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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alzarri Kingston (ranked 1414 p4p, 1331 weight class) and Tom Bickle (ranked 135 p4p, 128 weight class). Kingston comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigal Son. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alzarri Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Bickle!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bickle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kingston misses with a low kick as Bickle jumps back.
Kingston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kingston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bickle.
Bickle throws an overhand right that lands on Kingston's shoulder, as Kingston tries to avoid the shot.
Kingston lands with an uppercut that bounces Bickle off the cage and back into range.
Nice straight punches there by Bickle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bickle.
Kingston throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kingston cracks Bickle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Kingston.
Kingston has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Bickle throws a one two combo.
 Kingston is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bickle throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kingston clean off his feet! He's out cold! Bickle stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Bickle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darry Curtis (ranked 1557 p4p, 1029 weight class) and Cyrus Deangelo Queen (ranked 219 p4p, 139 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Curtis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stevie Wonder - Stay Gold. Queen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Go Hard kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darry Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Queen 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.
Queen is looking to chop away at Curtis's legs.
Queen misses with a low kick as Curtis jumps back.
Curtis tried to counter with a leg kick but Queen avoided it.
Curtis checks a low kick from Queen.
Curtis has managed to clinch.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Queen blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Queen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Queen throws a head kick that misses
and Curtis counters with a leg kick.
Curtis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Queen finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Queen. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curtis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Curtis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Queen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen gets tackled into the cage by Curtis. Curtis maintains the clinch.
Queen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Queen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curtis lands a head shot.
Curtis tries to move into range but Queen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Queen misses with a wild combination.
Queen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Queen checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Queen.
Curtis scores with a nice right hand.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
Queen with the counter takedown but Curtis avoids it easily.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darry Curtis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Curtis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen connects with a leg kick.
Queen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen misses with a low kick.
Queen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch but Queen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Queen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Curtis with a nice calf kick.
Nice uppercut there from Curtis.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Queen.
Queen thuds his right hand into Curtis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Curtis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Queen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Curtis!
Queen staying calm.
Queen in side control, throwing shots but Curtis defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen taking a breather here.
The ground and pound from Queen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Queen working the strikes but Curtis uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Queen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Queen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Queen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Curtis wants to get back to his feet.
Curtis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Queen on the ground.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Queen takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Queen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Curtis.
Queen stuns Curtis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Queen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Curtis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Queen slips a jab from Curtis.
Curtis fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cyrus Deangelo Queen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Queen throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Curtis.
Curtis connects with a looping right hand.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Queen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Curtis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curtis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Queen misses with a hook.
Queen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Curtis is fending him off so far but Queen persists. Nope, Curtis circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Queen blocks the leg kick.
Queen feints the counter takedown.
Curtis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Curtis tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Curtis closes the distance but Queen moves to the side
and Queen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Queen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis kicks Queen off and gets to his feet.
Queen slips under a jab from Curtis.
Curtis throws a leg kick
and Queen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Curtis!
Queen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Curtis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Queen throws an elbow but Curtis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Queen wants to control but Curtis is keeping him busy.
Queen is working Curtis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Queen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Curtis wants to get back to his feet but Queen drags him back down.
Queen in side control, throwing shots but Curtis defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Queen.
Curtis regains half guard there - taking advantage of Queen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis pushes Queen off looking to stand but Queen dives back in and keeps control.
Queen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Curtis defending well though.
Curtis won't allow Queen to pass to mount.
Queen thows a huge punch but Curtis dodges it nicely.
Queen throwing shots but Curtis is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Queen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curtis is refusing to be controlled, as Queen sits in half guard.
Queen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Queen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Curtis taking some punishment here, with Queen in his half guard.
Queen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Queen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Queen is looking to advance position but Curtis won't allow it.
Queen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Queen connects with a nice short shot to Curtis's temple.
Curtis is not content to let Queen control the position.
Queen throwing shots but Curtis is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Queen connects with a body shot.
Queen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Curtis has one foot on Queen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Darry Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
Curtis tries to bum rush Queen with a series of wild strikes but Queen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A cross from Queen lands.
Curtis catches Queen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen lands a nice looking body shot.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Queen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curtis is looking to clinch.
And Queen tries to counter it with a takedown but Curtis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Queen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curtis tries to clinch up but Queen circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis scores with a decent looking hook.
Curtis lands a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Queen checks a leg kick.
Queen jabs Curtis right on the nose. Curtis blinks but takes it well.
 It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Curtis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Queen checks a leg kick.
