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WVT 88: Beukeboom v Motts PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eero Jukola (ranked 5014 p4p, 1977 weight class) and Remi Johnson (ranked 459 p4p, 251 weight class). Eero Jukola could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Remi Johnson's chin.
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10 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eero Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remi Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson slips a straight right by Jukola.
Jukola throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson jabs Jukola right on the nose. Jukola blinks but takes it well.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Jukola.
Jukola tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Jukola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jukola continues to drive forward.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jukola wants to clinch.
Jukola throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Jukola on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Jukola misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jukola as he jumps to the side.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Jukola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Remi Johnson has been cut.
Jukola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Jukola misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid body kick from Jukola.
Jukola throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jukola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Eero Jukola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remi Johnson.
Jukola throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Jukola looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been informed that Johnson 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.
Jukola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Jukola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Jukola lands with a good body shot.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jukola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Jukola finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Jukola lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jukola is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jukola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jukola thumps Johnson with a low kick.
A big left from Jukola misses.
Jukola lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Jukola.
Johnson lands with a hook. Jukola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Jukola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jukola.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson stands up and beckons Jukola to his feet.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Jukola sprawls well.
Jukola is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Jukola misses with a lunging right hand
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jukola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jukola gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eero Jukola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Remi Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jukola misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Jukola on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Jukola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jukola connects with a looping right hand.
Jukola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jukola wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson 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.
Jukola misses with an uppercut
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Jukola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jukola wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jukola clinches.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Jukola is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jukola throws a head punch that misses.
Jukola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Jukola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jukola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Jukola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jukola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola motions for Johnson to come forward. Jukola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jukola throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Jukola stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jukola is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Johnson throws a jab when Jukola was well out of range.
Jukola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson trying to control the position but Jukola is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jukola sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jukola tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson is keen to just control but Jukola is a slippery customer.
Jukola wants to get back to full guard.
Jukola wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Johnson 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.
Jukola is looking to improve his position.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnson wants to stand up but Jukola has a hold of him and won't allow it.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jukola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jukola wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jukola swings widly with a right hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jukola here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jukola throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jukola is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Jukola circles away and we're back to standing.
Eero Jukola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remi Johnson.
Jukola throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukola fails to land the takedown.
Jukola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Jukola will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jukola misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Jukola avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Remi Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Remi Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eero Jukola is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jukola as he jumps to the side.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jukola is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jukola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Remi Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson lands an elbow.
Johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Jukola.
Jukola gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Jukola manages to retain guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Jukola is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson stands up and waves to Jukola to follow him.
Jukola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Jukola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jukola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
A shot to the liver by Jukola. Beautiful body shot.
Jukola swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Jukola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jukola.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Jukola's head.
Jukola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jukola wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Jukola wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jukola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson is trying to control. Jukola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jukola manages to get to full guard.
Jukola 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.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jukola lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Remi Johnson.
I think Johnson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biscuit Oliva (ranked 1834 p4p, 4150 weight class) and Jingky Bacolod (ranked 96 p4p, 192 weight class). Oliva comes to the cage accompanied by Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy). Bacolod has chosen Havana as his entrance music. Jingky Bacolod acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class MT
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Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biscuit Oliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jingky Bacolod!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oliva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bacolod counters with a nice body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Oliva.
That kick from Oliva tenderised Bacolod's leg. Bacolod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oliva.
Bacolod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bacolod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bacolod drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oliva defends it well.
Oliva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oliva. That's going to slow Bacolod down.
Oliva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bacolod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bacolod throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliva's waist but Oliva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bacolod off to one side.
Oliva tried to counter with a leg kick but Bacolod avoided it.
Oliva misses with a leg kick.
Bacolod throws out a counter right but Oliva avoids it with no problem.
Bacolod misses with a low kick.
Oliva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bacolod.
Biscuit Oliva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jingky Bacolod.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bacolod.
Bacolod fails to land with a series of punches.
Bacolod shoots for a takedown but Oliva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bacolod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oliva can pounce on him.
Oliva is looking to slow Bacolod down with leg kicks.
