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Sucker Punch Pro Series 217 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Do Ho Joy (ranked 1489 p4p, 2008 weight class) and Anti Half Assed (ranked 210 p4p, 265 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 43 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Do Ho Joy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 24 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anti Half Assed!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho Joy is looking to clinch.
Half Assed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ho Joy or perhaps it was just good defense by Half Assed, which made it look bad.
Jab by Half Assed.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Joy moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Ho Joy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Half Assed fails to land with a series of punches.
Ho Joy throws a quick counter head kick but Half Assed was just out of range.
Ho Joy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab from Ho Joy.
Half Assed misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Ho Joy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ho Joy moves into the clinch.
Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho Joy dodges an elbow strike from Half Assed.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Ho Joy.
Half Assed lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho Joy can't find room to land a body shot as Half Assed controls the action.
Ho Joy swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho Joy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho Joy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Half Assed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a punch on the inside.
Half Assed blocking some punches.
Ho Joy tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
Ho Joy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ho Joy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Half Assed's elbow.
Ho Joy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Half Assed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Ho Joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
Half Assed lands a hook that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed lands a nice shot to the body.
Ho Joy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho Joy misses with a body punch.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy takes a shot to the head.
Half Assed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
Half Assed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho Joy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho Joy tries to work over Half Assed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho Joy misses with a body punch.
Ho Joy misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Joy throws a head punch that misses.
Ho Joy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho Joy gets through Half Assed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ho Joy works on Half Assed's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Half Assed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Half Assed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ho Joy or not.
Half Assed blocks a body shot from Ho Joy.
Half Assed blocking some punches.
Half Assed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho Joy's elbow.
Ho Joy tries to throw a body punch but Half Assed avoids it by throwing Ho Joy back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Half Assed.
Ho Joy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Half Assed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
Ho Joy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho Joy lands with a short shot to the head.
Ho Joy prevents the takedown attempt.
Ho Joy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Half Assed can't get the takedown.
Half Assed misses with a body punch.
Half Assed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Joy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho Joy tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
Ho Joy swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Half Assed looking for a takedown.
Do Ho Joy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Half Assed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy misses with the head strike.
Ho Joy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Joy can't find room to land a body shot as Half Assed controls the action.
Ho Joy lands with a short shot to the head.
Ho Joy misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho Joy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho Joy tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
Ho Joy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho Joy lands a left hand.
Ho Joy swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Ho Joy.
Half Assed is stalling here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Half Assed.
Ho Joy blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Half Assed gets through Ho Joy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Half Assed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ho Joy pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ho Joy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ho Joy shoots in and drives through. Half Assed sprawls well.
Ho Joy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ho Joy clinches.
Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho Joy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Ho Joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ho Joy.
Half Assed dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Half Assed is working Ho Joy over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ho Joy.
Half Assed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Half Assed tries to land a knee to the head but Ho Joy blocks with his arms.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Ho Joy.
Half Assed lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy takes a shot to the head.
Half Assed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
Half Assed blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ho Joy as Half Assed tries to tie him up.
Ho Joy works on Half Assed's body with a couple of short punches.
Ho Joy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Half Assed.
Ho Joy tries to throw a body punch but Half Assed avoids it by throwing Ho Joy back against the cage.
A short right from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Half Assed.
Ho Joy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho Joy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Half Assed's elbow.
Ho Joy tries to throw a body punch but Half Assed avoids it by throwing Ho Joy back against the cage.
Ho Joy misses with some punches.
Ho Joy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho Joy tries to work over Half Assed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho Joy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy struggles to land a body shot inside as Half Assed controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Half Assed.
Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho Joy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Half Assed's elbow.
Half Assed misses with a body punch.
Ho Joy working aggressively here.
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!
Still in the clinch, Half Assed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Half Assed has picked Ho Joy up - he's going for a ride! Half Assed dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ho Joy pushes Half Assed off looking to stand but Half Assed dives back in and keeps control.
Ho Joy wants to improve his position but Half Assed is controlling well.
Half Assed is looking for a kimura but Ho Joy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Half Assed to get the leverage.
Ho Joy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Half Assed stopping the sweep attempt from Ho Joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed advances to half guard.
Ho Joy wants to improve his position but Half Assed is controlling well.
Ho Joy won't allow Half Assed to pass to mount.
Ho Joy actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Half Assed there.
Half Assed wants to free his trapped foot but Ho Joy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Half Assed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Half Assed is looking to advance position but Ho Joy won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ho Joy is not content to let Half Assed control the position.
Half Assed is looking for a kimura but Ho Joy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Half Assed to get the leverage.
Ho Joy wants to control but Half Assed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ho Joy shoots in looking for a takedown but Half Assed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ho Joy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ho Joy tries to clinch up but Half Assed circles away and keeps his distance.
Ho Joy fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Half Assed misses.
Ho Joy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Half Assed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Half Assed jabs at Ho Joy's body.
Good shot there by Half Assed.
Ho Joy tries for a takedown but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ho Joy clinches with his opponent.
Do Ho Joy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Half Assed tries to score a body lock takedown but Ho Joy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ho Joy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Half Assed blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Ho Joy.
Half Assed throws a head punch that misses.
Half Assed blocks a body shot from Ho Joy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ho Joy.
Half Assed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho Joy tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Half Assed.
Half Assed works on Ho Joy's body with a couple of short punches.
Ho Joy misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho Joy.
Half Assed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Half Assed.
Ho Joy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Half Assed lands a left hand.
Ho Joy avoids the elbow strike from Half Assed, against the cage.
Half Assed blocks an uppercut.
Half Assed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Half Assed has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ho Joy uses from the top position.
Half Assed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ho Joy is looking to stand up but Half Assed won't let him.
Anti Half Assed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ho Joy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Half Assed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ho Joy won't allow Half Assed to sweep him here.
Half Assed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ho Joy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Half Assed looking for a guillotine here but Ho Joy defends easily.
Ho Joy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Half Assed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ho Joy has managed to get both his arms back between Half Assed's legs - danger averted.
Ho Joy wants to get up but he can't break Half Assed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ho Joy forces his way into half guard.
Half Assed wants to control but Ho Joy is keeping busy.
Half Assed manages to get to full guard.
Ho Joy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Half Assed's guard.
Half Assed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Half Assed is looking for a triangle but Ho Joy pushes his legs off easily.
Ho Joy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Half Assed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ho Joy has managed to get both his arms back between Half Assed's legs - danger averted.
Ho Joy wants to stand but Half Assed is controlling his posture from full guard.