Curtis throws a leg kick which misses Queen's front leg but catches the back leg as Queen tries to avoid it.
Queen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice straight punches there by Queen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Queen.
Queen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
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!
Curtis tries to land a body kick
and Queen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Queen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Queen throwing shots but Curtis is blocking nicely.
Queen is looking to take a break and control but Curtis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Queen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Queen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Queen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Darry Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen is trying to control. Curtis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Queen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Queen throws a shot to the body.
Curtis is looking to land body kicks.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Queen.
Curtis is pushing Queen's head away, looking to escape. Queen manages to hold on to the position though.
Queen wants to control but Curtis is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Queen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Queen working the body and head with strikes.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Queen is working Curtis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Queen throws an elbow but Curtis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Curtis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Queen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Queen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus Deangelo Queen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Queen 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
A relieved looking Cyrus Deangelo Queen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Tulikoura (ranked 914 p4p, 832 weight class) and Itchy Sinclair (ranked 119 p4p, 108 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Johannes Tulikoura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itchy Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tulikoura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Sinclair.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinclair with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tulikoura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tulikoura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sinclair fails to land with a series of punches.
Sinclair takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinclair missing with a left hand there. Tulikoura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tulikoura lands a nice hook to Sinclair's body. Sinclair takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sinclair looks to throw the jab but Tulikoura is out of range.
Sinclair lands a jab to the nose.
Good work by Sinclair as he checks the leg kick.
Sinclair is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tulikoura with a body shot.
Tulikoura 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.
Sinclair takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sinclair takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tulikoura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sinclair 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.
Sinclair throws a hook to the side of Tulikoura's head but Tulikoura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tulikoura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sinclair is able to avoid easily.
Sinclair thuds a left hand into Tulikoura's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sinclair jabs at Tulikoura's body.
Johannes Tulikoura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tulikoura moves out of range of the body kick from Sinclair.
Sinclair lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tulikoura circles away quickly and effectively.
Tulikoura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sinclair just manages to avoid it.
Sinclair misses with a hook
and Tulikoura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tulikoura is looking to slow Sinclair down with leg kicks.
Tulikoura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sinclair's sensitive parts.
Sinclair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sinclair lands a right hook to the body.
Tulikoura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tulikoura is looking to slow Sinclair down with leg kicks.
Sinclair keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sinclair moves out of range as Tulikoura strikes.
Sinclair throws an overhand right that lands on Tulikoura's shoulder, as Tulikoura tries to avoid the shot.
Tulikoura throwing a counter right hand but Sinclair manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura scores with a leg kick.
Tulikoura works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulikoura lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Sinclair. Those never looked like landing.
Sinclair with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sinclair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sinclair swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Tulikoura misses.
Sinclair tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tulikoura avoids the body shot from Sinclair.
Tulikoura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sinclair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sinclair sizes up Tulikoura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the side of Sinclair's head but Sinclair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sinclair unleashes a big counter combination but Tulikoura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sinclair scores with a head kick.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick as Sinclair jumps back.
Sinclair shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tulikoura eats them both and turns towards Sinclair to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tulikoura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sinclair.
Tulikoura misses with a straight right.
Sinclair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut. Sinclair saw that one coming.
Tulikoura blocks the body kick.
Sinclair shoots in looking for a takedown. Tulikoura tries to sprawl out of it but Sinclair keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tulikoura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Tulikoura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johannes Tulikoura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itchy Sinclair.
Tulikoura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Sinclair.
Tulikoura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands a head shot.
Tulikoura throws a chopping leg kick but Sinclair manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sinclair gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tulikoura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sinclair wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Sinclair seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sinclair has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tulikoura tries to buck Sinclair off but Sinclair is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tulikoura to see if he's OK.
Sinclair wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tulikoura keeps working.
Sinclair is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tulikoura's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tulikoura taking a bit of punishment here - Sinclair scoring with strikes.
Sinclair wants to control but Tulikoura is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Itchy Sinclair will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tulikoura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
An inside leg kick from Tulikoura misses.
Sinclair scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sinclair pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sinclair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tulikoura throws out the jab.
Sinclair swings for the body but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Tulikoura throws a low kick, looking for Sinclair's leg but Sinclair calmly moves out of range.
Tulikoura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sinclair.
Tulikoura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tulikoura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sinclair counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sinclair.
Sinclair postures up.
Tulikoura 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair landing with the ground and pound.
Sinclair wants to control from the top but Tulikoura keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulikoura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sinclair in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sinclair trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulikoura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sinclair controlling from the top position.
