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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trey Sheppherd (ranked 4860 p4p, 4616 weight class) and Chabuk Al Zubairi (ranked 460 p4p, 454 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trey Sheppherd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chabuk Al Zubairi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Al Zubairi lands but Sheppherd takes it in his stride.
Sheppherd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sheppherd clinches up against the cage.
Sheppherd keeps control of Al Zubairi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sheppherd breaks the clinch.
Sheppherd keeps the fight on the outside.
Sheppherd gets a double leg takedown into Al Zubairi's guard.
Sheppherd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Zubairi's guard.
Sheppherd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppherd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Zubairi sees it coming and defends easily.
Al Zubairi is looking to escape.
Sheppherd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Zubairi keeps working.
Sheppherd trying to mount his opponent but Al Zubairi defends it.
Sheppherd is looking to take a break and control but Al Zubairi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Zubairi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sheppherd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two 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.
Sheppherd trying to control the pace.
Sheppherd has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Zubairi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Al Zubairi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Al Zubairi has given up his back here. Will Sheppherd look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Sheppherd is persistently looking for the submission but Al Zubairi is defending it well.
Al Zubairi tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Sheppherd sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Al Zubairi to tap. Impressive finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trey Sheppherd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hamish Farquharson (ranked 4912 p4p, 25245 weight class) and Sean Foster (ranked 488 p4p, 577 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hamish Farquharson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Foster!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquharson dives in and grabs Foster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Foster pushes down on Farquharson's head and hops out.
Farquharson darts in looking for a takedown but Foster gets double underhooks and turns Farquharson into the cage.
Farquharson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish Farquharson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farquharson is looking for a takedown.
Foster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Farquharson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Foster controlling the action here for a moment.
Farquharson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Foster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Farquharson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Foster is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster missing with knees to the body.
Farquharson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Foster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Foster has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Farquharson looks for a takedown but Foster sprawls well.
Foster closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Farquharson tries to score a body lock takedown but Foster shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Foster is pressed up against the cage. Farquharson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Foster down to the mat. Foster avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Foster moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hamish Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Foster is trying to control Farquharson's posture but Farquharson avoids it.
Foster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Farquharson lands a nice forearm strike.
Farquharson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Foster down.
Farquharson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Foster is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Foster is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Farquharson cracks Foster with a big right hand but Foster just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Farquharson working away.
Farquharson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Foster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Farquharson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Farquharson landing a few strikes.
Farquharson advances to full mount.
Farquharson raining down shots from the mount!
 Foster is rocked!
Farquharson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Foster! Farquharson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Foster and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hamish Farquharson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Twist (ranked 4195 p4p, 5995 weight class) and Temujin Namkhai (ranked 433 p4p, 536 weight class). Twist comes to the cage accompanied by Yung Gravy - Yup!. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Twist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Temujin Namkhai!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twist misses with a takedown attempt
and Namkhai counters with a right hand to the body.
Twist shoots in and bounces Namkhai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Namkhai seems keen to control Twist's posture.
Namkhai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Twist.
Twist has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Twist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twist throwing strikes from guard but Namkhai blocks nicely.
Twist distracts Namkhai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Twist throws a big right hand that misses.
Namkhai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namkhai keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully.
Twist showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Twist slips nicely into half guard.
Twist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Twist tries to pass the half guard into mount. Namkhai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Twist looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Twist wants to pass the guard but Namkhai is defending well.
Namkhai is staying active underneath Twist, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good shot there by Namkhai.
 It looks like Tony Twist has been cut.
Twist with a poor takedown
and Namkhai counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai scores with a decent looking hook.
Namkhai digs a good hook to Twist's body.
Namkhai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Twist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Twist with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Namkhai counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Twist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Namkhai cracks Twist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Twist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Namkhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Namkhai moves into the clinch successfully.
Twist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Namkhai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Namkhai drives through and clinches with Twist against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Namkhai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Namkhai.
Twist is breathing heavily.
Twist is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Namkhai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Namkhai prevents the takedown attempt.
Namkhai presses Twist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Namkhai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Namkhai.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Namkhai lands a body shot.