Half Assed looking for a guillotine here but Ho Joy defends easily.
Ho Joy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Half Assed is proving hard to escape from.
Do Ho Joy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ho Joy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anti Half Assed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Half Assed 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!
A very excited looking Anti Half Assed made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Do Ho Joy spoke after the fight, saying 'Thats it for me. Thank you all!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Whitaker (ranked 922 p4p, 992 weight class) and Moe Lester (ranked 129 p4p, 137 weight class). Lester is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Get Back - Ludacris. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Whitaker !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker scores with a jab.
Whitaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lester staying out of range there.
Lester swings widly with a right hand
and Whitaker counters with a good low kick that Lester was not able to check.
Whitaker throws a hook but Lester blocks it.
Whitaker lands a really nice looking cross but Lester seems unphased.
Whitaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lester throws out a counter right but Whitaker avoids it with no problem.
Whitaker throws a big shot that misses.
Whitaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lester takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker throws a good cross that connects.
Whitaker is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Whitaker .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lester takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whitaker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lester avoids the body shot from Whitaker .
Whitaker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whitaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roy Whitaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Whitaker .
A leg kick checked by Lester.
Whitaker throws a leg kick
letting Lester counter with a right hand.
Lester keeps the fight on the outside.
Whitaker throws a sloppy head kick and Lester moves out of range easily.
Whitaker throws a hook but Lester blocks it.
Whitaker misses with a left hand
letting Lester counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester takes a swing at Whitaker 's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whitaker wants it to stay on the feet.
Whitaker tried to counter with a leg kick but Lester avoided it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitaker misses with a right hand
and Lester counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Whitaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lester throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Whitaker finds it's target.
A head kick by Whitaker misses
and Lester counters with a stiff right hand.
Lester blocks a jab.
Lester steps in with a hook that catches Whitaker right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lester follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Whitaker looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester!
After winning the bout, Moe Lester thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Roy Whitaker stepped up to the mic, saying 'This was my last fight in SPSS and probably in my career, I am getting old and my body keeps failing me, I felt it coming, I knew I had to leave the gloves forever...this is the time where and when I will forever hang the gloves, thank you for everything guys!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Greene (ranked 849 p4p, 567 weight class) and Violent Femme (ranked 88 p4p, 54 weight class). Greene comes into the arena with Im Shipping Up To Boston blaring out of the sound system. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulie Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Violent Femme!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Femme as he checks the leg kick.
Donk. Femme catches Greene right on the button with a cross.
Greene throws a leg kick which misses Femme's front leg but catches the back leg as Femme tries to avoid it.
Femme misses with a body shot.
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Femme takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Greene pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Femme throws out a counter right but Greene avoids it with no problem.
Femme misses the shot to the body.
Femme misses with a body shot.
Femme 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.
Greene takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Femme misses with a hook. Greene ducked under it nicely.
Femme takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Greene appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Femme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Femme misses with a straight left.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene misses with an uppercut.
Femme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene throws a shot from downtown. Femme moves away and avoids it.
Femme moves out of range as Greene throws a body kick.
Femme throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Femme throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Femme misses with a straight right.
Femme misses with a hook. Greene ducked under it nicely.
Femme takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Femme misses with a looping right.
Femme cracks Greene with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters circling a little - Greene finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Greene dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Femme. That did some damage!
Femme scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Femme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Femme clobbers Greene with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Femme throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Greene throws the left hand but Femme avoids the punch easily.
Femme moves out of range of the body kick.
Femme looks to land a left hand but Greene moved out of range nicely.
Femme slips a jab from Greene.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Femme is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Femme scores with a hook to the body. Greene takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene throws a head kick that misses.
Greene throws a jab when Femme was well out of range.
Femme lands a jab to Greene's midsection.
Greene staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Femme takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Femme jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Femme swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
Greene uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Femme.
Greene looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A big left from Femme misses.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greene lands a body shot.
Femme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Femme takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Femme misses.
Greene scores with a crisp jab that stopped Femme in his tracks.
Femme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greene.
Greene wants to slow Femme down by chopping away at his legs.
Femme lands a glancing blow to the side of Greene's head.
Femme blocks the body kick.
Femme drops his hands momentarily and Greene takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Greene moves forwards but Femme connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Femme throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range.
Greene throws a low kick but Femme moves out of range easily.
Femme on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Femme throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Greene connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Femme misses with a looping left.
Femme misses with a shot to the body
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene scores with a nice right hand.
Femme is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Greene had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Greene scoring well with a low kick there.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Femme moves away.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greene throws a solid leg kick but Femme takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Greene.
Femme walks into a stiff left hand from Greene.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Femme throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene thumps Femme with a low kick.
Femme misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Greene appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Femme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greene throws out the jab.
Femme swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
Greene bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Femme's head backwards.
Greene misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Femme. Beautiful body shot.
Femme works Greene's body with a nice hook.
Femme throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Femme cracks Greene with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Femme throws out the jab.
Femme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Femme checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Greene.
Femme moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Greene. Femme shrugs it off though.
A slow jab from Greene misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Violent Femme will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Greene throws a head kick that Femme semi-blocks.
Femme throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
Femme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Femme throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene slips a jab from Femme.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Femme moves away.
Femme let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Femme missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greene slips a straight right by Femme.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Femme.
Greene misses with a looping right.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Violent Femme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greene defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand.
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Femme was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Femme is just out of range.
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Femme swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Femme misses with an uppercut
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Femme slips under a jab.
Greene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greene scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Femme darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Femme misses with a hook.
Greene quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Greene connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Femme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Femme cracks Greene with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Greene defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand.
Greene lands with a thumping leg kick.
Greene walks into a jab.
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!
Greene swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Greene avoids the body shot from Femme.
Greene slips under a jab.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Greene takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Femme.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Femme throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
Greene takes a swing at Femme's ribcage but misses.
Greene moves out of range as Femme strikes.
Greene fires out a quick counter leg kick but Femme just manages to avoid it.
Femme misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Greene moves out of range as Femme strikes.
Femme misses the jab.
Femme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Femme just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGreene.
Femme scores with a shot to the body.
Femme moves away from the strike by Greene.
A telegraphed right hand from Femme misses the target.
Femme connects with a body shot.
Femme needs to keep his hands up - Greene had a free shot at his head there.
Greene connects with a good right hand that stumbles Femme. Femme circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Greene defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand.
Femme connects with the punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Greene might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Greene moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Femme scores with a body shot.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Greene slips the punch.
And Greene counters with a quick kick to the body but Femme blocks it.
