rex Gunn had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.5lbs, 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. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rex Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ibrahim Cuntmara!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuntmara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gunns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cuntmara connects with a right hand. Gunn shakes it off.
Gunn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cuntmara's hands.
Gunn slips a straight right by Cuntmara.
Gunn slips a straight right by Cuntmara.
Gunn throwing a counter right hand but Cuntmara manages to avoid it.
Gunn throws a combination that misses
and Cuntmara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cuntmara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunn is looking to counter punch.
Gunn throws a hook but Cuntmara blocks it.
Cuntmara scoring well with a low kick there.
Gunn throws a jab when Cuntmara was well out of range.
Gunn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cuntmara throws a low kick but Gunn avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cuntmara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuntmara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cuntmara lands with a slapping head kick.
Cuntmara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cuntmara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
Cuntmara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cuntmara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cuntmara walks into a jab.
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
Cuntmara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gunn slips a straight right by Cuntmara.
Gunn tries to move into range but Cuntmara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Cuntmara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gunn doesn't seem phased though.
Gunn is rocked!
Gunn throws a right hand that misses
and Cuntmara counters with a right hand that sends Gunn tumbling to the canvas! Can Cuntmara finish him? He dives into Gunn's guard looking to do just that!
Oh Gunn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gunn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuntmara gets to his feet - Gunn follows without any prompting.
Gunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cuntmara lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Gunn head around and knocks him out cold! Cuntmara hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ibrahim Cuntmara!
During a confident post fight interview, Ibrahim Cuntmara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yasha Big Mouth (ranked 309 p4p, 106 weight class) and Charlie River (ranked 15 p4p, 5 weight class). Big Mouth comes to the cage accompanied by Bigmouth Strikes Again. River has chosen Waylon Jennings - I've Always Been Crazy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yasha Big Mouth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charlie River!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Mouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River defending well as Big Mouth loads up on a big left hand.
Big Mouth checks the leg kick.
River thumps Big Mouth with a low kick.
Big Mouth throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Big Mouth throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Some bone on bone action there as Big Mouth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
River rushes Big Mouth and presses him up against the cage.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from River.
Big Mouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Big Mouth is working River over against the cage.
Big Mouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Big Mouth lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Big Mouth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good body shot from Big Mouth.
A body shot lands from River.
River pushes Big Mouth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Big Mouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Big Mouth can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River pushes Big Mouth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
River has had enough of the clinch but Big Mouth keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
Big Mouth misses with a body punch.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Big Mouth.
River takes a shot to the head.
We've been informed that River has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
River blocks a body shot from Big Mouth.
River gets through Big Mouth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River tries a body shot but Big Mouth blocks it.
Big Mouth scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses with some punches.
Big Mouth misses with a body punch.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Mouth blocks a body shot from River.
Big Mouth works on River's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Big Mouth.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Big Mouth back against the cage.
River blocking some punches.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River is looking to land body kicks.
Big Mouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Big Mouth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
Big Mouth cracks a nice hook into River's ribs.
Big Mouth defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Big Mouth swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Big Mouth swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River misses the shot to the body.
Big Mouth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Big Mouth keeps the fight on the outside.
Big Mouth throws a push kick but River slaps the foot to one side.
River's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Big Mouth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! River scrambles back to his feet.
Big Mouth throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Big Mouth. That one must have hurt.
Big Mouth avoids the body shot from River.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Big Mouth at a distance.
River avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws a low kick but Big Mouth moves out of range easily.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Big Mouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Big Mouth stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
Big Mouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Big Mouth rather than just go for the knockout.
River throws a hook but Big Mouth blocks it.
Big Mouth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Big Mouth misses with a two punch combination.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big Mouth swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
A little feinted left hand from Big Mouth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Big Mouth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Big Mouth cracks River with a good jab.
Big Mouth cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Big Mouth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Big Mouth misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Big Mouth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Big Mouth checks a leg kick.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
Big Mouth works the jab nicely.
Good work by Big Mouth as he checks the leg kick.
Big Mouth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Big Mouth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces River back to the cage. Big Mouth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
Big Mouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yasha Big Mouth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Big Mouth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Big Mouth misses with a straight left.
River takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
River tries to bum rush Big Mouth with a series of wild strikes but Big Mouth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yasha Big Mouth is winning the standup battle so far.
River shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Big Mouth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Big Mouth works River's body with a nice hook.