Namkhai lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Namkhai.
Namkhai cracks Twist with a nice body shot.
Namkhai cracks Twist with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Namkhai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Twist's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Namkhai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Twist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Namkhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Namkhai clinches with his opponent.
Namkhai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Namkhai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Namkhai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Twist is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Namkhai is defending well.
Namkhai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Twist backwards.
Still in the clinch, Namkhai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Namkhai lands a nice shot to the body.
Namkhai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Namkhai digs a right hand underneath Twist's ribcage. Twist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namkhai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Namkhai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Namkhai lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Namkhai.
Namkhai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Temujin Namkhai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Namkhai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Twist.
Namkhai lands a hook that snaps the head of Twist backwards.
Namkhai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Twist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Namkhai clinches up against the cage.
Twist working hard to break the clinch.
Namkhai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Twist has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Namkhai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Twist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Namkhai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Twist.
Namkhai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
 Twist is rocked!
Namkhai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Twist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Namkhai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Twist backwards.
Namkhai pushes Twist against the cage and as Twist bounces back, Namkhai cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Namkhai follows up with more strikes but Twist was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Temujin Namkhai!
During a confident post fight interview, Temujin Namkhai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Bjurstrom (ranked 3148 p4p, 3387 weight class) and Scooter Ham (ranked 379 p4p, 405 weight class). Scooter Ham will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Bjurstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scooter Ham!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjurstrom blocks a head kick by Ham.
Bjurstrom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bjurstrom staying out of range there.
Bjurstrom is looking to land body kicks.
Ham is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bjurstrom with a body shot.
Bjurstrom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bjurstrom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ham's sensitive parts.
Bjurstrom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bjurstrom cracks Ham with an open hand slap.
Bjurstrom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ham in his tracks.
Ham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom moves away from the strike by Ham.
A quick step to the side and Bjurstrom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marco Bjurstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjurstrom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bjurstrom lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom scores with a punch to the head.
Bjurstrom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bjurstrom thumps Ham with a low kick.
Ham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bjurstrom. Bjurstrom obviously looking to wear him down.
Bjurstrom tries to score with a low kick but Ham moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Bjurstrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Ham moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Ham misses.
Bjurstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjurstrom.
Ham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Ham.
Bjurstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bjurstrom throws a lazy head kick
and Ham counters with a big head kick but Bjurstrom shrugs it off.
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the side of Ham's head but Ham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjurstrom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bjurstrom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ham throws a head kick but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Bjurstrom tries to land a body kick
and Ham counters with a nice body kick.
Bjurstrom checks a low kick from Ham.
Ham lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ham tests Bjurstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ham 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 Bjurstrom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bjurstrom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ham.
Ham slips a straight right by Bjurstrom.
Ham scores with a hook to the body. Bjurstrom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bjurstrom lands with a nice body kick.
Ham throws a leg kick but Bjurstrom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bjurstrom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ham throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bjurstrom.
Ham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good work by Bjurstrom as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bjurstrom throws a body punch but Ham moves out of range.
Ham has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ham swings for the body but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Bjurstrom missing with a left hand there. Ham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ham 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.
Bjurstrom jabs Ham right on the nose. Ham blinks but takes it well.
Bjurstrom thows a leg kick but Ham checks it
and Ham counters with a nice body kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook
and Ham counters with a solid body kick.
Ham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Marco Bjurstrom will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Ham.
Bjurstrom thumps Ham with a low kick.
Bjurstrom 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.
Bjurstrom with a nice calf kick.
Ham scores with a nice body kick.
Ham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ham's sensitive parts.
Bjurstrom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom throws a low kick but Ham moves out of range easily.
Ham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjurstrom throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Ham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bjurstrom punishes Ham's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bjurstrom checks a low kick from Ham.
Bjurstrom half committed to a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Ham misses
letting Bjurstrom counter with a right hand.
Bjurstrom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bjurstrom moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ham misses with a body kick.
Bjurstrom is looking to land body kicks.
Bjurstrom misses the shot to the body.
Ham thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bjurstrom if he has to take too many more of those.