Tulikoura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sinclair looking to sit in guard and control but Tulikoura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sinclair bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tulikoura's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sinclair wants to pass the guard but Tulikoura is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinclair is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tulikoura keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully.
Sinclair lands a couple of elbows.
Sinclair trying to control but Tulikoura is working from the bottom.
Tulikoura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tulikoura has control of Sinclair's left arm, preventing Sinclair from doing any damage.
Sinclair sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tulikoura's guard.
Sinclair is looking to stall here but Tulikoura recovers full guard.
Sinclair stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tulikoura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sinclair landing some decent shots from guard.
Sinclair is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sinclair stopping the sweep attempt from Tulikoura.
Sinclair trying to control but Tulikoura is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sinclair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sinclair slips under a jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tulikoura with a nice calf kick.
Itchy Sinclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tulikoura throws a front kick aimed at Sinclair's knee but Sinclair avoids it well.
Sinclair changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tulikoura tries to avoid it but Sinclair manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tulikoura to the ground. Tulikoura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tulikoura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tulikoura on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itchy Sinclair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tulikoura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick from Tulikoura misses.
Sinclair throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sinclair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sinclair tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tulikoura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tulikoura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sinclair misses with an uppercut.
Tulikoura scores with a decent looking hook.
Sinclair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sinclair tries to bum rush Tulikoura with a series of wild strikes but Tulikoura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Sinclair backs away, Tulikoura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sinclair on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sinclair listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tulikoura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sinclair at a distance.
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!
Tulikoura blocks a jab.
Sinclair slips under a jab.
A cross from Tulikoura lands.
Tulikoura wants to slow Sinclair down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulikoura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sinclair. That did some damage!
Tulikoura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tulikoura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura slips a jab and a cross from Sinclair.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tulikoura 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 Sinclair has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sinclair and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sinclair swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by Sinclair. Beautiful body shot.
Tulikoura scores with a jab to the body.
Sinclair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sinclair keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tulikoura avoids the body shot from Sinclair.
No luck for Sinclair with that takedown attempt.
Sinclair throws a wild body kick that Tulikoura sees coming a mile off.
Sinclair's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura throws a hook but Sinclair avoids it easily.
Sinclair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tulikoura was well out of range. Poor timing from Sinclair.
It looked like Tulikoura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sinclair.
Tulikoura throws a low kick, looking for Sinclair's leg but Sinclair calmly moves out of range.
Sinclair lands a nice shot that snaps Tulikoura's head back.
Sinclair shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tulikoura has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sinclair is on him like a limpet, forcing Tulikoura back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tulikoura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tulikoura just misses with a punch to the body.
Sinclair will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sinclair or perhaps it was just good defense by Tulikoura, which made it look bad.
Nice defenses there by Sinclair.
Sinclair misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Tulikoura.
Tulikoura 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.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut
and Sinclair counters with a shoot takedown. Tulikoura fights it but they end up in guard.
Johannes Tulikoura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tulikoura keeping full guard, as Sinclair tries to pass.
Tulikoura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sinclair stays in close to Tulikoura's body and controls the position.
Tulikoura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tulikoura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tulikoura is trying to keep Sinclair in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sinclair postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tulikoura throws out a leg kick but Sinclair moves out of range and Tulikoura only half commits.
A left lands for Tulikoura.
Sinclair misses with a kick to the body.
Sinclair throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Tulikoura counters with a quick kick to the body but Sinclair blocks it.
Johannes Tulikoura is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Sinclair.
Tulikoura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Despite the aggression on Sinclair's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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!
Tulikoura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sinclair throws out a counter right but Tulikoura avoids it with no problem.
Tulikoura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Itchy Sinclair is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sinclair checks a low kick from Tulikoura.
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 Johannes Tulikoura.
I think Sinclair 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itchy Sinclair!
A relieved looking Itchy Sinclair thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ Karter (ranked 508 p4p, 629 weight class) and Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 80 p4p, 98 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec has chosen Copacabana - Barry Manilow as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jesus Christ Karter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Karter.
Karter misses with a low kick.
Itzpapalotltotec looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Karter loads up on a big right hand but Itzpapalotltotec slips the punch.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.
Despite the aggression on Itzpapalotltotec's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Itzpapalotltotec has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karter finds it's way round the side to connect with Itzpapalotltotec's head.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karter doesn't seem bothered though.
Karter throws a looping overhand right but Itzpapalotltotec ducks down to avoid it.