Greene throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Femme checks the leg kick.
Femme throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Greene is just out of range.
Greene lands with an overhand left.
Greene lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Femme sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range.
Greene throwing a counter right hand but Femme manages to avoid it.
Femme fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Greene on the side of the head.
Femme drops his hands momentarily and Greene takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
A jab lands there for Greene.
Good leg kick by Greene.
Femme throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Greene throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Femme cracks Greene with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Femme misses with a hook. Greene ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Femme misses the jab.
Femme looks to land a left hand but Greene moved out of range nicely.
Femme's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Greene walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Femme checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Greene takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Femme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Femme avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greene lands a nice hook to Femme's body. Femme takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Femme scores with the left hand. Greene knows he should have avoided that one.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Femme works the jab nicely.
Greene throws a body punch but Femme moves out of range.
Greene stuns Femme with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Greene throws a low kick but Femme moves out of range easily.
Femme lunges at Greene with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greene's hand.
Femme throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
Femme cracks Greene with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Violent Femme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Greene.
Greene takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Femme throws a jab but it's blocked by Greene.
Greene misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greene takes a jab right on the kisser.
Femme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Femme.
Femme throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Femme misses with a looping right.
Femme stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greene.
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Greene was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Femme scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greene looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Greene throws a wild body kick that Femme sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Femme misses the jab.
Femme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Femme on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Femme misses.
Greene lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Femme at a distance.
Femme misses with a hook. Greene ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Femme thuds a left hand into Greene's body.
Femme connects with a nice looking jab.
Greene looks to land a left hand but Femme moved out of range nicely.
Femme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Femme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greene moves out of range as Femme strikes.
Greene slips under a jab from Femme.
Femme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Femme misses with a hook.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Femme moves out of range as Greene strikes.
Greene throws a body shot but no joy.
Greene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Femme.
Femme digs a good body shot into Greene's ribs.
Femme avoids the head kick by Greene.
Greene misses with an uppercut.
Femme lands with an uppercut that bounces Greene off the cage and back into range.
Paulie Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Femme moves out of range as Greene strikes.
Greene takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene takes a swing at Femme's ribcage but misses.
Femme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Greene looks to land a left hand but Femme moved out of range nicely.
Femme takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Femme scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Femme misses with a hook. Greene ducked under it nicely.
Greene takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Greene scores with a kick to the body.
Greene fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Femme is out of range.
Femme throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
Femme fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Femme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greene half committed to a counter leg kick.
Greene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greene jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Femme scores with a punch to the head.
Femme throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Femme avoids the head kick by Greene.
Femme fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range.
Femme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Greene lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Femme has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Femme and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Greene gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Femme.
Femme checks a leg kick.
Femme cracks Greene with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Femme scores with the left hand. Greene knows he should have avoided that one.
Greene scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Femme throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Greene on the side of the head.
Greene tried to score with a low kick but Femme checks it.
Femme throws out a counter right but Greene avoids it with no problem.
Greene slips a straight right by Femme.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Femme.
Greene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Femme scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene lands with a nice body punch.
Greene throws a nice outside leg kick.
Greene throws a jab when Femme was well out of range.
Femme checks a low kick from Greene.
Femme lands an overhand right.
Femme misses with a looping right.
Greene throws a hook to the side of Femme's head but Femme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Femme moves away from the strike by Greene.
Femme scores with a hook to the body. Greene takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Femme has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Femme scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Femme avoids the body shot from Greene.
Greene uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Femme has time to react.
Greene moves away from the strike by Femme.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene throws a push kick but Femme slaps the foot to one side.
Greene tries to move into range but Femme moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Greene walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Femme checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Violent Femme is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Femme connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Greene's hands.
Femme connects with a good right hand that stumbles Greene. Greene circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Violent Femme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Femme 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Violent Femme!
Paulie Greene was interviewed post fight and said 'Im Sorry Everyone, I’m Disappointed '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Bronson (ranked 1092 p4p, 890 weight class) and Drew Barnes (ranked 143 p4p, 122 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drew Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bronson has a takedown stuffed.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bronson defends it well.
Bronson digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs.
Bronson misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bronson defends it well.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Bronson jumps back.
Bronson lands a jab to the nose.
Bronson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
Bronson throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bronson dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
Bronson lands a left and a right that send Barnes crashing to the mat, dazed. Bronson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Barnes is rocked!
 It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Bronson ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Barnes's jaw. Barnes's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Bronson does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Bronson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Jinx (ranked 554 p4p, 557 weight class) and Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 76 p4p, 78 weight class). Jinx comes into the arena with Shake Your Blood blaring out of the sound system. Mein Armbach has chosen Enter Sandman, Metallica as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leroy Jinx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bender Mein Armbach!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jinx takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jinx 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.
Mein Armbach scores with a nice strike.
Mein Armbach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jinx can pounce on him.
A shot to the body from Mein Armbach misses
and Jinx cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jinx misses with a wild body shot.
Jinx throws a right hand that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jinx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jinx throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jinx lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mein Armbach shoots in and bounces Jinx 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!
Mein Armbach wants to control from the top but Jinx keeps moving.
Mein Armbach wants to pass the guard but Jinx is keeping the position.
Mein Armbach throws a big right hand that misses.
Mein Armbach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jinx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jinx scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jinx thows a body kick. Mein Armbach tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jinx throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jinx is looking to slow Mein Armbach down with leg kicks.
Mein Armbach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been informed that Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jinx moves away.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A right-left combo lands from Mein Armbach.
Leroy Jinx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jinx uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mein Armbach.
Jinx lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jinx throws a hook but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Mein Armbach 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.
Jinx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mein Armbach is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jinx avoids the head kick by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach shoots in and bounces Jinx off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jinx wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jinx is looking to sweep but instead, Mein Armbach has passed into half guard.
Jinx blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mein Armbach lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jinx keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jinx looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mein Armbach works his way into side control.
Jinx tries to buck Mein Armbach off but Mein Armbach is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach trying to control the action but Jinx is working from the bottom.
Jinx explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nice cross by Jinx.
Jinx connects with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach throws an off balance right hand
and Jinx counters with an outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Jinx misses its intended target.
Mein Armbach tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Jinx moves out of range.
Jinx was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jinx scoring well with a low kick there.
Mein Armbach moves out of range as Jinx strikes.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Jinx tries a head kick but it misses.
Mein Armbach is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jinx rather than just go for the knockout.
Jinx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach avoids the head kick by Jinx.