Bjurstrom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom blocks a low kick nicely.
Bjurstrom thumps Ham with a low kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ham to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bjurstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom tests Ham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ham takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ham throws a sloppy body shot
and Bjurstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marco Bjurstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Ham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bjurstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ham manages to avoid it.
Ham let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bjurstrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ham can do to turn this around?
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Ham blocks it.
And Ham responds with a good body kick, but Bjurstrom manages to step out the way in time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom throws out a leg kick but Ham moves out of range and Bjurstrom only half commits.
Bjurstrom throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bjurstrom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ham throws a body punch but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Bjurstrom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ham. Ham obviously looking to wear him down.
Ham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom 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.
Bjurstrom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ham shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Ham avoids it easily.
Bjurstrom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bjurstrom throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjurstrom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ham counters with a nice leg kick.
Bjurstrom checks a leg kick nicely.
Ham has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom avoids the head kick by Ham.
Bjurstrom is looking to counter punch.
Bjurstrom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bjurstrom scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Bjurstrom dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ham wants to slow Bjurstrom down by chopping away at his legs.
Bjurstrom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ham moves away from the strike by Bjurstrom.
Ham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjurstrom throws out the jab.
Ham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ham scores with a leg kick.
Ham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bjurstrom misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ham.
Bjurstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bjurstrom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ham's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ham checks a leg kick.
Ham has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A low kick from Ham is predictable there
and Bjurstrom counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bjurstrom on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ham.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bjurstrom 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 Ham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ham throws a leg kick
and Bjurstrom counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bjurstrom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bjurstrom checks a leg kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a low kick as Ham jumps back.
Ham replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bjurstrom blocks it well.
Ham tries to land a front kick but Bjurstrom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Bjurstrom misses its intended target.
Bjurstrom cracks Ham with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjurstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ham's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ham throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bjurstrom is looking to slow Ham down with leg kicks.
Scooter Ham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjurstrom checks a low kick from Ham.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bjurstrom. That's going to slow Ham down.
Bjurstrom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ham on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bjurstrom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ham throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bjurstrom's head.
A jab from Bjurstrom misses.
Bjurstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Ham's shoulder, as Ham tries to avoid the shot.
Ham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bjurstrom.
Ham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjurstrom.
Ham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bjurstrom is able to avoid easily.
Ham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom misses with an uppercut. Ham saw that one coming.
Bjurstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Ham is just out of range.
Ham walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom lands a lovely overhand right.
Crunch! Bjurstrom slams his shin into Ham's torso.
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!
Ham throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bjurstrom counters with a leg kick.
Ham throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Bjurstrom is predictable there
and Ham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ham throws a head kick that misses.
Ham tests Bjurstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Bjurstrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bjurstrom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Bjurstrom!
Marco Bjurstrom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Fry (ranked 2975 p4p, 3432 weight class) and Pilot Test (ranked 406 p4p, 460 weight class). 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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215
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Fry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pilot Test!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fry's corner calls for a 1-2. Fry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Test shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fry as he jumps to the side.
Test looks for a takedown but Fry sprawls well.
Test ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Test moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Test shoots in for a takedown but Fry shows good takedown defense.
Al Fry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pilot Test.
Test moves into the clinch successfully.
Test has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fry regains guard immediately.
Fry wants to stand up but Test is controlling him.
Fry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Test on the ground.
Test passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Test taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Test is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fry is not content to let Test control the position.
Test is trying to get an arm triangle but Fry is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fry wants to get back to his feet but Test drags him back down.
Fry dodges the ground and pound from Test.
Test trying to control the position but Fry is working away.
Fry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Test tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Test has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Test is trying to get an arm triangle but Fry is defending well.
Test tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Test has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fry is not content to let Test control the position.
Fry tries to escape but Test is in control.
Test tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Test wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fry keeps working.
Test cracks Fry with a big elbow.
Test is trying to get an arm triangle but Fry is defending well.
Test is trying to get an arm triangle but Fry is defending well.
Fry avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Test.
