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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gonzo Souza (ranked 5751 p4p, 24328 weight class) and Michael Manchester (ranked 390 p4p, 439 weight class). Gonzo Souza could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Manchester's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gonzo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Manchester!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza stuffs the takedown attempt from Manchester. Manchester gets slowly back to his feet.
Manchester misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Manchester looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Souza passes into side control.
Souza wants to stand but Manchester is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza is working to tighten his grip on Manchester's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Manchester has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Souza is really squeezing tight and eventually Manchester passes out! Souza breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gonzo Souza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klinx Maxwell (ranked 1889 p4p, 2374 weight class) and Gerrad Skolz (ranked 256 p4p, 309 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klinx Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerrad Skolz!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skolz throws a lazy right hand but Maxwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skolz swinging wildly here.
Maxwell forces Skolz back against the cage and clinches.
Skolz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skolz swats away the attempt to clinch by Maxwell.
Skolz moves into the clinch successfully.
Skolz wants to get back to striking at distance but Maxwell won't allow it.
Skolz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell instigates a clinch.
Skolz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maxwell lands a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Skolz.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maxwell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skolz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skolz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
Skolz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skolz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skolz.
Maxwell misses with a knee strike.
Maxwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maxwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Skolz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skolz.
Maxwell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skolz has had enough of the clinch but Maxwell keeps him there for the moment.
Skolz tries to break free but Maxwell pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Skolz tries to work over Maxwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maxwell scores with a shoulder strike.
Maxwell tries to land knees in the clinch but Skolz avoids the damage to the body.
Maxwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skolz is defending well for now.
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skolz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
Skolz is trying to break free.
Skolz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skolz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maxwell lands a nice knee to the body.
Maxwell trying to land knees to the body.
Skolz has a couple of punches blocked by Maxwell.
Skolz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skolz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Maxwell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maxwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skolz is defending well for now.
Maxwell with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maxwell throws an elbow but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maxwell obliges.
Maxwell blocks a body shot from Skolz.
Maxwell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maxwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maxwell scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skolz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skolz wants to break free but Maxwell has control.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Skolz on the inside.
Maxwell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maxwell scores with a knee to the head.
Maxwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maxwell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Skolz blocks it.
Maxwell landing knees to the head.
Skolz has a couple of punches blocked by Maxwell.
Skolz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Skolz.
Skolz looks to land a combination. Maxwell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maxwell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skolz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skolz lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skolz throws a punch but it's blocked by Maxwell.
Skolz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Skolz blocks it.
Skolz blocks an uppercut.
Skolz breaks from the clinch.
Skolz swats away the attempt to clinch by Maxwell.
Maxwell clinches.
Maxwell is trying to maintain a safe position but Skolz gets an underhook and turns Maxwell into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maxwell landing knees to the head.
Maxwell misses with the head strike.
Skolz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skolz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Skolz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maxwell has closed the distance and engaged Skolz in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Klinx Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Maxwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Skolz circles away.
Skolz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Maxwell.
Maxwell is looking to clinch.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skolz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maxwell clinches.
Maxwell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Skolz.
Maxwell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Skolz blocks it.
Maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Skolz is blocking nicely.
Maxwell misses with an elbow over the top.
Skolz is trying to break the clinch but Maxwell is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Skolz blocks with his arms.
Maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Skolz is blocking nicely.
Skolz dodges an elbow strike from Maxwell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maxwell.
Skolz misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skolz breaks the clinch.
Skolz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skolz thuds a left hand into Maxwell's body.
Skolz is looking to clinch.
Maxwell closes the distance but Skolz moves to the side
enabling Skolz to counter with a crisp jab.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Skolz is having none of it.
Maxwell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good shot there by Skolz.
Maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Skolz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skolz tests Maxwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skolz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Skolz moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skolz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Skolz.
Skolz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skolz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skolz keeps the fight on the outside.
Klinx Maxwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxwell forces Skolz back against the cage and clinches.
Skolz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skolz.