Karter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec moves away from the strike by Karter.
Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks right into an uppercut from Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a straight right.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Itzpapalotltotec has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec moves away from the strike by Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with an overhand left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karter throws a right and a left that Itzpapalotltotec avoids nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with the left hand. Karter knows he should have avoided that one.
Karter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Itzpapalotltotec to the ground. Karter is now in Itzpapalotltotec's guard.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to keep a closed guard but Karter is proving a slippery customer.
Itzpapalotltotec working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Itzpapalotltotec looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping full guard, as Karter tries to pass.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karter pushing down on Itzpapalotltotec's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter is trying to control. Itzpapalotltotec wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karter is thwarting Itzpapalotltotec's attempts to control the position.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Karter is staying active.
Karter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itzpapalotltotec keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter drops an elbow to the side of Itzpapalotltotec's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Itzpapalotltotec actively working from the bottom here.
Karter is trying to control the action in half guard but Itzpapalotltotec is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Itzpapalotltotec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karter is keen to just control but Itzpapalotltotec is a slippery customer.
Itzpapalotltotec is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karter's back!
Karter fending off the submission attempt from Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Itzpapalotltotec patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Itzpapalotltotec struggling to keep hold of the position.
Itzpapalotltotec patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Karter wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Karter is really stuck here.
Will Itzpapalotltotec go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Itzpapalotltotec controlling well, preventing Karter from escaping the position.
Karter is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jesus Christ Karter will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Karter misses with a low kick.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that Karter ducks under and follows up with a left that Karter also avoids with ease.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a head kick by Karter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karter tests Itzpapalotltotec's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Karter is looking to score with low kicks.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a good body shot into Karter's ribs.
Karter fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karter.
Karter scores with a nice strike.
Karter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec circles away.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Itzpapalotltotec. Those never looked like landing.
Karter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Itzpapalotltotec manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Karter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Itzpapalotltotec pinned against the cage. Itzpapalotltotec gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Itzpapalotltotec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karter rather than just go for the knockout.
Karter works the jab nicely.
Karter is looking to chop away at Itzpapalotltotec's legs.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook
enabling Karter to counter with a crisp jab.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter moves into range and clinches up with Itzpapalotltotec.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter.
Karter blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Itzpapalotltotec.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Karter with a nice body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Itzpapalotltotec in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Itzpapalotltotec working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter goes for a takedown attempt but Itzpapalotltotec pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab.
Karter throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Karter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karter cracks Itzpapalotltotec with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Itzpapalotltotec connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karter scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Karter.
Karter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karter digs a good hook to Itzpapalotltotec's body.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
Karter avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
It looked like Karter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Karter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karter. Karter obviously looking to wear him down.
Karter swings for the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
As Karter backs off Itzpapalotltotec throws a huge counter combo but Karter manages to avoid it all.
Karter throws a hook to the side of Itzpapalotltotec's head but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Itzpapalotltotec lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Itzpapalotltotec 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.
Karter clobbers Itzpapalotltotec with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Karter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Itzpapalotltotec. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Karter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karter.
Karter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Itzpapalotltotec wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karter throws a jab when Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Karter misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Itzpapalotltotec will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Karter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Itzpapalotltotec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter.
Karter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Itzpapalotltotecs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A lazy left from Karter finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Karter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Itzpapalotltotec paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Karter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karter has time to react.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Karter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.
A telegraphed right hand from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Jesus Christ Karter is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Karter misses.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves away.
Karter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Itzpapalotltotec manages to avoid it.
Karter throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Karter.
Karter throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec blocks it.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karter at a distance.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a shot to the body.
Karter moves out of range of the strikes.
Karter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter wants to clinch but Itzpapalotltotec slips to the side
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
A nice leg kick from Karter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice hook to Karter's body. Karter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a single shot there.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Karter misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec tests Karter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Karter throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a straight left.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec tests Karter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karter throws a series of strikes that have Itzpapalotltotec backpedaling.
Karter throws a nice outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Itzpapalotltotec checks a leg kick.
Karter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter misses with a body shot.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Karter is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Karter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec jabs Karter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Karter catches Itzpapalotltotec right on the button with a cross.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Itzpapalotltotec shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Karter eats them both and turns towards Itzpapalotltotec to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Karter avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karter.
Karter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karter scores with a jab. Itzpapalotltotec acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter slips under a jab.
Karter misses with a hook
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karter can pounce on him.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Itzpapalotltotec.