Test trying to control the position but Fry is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Test working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Test is looking to take a break and control but Fry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fry is pushing Test's head away, looking to escape. Test manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Test is working Fry over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fry tries to get out of the position.
Fry is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pilot Test dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Test forces Fry back against the cage and clinches.
Fry is pressed up against the cage. Test has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fry down to the mat. Fry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fry misses with a wild combination.
Test fails to land the takedown.
Test tries for a takedown but Fry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Test has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Al Fry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pilot Test.
Fry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Test's hands.
Fry lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Test shoots in looking for a takedown but Fry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Test's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pilot Test seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fry scores with a one two! Test had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Test shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fry sprawls well. Fry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Test gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Test takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Test is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fry changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Test looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fry is fending him off so far but Test persists. Nope, Fry circles away and we're back to standing.
Fry scores with a jab. Test acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fry scores with a jab to the head.
Test tries for a takedown but Fry circles away easily
letting Fry counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Test takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Fry. Beautiful body shot.
Test looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fry is fending him off so far but Test persists. Nope, Fry circles away and we're back to standing.
Test tries to clinch
and Fry counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Fry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Test shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fry as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Test is defended easily by Fry.
Test is breathing heavily.
Test changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fry tries to avoid it but Test manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fry to the ground. Fry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fry misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Test takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Fry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Test walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fry scores with a shot to the body.
Al Fry is winning the standup battle so far.
Test tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Test fails with a takedown attempt.
Fry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Test tries to clinch there but Fry circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fry, as that shot connected.
Test has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Test there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Test stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Test shoots in but Fry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Fry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Test doesn't seem phased though.
Test drops his hands momentarily and Fry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Test takes one to the side of the head.
Fry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fry cracks Test with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fry circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Al Fry dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Test takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fry works the jab nicely.
Test throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fry's waist but Fry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Test off to one side.
Test clinches up against the cage.
Test lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fry backwards.
Fry is pressed up against the cage. Test has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fry down to the mat. Fry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Test ducks right into an uppercut from Fry.
Fry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Test can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Fry finds it's target.
Fry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Test with that takedown attempt.
Fry appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Al Fry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pilot Test.
Fry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry lands a jab to the head.
Test has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fry wants it to stay on the feet.
Fry feinted with a counter takedown.
Test takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Test dives in and grabs Fry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fry pushes down on Test's head and hops out.
Fry is looking to counter the offense by Test and move into the clinch.
Fry tests Test's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fry misses with a wild combination.
Fry connects with a looping right hand.
Fry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Test doesn't seem bothered though.
Fry moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fry connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Test fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fry avoids it really well and circles away.
Test takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fry jabs Test right on the nose. Test blinks but takes it well.
Test with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fry to score with a decent uppercut.
Test dives in and grabs Fry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fry pushes down on Test's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fry stuns Test with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Test shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice combination there by Fry.
Test is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fry.
Test fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fry with a hook.
Fry connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Test tries to clinch up but Fry circles away and keeps his distance.
A left and a right from Fry both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Test walks into a stiff left hand from Fry.
Fry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Fry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Test doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot lands for Fry.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Test is defended easily by Fry.
Fry thuds his right hand into Test's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Fry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fry 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Fry!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Lett (ranked 1928 p4p, 3297 weight class) and Michael McPherson (ranked 244 p4p, 396 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Lett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael McPherson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lett shoots in but McPherson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McPherson moves in looking to clinch but Lett pushes him off.
McPherson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lett back to the cage. McPherson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McPherson looks to land a combination but Lett avoids it well.
Lett attempts a counter takedown but McPherson avoids it well and moves away.
McPherson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lett did well to prevent McPherson getting side control.
Lett tries to get to full guard but McPherson has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lett is looking to control McPherson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lett avoid being mounted?
Lett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McPherson pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPherson wants to take a breather but Lett is having none of it.
Lett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McPherson pulls his head out easily.
Lett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McPherson wants to free his trapped foot but Lett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McPherson pulls his head out easily.
McPherson wants to advance to full mount but Lett doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McPherson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McPherson wants to control from the top but Lett keeps moving.