Oliva throws a low kick, looking for Bacolod's leg but Bacolod calmly moves out of range.
Bacolod is looking for the big counter here.
Bacolod tries to clinch but Oliva is having none of it.
Bacolod fails to land the takedown.
Oliva lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oliva drives through and clinches with Bacolod against the cage.
Bacolod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bacolod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oliva has hold of one of Bacolod's legs. Bacolod is fighting the takedown attempt but Oliva gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bacolod looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliva wants to control from the top but Bacolod keeps moving.
Oliva tries to free his leg and advance position but Bacolod is retaining full guard.
Oliva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Oliva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bacolod keeping moving, preventing Oliva from controlling successfully.
Oliva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bacolod throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bacolod controls Oliva momentarily but Oliva frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bacolod.
Oliva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Oliva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bacolod felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Oliva in side control lands a decent elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bacolod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliva lands a few punches from side control.
Bacolod is trying to escape the position but Oliva is controlling the position.
Oliva working the ground and pound from side control.
Oliva is looking to take a break and control but Bacolod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliva working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliva lands an elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bacolod tries to improve position but can't.
Oliva staying calm.
Bacolod takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oliva 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.
Bacolod struggling a bit here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva is staying tight to Bacolod's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see that Bacolod has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oliva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Oliva misses.
Oliva wants to land a leg kick but Bacolod is out of range.
Bacolod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Oliva 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 Bacolod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bacolod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oliva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bacolod can do to turn this around?
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but Oliva shows good takedown defense.
Oliva connects with a leg kick.
Oliva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bacolod checks the leg kick.
Oliva tries to work over Bacolod's front leg with a kick but Bacolod checks it.
Nice body kick there by Oliva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva has Bacolod up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bacolods head.
Oliva misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva misses with a punch on the inside.
Bacolod is breathing heavily.
Oliva throws a head punch that misses.
Oliva jumps guard.
Oliva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Oliva content to stall in guard here.
Oliva tries to free his leg and advance position but Bacolod is retaining full guard.
Oliva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oliva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bacolod is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod can't keep his opponent in guard - Oliva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oliva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oliva wants to free his trapped foot but Bacolod is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bacolod tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Oliva is trying to control the action in half guard but Bacolod is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oliva stops Bacolod from getting back to his feet.
Bacolod is looking for a sweep. Oliva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bacolod is staying active underneath Oliva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bacolod is looking to control Oliva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bacolod avoid being mounted?
Oliva moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod struggling a bit here.
Bacolod stops Oliva from passing to mount.
Oliva remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Bacolod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Oliva trying to control the position but Bacolod is working away.
Oliva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bacolod is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Oliva working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oliva is looking to take a break and control but Bacolod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliva controlling the position.
Bacolod on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oliva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bacolod keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacolod takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oliva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bacolod keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biscuit Oliva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Oliva throws a leg kick which misses Bacolod's front leg but catches the back leg as Bacolod tries to avoid it.
Biscuit Oliva is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Oliva.
An inside leg kick lands from Oliva.
Oliva throws a low kick but Bacolod avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bacolod! But no joy.
Oliva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oliva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Oliva.
Oliva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bacolod is out of range.
And Bacolod responds with a good body kick, but Oliva manages to step out the way in time.
Bacolod wants to clinch.
Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod fails to land the takedown.
Bacolod shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliva tries to sprawl out of it but Bacolod keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oliva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacolod checks a low kick from Oliva.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.
Biscuit Oliva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jingky Bacolod.
Bacolod tries to clinch up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oliva lands with a right to the head.
Oliva manages to pull guard.
Bacolod preventing the sweep.
Bacolod trying to control but Oliva is working from the bottom.
Oliva looking to control.
Oliva keeping moving, preventing Bacolod from controlling successfully.
Oliva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bacolod's guard.
Bacolod trying to keep a closed guard but Oliva is proving a slippery customer.
Bacolod seems keen to control Oliva's posture.
Bacolod keeping moving, preventing Oliva from controlling successfully.