Big Mouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
River tries to land a leg kick but Big Mouth saw it coming and moves away.
Big Mouth throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Big Mouth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Big Mouth throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Big Mouth throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws out a counter right but Big Mouth avoids it with no problem.
River thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Big Mouth if he has to take too many more of those.
Big Mouth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
River with a jab.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Big Mouth checks it well.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Big Mouth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
River moves out of range as Big Mouth strikes.
A swing and a miss from River.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as River checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Big Mouth cracks River with an open hand slap.
Big Mouth cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
River blocks the body kick.
Big Mouth looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River takes one to the chin there.
Big Mouth throws a head kick that misses.
Big Mouth looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River throws a low kick but Big Mouth avoids it.
Big Mouth walks forward, straight into a front kick from River.
River fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Big Mouth momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Mouth.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Mouth.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Big Mouth moves away.
River takes one to the side of the head.
Nice body kick from River.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Big Mouth throws out the jab.
Big Mouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Big Mouth throws a poor cross that misses
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses with a kick to the body.
Big Mouth thuds his shin into the meat of River's side.
Big Mouth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
Big Mouth misses the jab.
Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
River misses the jab.
Big Mouth throws a leg kick but River moved away.
River is looking to land body kicks.
Big Mouth misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River misses with a body shot.
Big Mouth throws a body shot but no joy.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Big Mouth. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Big Mouth. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Big Mouth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Big Mouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River misses with a low kick.
River checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donk. River catches Big Mouth right on the button with a cross.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Big Mouth manages to avoid it.
Big Mouth lands with a nice body kick.
River rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Big Mouth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Big Mouth scores with the left hand. River knows he should have avoided that one.
Big Mouth delivers a nice body kick.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Big Mouth moves out of range easily.
A jab from River does it's job there.
River cracks Big Mouth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Big Mouth.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Big Mouth's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Mouth.
The fighters circling - Big Mouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Big Mouth slips under a jab from River.
Big Mouth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Big Mouth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Big Mouth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
River wants to clinch up but Big Mouth keeps it at a distance.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
Big Mouth looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Big Mouth connects with a good right hand that stumbles River. River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
River tries to clinch but Big Mouth is having none of it.
Big Mouth throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Mouth.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Big Mouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Big Mouth looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Big Mouth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Big Mouth.
River throws a hook to the side of Big Mouth's head but Big Mouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Yasha Big Mouth will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Big Mouth jabs River right on the nose. River blinks but takes it well.
River walks forward, straight into a front kick from Big Mouth.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Big Mouth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
River swings for the body but Big Mouth moves out of range.
River throws out a loose jab but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
River misses with an uppercut. Big Mouth saw that one coming.
River tries to work over Big Mouth's front leg with a kick but Big Mouth checks it.
River avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
River takes the fight into the clinch.
Charlie River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Big Mouth gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is working Big Mouth over against the cage.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
River has had enough of the clinch but Big Mouth keeps him there for the moment.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
Big Mouth can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Big Mouth misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Big Mouth backwards.
Big Mouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Big Mouth - that landed with a thud.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Big Mouth tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Big Mouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River tries a body shot but Big Mouth blocks it.
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Big Mouth controls the action.
River misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Big Mouth.
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Big Mouth lands a body punch.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Big Mouth cracks River with a nice body shot.
A short left from Big Mouth.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River working aggressively here.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Mouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Big Mouth lands a nice uppercut.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Big Mouth throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Big Mouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River tries a body shot but Big Mouth blocks it.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River throws a head punch that misses.
Big Mouth misses with a knee strike.
Big Mouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Big Mouth lands a nice uppercut.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Big Mouth backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Big Mouth.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Big Mouth backwards.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River scores with a hook to the body.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big Mouth's elbow.
River pushes Big Mouth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Big Mouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
River misses with some punches.
Big Mouth prevents a body shot from River.
River wants to break free but Big Mouth has control.
Big Mouth lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
Big Mouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
River stalling against the cage.
River prevents a body shot from Big Mouth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Big Mouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River blocking some punches.
Big Mouth lands a body shot.
River tries to throw a body punch but Big Mouth avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Big Mouth - that landed with a thud.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Mouth connects with a body shot that sends River's belly button to the back.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River moves away from the strike by Big Mouth.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Big Mouth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River lands a jab to the nose.