Mein Armbach bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jinx's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jinx throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mein Armbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mein Armbach shoots in and drives through. Jinx sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jinx.
Mein Armbach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jinx.
Mein Armbach throws a push kick but Jinx slaps the foot to one side.
Jinx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jinx is looking to counter with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Jinx does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach throws an overhand right that lands on Jinx's shoulder, as Jinx tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mein Armbach fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jinx on the side of the head.
Jinx uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mein Armbach.
Jinx swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Mein Armbach. Those never looked like landing.
Jinx throws a good cross that connects.
Jinx takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jinx.
It looked like Jinx wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jinx pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mein Armbach is out of range and Jinx settles back down.
Mein Armbach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jinx.
Jinx throws a body punch but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bender Mein Armbach will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mein Armbach loads up on a big right hand but Jinx slips the punch.
No joy there for Jinx, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jinx checks a low kick from Mein Armbach.
Jinx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jinx cracks Mein Armbach with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mein Armbach slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leroy Jinx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jinx throws a big shot that misses.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild body shot.
Jinx swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach lands a jab to the nose.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jinx as he avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Jinx does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx misses with a body shot.
Mein Armbach checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mein Armbach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Jinx's ribcage but misses.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jinx was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Jinx misses with a double jab.
Jinx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jinx checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jinx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mein Armbach feints the counter takedown.
Mein Armbach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jinx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Jinx throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jinx walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mein Armbach checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab by Jinx.
Jinx throws a leg kick that misses.
And Mein Armbach tries to counter it with a takedown but Jinx pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jinx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mein Armbach.
Jinx throws out a loose jab but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jinx throws a low kick but Mein Armbach avoids it.
Mein Armbach fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jinx misses with a wild body shot.
Mein Armbach misses with a right hand
and Jinx counters with a nice body shot.
Mein Armbach just misses with a punch to the body.
Mein Armbach looks to land a left hand but Jinx moved out of range nicely.
Mein Armbach throws an overhand right that lands on Jinx's shoulder, as Jinx tries to avoid the shot.
Mein Armbach lands a really nice looking cross but Jinx seems unphased.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy right hand but Jinx sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jinx misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
Mein Armbach misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. Jinx was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook
and Jinx counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jinx with a nice calf kick.
Jinx rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mein Armbach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mein Armbach jabs Jinx to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mein Armbach's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Jinx.
Jinx lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mein Armbach shoots in and gets a takedown into Jinx's guard.
Jinx has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mein Armbach off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mein Armbach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jinx looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mein Armbach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mein Armbach shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jinx eats them both and turns towards Mein Armbach to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mein Armbach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jinx, as that shot connected.
Jinx takes one to the chin there.
Mein Armbach throws a right hand that misses
and Jinx counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach moves out of range as Jinx strikes.
A head kick from Jinx lands but Mein Armbach takes it in his stride.
Mein Armbach throws a jab but it's blocked by Jinx.
Jinx pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mein Armbach is out of range and Jinx settles back down.
Jinx throws a head kick that misses.
Mein Armbach throws out a leg kick but Jinx moves out of range and Mein Armbach only half commits.
Jinx throws a push kick but Mein Armbach slaps the foot to one side.
Jinx tries a head kick but it misses.
Mein Armbach tries to move into range but Jinx moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jinx manages to avoid it.
Jinx scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mein Armbach sizes up Jinx with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jinx on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jinx. That's going to slow Mein Armbach down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jinx tries a low kick but Mein Armbach avoids it.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Jinx's ribcage but misses.
Mein Armbach keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mein Armbach cracks Jinx with a good jab.
Mein Armbach moves away from the strike by Jinx.
Mein Armbach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jinx.
Jinx dodges the punch combination from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach scores with a body shot.
Jinx misses with a body shot.
Jinx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mein Armbach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jinx stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mein Armbach connects with a single shot there.
Jinx wants to land a leg kick but Mein Armbach is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jinx.
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 Leroy Jinx 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. And we move into the final round!
Jinx tried to score with a low kick but Mein Armbach checks it.
Mein Armbach takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jinx defending well as Mein Armbach loads up on a big left hand.
Leroy Jinx is winning the standup battle so far.
Mein Armbach throws a right hand that Jinx ducks under and follows up with a left that Jinx also avoids with ease.
Mein Armbach misses with a few strikes there.
Jinx looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mein Armbach takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown but Jinx shows good takedown defense.
Jinx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mein Armbach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach misses with a looping left.
Jinx swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
Mein Armbach lands a head shot.
Jinx dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mein Armbach. That did some damage!
Mein Armbach throws an overhand right that lands on Jinx's shoulder, as Jinx tries to avoid the shot.
Jinx misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jinx tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mein Armbach was well out of range. Poor timing from Jinx.
Jinx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mein Armbach.
Jinx chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jinx throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.
Jinx connects with an inside leg kick.
Jinx misses the shot to the body.
Mein Armbach scores with a hook.
Mein Armbach moves out of range as Jinx throws a body kick.
Jinx swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mein Armbach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jinx blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Mein Armbach misses its intended target.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mein Armbach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jinx moves out of range as Mein Armbach strikes.
A big right from Jinx misses.
Jinx takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mein Armbach scores with a nice head shot.
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!
A combination from Jinx does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jinx looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild body shot.
Jinx throws a body shot but no joy.
Jinx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jinx throws a jab but it's blocked by Mein Armbach.
Jinx jabs at Mein Armbach's body.
Mein Armbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jinx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mein Armbach moves away.
It seemed like Mein Armbach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mein Armbach lands a jab to Jinx's midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jinx checks a leg kick.
Jinx lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jinx walks into a jab.
Mein Armbach works Jinx's body with a nice hook.
Jinx connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jinx missing with a left hand there. Mein Armbach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Mein Armbach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Jinx.
Jinx throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.
Jinx misses with a looping left.
Jinx blocks a jab.
Jinx fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mein Armbach is out of range.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Jinx's ribcage but misses.
Jinx is looking for a counter combo.
Mein Armbach walks into a stiff left hand from Jinx.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Jinx's ribcage but misses.
Jinx was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jinx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Jinx is just out of range.
Mein Armbach slips a jab from Jinx.
Jinx throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mein Armbach.
Jinx moves away from the strike by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body.
Mein Armbach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mein Armbach shoots in and gets a takedown into Jinx's guard.
Jinx manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four 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!
Jinx motions for Mein Armbach to come forward. Jinx throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jinx pushes Mein Armbach away with a front kick.
Jinx cracks Mein Armbach with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jinx defending well as Mein Armbach loads up on a big left hand.