Lett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lett's guard.
Lett keeping full guard, as McPherson tries to pass.
Lett pushes a forearm under McPherson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McPherson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Lett!
David Lett tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freaky Frank (ranked 2597 p4p, 2934 weight class) and Maskar Flugamine (ranked 323 p4p, 358 weight class). Freaky Frank could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maskar Flugamine's chin.
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freaky Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maskar Flugamine!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flugamine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Flugamine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Flugamine manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Frank on his heels. He'll look to pass Frank's guard now, I'm sure.
Frank is trying to control the position but Flugamine postures up.
Flugamine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Flugamine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frank definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flugamine.
Flugamine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frank's head.
Flugamine trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flugamine stays in close to Frank's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flugamine postures up in Frank's guard and throws a big left but Frank blocks it.
Flugamine landing some decent shots from guard.
Flugamine with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flugamine cracks Frank with a solid left hand.
Flugamine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Flugamine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frank working a defensive guard here.
Flugamine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Flugamine landing some decent shots from guard.
Flugamine lands a couple of digs.
Flugamine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Flugamine cracks Frank with a big elbow.
Flugamine is working Frank over with some ground and pound from side control.
Flugamine moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flugamine connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Frank some visible discomfort.
Flugamine scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frank is looking to regain half guard here but Flugamine keeps moving and retains side control.
Flugamine is working Frank over with some ground and pound from side control.
Frank tries to bench press Flugamine off him but Flugamine keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Flugamine stalls from top position.
Flugamine tries to move into full mount but can't pass Frank's legs.
Flugamine prevents Frank from escaping the position.
Flugamine grinds an elbow into Frank's temple.
Flugamine lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flugamine landing a few strikes.
Flugamine is putting a hurting on Frank here, landing some big shots from side control.
Flugamine working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Flugamine connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Frank some visible discomfort.
Frank being controlled for a moment.
Frank is trying to get back to half guard.
Flugamine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frank is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flugamine lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Frank tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flugamine is working Frank over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flugamine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flugamine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Frank is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Flugamine slows the pace down.
Frank wants to get back to his feet but Flugamine drags him back down.
Flugamine lands some shots froms side control.
Flugamine is working Frank over with some ground and pound from side control.
Flugamine staying calm.
Frank on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maskar Flugamine dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Frank enables Flugamine to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frank manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Flugamine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frank dives on top into guard.
Frank stopping the sweep attempt from Flugamine.
Flugamine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Frank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Frank has momentary wrist control but Flugamine slips an elbow through the middle.
Frank looking to control.
Flugamine landing some decent shots from guard.
Frank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flugamine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frank trying to control the position.
Flugamine trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flugamine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Flugamine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Flugamine connects with a couple of short punches.
Flugamine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Flugamine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frank's head.
Flugamine stops Frank from standing up.
Flugamine connects with a couple of short punches.
Flugamine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Flugamine is working Frank over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Flugamine with a nice head shot there.
Flugamine sitting in guard here, content to control.
Flugamine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Flugamine connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flugamine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Flugamine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Frank is rocked!
Flugamine pushing down on Frank's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Flugamine working over Frank with some ground and pound. Frank looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Frank trying to control here.
Frank on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Flugamine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flugamine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frank with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Frank is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frank is trying to get back to full guard.
Flugamine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flugamine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flugamine looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Flugamine lands a big elbow - Frank is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Flugamine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maskar Flugamine!
A relieved looking Maskar Flugamine 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 Edmond Chabazian (ranked 2022 p4p, 3814 weight class) and Herio Lupsaka (ranked 281 p4p, 470 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edmond Chabazian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herio Lupsaka!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupsaka stalks Chabazian and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chabazian's face. Chabazian staggers backwards, shaken.
Chabazian goes for a double leg but Lupsaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lupsaka continues to drive forward.
We've been hearing reports that Chabazian has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chabazian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lupsaka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chabazian drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabazian wants to sweep but no luck.
Chabazian controls Lupsaka momentarily but Lupsaka frees himself.
Chabazian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lupsaka is one step ahead there.