Oliva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bacolod is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliva is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bacolod is on top in guard.
Oliva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva managing to control the position.
Oliva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bacolod is one step ahead there.
Oliva working a defensive guard here.
Oliva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oliva working a defensive guard here.
Oliva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliva 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 referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oliva.
That kick from Oliva tenderised Bacolod's leg. Bacolod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliva throws a low kick but Bacolod moves out of range easily.
Oliva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jingky Bacolod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Biscuit Oliva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oliva 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!
A victorious Biscuit Oliva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Cubbedge (ranked 3119 p4p, 3203 weight class) and Tatu Kurri (ranked 431 p4p, 445 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Tatu Kurri!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge looking to score a takedown here. Kurri is defending well but Cubbedge drives through and ends up in Kurri's guard.
Kurri trying to control the position here.
Cubbedge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurri keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kurri has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've been hearing that Cubbedge has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kurri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Kurri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cubbedge is putting a hurting on Kurri here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kurri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kurri gets back to half guard.
Kurri gets full guard.
Cubbedge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cubbedge is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Cubbedge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kurri keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cubbedge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Kurri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kurri is stalling in the full guard.
Cubbedge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kurri is stalling in the full guard.
Cubbedge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Kurri from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kurri defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge looking for a guillotine here but Kurri defends easily.
Kurri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cubbedge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cubbedge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurri passes Cubbedge 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kurri is just content to waste time from the top position. Cubbedge takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kurri is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kurri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge striking off his back but it's not causing Kurri any problems.
Kurri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge is pulling down on Kurri's head. It's preventing any offense from Kurri, at least for the moment.
Kurri passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cubbedge 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.
Kurri shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cubbedge is trying to defend but Kurri finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kurri is trying to control. Cubbedge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cubbedge moves into full guard.
Cubbedge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurri's guard.
Kurri is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurri looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cubbedge passes into half guard.
Cubbedge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cubbedge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Kurri is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurri can do to turn this around?
Cubbedge throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kurri to regain full guard.
Kurri trying to control the position.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Kurri.
Cubbedge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kurri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurri is retaining full guard.
Cubbedge postures up.
Kurri is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cubbedge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kurri keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cubbedge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billy Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge closes the distance and clinches.
Cubbedge has picked Kurri up - he's going for a ride! Cubbedge dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge thows a huge punch but Kurri dodges it nicely.
Cubbedge trying to control the pace.
Kurri moves into full guard.
Billy Cubbedge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kurri controlling the position.
Cubbedge trying to control but Kurri is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge being controlled here momentarily.
Cubbedge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kurri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cubbedge with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kurri has an active guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass into half guard.
Cubbedge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cubbedge slips a nice elbow through Kurri's hands, connecting with Kurri's forehead.
Kurri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cubbedge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurri is trying to get back to full guard.
Cubbedge wants to control but Kurri is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cubbedge dominated that second round.
That's time! Cubbedge 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cubbedge lands with an uppercut that bounces Kurri off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Tatu Kurri has been cut.
Cubbedge just misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cubbedge seems to be looking for submissions.
Kurri is defending against the submission attempts here by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura but Kurri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cubbedge to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kurri manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kurri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cubbedge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Kurri keeps moving.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Kurri is keeping the position.
Kurri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cubbedge is controlling Kurri's trapped leg to prevent Kurri from advancing to side control.
Kurri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cubbedge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cubbedge gets back to half guard.
Kurri prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
Kurri controlling the action here.
Tatu Kurri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurri is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cubbedge is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tatu Kurri!
Tatu Kurri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brett Keane (ranked 2082 p4p, 2390 weight class) and Dingleberry Jones (ranked 262 p4p, 297 weight class). Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hell Yeah. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dingleberry Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones digs a good hook to Keane's body.
Keane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Keane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones misses the body punch
and Keane counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Keane looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Keane scores with a jab to the body.
Jones jabs Keane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keane is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Keane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keane is looking to counter punch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Keane manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Keane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Keane won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones is nestled in close to Keane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keane's head.