Big Mouth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Big Mouth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Big Mouth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Big Mouth misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Yasha Big Mouth did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
A decent looking cross lands there for River.
Big Mouth scores with a head kick.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Big Mouth.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Big Mouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Big Mouth misses its target.
Good work by Big Mouth as he checks the leg kick.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Big Mouth throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
Big Mouth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Big Mouth blocks a leg kick.
River throws a lazy right hand but Big Mouth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River looks to throw the jab but Big Mouth is out of range.
Big Mouth checks a leg kick nicely.
A left lands for River.
River rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Big Mouth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Big Mouth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Big Mouth misses.
Big Mouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Big Mouth coming out on top.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. River catches Big Mouth right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Mouth moves out of range of the body kick from River.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Big Mouth - that will leave a mark!
River looks to land a left hand but Big Mouth moved out of range nicely.
Big Mouth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
Big Mouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
River throws a solid leg kick but Big Mouth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Big Mouth doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Big Mouth misses its intended target.
Big Mouth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Big Mouth throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
River throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Big Mouth finds it's target.
River tries to clinch but Big Mouth is having none of it.
Big Mouth is looking to counter with a body kick.
River throws a right and a left that Big Mouth avoids nicely.
Big Mouth tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from River.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.
A jab from River misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River lands an overhand right.
River ducks under a wild hook from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Big Mouth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River defending well as Big Mouth loads up on a big left hand.
River is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Big Mouth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Big Mouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River only half commits to the counter leg kick.
River throws a chopping leg kick but Big Mouth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Big Mouth finds it's way through River's defenses.
River punishes Big Mouth's body with a nice straight punch.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Big Mouth lands with a hook. River tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
River punishes Big Mouth's body with a nice straight punch.
Big Mouth stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Big Mouth.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Big Mouth misses with a two punch combination.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Big Mouth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Big Mouth was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Big Mouth blocks a head kick by River.
River gets a clinch.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River lands a shot to the body.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Big Mouth controls his hands.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
River throws a head punch that misses.
Big Mouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River looking to slow down the pace here.
Big Mouth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down River.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Big Mouth is keeping busy.
Big Mouth blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Big Mouth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Big Mouth - that landed with a thud.
Big Mouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Big Mouth.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Big Mouth blocking some 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!
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Big Mouth struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Big Mouth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Big Mouth as the two fighters clinch.
Big Mouth misses with some punches.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Charlie River will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Big Mouth lands with a shot to the body.
Big Mouth checks a low kick from River.
An attempted straight right counter from Big Mouth misses the target.
Big Mouth checks a low kick from River.
Big Mouth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Big Mouth.
A thudding body kick lands there by Big Mouth!
Big Mouth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Big Mouth.
River misses with an uppercut. Big Mouth saw that one coming.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big Mouth with the inside leg kick.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River slips under a jab.
River throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
Big Mouth cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River connects with a body shot that sends Big Mouth's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth lands with a shot to the body.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Big Mouth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Big Mouth appears to be looking for a big counter.
River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
River slips under a jab from Big Mouth.
River feints a counter leg kick.
River checks the leg kick.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
River lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Big Mouth circles away quickly and effectively.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Big Mouth was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Big Mouth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River throws a body punch but Big Mouth moves out of range.
River throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A clash of legs there as Big Mouth blocks the low kick.
A solid body kick from River.
Big Mouth moves out of range as River strikes.
River cracks Big Mouth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Big Mouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
Yasha Big Mouth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Big Mouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.
Big Mouth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
Big Mouth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from River.
River is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Big Mouth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Big Mouth.
River fakes the leg kick and cracks Big Mouth in the body.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Big Mouth misses the target.
Big Mouth thumps River with a low kick.
Big Mouth misses with a looping right.
Big Mouth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
Charlie River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River throws a jab when Big Mouth was well out of range.
Big Mouth lands with a shot to the body.
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Mouth.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Big Mouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Big Mouth looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River tries to land a front kick but Big Mouth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River misses with a low kick.
Big Mouth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
Big Mouth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Big Mouth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Big Mouth misses the target.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River moves into the clinch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Big Mouth controls his hands.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from River.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Big Mouth.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Big Mouth backwards.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big Mouth's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charlie River.
I think Big Mouth 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 48:48
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 49:47
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yasha Big Mouth!
Yasha Big Mouth is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Yasha Big Mouth 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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