Maxwell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Skolz blocks with his arms.
Maxwell misses with a knee to the head.
Skolz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skolz keeps the fight on the outside.
Maxwell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skolz jabs Maxwell right on the nose. Maxwell blinks but takes it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maxwell misses with a punch to the body.
Maxwell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skolz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maxwell lands a knee to the head.
Maxwell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Skolz presses Maxwell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skolz scores with a shot to the side of Maxwell's head.
Skolz throws a punch but it's blocked by Maxwell.
Skolz lands with a left to the head.
Maxwell just leaning against Skolz, taking a breather.
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Skolz blocks it.
Skolz misses with some punches.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Skolz fails to land.
Maxwell trying to control the position but instead, Skolz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maxwell into the cage.
Maxwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skolz lands with a light punch inside.
Maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skolz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skolz misses with a punch on the inside.
Skolz tries to work over Maxwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skolz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maxwell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Maxwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skolz moves in looking to clinch but Maxwell pushes him off.
Maxwell rushes Skolz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Skolz is blocking nicely.
Skolz swings wildly with an uppercut but Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Maxwell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Maxwell tries to clinch up.
Skolz moves into the clinch.
Maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skolz blocks it with crossed arms.
Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skolz.
Skolz breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Skolz misses.
Maxwell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maxwell throws a hook to the side of Skolz's head but Skolz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maxwell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skolz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Skolz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maxwell under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skolz works the jab nicely.
Maxwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maxwell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skolz manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Skolz.
Maxwell is looking to clinch but Skolz is avoiding it.
Skolz thuds his right hand into Maxwell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Skolz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skolz catches Maxwell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maxwell wants to clinch.
Maxwell tries to clinch up.
Skolz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skolz has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Skolz fails to land.
Skolz misses with some punches.
Maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skolz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Klinx Maxwell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skolz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skolz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of Skolz's head.
A short right from Skolz on the inside.
Maxwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Skolz controls his hands.
Maxwell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skolz blocks it with crossed arms.
Skolz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
Maxwell blocking some punches.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Skolz blocks it.
Maxwell scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Maxwell fails to land.
Maxwell misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skolz managing to block the knees to the body from Maxwell.
Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skolz blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skolz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skolz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skolz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maxwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Our sources have told us that Maxwell has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Skolz misses with a punch on the inside.
Skolz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Skolz blocks it.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Maxwell is looking to control Skolz's arms but Skolz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maxwell has his back to the cage.
Skolz breaks the clinch.
Skolz tries to bum rush Maxwell with a series of wild strikes but Maxwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maxwell tries to clinch there but Skolz circles away.
Skolz lands with a nice body punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Skolz!
Skolz scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skolz lands a two punch combo.
Maxwell checks a leg kick.
Skolz keeps the fight on the outside.
Skolz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skolz instigates a clinch.
Skolz pushes Maxwell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maxwell lands a nice knee to the body.
Maxwell lands a good knee to the midsection. Skolz won't want to take too many of those.
Skolz lands a left hand.
Skolz lands a shoulder strike.
Maxwell has Skolz pressed against the cage, preventing Skolz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skolz lands a hook that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Skolz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skolz lands a hook that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skolz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skolz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maxwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skolz misses with some punches.
Maxwell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerrad Skolz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skolz 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerrad Skolz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nack Daiz (ranked 3737 p4p, 1804 weight class) and Gaston Tellurique (ranked 457 p4p, 243 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nack Daiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaston Tellurique !
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daiz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tellurique gets a clinch.
Daiz has a couple of punches blocked by Tellurique .
A knee to the head by Tellurique .
 It looks like Nack Daiz has been cut.
Tellurique lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daiz backwards.
Tellurique stalls.
Tellurique misses with a punch to the body.
Tellurique lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tellurique lands a nice shot to the body.
Tellurique lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daiz or not.
A short right from Tellurique .
Tellurique blocking some punches.
Tellurique lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tellurique is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tellurique blocking some punches.
Come on Daiz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tellurique lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daiz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daiz looking to slow down the pace here.