Keane looking for submissions off his back.
Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones wants to control but Keane is keeping him busy.
Jones working Keane over with strikes.
Jones throws a strike but Keane avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Keane is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is in close to Keane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Keane working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones wants to control from the top but Keane keeps moving.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones works over Keane with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones passes into half guard.
Keane is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keane's head.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Keane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Keane to regain full guard.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dingleberry Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Keane counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Keane moved away.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Keane checks a leg kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Keane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Keane misses.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keane on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is keen to just control but Keane is a slippery customer.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Keane's hands, connecting with Keane's forehead.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Keane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Keane looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Keane tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Keane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keane is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Keane looking for submissions off his back.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Keane defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working over Keane with some ground and pound. Keane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones is nestled in close to Keane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones moves nicely into side control.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
Keane takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Keane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Keane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keane has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Keane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Keane won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Keane is proving a slippery customer.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Keane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Keane from controlling successfully.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dingleberry Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jones scores with the left hand. Keane knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Keane checks a leg kick.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keane.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keane misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Keane counters with a straight right hand.
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Keane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a strike but Keane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Keane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Keane doesn't defend quickly enough and Jones has managed to lock this one up! Can Keane escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jones on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dingleberry Jones!
Dingleberry Jones 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Long Thai (ranked 2165 p4p, 1975 weight class) and Age Sixteen (ranked 274 p4p, 250 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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165
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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 - 33 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Age Sixteen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sixteen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sixteen.
Thai has closed the distance and engaged Sixteen in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sixteen.
Sixteen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thai.
Sixteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sixteen.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Sixteen avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai blocking some punches.
Sixteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sixteen can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
Thai avoiding damage as Sixteen throws knees to the body.
Sixteen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thai blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Sixteen.
Thai blocks a body shot from Sixteen.
Sixteen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Sixteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sixteen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sixteen blocks an elbow strike from Thai.
Sixteen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Sixteen scores a nice knee to the body.
Sixteen manages to pull guard.
Sixteen wants to sweep but no luck.
Thai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sixteen on the ground.
Sixteen looking for a guillotine here but Thai defends easily.
Sixteen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sixteen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thai has managed to get both his arms back between Sixteen's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixteen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixteen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sixteen is looking to stand up but Thai isn't so interested in that idea.
Sixteen is looking to stand back up but Thai counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sixteen.
Sixteen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen is looking to improve his position.
Sixteen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sixteen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sixteen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thai stacks Sixteen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thai!
Sixteen keeps Thai under control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen manages to get back to half guard.
Sixteen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sixteen keeps trying to improve his position.
Sixteen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sixteen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Thai has picked Sixteen up and slammed him! Sixteen can't keep hold of the triangle and Thai manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Age Sixteen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sixteen moves in looking to clinch but Thai pushes him off.
Thai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sixteen is looking to clinch but Thai is avoiding it.
Sixteen rushes Thai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Sixteen avoids the damage to the body.
Sixteen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thai.
Thai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sixteen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sixteen is trying to maintain a safe position but Thai gets an underhook and turns Sixteen into the cage.
Sixteen tries a knee to the head but Thai blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sixteen is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sixteen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sixteen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sixteen misses with a body punch.
Sixteen throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thai.
Sixteen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thai lands an elbow just above Sixteen 's eye.
Sixteen lands a body punch.
Thai avoiding damage as Sixteen throws knees to the body.
Age Sixteen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Sixteen.
Sixteen lands a body shot.
Sixteen managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Sixteen is trying to stall.
Thai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sixteen with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Sixteen.
Sixteen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sixteen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sixteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sixteen managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Thai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sixteen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sixteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sixteen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thai avoids it.
Thai takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sixteen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sixteen avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sixteen.
Thai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sixteen trying to land knees to the body.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Sixteen is pushing Thai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Sixteen avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen with a knee to the head.
Sixteen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sixteen controlling the action here for a moment.
Sixteen tries to land a knee to the head but Thai blocks with his arms.
Thai landing knees to the body.