Lupsaka is stalling in the full guard.
Chabazian trying to keep a closed guard but Lupsaka is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupsaka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lupsaka wants to control from the top but Chabazian keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chabazian is on top in guard.
Chabazian preventing the sweep.
Chabazian wants to control from the top but Lupsaka keeps moving.
Lupsaka 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 get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lupsaka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chabazian is pushing down on Lupsaka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lupsaka is fighting to maintain full guard but Chabazian has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabazian seems to be looking for submissions.
Lupsaka is looking for a sweep. Chabazian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lupsaka holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chabazian trying to mount his opponent but Lupsaka defends it.
Chabazian wants to take a breather but Lupsaka is having none of it.
Lupsaka wants to improve his position but Chabazian is controlling well.
Chabazian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupsaka wants to get back to full guard.
Chabazian moves nicely into side control.
Chabazian passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lupsaka!
Chabazian jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lupsaka is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lupsaka and Chabazian has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lupsaka is trying to control Chabazian's posture but Chabazian avoids it.
Chabazian trying to control the action but Lupsaka is working from the bottom.
Chabazian wants to control for a moment but Lupsaka uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Chabazian is thwarting Lupsaka's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lupsaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chabazian.
Lupsaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chabazian pushing down on Lupsaka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lupsaka is not content to let Chabazian control the position.
Lupsaka tries to roll over but Chabazian keeps him under control.
Chabazian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chabazian takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lupsaka could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Chabazian has cracked it and Lupsaka is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Chabazian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edmond Chabazian!
After winning the bout, Edmond Chabazian 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Boy (ranked 2548 p4p, 2557 weight class) and Herminos Lugnunum (ranked 279 p4p, 280 weight class). Herminos Lugnunum acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herminos Lugnunum!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy scores with a jab.
Lugnunum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boy pinned against the cage. Boy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lugnunum shoots in but Boy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boy drops Lugnunum with a huge uppercut! Lugnunum drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Boy is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Boy!
A relieved looking Big Boy 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 Convicted Kelly (ranked 1661 p4p, 2281 weight class) and Petey Pablo (ranked 233 p4p, 300 weight class). Kelly's entrance music is Bump and grind. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Convicted Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Petey Pablo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly dodges the punch combination from Pablo.
Kelly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pablo manages to circle out of the way.
Kelly is looking to clinch.
Pablo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pablo looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely.
Pablo throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot.
Pablo throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Pablo misses the jab.
Pablo throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Pablo.
Kelly moves away from the strike by Pablo.
Pablo swinging wildly here.
Kelly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pablo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Pablo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pablo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kelly's hands.
Kelly wants to clinch up but Pablo keeps it at a distance.
Pablo throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely.
Pablo throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly darts in and clinches Pablo up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Pablo avoids the elbow strike from Kelly, against the cage.
Kelly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Kelly.
Kelly throws an elbow but it misses.
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pablo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pablo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petey Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pablo lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Pablo. Those never looked like landing.
Decent striking displayed by Pablo there.
Pablo lands with a straight right. Kelly didn't see that one coming.
Kelly moves into the clinch successfully.
Pablo tries to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling the position.
Kelly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Pablo blocks an elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pablo avoids it.
Kelly looking to throw knees to the head but Pablo is blocking nicely.
Pablo avoids a wild elbow strike from Kelly.
Pablo breaks from the clinch.
Pablo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Pablo.
Pablo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Kelly slips under a jab.
Kelly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pablo.
Pablo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Pablo.
Kelly throws a big counter combination but Pablo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pablo throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.
Pablo 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.
Kelly pushes Pablo up against the cage in a clinch.
Pablo dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kelly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo wants to get back to striking at distance but Kelly won't allow it.
Kelly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pablo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kelly throws an elbow but it misses.
Kelly missing with knees to the body.
Pablo is trying to force a seperation but Kelly has the dominant position.
Pablo avoids the elbow strike from Kelly, against the cage.
Pablo breaks from the clinch.
Pablo throws a series of punches but Kelly moves out of range.