Jinx feints a jab promting Mein Armbach to slip. Jinx then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mein Armbach slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Jinx misses.
Mein Armbach feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Jinx does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jinx throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach misses with a few strikes there.
A jab lands there for Jinx.
Jinx moves out of range of the strikes.
Jinx swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Jinx, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Jinx, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jinx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Jinx showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jinx has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Jinx!
Leroy Jinx managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 521 p4p, 457 weight class) and ZaDarius Haden (ranked 75 p4p, 62 weight class). Haden has chosen Mot�rhead - Orgasmatron as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tinashe Chukwuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, ZaDarius Haden!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chukwuma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haden throws a hook but Chukwuma avoids it easily.
Chukwuma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haden is out of range.
Haden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chukwuma. Chukwuma obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice takedown defense from Chukwuma. No joy for Haden on that attempt.
It looked like Chukwuma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haden.
Chukwuma throws a sloppy head kick and Haden moves out of range easily.
Haden throws out a loose jab but Chukwuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Haden or perhaps it was just good defense by Chukwuma, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick but Haden sees it coming and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Chukwuma misses.
Haden swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chukwuma looking for a sweep. Not yet Chukwuma, not yet.
Chukwuma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chukwuma 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.
Haden wants to control from the top but Chukwuma keeps moving.
Chukwuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Chukwuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chukwuma has his foot on Haden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haden works his way back into a safe position though.
Chukwuma trying to keep a closed guard but Haden is proving a slippery customer.
Haden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Haden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chukwuma's head.
Haden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chukwuma's guard.
Haden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chukwuma is staying active underneath Haden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma actively working from the bottom here.
Chukwuma works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Chukwuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chukwuma working for a triangle but Haden defends it easily.
Haden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chukwuma controls Haden momentarily but Haden frees himself.
Haden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chukwuma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haden stands and throws Chukwuma's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chukwuma stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haden working the ground and pound.
Haden working the head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
That's time! Chukwuma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Haden throws a good cross that connects.
Haden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chukwuma's head backwards.
Chukwuma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haden to score with a decent uppercut.
 It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Haden misses with a lunging right hand
and Chukwuma counters with a nice leg kick.
Haden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chukwuma's head.
Haden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chukwuma avoids the body shot from Haden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Haden is just out of range.
Haden 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!
Chukwuma is trying to control but can't.
Chukwuma is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma tries to roll over but Haden keeps him under control.
Haden wants to pass to mount but Chukwuma is defending the position.
Haden not doing much here.
Haden is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chukwuma!
Haden prevents Chukwuma from getting the reversal.
Chukwuma is working hard here to advance position.
Haden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chukwuma looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haden landing strikes from the mount and Chukwuma is in trouble!
Haden with the ground and pound from mount.
Haden wants to control the pace but Chukwuma is squirming around nicely.
Haden landing strikes from the mount.
Chukwuma wants to control but Haden is having none of it.
Haden trying to control but Chukwuma is having none of it.
Chukwuma wants to hold on but Haden pushes him away.
Chukwuma is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haden lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chukwuma is trying to escape the mount.
Chukwuma in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chukwuma is bucking up trying to escape but Haden cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Haden punishing his opponent with strikes.
Haden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Haden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haden controlling the position easily from mount.
Chukwuma takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chukwuma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Haden landing strikes, looking to finish!
Haden in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Haden trying to control but Chukwuma is having none of it.
Chukwuma sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Haden wants to control but Chukwuma is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ZaDarius Haden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Haden tries for a takedown but Chukwuma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Chukwuma misses its target.
Haden has a takedown stuffed.
Chukwuma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chukwuma misses with a body shot.
Chukwuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chukwuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Haden looks to land a right hand but Chukwuma moved out of range.
Chukwuma throws a sloppy head kick and Haden moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma feints and then cracks Haden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haden down.
Haden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma tried to counter with a leg kick but Haden avoided it.
Donk. Chukwuma catches Haden right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Haden.
Haden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Haden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chukwuma but Chukwuma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tinashe Chukwuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Haden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chukwuma connects with an inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Haden or perhaps it was just good defense by Chukwuma, which made it look bad.
Haden ducks under a wild hook from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses with a wild body shot.
Tinashe Chukwuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma avoids the body shot from Haden.
Haden lands a nice looking body shot.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick but Haden checks it.
Chukwuma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haden throws a body punch but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Haden looks to move away, Chukwuma throws a big counter combo but Haden just gets out of the way.
That kick from Chukwuma tenderised Haden's leg. Haden is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma ducks under a wild hook from Haden.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chukwuma connects with a nice looking jab.
Haden cracks Chukwuma with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chukwuma throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Haden tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chukwuma is in Haden's guard.
Haden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chukwuma trying to control but Haden is working from the bottom.
Chukwuma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chukwuma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
ZaDarius Haden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chukwuma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chukwuma manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chukwuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chukwuma keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tinashe Chukwuma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haden 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
After the big win, ZaDarius Haden made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Aalto (ranked 679 p4p, 448 weight class) and Apophis Kalmisto (ranked 71 p4p, 46 weight class). Kalmisto has chosen Tässäkö tää oli as his entrance music. Michael Aalto had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Aalto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Apophis Kalmisto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalmisto wants to clinch.
Kalmisto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kalmisto throws out a loose jab but Aalto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kalmisto misses its intended target.
Aalto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalmisto throws a right hand that misses
and Aalto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Kalmisto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aalto doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aalto.
Aalto connects with a body shot that sends Kalmisto's belly button to the back.
Aalto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Aalto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Aalto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kalmisto scores with a hook.
Aalto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalmisto wants to slow Aalto down by chopping away at his legs.
Aalto thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kalmisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good leg kick by Kalmisto.
Aalto connects with a jab.
Aalto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aalto sets himself, and Kalmisto steps forward looking for the clinch! Aalto avoids it this time.
Apophis Kalmisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aalto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kalmisto misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Kalmisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalmisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aalto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kalmisto throws a right hand that misses
and Aalto counters with a straight right hand.
Kalmisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aalto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aalto defending well as Kalmisto loads up on a big left hand.
Aalto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kalmisto instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aalto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aalto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aalto moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalmisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
Aalto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kalmisto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aalto. That did some damage!
Kalmisto tries to clinch but Aalto is having none of it.
Kalmisto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aalto. Aalto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aalto misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aalto checks a leg kick.
Aalto scores with a kick to the body.
Kalmisto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kalmisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Aalto counter with a right hand.
Kalmisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalmisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aalto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalmisto misses with a straight right.
Aalto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalmisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Kalmisto misses.