Sixteen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thai is keeping busy.
Sixteen tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Sixteen back against the cage.
Sixteen is trying to stall.
Thai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thai swats away the attempt to clinch by Sixteen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen rushes Thai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sixteen has Thai pushed against the cage.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sixteen avoids it.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sixteen is defending well for now.
Sixteen has Thai pressed against the cage.
Sixteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sixteen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sixteen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thai's face.
Sixteen trying to land knees to the body.
Sixteen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sixteen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sixteen can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Age Sixteen 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sixteen wants to clinch up but Thai keeps it at a distance.
Sixteen clinches up with Thai and pushes him back against the cage.
Sixteen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Sixteen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sixteen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sixteen trying to stall but Thai improves his position.
Thai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sixteen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sixteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sixteen avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sixteen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thai.
Sixteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sixteen avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai prevents a body shot from Sixteen.
Sixteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen controlling the action here for a moment.
Sixteen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sixteen managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Sixteen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sixteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sixteen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sixteen is looking to control Thai's arms but Thai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sixteen has his back to the cage.
Thai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sixteen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sixteen jabs Thai right on the nose. Thai blinks but takes it well.
Sixteen rushes Thai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Sixteen.
Sixteen can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
Sixteen struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Sixteen managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Sixteen avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Sixteen tries a knee to the head but Thai blocks it.
Sixteen landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sixteen presses Thai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sixteen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sixteen tries to clinch there but Thai circles away.
Thai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sixteen darts in and clinches Thai up against the cage.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Sixteen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sixteen trying to land knees to the body.
Sixteen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sixteen scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thai avoiding damage as Sixteen throws knees to the body.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Sixteen avoids the damage to the body.
Sixteen tries to land a knee to the head but Thai blocks with his arms.
Sixteen avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Sixteen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sixteen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sixteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sixteen tries to stall but Thai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sixteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Sixteen avoids the damage to the body.
Sixteen controlling the action here for a moment.
Sixteen scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sixteen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sixteen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sixteen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sixteen.
Sixteen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sixteen drops Thai with a big knee straight up the middle! Thai is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Thai is rocked!
 It looks like Long Thai has been cut.
Sixteen plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Thai to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Thai just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Age Sixteen!
After winning the bout, Age Sixteen 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 1286 p4p, 1099 weight class) and Donovan Wilcox (ranked 178 p4p, 153 weight class). Urameshi comes to the cage accompanied by Smile Bomb. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Wilcox!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urameshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilcox circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilcox looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi checks a leg kick nicely.
Urameshi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Urameshi ducks right into an uppercut from Wilcox.
Wilcox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilcox.
Urameshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wilcox wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick by Wilcox misses
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Wilcox misses with a leg kick.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Wilcox.
A nice leg kick from Wilcox, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilcox misses with a low kick as Urameshi jumps back.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi misses with a hook. Wilcox ducked under it nicely.
Wilcox throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wilcox misses with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilcox 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.
Wilcox needs to keep his hands up - Urameshi had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urameshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilcox throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Wilcox is out of range.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Wilcox slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilcox throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilcox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilcox doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilcox was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wilcox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilcox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
No joy there for Wilcox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilcox looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Wilcox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urameshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urameshi checks the leg kick.
Wilcox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilcox manages to avoid it.
Wilcox throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Wilcox manages to avoid it.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilcox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Wilcox moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urameshi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilcox.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Wilcox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilcox looks for the body kick but Urameshi saw that one coming.
Wilcox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Wilcox moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Wilcox misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilcox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Wilcox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilcox misses with an uppercut
and Wilcox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilcox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Wilcox.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Wilcox.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilcox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Urameshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilcox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Urameshi scrambles back to his feet.
Wilcox throws a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilcox avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Wilcox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Wilcox misses
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilcox throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilcox scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox misses with a low kick.
Donovan Wilcox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi works over Wilcox's head and body with a nice combination.