Pablo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pablo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kelly moves forwards but Pablo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kelly is looking to clinch but Pablo is avoiding it.
Kelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kelly leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pablo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly pushes off an throws an elbow but Pablo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kelly misses with an elbow over the top.
Kelly lands an elbow just above Pablo 's eye.
 It looks like Petey Pablo has been cut.
Pablo blocking some punches.
Kelly lands an elbow inside that Pablo shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pablo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pablo dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Pablo backwards.
Kelly throws an elbow but it misses.
Pablo dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Petey Pablo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petey Pablo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pablo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kelly slips a straight right by Pablo.
Pablo stalks Kelly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kelly's face. Kelly staggers backwards, shaken.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Pablo circles away.
Pablo lands a glancing blow to the side of Kelly's head.
Petey Pablo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pablo.
Pablo looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely.
Pablo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Pablo swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
Pablo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Pablo circles away.
Pablo throws out a counter right but Kelly avoids it with no problem.
We've been informed that Pablo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pablo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pablo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Convicted Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelly takes one to the side of the head.
Pablo cracks Kelly with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pablo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pablo tries to keep at a distance but Kelly has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Pablo effectively controlling the action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kelly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee calls for Kelly to work.
Pablo avoids the elbow strike from Kelly, against the cage.
Kelly keeps control of Pablo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Kelly - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kelly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pablo dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Convicted Kelly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for Kelly to work.
Kelly lands a damaging elbow.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pablo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kelly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Kelly is stalling here.
Pablo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly missing with knees to the body.
Pablo breaks the clinch.
Kelly wants to clinch up but Pablo keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Pablo misses the target.
Kelly tries to clinch
and Pablo counters with a straight right hand.
Pablo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pablo cracks Kelly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pablo looks to land a combination but Kelly avoids it well.
Kelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Pablo misses.
Pablo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Pablo.
Pablo misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Kelly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pablo throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily.
Kelly tries to counter by clinching up but Pablo breaks away and moves out of range.
Pablo throws a lazy uppercut
and Kelly moves into the clinch.
Pablo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pablo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pablo dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
Pablo blocks an elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Pablo managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly.
Kelly lands a nice elbow.
Pablo blocks an elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kelly misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Petey Pablo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Petey Pablo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pablo throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily.
Kelly tries to counter by clinching up but Pablo breaks away and moves out of range.
Pablo scores with a three punch combo!
Pablo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kelly defending well as Pablo loads up on a big left hand.
Kelly tries to clinch but Pablo moves out of range.
Kelly takes the fight into the clinch.
Kelly lands an elbow just above Pablo 's eye.
Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kelly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kelly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pablo swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly tries to clinch there but Pablo circles away.
Pablo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pablo throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Pablo swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly drops his hands momentarily and Pablo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pablo scores with a jab. Kelly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pablo cracks Kelly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the body from Pablo misses
and Kelly counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kelly looking to throw knees to the head but Pablo is blocking nicely.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kelly throws an elbow but misses.
Kelly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pablo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pablo is trying to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling him.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pablo avoids a wild elbow strike from Kelly.
Pablo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kelly misses with an elbow over the top.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly pushes off an throws an elbow but Pablo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pablo breaks from the clinch.
Kelly forces Pablo back against the cage and clinches.
Pablo dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly looking to throw knees to the head but Pablo is blocking nicely.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kelly is struggling to control the position.
Kelly misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Kelly.
Pablo working hard to break the clinch.
Pablo is trying to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling him.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pablo is defending well for now.
Pablo managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly.
Pablo breaks the clinch.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pablo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pablo lands a slapping body shot.
Kelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pablo throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly dodges the punch combination from Pablo.
Pablo swings widly with a right hand
and Kelly counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws an elbow but it misses.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pablo is trying to push Kelly away but Kelly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pablo blocks an elbow strike.
Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pablo.
Pablo blocks an elbow strike.
Pablo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
Pablo blocks an elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Kelly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Convicted Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly lands an elbow inside that Pablo shrugs off.
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 Convicted Kelly.
I think Pablo 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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