Aalto drives through with a takedown into Kalmisto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Aalto postures up in Kalmisto's guard and throws a big left but Kalmisto blocks it.
Kalmisto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Kalmisto keeps moving.
Aalto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aalto is trying to move to mount but Kalmisto reverses beautifully and ends up in Aalto's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto seems keen to control Kalmisto's posture.
Aalto continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Apophis Kalmisto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aalto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kalmisto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aalto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalmisto closes the distance but Aalto moves to the side
and Kalmisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalmisto misses with a low kick.
Aalto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aalto lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kalmisto down.
Aalto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kalmisto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aalto throwing strikes but Kalmisto manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalmisto moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Aalto tries to improve position but can't.
Kalmisto trying to control the action but Aalto is working from the bottom.
Aalto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kalmisto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kalmisto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aalto struggling a bit here.
Aalto manages to get back to half guard.
Kalmisto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto is trying to get back to full guard.
Aalto wants to control but Kalmisto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kalmisto moves nicely into side control.
Kalmisto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kalmisto is looking to take a break and control but Aalto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aalto is looking for a sweep.
Kalmisto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aalto rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kalmisto's guard! Nice work there by Aalto!
Aalto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kalmisto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aalto, into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalmisto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Aalto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Aalto throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalmisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalmisto tries to bum rush Aalto with a series of wild strikes but Aalto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kalmisto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aalto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kalmisto is trying to defend but Aalto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kalmisto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aalto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aalto looking to pass the guard.
Kalmisto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aalto works over Kalmisto with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto throwing strikes from guard but Kalmisto blocks nicely.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Kalmisto keeps moving.
Kalmisto wants to hit a sweep here but Aalto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kalmisto there!
Kalmisto regains half guard.
Aalto is trying to control. Kalmisto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kalmisto is looking to improve his position.
Aalto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aalto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kalmisto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Aalto misses with a head shot. Kalmisto uses the momentum to regain guard.
Aalto trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalmisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto advances to half guard.
Aalto wants to take a breather but Kalmisto is having none of it.
Kalmisto wants to improve his position but Aalto is controlling well.
Aalto is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalmisto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aalto is looking to stall here but Kalmisto recovers full guard.
Aalto lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aalto lands a couple of digs.
Aalto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aalto working some strikes from top position.
Aalto slips nicely into half guard.
Kalmisto wants to control but Aalto is keeping busy.
Aalto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kalmisto defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aalto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kalmisto defending well though.
Kalmisto trying to control but Aalto postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Aalto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aalto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Aalto!
A victorious Michael Aalto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Furioto (ranked 331 p4p, 413 weight class) and Jyrki Sukulaku (ranked 50 p4p, 62 weight class). Furioto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 韻è¸åˆçµ„åˆ - . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jyrki Sukulaku!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukulaku misses with the combination.
Sukulaku misses with a hook
and Furioto counters with a stiff right hand.
Sukulaku lands a jab to Furioto's midsection.
Sukulaku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sukulaku listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Furioto staying out of range there.
Furioto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Furioto showed some decent athleticism there.
Sukulaku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
Sukulaku wants to control but Furioto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sukulaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
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!
Sukulaku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Furioto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukulaku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sukulaku controls Furioto momentarily but Furioto frees himself.
Furioto connects with a couple of short punches.
Furioto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Furioto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furioto throws a big right hand that misses.
Sukulaku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sukulaku trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer.
Furioto working some strikes from top position.
Furioto tries to free his leg and advance position but Sukulaku is retaining full guard.
Furioto lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furioto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sukulaku's guard.
Furioto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sukulaku trying to control here.
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sukulaku defends it well.
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sukulaku defends it well.
Furioto is looking for a kimura here.
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Sukulaku is defending well.
Sukulaku wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.
Sukulaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Furioto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sukulaku tries to get to full guard but Furioto has control of the leg.
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Furioto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sukulaku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sukulaku actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Furioto there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Furioto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Furioto connects with a nice short shot to Sukulaku's temple.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sukulaku trying to control but Furioto postures up.
Furioto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sukulaku has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sukulaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Furioto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Furioto moves out of range of the strikes.
Furioto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sukulaku is trying to control but can't.
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sukulaku is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sukulaku has hold of Furioto's hands but Furioto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sukulaku trying to control from the bottom.
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukulaku wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well.
Furioto lands strikes from half guard.
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sukulaku is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
Sukulaku is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sukulaku sees it coming and defends easily.
Furioto is thwarting Sukulaku's attempts to control the position.
Furioto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Furioto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sukulaku can do to turn this around?
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sukulaku is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sukulaku regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukulaku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Furioto's guard.
Furioto wants to sweep here but Sukulaku controlling him for the moment.
Sukulaku stays in close to Furioto's body and controls the position.
Furioto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sukulaku wants to control from the top but Furioto keeps moving.
Sukulaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Furioto is retaining full guard.
Sukulaku wants to control from the top but Furioto keeps moving.
Furioto working for a triangle but Sukulaku defends it easily.
Maximus Furioto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Furioto keeping moving, preventing Sukulaku from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furioto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sukulaku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sukulaku's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Furioto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sukulaku is one step ahead there.
Furioto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sukulaku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Furioto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Furioto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sukulaku is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Furioto.
Sukulaku just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furioto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sukulaku tries to move into full mount but can't pass Furioto's legs.
Furioto tries to bench press Sukulaku off him but Sukulaku keeps the position.
Sukulaku wants to control but Furioto is keeping him busy.
Furioto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sukulaku slows the pace down in half guard.
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sukulaku pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Furioto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sukulaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Furioto looking to score a takedown here. Sukulaku is defending well but Furioto drives through and ends up in Sukulaku's guard.
Sukulaku looking for a sweep. Not yet Sukulaku, not yet.
Sukulaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Furioto is aware though and is defending well.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furioto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sukulaku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sukulaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Furioto is aware though and is defending well.
Furioto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Furioto passes Sukulaku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sukulaku's head.
Sukulaku trying to hold on to Furioto's head to control him but Furioto postures up.
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
Sukulaku actively working from the bottom here.
Sukulaku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sukulaku doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto.
Furioto is working for a kimura but Sukulaku is defending it quite comfortably.
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sukulaku is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Sukulaku is defending well.
Sukulaku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sukulaku is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto.
Sukulaku manages to get to full guard.
Furioto is in close to Sukulaku's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sukulaku is trying to keep Furioto in close.
Furioto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sukulaku's guard.
Furioto wants to work for an arm triangle but Sukulaku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sukulaku actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sukulaku wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well.
Jyrki Sukulaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sukulaku wants to control but Furioto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
Maximus Furioto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sukulaku defends it well.