I think Itzpapalotltotec 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 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jesus Christ Karter!
Jesus Christ Karter thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Devils Outlaw (ranked 1474 p4p, 942 weight class) and Daniel Spong (ranked 180 p4p, 128 weight class). Outlaw comes to the cage accompanied by Moonshine Bandits For The Outlawz. The Devils Outlaw has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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12 - 8 - 0 |
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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 29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Devils Outlaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Spong!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong misses with a straight left.
Outlaw seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Outlaw misses with a looping left.
Outlaw misses with a straight left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Spong closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Outlaw's guard.
Spong looking to sit in guard and control but Outlaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Outlaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spong has a closed guard, preventing Outlaw from standing up.
Spong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outlaw stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Spong cracks Outlaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outlaw throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outlaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Outlaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Outlaw wants it to stay on the feet.
Outlaw connects with a crisp jab.
Outlaw throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Spong misses.
Outlaw jabs Spong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Outlaw misses the target.
Outlaw scores with a nice right hand.
Outlaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Outlaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spong with a hook.
Outlaw connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Outlaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Outlaw lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Outlaw throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Spong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Outlaw looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The Devils Outlaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.
Spong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong takes a swing at Outlaw's ribcage but misses.
Outlaw misses with a looping right.
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
Spong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Outlaw.
Outlaw missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Outlaw.
The Devils Outlaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spong dives in for a single leg takedown but Outlaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spong blocks a head kick by Outlaw.
Some wild striking there from Outlaw.
Spong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Outlaw's head backwards.
Spong cracks Outlaw with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Outlaw throws the kick towards the body but Spong avoids it.
Outlaw misses with a head kick.
Outlaw missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outlaw is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spong, as that shot connected.
Outlaw connects with a looping right hand.
Outlaw swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice shot lands for Spong.
Jab by Spong.
Spong fails with the takedown.
Spong defending well as Outlaw loads up on a big left hand.
Spong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Outlaw had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Spong goes for a double leg but Outlaw avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Outlaw continues to drive forward.
Spong dives in and scores a takedown into Outlaw's guard.
Spong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Outlaw is keeping the position for now.
Outlaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spong throws a big elbow that misses.
Outlaw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spong is controlling him.
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!
Spong throws a big elbow that misses.
Outlaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spong.
Spong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spong wants to control from the top but Outlaw keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spong, as that shot connected.
Outlaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spong finds it's way round the side to connect with Outlaw's head.
Spong defending well as Outlaw loads up on a big left hand.
Spong staying out of range there.
Spong dives in and grabs Outlaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Outlaw pushes down on Spong's head and hops out.
Outlaw seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that The Devils Outlaw will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spong throws a good cross that connects.
Spong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Outlaw to the mat! Outlaw manages to get full guard.
Spong prevents Outlaw from getting back to his feet.
Spong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spong throws a big right hand that misses.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outlaw wants to stand and escape but Spong is having none of it.
Spong trying to control but Outlaw is working from the bottom.
Outlaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daniel Spong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spong prevents Outlaw from getting back to his feet.
Spong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Outlaw is trying to stand up here but Spong is controlling him well.
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. Spong connects with a nice short shot to Outlaw's temple.
Spong tries to pass to full mount but Outlaw defends it.
Spong winds up and cracks Outlaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Spong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Spong wants to pass to mount but Outlaw is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Spong throwing shots but Outlaw is blocking nicely.
Outlaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spong.
Spong seems to be working for a kimura but Outlaw defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong wants to pass the guard but Outlaw is defending well.
Spong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spong 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.
Spong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Outlaw defending well though.
Spong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Outlaw defending well though.
Outlaw has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Spong is on him like a limpet, forcing Outlaw back against the cage.
Outlaw lands a shoulder strike.
Outlaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Outlaw fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong pulls guard effortlessly.
Spong has his foot on Outlaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Outlaw works his way back into a safe position though.
Spong wants to improve his position but instead Outlaw has moved into half guard.
Spong wants to get back to full guard.
Spong trying to hold on to Outlaw's head to control him but Outlaw postures up.
Outlaw tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Spong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong wants to control but Outlaw is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spong is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Spong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong slips under a jab from Outlaw.
Outlaw is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spong swings widly with a right hand
and Outlaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outlaw gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spong dives in and scores a takedown into Outlaw's guard.
Spong throws a big right hand that misses.
Spong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Outlaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spong is controlling him.
Spong throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Outlaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Outlaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Outlaw wants to stand up but Spong is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Outlaw.
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Outlaw ducks down to avoid it.