Wilcox fails to land with a series of punches.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Wilcox's head but Wilcox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi connects with a single shot there.
Wilcox throws a nice looking combination but Urameshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Urameshi walks into a stiff left hand from Wilcox.
A nice combination there by Wilcox.
A head kick misses from Wilcox.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilcox looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Wilcox misses with a right hand
and Wilcox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilcox throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilcox moves away.
Wilcox throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Wilcox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
A low kick from Wilcox misses
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wilcox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Urameshi works the jab nicely.
Wilcox misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wilcox throws a series of punches but Urameshi moves out of range.
Wilcox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Wilcox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilcox. Wilcox obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilcox scores with a hook.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Wilcox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilcox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilcox misses the target.
Wilcox misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilcox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi throws a hook but Wilcox avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urameshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilcox throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilcox looking to score a takedown here. Urameshi is defending well but Wilcox drives through and ends up in Urameshi's guard.
Wilcox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilcox slips nicely into half guard.
Wilcox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.
Wilcox is looking for a kimura here.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.
Urameshi pushes Wilcox off and gets back to his feet.
Wilcox misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Urameshi misses with a hook. Wilcox ducked under it nicely.
Wilcox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilcox throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilcox wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice body punch from Urameshi.
Wilcox connects with a nice looking jab.
Wilcox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Wilcox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wilcox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilcox looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
A low kick lands for Wilcox.
Wilcox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wilcox throws a combination that misses
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilcox misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Wilcox's shoulder, as Wilcox tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Wilcox moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Wilcox shakes it off.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Wilcox ducks down to avoid it.
Wilcox is looking to chop away at Urameshi's legs.
Wilcox throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi slips a jab from Wilcox.
Urameshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilcox can do to turn this around?
Wilcox throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Wilcox throws a leg kick
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilcox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
A jab from Wilcox misses.
Wilcox swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilcox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilcox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilcox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilcox misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Urameshi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Urameshi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice jab there from Wilcox.
Wilcox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Urameshi.
Wilcox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Wilcox throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
Wilcox misses with a body punch
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilcox tries to work over Urameshi's front leg with a kick but Urameshi checks it.
Good work by Urameshi as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Urameshi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wilcox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Urameshi momentarily.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Wilcox slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wilcox walks into a straight right hand from Urameshi.
Wilcox throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilcox throws a right hand that misses
and Wilcox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Wilcox's shoulder, as Wilcox tries to avoid the shot.
Wilcox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilcox lands a leg kick that knocks Urameshi off balance momentarily.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilcox moves away.
Urameshi throws a hook but Wilcox blocks it.
Wilcox slips under a jab.
Urameshi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilcox's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Wilcox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilcox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilcox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox blocks a jab.
Wilcox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Wilcox manages to avoid it.
Wilcox takes one on the button.
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Wilcox's ribs.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilcox misses the target.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilcox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Wilcox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilcox throws a lazy uppercut
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi defending well as Wilcox loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Wilcox misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a left and a right that stings Wilcox.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Wilcox's shoulder, as Wilcox tries to avoid the shot.
Wilcox wants to counter the offense by Urameshi and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Urameshi slips a jab from Wilcox.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Wilcox moves away and avoids it.
Wilcox throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Wilcox only half commits.
Wilcox pivots, looking for a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range and Wilcox settles back down.
Urameshi slips a jab from Wilcox.
Wilcox moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Wilcox misses the jab.
Wilcox slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Wilcox misses with a leg kick
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Wilcox misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Wilcox didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Wilcox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilcox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox misses with a looping right.
Wilcox slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Wilcox throws a lazy head kick
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urameshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wilcox throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Wilcox misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Urameshi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilcox on the side of the head.
Urameshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilcox misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Wilcox is predictable there
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Wilcox misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilcox thinking.
Wilcox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilcox misses with a low kick.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilcox throws a solid leg kick but Urameshi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilcox.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilcox connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Wilcox.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilcox.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilcox misses with a hook.