Tellurique lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daiz backwards.
Daiz has a couple of punches blocked by Tellurique .
Tellurique with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tellurique working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tellurique lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tellurique blocking some punches.
A short left from Tellurique .
Tellurique tries to work over Daiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tellurique .
Tellurique lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daiz backwards.
Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tellurique is pushing Daiz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Daiz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tellurique connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tellurique pushes Daiz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tellurique lands a left hand.
 Daiz is rocked!
Tellurique lands with a left to the head.
Oh Daiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daiz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tellurique softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tellurique dips a shoulder and cracks Daiz with a mighty uppercut! Daiz falls back against the cage and Tellurique unloads with a barrage of strikes! Daiz is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tellurique screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaston Tellurique !
Gaston Tellurique thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nakagome Kakuzo (ranked 2637 p4p, 1942 weight class) and Angus Scott (ranked 349 p4p, 264 weight class). Scott is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eatin pussy and kickin ass. Angus Scott has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nakagome Kakuzo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakagome Kakuzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angus Scott!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kakuzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Scott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kakuzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott misses with a hook
and Kakuzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kakuzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott lands a jab.
Kakuzo drops his hands momentarily and Scott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakuzo manages to avoid it.
Scott takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big right from Kakuzo misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakuzo scores with a three punch combo!
Kakuzo connects with a single shot there.
Kakuzo defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Kakuzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott throws a hook but Kakuzo avoids it easily.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Kakuzo. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuzo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Kakuzo.
It seemed like Scott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scott looks to land a combination but Kakuzo avoids it well.
Scott throws an off balance right hand
and Kakuzo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scott misses with a body kick.
Scott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Scott scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scott lands an overhand right.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kakuzo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kakuzo.
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!
Scott keeping moving, preventing Kakuzo from controlling successfully.
Scott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kakuzo is controlling him.
Kakuzo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuzo wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kakuzo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kakuzo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scott can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kakuzo seems to be working for a kimura but Scott defends the submission attempt.
Scott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuzo is nestled in close to Scott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kakuzo tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it.
Kakuzo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kakuzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kakuzo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kakuzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kakuzo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kakuzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scott wants to get back to his feet.
Kakuzo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Kakuzo sits in half guard.
Kakuzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scott is just riding it out for now. Kakuzo eventually gives up the hold.
Kakuzo throwing shots but Scott is blocking nicely.
Kakuzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakagome Kakuzo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Kakuzo as he connects with a hook.
Kakuzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Angus Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakuzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kakuzo catches Scott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scott blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Kakuzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Scott circles away.
Scott misses with an uppercut
and Kakuzo counters with a right hand to the body.
Scott misses with a hook.
Scott has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Kakuzo moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Scott - just one landing.
Kakuzo closes the distance and pushes Scott back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Come on Kakuzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kakuzo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kakuzo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Scott up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuzo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Scott uses from the top position.
Kakuzo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Scott is defending well. Kakuzo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Scott has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kakuzo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nakagome Kakuzo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Jenkins (ranked 1973 p4p, 3207 weight class) and Tommi Ritola (ranked 211 p4p, 344 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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30
275
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265
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Ritola!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritola lands a nice looking body kick.
Jenkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ritola works Jenkins's body with a nice hook.
Ritola looks to land a body kick but Jenkins moved away.
Jenkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Jenkins lands a slapping body shot.
Jenkins takes one on the button.
It looks like Tommy Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jenkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ritola slips a straight right by Jenkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from Jenkins
and Ritola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Jenkins misses.
Ritola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jenkins checks it well.
Jenkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ritola finds it's way round the side to connect with Jenkins's head.
Tommy Jenkins's cut is getting worse.
A head kick misses from Ritola.
Jenkins throws out a loose jab but Ritola uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ritola drops Jenkins with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jenkins looks back up at him and smiles so Ritola waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jenkins is rocked!