Outlaw connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Outlaw throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Outlaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Spong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outlaw.
Outlaw looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range.
Outlaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
Spong with a hook.
Outlaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Outlaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Outlaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Spong throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outlaw walks into a stiff left hand from Spong.
Spong blocks a head kick by Outlaw.
Outlaw misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outlaw. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spong lands a jab to the head.
Spong blocks the body kick.
Outlaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spong lands in his opponent's guard.
Outlaw keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spong lands a couple of elbows.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Spong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Outlaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Outlaw has momentary wrist control but Spong slips an elbow through the middle.
Spong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Outlaw is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Outlaw has escaped and now he's on top!
Spong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spong is pulling down on Outlaw's head to control his posture.
Spong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Outlaw's guard.
Outlaw wants to stand up but Spong is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Spong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spong 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Spong!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Spong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Amir (ranked 535 p4p, 704 weight class) and Parta Matti (ranked 76 p4p, 99 weight class). Amir comes to the cage accompanied by Mastodon - Gobblers of Dregs. Matti has chosen Language (Hula Cam) - Porter Robinson as his entrance music. Parta Matti is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Amir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Parta Matti!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amir throws out a leg kick but Matti moves out of range and Amir only half commits.
Matti throws a jab when Amir was well out of range.
Matti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
 It looks like Parta Matti has been cut.
Matti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amir 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 Matti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Amir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Matti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Matti.
It looks like Ali Amir has been cut.
Amir throws a head kick that misses
and Matti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Amir.
Amir throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick by Amir misses
and Matti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Matti lands.
Amir misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Matti 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.
Matti's corner calls for a 1-2. Matti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Amir works the jab nicely.
Matti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matti has closed the distance and engaged Amir in a clinch.
Amir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matti walks away with a smile on his face. Amir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matti moves away.
A shot to the body from Amir misses
and Matti counters with a nice right hand that sends Amir toppling to the canvas! Amir scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Matti finish him?!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amir looks to score with a jab to the body but Matti is just out of range.
Amir throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Amir lands with a good body shot.
Amir misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick from Amir lands but Matti takes it in his stride.
Amir's corner calls for a 1-2. Amir obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Amir is looking to wear down Matti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matti circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ali Amir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amir throws a looping overhand right but Matti ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matti connects with the punch.
Ali Amir's cut is getting worse.
Matti thuds a left hand into Amir's body.
Amir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matti lands a really nice looking cross but Amir seems unphased.
Matti looks to score with a jab to the body but Amir is just out of range.
Amir throws a quick counter head kick but Matti was just out of range.
Amir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amir lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Amir thumps Matti with a low kick.
Amir swings for the body but Matti moves out of range.
Amir misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matti throws a looping overhand right but Amir ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matti.
Matti throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Amir throws a body shot but no joy.
Matti avoids a kick to the body.
Amir misses with a straight left.
Amir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matti counters with a left to the body.
Matti throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Parta Matti dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Amir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matti moves away.
Matti misses the jab.
Matti misses with a wild body shot.
Amir is looking to counter with a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Matti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matti.
Amir lands with a nice body kick.
Matti misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amir thuds his right hand into Matti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Amir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matti doesn't seem bothered though.
Amir scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amir digs a good hook to Matti's body.
Matti is breathing heavily.
Matti misses with a hook
and Amir counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matti tries a low kick but Amir avoids it.
Matti looks to score with a jab to the body but Amir is just out of range.
Matti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parta Matti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matti moves out of range as Amir strikes.
Amir throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matti misses with a body shot.
Amir throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Matti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Amir looks to throw a body kick
and Matti counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amir moves into the clinch successfully.
Amir jumps guard but Matti stands there with Amir around his waist. Amir gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Amir scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Matti.
Matti trying to land knees to the body.
Amir is trying to pull guard but Matti has him pressed against the cage.
Amir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Amir.
Amir swings wildly with an uppercut but Matti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amir lands a shot to the body.
Matti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matti smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Amir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amir scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matti counters with a leg kick.
Amir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matti lands with a straight right. Amir didn't see that one coming.
Ali Amir's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Amir tried to score with a low kick but Matti checks it.
Amir missing with a left hand there. Matti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amir throws a leg kick
and Matti counters with a straight right hand.
Matti has Amir up against the cage in a clinch.
Matti trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matti throws a punch but it's blocked by Amir.
Amir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amir jumps guard but Matti stands there with Amir around his waist. Amir gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Amir drags the fight down to the ground.