Wilcox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for Urameshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick lands for Wilcox.
Wilcox drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet but Wilcox is dominant here and he's now got Urameshi's back!
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urameshi trying to get back to his feet but Wilcox is in full control for now.
Donovan Wilcox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Urameshi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
Our winner, Yusuke Urameshi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cynical Christoph (ranked 649 p4p, 827 weight class) and Ryan Henderson (ranked 96 p4p, 124 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Cynical Christoph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ryan Henderson !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Henderson .
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Henderson .
Henderson misses with a hook.
Henderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Christoph counter with a right hand.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Christoph wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Henderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christoph's head.
Henderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christoph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Henderson lands with a nice combination. Christoph backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson blocks the body kick.
Henderson misses with a body shot
and Christoph counters with a nice right hand that sends Henderson toppling to the canvas! Henderson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Christoph finish him?!
 Henderson is rocked!
Christoph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Christoph finish him?
Christoph fakes the body blow, causing Henderson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Henderson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cynical Christoph!
After winning the bout, Cynical Christoph 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Railio (ranked 197 p4p, 531 weight class) and Ricky Thompson (ranked 12 p4p, 32 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Railio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thompson.
Thompson defending well as Railio loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Railio loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Thompson throws a leg kick
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Railio moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Railio misses the target.
Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Railio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thompson.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
Railio keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Railio controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Railio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Railio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Railio seems keen to control Thompson's posture.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Railio keeps moving.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Railio has wrist control.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Railio keeps moving.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Railio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson is in close to Railio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Railio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Railio keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Railio can't keep his opponent in guard - Thompson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Railio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson wants to pass to mount but Railio is defending the position.
Thompson stalling away here and it's allowed Railio to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson postures up in Railio's guard and throws a big left but Railio blocks it.
Thompson throws a strike but Railio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thompson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Railio manages to get himself to full guard.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Railio keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson landing with the ground and pound.
Thompson pushes down on Railio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing shots but Railio is blocking nicely.
Railio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Railio dodges it nicely.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson throwing shots but Railio is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson is controlling the pace.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Thompson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Railio sprawls well.
Thompson scores with a jab. Railio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thompson misses with a double jab
and Railio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good work by Railio as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Thompson is predictable there
and Railio counters with a nice body shot.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Thompson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Railio counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Railio but Railio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Railio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Antti Railio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Railio counters with a one-two to the body.
Thompson lands a nice shot that snaps Railio's head back.
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson goes for a double leg but Railio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Railio continues to drive forward.
Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson gets a double leg takedown into Railio's guard.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson being controlled here momentarily.
Thompson postures up in Railio's guard and throws a big left but Railio blocks it.
Thompson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Railio is retaining full guard.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Railio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Railio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Railio's head.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Railio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard.
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thompson wants to free his trapped foot but Railio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thompson throwing shots but Railio is blocking nicely.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson 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.
Thompson lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
Railio is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Railio avoid being mounted?
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Railio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Thompson working over Railio with some ground and pound. Railio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Railio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Thompson 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Thompson scores with a four punch combination!
Railio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Railio, which made it look bad.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Railio.
Railio throws a big shot that misses.
Railio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Railio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricky Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Railio sprawls well.
Thompson tries to bum rush Railio with a series of wild strikes but Railio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ricky Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Railio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Antti Railio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Thompson.
Railio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Railio slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a combination
and Railio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Railio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Railio throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Railio misses the target.
Thompson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Railio slips under a jab.
Railio connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Thompson throws out a leg kick but Railio moves out of range and Thompson only half commits.
Railio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thompson.
Nice defenses there by Railio.
Ricky Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
Antti Railio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
It looked like Railio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Railio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson walks into a stiff left hand from Railio.
It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
Thompson misses with a leg kick.
Railio stuffs the takedown.
Railio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Railio moved away.
Thompson walks into a jab.
Thompson slips a jab from Railio.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Railio defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Railio swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Ricky Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Railio as Thompson shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Thompson.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Thompson!