Ritola cracks Jenkins with a left hook right on the temple and Jenkins goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Ritola lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Jenkins is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommi Ritola!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between CC Chai (ranked 2398 p4p, 545 weight class) and Ben Crispian (ranked 213 p4p, 52 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, CC Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Crispian!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crispian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crispian is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crispian walks into a jab.
Crispian scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body kick from Crispian.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Crispian scores with a head kick. Chai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chai clinches up with Crispian and pushes him back against the cage.
Crispian digs a right hand into Chai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chai's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Chai as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Chai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crispian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai wants a takedown.
Crispian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chai up against the cage.
Chai lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crispian.
Chai lands a shoulder strike.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crispian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai wants a takedown.
Crispian tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crispian lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Crispian.
Crispian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crispian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chai has Crispian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crispian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CC Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crispian tries to pull guard but Chai holds him up against the cage and eventually Crispian drops back down to his feet.
Crispian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crispian lands with a left to the head.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Crispian.
Crispian lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Crispian.
Crispian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crispian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crispians head.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai is rocked!
Crispian drags the fight down to the ground.
Oh Chai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Crispian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai seems to have got his legs back now.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Crispian is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai wants to control from the top but Crispian keeps moving.
Crispian keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crispian wants to control the position but Chai says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Crispian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Crispian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai looking to control.
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crispian is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crispian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crispian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crispian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crispian is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Crispian will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crispian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Crispian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Crispian 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.
Crispian is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai is keen to just control but Crispian is a slippery customer.
Chai prevents Crispian from improving his position.
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crispian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crispian desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Crispian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Crispian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crispian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crispian's guard.
Crispian is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Crispian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai won't allow Crispian to sweep him here.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crispian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crispian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai looking to control.
Crispian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai controls Crispian momentarily but Crispian frees himself.
Chai has his foot on Crispian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crispian works his way back into a safe position though.
Crispian stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Crispian content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chai closes the distance and pushes Crispian back into the cage.
Crispian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Crispian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chai passes into half guard.
Crispian wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Crispian!
Crispian is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that CC Chai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Crispian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Chai as he checks the leg kick.
Crispian lands a nice shot that snaps Chai's head back.
Chai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai checks a low kick from Crispian.
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.
Jab by Chai.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ben Crispian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crispian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chai connects with the punch.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Crispian moved out of range.
Crispian scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crispian throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crispian misses with a low kick.
Crispian throws a chopping leg kick but Chai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chai closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crispian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai controls the position.
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crispian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crispian wants to control but Chai postures up.
Crispian is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispian doesn't have the hooks in and Chai manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crispian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crispian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crispian!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Chai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Crispian.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Crispian working away.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crispian's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to improve his position but Crispian is controlling well.
Crispian stalling.
Crispian prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai is looking to get back to full guard here but Crispian has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ben Crispian has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
The referee asks Crispian politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Crispian prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chai tries to bench press Crispian off him but Crispian keeps the position.
Chai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crispian's best efforts.
Chai tries to roll over but Crispian keeps him under control.
Chai has his hands clasped together around Crispian's back. He's all about the action.
Chai trying to hold on to Crispian's head to control him but Crispian postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
CC Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chai 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CC Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, CC Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ankle Breaker (ranked 1029 p4p, 3843 weight class) and Casey Silk (ranked 91 p4p, 327 weight class). Casey Silk has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ankle Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Silk!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker moves out of range as Silk strikes.
Breaker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silk's half guard.
Nice strikes from Breaker there.
Breaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Breaker is looking to advance position but Silk won't allow it.
Breaker 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Breaker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Breaker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Breaker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silk manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Silk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silk seems a little lost for a moment, as Breaker dominates the positioning.
Silk is trying to improve his position.
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.
Breaker scoring with punches and elbows.
Silk gets back to half guard.
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Breaker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Breaker is thwarting Silk's attempts to control the position.
Breaker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Breaker throwing shots but Silk is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker 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.
Silk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Breaker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Breaker is working for a kimura but Silk is defending it quite comfortably.