Matti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Amir looking for a sweep. Not yet Amir, not yet.
Matti postures up.
Matti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Matti politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Matti prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Parta Matti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Amir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matti connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Amir, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amir.
Matti misses with a looping right.
Amir darts in and clinches Matti up against the cage.
Amir has a couple of punches blocked by Matti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matti tries to land knees in the clinch but Amir avoids the damage to the body.
Amir scores with a shot to the side of Matti's head.
Matti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali Amir has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Amir is working Matti over against the cage.
Amir is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matti to keep the fight standing.
Matti blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matti throws a punch but it's blocked by Amir.
Matti manages to break the clinch.
Matti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Amir has time to react.
Amir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Amir ducks under a wild hook from Matti.
Amir misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Matti does it's job there.
Amir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Amir tries to clinch but Matti moves away
and Matti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeez, Ali Amir's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Amir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Amir is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ali Amir's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Parta Matti!
After the fight, Parta Matti was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Bundy (ranked 288 p4p, 627 weight class) and Keith Bronson (ranked 40 p4p, 91 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bronson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
Bundy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bronson throws a series of strikes that have Bundy backpedaling.
It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
Bundy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bronson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bundy somewhat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bundy enables Bronson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bundy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy controls Bronson momentarily but Bronson frees himself.
Bundy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bronson defends well.
Bronson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bronson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy is pulling down on Bronson's head to control his posture.
Bundy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bronson stands up from Bundy's guard - Bronson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bronson sprawls well. Bronson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bundy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bundy has been working on his balance at Champion Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bronson.
Bundy shoots in and drives through. Bronson sprawls well.
Bundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bundy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bundy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bundy loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Bundy throws a right hand that Bronson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bronson also avoids with ease.
Bronson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bundy.
Bronson lands a jab.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt
and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bundy with a poor takedown
and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ted Bundy's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bundy enables Bronson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bundy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bundy is rocked!
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Bronson from controlling successfully.
Bronson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bundy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bundy trying to keep a closed guard but Bronson is proving a slippery customer.
Bundy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bronson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy looking for a guillotine here but Bronson defends easily.
Bronson trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
Bronson wants to stand but Bundy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bronson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bronson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bronson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bronson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bronson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bronson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bundy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bronson defends well.
Bronson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bundy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bronson is looking to defend but Bundy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bronson! Bundy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bronson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ted Bundy!
Ted Bundy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Bronson (ranked 237 p4p, 253 weight class) and Wille Thai (ranked 41 p4p, 44 weight class). Bronson's entrance music is Glass Candy. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai tried to score with a low kick but Bronson checks it.
Thai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses
so Thai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bronson trying to control the position here.
Bronson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thai is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thai being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bronson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thai, into his guard.
Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bronson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bronson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet.
Bronson gets to his feet - Thai follows without any prompting.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thai.
Thai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai looks for a takedown but Bronson sprawls well.
Don Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thai doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thai tries to clinch but Bronson moves away
and Bronson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thai's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Thai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thai feints the counter takedown.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bronson throws the left hand but Thai avoids the punch easily.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai misses with a takedown
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thai.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.
Thai misses with a takedown
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Bronson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bronson swings widly with a right hand
and Thai counters with a shoot takedown. Bronson fights it but they end up in guard.
Thai looking to pass the guard.
Bronson can't keep his opponent in guard - Thai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thai is looking for a kimura but Bronson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thai to get the leverage.
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bronson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson tries to roll over but Thai keeps him under control.
Thai is looking for a kimura but Bronson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thai to get the leverage.
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bronson is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.
Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Bronson is defending well.
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bronson wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thai is working for a submission of some sort.
Bronson is defending against the submission attempts here by Thai.
Bronson is looking to improve his position.
Bronson is defending against the submission attempts here by Thai.
Thai wants to free his trapped foot but Bronson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Bronson is defending well.
Bronson gets back to full guard.
Thai slips nicely into half guard.
Thai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bronson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bronson is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.
Bronson keeping control of the position.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thai wants to pass to mount but Bronson is defending the position.
Bronson wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bronson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thai.
Bronson works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wille Thai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Thai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bronson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Thai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bronson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Don Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Thai's shoulder, as Thai tries to avoid the shot.
Thai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Thai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
Bronson throws the left hand but Thai avoids the punch easily.
And Thai tries to counter it with a takedown but Bronson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Bronson misses with a leg kick
and Thai counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson keeping full guard, as Thai tries to pass.
Bronson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thai preventing the sweep.