After the big win, Ricky Thompson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Bradley (ranked 97 p4p, 357 weight class) and Derrick Lewis (ranked 17 p4p, 59 weight class). Bradley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sudbury Saturday Night. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derrick Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lewis. That did some damage!
Bradley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bradley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lewis.
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bradley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bradley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lewis is out of range.
Lewis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradley. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bradley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Bradley misses the target.
Derrick Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Lewis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis drives through with a takedown into 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis trying to control but Bradley is working from the bottom.
Lewis is pushing down on Bradley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bradley is fighting to maintain full guard but Lewis has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bradley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bradley keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bradley holds on and takes a little breather.
Lewis trying to control but Bradley is working from the bottom.
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.
Bradley can't keep his opponent in guard - Lewis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lewis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bradley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lewis.
Bradley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lewis on the ground.
Bradley gets back to full guard.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradley is retaining full guard.
Bradley looking for a sweep. Not yet Bradley, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Bradley keeps moving.
Lewis advances to half guard.
Lewis is thwarting Bradley's attempts to control the position.
Lewis seems to be working for a kimura but Bradley defends the submission attempt.
Lewis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lewis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lewis working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bradley's thigh. Bradley counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lewis forces his way into half guard.
Lewis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bradley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bradley is pressing down on Lewis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis pushing down on Bradley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lewis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Derrick Lewis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bradley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bradley misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
Lewis moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Lewis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
Bradley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Derrick Lewis has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Bradley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lewis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bradley misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bradley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bradley connects with a looping right hand.
Bradley throws out a loose jab but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bradley did well to prevent Lewis getting side control.
Lewis is trying to work for a kimura but Bradley is defending well.
Lewis is looking for a kimura but Bradley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lewis to get the leverage.
Bradley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?
Lewis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bradley reverses the position - he's now on top in Lewis's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bradley is aware though and is defending well.
Lewis 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradley wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Lewis working for a triangle but Bradley defends it easily.
Bradley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looking for subs off his back but Bradley has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bradley is taking a breather. Lewis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lewis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lewis.
Bradley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lewis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bradley here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bradley tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
Lewis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewis, not yet.
Bradley wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lewis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lewis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bradley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis wants to clinch up but Bradley keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Bradley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Lewis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bradley throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bradley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lewis is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bradley throws a front kick aimed at Lewis's knee but Lewis avoids it well.
Bradley stuffs the takedown.
Lewis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bradley was covering up waiting for the punch and Lewis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lewis stopping the sweep attempt from Bradley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bradley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bradley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lewis passes Bradley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bradley wants to get back to full guard but Lewis has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looking to finish with strikes here!
Lewis fails to move to back control.
Lewis has hold of Bradley's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bradley manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Derrick Lewis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lewis wants to control the action but instead Bradley gets a body lock and reverses into Lewis's guard! Nice work!
Lewis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bradley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bradley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bradley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lewis is looking for a triangle but Bradley pushes his legs off easily.
Bradley is stalling in the full guard.
Bradley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bradley wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Lewis wants to sweep here but Bradley controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lewis wants to hit a sweep here but Bradley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lewis there!
Lewis is trying to escape the mount.
Bradley trying to control but Lewis is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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 Derrick Bradley.
I think Bradley 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Beukeboom (ranked 732 p4p, 182 weight class) and Gregory Motts (ranked 37 p4p, 9 weight class). Bill Beukeboom had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Beukeboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Motts!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beukeboom walks into a jab.
It looks like Bill Beukeboom has been cut.
Beukeboom throws a big shot that misses.
Motts misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beukeboom.
Beukeboom lands with a good body shot.
Beukeboom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Motts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beukeboom throws a poor cross that misses
and Motts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beukeboom slips a straight right by Motts.
Beukeboom looks to throw the jab but Motts is out of range.
Motts throws a hook but Beukeboom avoids it easily.
A big right from Motts misses.
Beukeboom misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motts cracks Beukeboom with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Beukeboom falls to his knees and Motts doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
Our winner, Gregory Motts, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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