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
Furioto is controlling the pace.
Sukulaku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furioto trying to control the action but Sukulaku is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Furioto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Furioto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Furioto!
During a confident post fight interview, Maximus Furioto 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Keisuke Matsuzaka (ranked 31 p4p, 99 weight class) and Andor Seres (ranked 5 p4p, 11 weight class). Keisuke Matsuzaka had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Matsuzaka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andor Seres!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seres slips under a jab.
Seres throws a solid leg kick but Matsuzaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seres.
Seres 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.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka digs a good body shot into Seres's ribs.
Matsuzaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matsuzaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Seres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka misses with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Seres moved away.
Seres lands with a good body shot.
Seres blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsuzaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Seres lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seres.
Seres loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seres throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Seres tries to work over Matsuzaka's front leg with a kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Seres cracks Matsuzaka with a good jab.
Matsuzaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andor Seres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Seres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seres gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Seres lands a decent elbow from side control.
Matsuzaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seres on the ground.
An elbow from Seres crashes against the mat.
Seres throws a strike aimed at the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seres tries to score with some ground and pound. Matsuzaka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Seres throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Seres looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Matsuzaka is avoiding damage well.
Seres tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Matsuzaka tries to buck Seres off but Seres is having none of it.
Seres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsuzaka keeps working.
Seres lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Seres cracks Matsuzaka with a big right hand but Matsuzaka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Seres misses with the ground and pound.
Seres sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matsuzaka is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Seres misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Matsuzaka tries to bench press Seres off him but Seres keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seres tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Seres trying to control the action but Matsuzaka is working from the bottom.
Matsuzaka tries to bench press Seres off him but Seres keeps the position.
Seres lands a decent elbow from side control.
Matsuzaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Seres throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seres working the body and head with strikes.
Seres misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Seres crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seres throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Seres working the head with strikes.
Seres throwing strikes but Matsuzaka manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Seres is looking to regain half guard here but Matsuzaka keeps moving and retains side control.
Seres can't do much from the bottom here.
Seres is trying to get back to half guard.
Seres is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Matsuzaka is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Seres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matsuzaka prevents Seres from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andor Seres dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Seres moves out of range.
Matsuzaka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka stuffs the takedown attempt from Seres. Seres gets slowly back to his feet.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seres getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matsuzaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seres's head.
Seres lands an overhand right.
Seres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seres throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsuzaka works Seres's body with a nice hook.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Seres connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Seres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seres takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Seres.
Seres throws a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Seres's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seres.
Matsuzaka moves forwards but Seres connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seres throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Seres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Seres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab from Seres.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seres manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Seres's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Donk. Seres catches Matsuzaka right on the button with a cross.
Seres thows a leg kick but Matsuzaka checks it
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka throws a push kick but Seres slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seres throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsuzaka on the side of the head.
Seres lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Seres throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsuzaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Seres misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seres.
An inside leg kick from Seres misses.
Matsuzaka avoids the head kick by Seres.
Seres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka stuns Seres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matsuzaka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Seres throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuzaka's shoulder, as Matsuzaka tries to avoid the shot.
Seres walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsuzaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
Seres moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Seres scores with a nice right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seres.
Matsuzaka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seres is out of range and Matsuzaka settles back down.
Seres moves out of range of the leg kick from Matsuzaka.
Jab by Seres.
Seres throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Seres throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsuzaka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Seres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Seres falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matsuzaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka throws a chopping leg kick but Seres manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seres throws a solid leg kick but Matsuzaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seres.
Seres takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsuzaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Seres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Seres avoids it easily.
Seres with the counter takedown but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka avoids the head kick by Seres.
Seres scores with a nice head shot.
A clash of legs there as Matsuzaka blocks the low kick.
Seres lands a jab to Matsuzaka's midsection.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the body kick.
Donk. Matsuzaka catches Seres right on the button with a cross.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Seres 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.
Seres ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Seres jabs Matsuzaka right on the nose. Matsuzaka blinks but takes it well.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seres misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Seres misses the target.
Matsuzaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a jab when Seres was well out of range.
Matsuzaka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
Seres feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Seres moves out of range.
Seres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuzaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seres circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seres! But no joy.
Matsuzaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seres.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seres slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
A little jabbing left from Seres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Seres lunges at Matsuzaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuzaka's hand.
Seres throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Seres misses the shot to the body.
Seres throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Seres looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matsuzaka trying to control from the bottom.
Matsuzaka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Seres scores with a couple of nice shots.
Seres is trying to control. Matsuzaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matsuzaka trying to control here.
Seres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matsuzaka defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seres thows a huge punch but Matsuzaka dodges it nicely.
Seres thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Seres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Seres throwing shots but Matsuzaka is blocking nicely.
Seres thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seres wants to control but Matsuzaka is keeping him busy.
Matsuzaka wants to improve his position but Seres is controlling well.
Seres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Seres is trying to control. Matsuzaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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!
Seres lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seres thows a huge punch but Matsuzaka dodges it nicely.
Seres is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Matsuzaka avoids a series of strikes thrown by Seres.
Seres is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Matsuzaka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Seres lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Seres connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Seres landing strikes from the mount and Matsuzaka is in trouble!
Matsuzaka taking shots to the head.
Seres working the ground and pound effectively.
 Matsuzaka is rocked!
Matsuzaka wants to hold on but Seres pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seres looking to control but Matsuzaka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matsuzaka takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Matsuzaka is looking to get to half guard.
Seres breaks from Matsuzaka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Matsuzaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seres lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Seres landing strikes, looking to finish!
Seres postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Matsuzaka badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Seres around the waist but Seres pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Seres is the winner by TKO! Seres jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andor Seres!
Andor Seres is the new welterweight champion!
Andor Seres decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chip Nickel (ranked 18 p4p, 79 weight class) and Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 3 p4p, 13 weight class). Nickel comes to the cage accompanied by TISM - Greg the Stop Sign. Ainsworth is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin'. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chip Nickel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel misses with a straight right.
Nickel thuds a left hand into Ainsworth's body.
Nickel scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel checks a leg kick nicely.
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth lands a really nice looking cross but Nickel seems unphased.
Ainsworth 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.
Ainsworth missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ainsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ainsworth jabs Nickel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nickel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nickel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ainsworth walks into a left hand.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel connects with a solid leg kick.
Nickel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ainsworth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickel throws a low kick, looking for Ainsworth's leg but Ainsworth calmly moves out of range.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Nickel's ribs.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ainsworth takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Nickel moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Nickel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Nickel moves his leg out of the way.
Ainsworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nickel.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
letting Nickel counter with a right hand.
Nickel connects with a nice looking jab.
Nickel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ainsworth at a distance.
Ainsworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nickel rather than just go for the knockout.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nickel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nickel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nickel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth 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.
Ainsworth misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Nickel's legs.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel tried to score with a low kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Nickel scores with the left hand. Ainsworth knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickel finds it's way round the side to connect with Ainsworth's head.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth lands with a straight right. Nickel didn't see that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nickel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nickel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Nickel down with leg kicks.
Nickel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ainsworth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nickel scores with a jab to the head.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Ainsworth throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
As Ainsworth backs away, Nickel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Ainsworth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Nickel moves his leg out of the way.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nickel is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Nickel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Nickel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ainsworth throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy right hand. Nickel should have avoided that one.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Nickel checks it.
Ainsworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nickel takes a step back to recover.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth needs to keep his hands up - Nickel had a free shot at his head there.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body. Ainsworth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Nickel saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Nickel scores with a nice right hand.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Nickel dominated that round.
That's time! Nickel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Nickel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nickel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nickel misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth jabs at Nickel's body.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Ainsworth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nickel checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Ainsworth 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.
Nickel throws a lazy uppercut
and Ainsworth counters with a leg kick.
Nickel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nickel with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nickel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth digs a good body shot into Nickel's ribs.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Nickel swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth flicks out a counter leg kick but Nickel steps away.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Nickel's leg but Nickel calmly moves out of range.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Ainsworth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ainsworth feints a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Nickel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ainsworth doesn't seem phased though.
Nickel checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth feints a counter leg kick.
Nickel jabs Ainsworth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ainsworth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A low kick lands for Nickel.
Nickel misses the jab.
Ainsworth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Ainsworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ainsworth.
It looked like Nickel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
Nickel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ainsworth just manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ainsworth might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nickel has got the better of the exchanges.
Ainsworth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ainsworth at a distance.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Nickel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ainsworth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nickel checks a leg kick.
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ainsworth takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
Nickel 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.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel checks a leg kick nicely.
Nickel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Nickel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nickel. That did some damage!
Ainsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Nickel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Nickel.
Nickel sizes up Ainsworth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Ainsworth connects with a nice looking jab.
Ainsworth takes one on the button.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth drops his hands momentarily and Nickel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nickel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth flicks out a counter leg kick but Nickel steps away.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Nickel throws a head kick that misses.
Ainsworth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nickel's head.
Good work by Ainsworth as he checks the leg kick.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Ainsworth scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Ainsworth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
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 Chip Nickel will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ainsworth misses with a few strikes there.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Ainsworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Ainsworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from Nickel.
Nickel with a nice cross.
Ainsworth swings widly with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ainsworth can do to turn this around?
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Nickel off balance momentarily.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Nickel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Nickel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Nickel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Nickel blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Nickel lands.
Nickel swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Nickel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ainsworth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ainsworth scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ainsworth wants to slow Nickel down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Nickel scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickel.
Nickel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ainsworth. Ainsworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Nickel checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Nickel misses.
Ainsworth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nickel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Ainsworth backs away, Nickel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nickel.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Ainsworth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Nickel scores with a jab to the head.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickel checks a leg kick.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Nickel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Nickel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nickel lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Ainsworth.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Nickel's legs.
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nickel with a body shot.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ainsworth momentarily.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Nickel checks it
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ainsworth tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel.
Ainsworth blocks a jab.
Ainsworth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ainsworth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nickel scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickel checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Nickel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth lands with a straight right. Nickel didn't see that one coming.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Ainsworth moved away.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Nickel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ainsworth doesn't seem phased though.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Nickel.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth catches Nickel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nickel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Nickel's knee but Nickel avoids it well.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Chip Nickel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Nickel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nickel connects with a looping right hand.
Nickel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nickel takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Nickel. Beautiful body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Nickel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nickel throws a low kick but Ainsworth moves out of range easily.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Nickel moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Good work by Ainsworth as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Ainsworth finds it's way through Nickel's defenses.
Ainsworth lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a slapping body shot.
Ainsworth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Good work by Nickel as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Nickel.
Ainsworth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel lands with a right hand.
Nickel 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.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel 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!
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Nickel's legs.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Nickel finds it's way through Ainsworth's defenses.
A combination from Ainsworth does no damage.
Nickel digs a good body shot into Ainsworth's ribs.
Nickel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ainsworth misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Nickel's knee but Nickel avoids it well.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Nickel's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickel tries to avoid it.
That kick from Nickel tenderised Ainsworth's leg. Ainsworth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nickel throws a right hand that Ainsworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Ainsworth also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Nickel checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Nickel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ainsworth avoids it.
Nickel swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Ainsworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Ainsworth throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Nickel lands.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Nickel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickel blocks a leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickel is able to avoid easily.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Nickel's body.
Nice cross by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Nickel lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Ainsworth. That snapped Nickel's head back.
Ainsworth wants to slow Nickel down by chopping away at his legs.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel tries to land a front kick but Ainsworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nickel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ainsworth on the side of the head.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Nickel.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nickel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nickel 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.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Ainsworth moved away.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Nickel jumps back.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Nickel misses with a looping left.
Nickel walks into a stiff left hand from Ainsworth.
Nickel moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nickel is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Nickel throws a lazy right hand but Ainsworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Nickel is looking to slow Ainsworth down with leg kicks.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Nickel's leg but Nickel calmly moves out of range.
Ainsworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Nickel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickel down.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ainsworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth walks into a straight right hand from Nickel.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nickel is out of range.
Nickel checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Nickel's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickel tries to avoid it.
Ainsworth digs a good hook to Nickel's body.
Nickel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nickel tries to score with a low kick but Ainsworth moves his leg out of the way.
Nickel tries to land a front kick but Ainsworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some bone on bone action there as Ainsworth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nickel looks for the body kick but Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Ainsworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nickel throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nickel tried to score with a low kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Ainsworth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ainsworth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nickel. That did some damage!
Ainsworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Ainsworth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Nickel looks for the body kick but Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nickel at a distance.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.
Nickel throws a head kick that misses.
Nickel 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.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ainsworth in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ainsworth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ainsworth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth connects with the punch.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Nickel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ainsworth's head backwards.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Nickel moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Nickel swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ainsworth feints a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Nickel moves his leg out of the way.
Nickel wants to slow Ainsworth down by chopping away at his legs.
Ainsworth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Nickel moved away.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chip Nickel.
Well Nickel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chip Nickel!
Chip Nickel retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Chip Nickel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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