Thai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bronson has his hands on Thai's head, controlling the position.
Thai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai has gone for a leg lock! Bronson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thai's guard.
Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Bronson controlling from the top position.
Bronson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bronson has managed to get both his arms back between Thai's legs - danger averted.
Bronson trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bronson defends it easily.
Bronson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bronson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bronson stopping the sweep attempt from Thai.
Thai being controlled here, momentarily.
Thai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronson wants to improve his position but Thai is controlling well.
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bronson is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.
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 Don Bronson.
I think Bronson 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!
After winning the bout, Don Bronson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Garcia (ranked 57 p4p, 439 weight class) and Nick Barkley (ranked 10 p4p, 63 weight class). Garcia comes into the arena with S.G. Sinnicks - St Patrick Battalion blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Garcia has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Barkley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garcia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Garcia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garcia as Barkley tries to tie him up.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia managing to block the knees to the body from Barkley.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia jumps guard but Barkley stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Barkley takes an elbow to the temple.
Garcia managing to block the knees to the body from Barkley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Garcia pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Barkley wants to stand but Garcia is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barkley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barkley is one step ahead there.
Barkley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garcia's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Garcia misses with a jab to the body
and Barkley counters with a thumping low kick.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
Garcia misses with a double jab
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Barkley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a body shot.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Barkley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barkley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garcia is able to avoid easily.
Barkley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barkley throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia misses with an uppercut
and Barkley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garcia throws an off balance right hand
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia is looking to counter punch.
Barkley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia works Barkley's body with a nice hook.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Barkley's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Barkley gets tackled into the cage by Garcia. Garcia maintains the clinch.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley blocks the elbow strike.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia lands an elbow inside.
Garcia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Garcia scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Barkley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Garcia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barkley counters with an outside leg kick.
Garcia connects with a crisp jab.
Barkley lands a jab to Garcia's midsection.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Barkley.
Garcia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barkley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Barkley feints a counter leg kick.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Barkley's ribs.
Garcia with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley scores with a jab.
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot by Garcia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barkley.
Barkley lands a glancing blow to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Garcia drops his shoulder and cracks Barkley with a huge uppercut! Barkley goes down! Can Garcia finish him?
 Barkley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barkley is still in real trouble! Can Garcia finish him?
Garcia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barkley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barkley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garcia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garcia arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Barkley's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mickey Garcia!
Mickey Garcia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lemmy Bang (ranked 62 p4p, 42 weight class) and Diogo Jimenez (ranked 7 p4p, 5 weight class). Bang comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lemmy Bang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diogo Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Bang.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bang slips under a jab.
We've been told by Bang's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang dips to his left and cracks Jimenez with an uppercut!
Jimenez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bang throws a big shot that misses.
Jimenez throws out a counter right but Bang avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Jimenez misses.
Bang takes a swing at Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
Jimenez takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Bang throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Jimenez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jimenez blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Bang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Bang checks the leg kick.
Bang throwing a counter right hand but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Bang throws a leg kick but Jimenez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jimenez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang misses with an uppercut
and Jimenez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jimenez throws a hook but Bang avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Bang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang misses with a hook.
Bang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bang lands a nice looking body kick.
Bang throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Bang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jimenez.
Jimenez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bang swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bang misses with a looping right.
Jimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Bang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bang lands a slapping body shot.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Bang slips under a jab from Jimenez.
Bang slips under a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimenez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
Lemmy Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
Jimenez throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Good shot there by Bang.
Jimenez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bang throws a leg kick
and Jimenez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jimenez tries to clinch up.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Jimenez slips under a jab.
Jimenez swinging wildly here.
Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bang throws out the jab.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bang throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Jimenez scores with a nice right hand.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Jimenez.
Bang looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
Bang misses with a straight left.
Bang throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jimenez counter with a right hand.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Jimenez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Jimenez tries a head kick but it misses.
Jimenez jabs at Bang's body.
Bang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bang catches Jimenez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bang connects with a body shot that sends Jimenez's belly button to the back.
Bang throws a sloppy body shot
and Jimenez counters with a straight right hand.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Jimenez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
Bang is looking to land body kicks.
Jimenez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Bang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bang.
Bang misses with a low kick.
Jimenez connects with a right hand. Bang shakes it off.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez with a jab.
Bang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bang throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Jimenez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jimenez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jimenez gets to mount! Bang was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bang to take his back!
Bang tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Jimenez has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Bang is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Diogo Jimenez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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