Breaker throws a strike but Silk avoids it easily and moves 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.
Silk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Breaker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Breaker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Silk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Breaker manages to get himself to full guard.
Breaker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ankle Breaker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Breaker shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Silk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Breaker lands a two punch combo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silk.
Breaker taking a bit of punishment here - Silk scoring with strikes.
Silk throwing strikes but Breaker manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breaker has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Silk regains half guard.
Breaker winds up and cracks Silk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silk tries to get to full guard but Breaker has control of the leg.
Breaker trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Silk is refusing to be controlled, as Breaker sits in half guard.
Breaker slows the pace down in half guard.
Breaker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Breaker landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Silk because Breaker loaded up on that one.
Breaker trying to control but Silk is having none of it.
Breaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silk can do to turn this around?
Breaker controlling from mount.
Silk is squirming around, avoiding Breaker's attempts to control the action.
Silk takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Breaker unloads with some shots from mount but Silk bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silk holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Breaker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Breaker controlling the position easily from mount.
Silk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Breaker is trying to take his opponent's back.
Breaker goes for an armbar but Silk turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Silk.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Silk working his ground and pound in the gym.
Breaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Breaker pulls Silk in to control the position.
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silk throws a big elbow that misses.
Breaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silk is one step ahead there.
Breaker is looking for a triangle but Silk pushes his legs off easily.
Silk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silk works over Breaker with some ground and pound from guard.
Breaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Breaker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ankle Breaker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Breaker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silk wants to control but Breaker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Breaker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Breaker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Breaker lands a nice shot to the head.
Silk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silk tries to hold on but Breaker postures up.
Silk is squirming around, avoiding Breaker's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Breaker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Breaker working for a submission but Silk is keeping him at bay.
Breaker lands a big shot there that rocks Silk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Breaker wants to control the pace but Silk is squirming around nicely.
Breaker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker controlling from the full mount.
Silk avoids a series of strikes thrown by Breaker.
Silk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silk is trying desperately to improve position.
Breaker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Breaker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Breaker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Silk?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Breaker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Silk to take his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silk tries to escape but Breaker has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Silk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Breaker has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Breaker looking for the RNC.
Silk is trying to defend against the choke here but Breaker has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Breaker Tightens the hold and Silk taps out furiously! Breaker displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ankle Breaker!
Ankle Breaker gave a mention to 30th Century Beer Store in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rantang Gustus (ranked 1264 p4p, 2733 weight class) and Michel Santos (ranked 113 p4p, 248 weight class). Santos has chosen DMX - Intro as his entrance music. Rantang Gustus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rantang Gustus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michel Santos!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gustus misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gustus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gustus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Santos 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gustus looking to control.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gustus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Gustus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Gustus is keeping the position.
Gustus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Gustus.
Santos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gustus wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Santos landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control but Gustus is working from the bottom.
Gustus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santos trying to control but Gustus is working from the bottom.
Gustus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustus is retaining full guard.
Santos trying to control but Gustus is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gustus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Santos to the ground. Gustus is now in Santos's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustus stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Gustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gustus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santos keeping full guard, as Gustus tries to pass.
Gustus is looking to advance position but Santos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Santos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Santos stuffs the takedown.
Gustus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santos as he jumps to the side.
Santos scores with a jab.
Gustus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Santos enables Gustus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Santos controls Gustus momentarily but Gustus frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard.
Michel Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos wants to control from the top but Gustus keeps moving.
Santos won't allow Gustus to sweep him here.
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gustus 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.
Gustus is working hard here to advance position.
Gustus wants to improve his position but instead Santos has moved into half guard.
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.
Gustus is trying to get back to full guard.
Santos is keen to just control but Gustus is a slippery customer.
Gustus trying to control from the bottom.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Gustus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustus trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gustus fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rantang Gustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustus tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gustus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gustus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gustus lands with a hook. Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gustus fails with the takedown.
Gustus tries to land a leg kick but Santos saw it coming and moves away.
No luck for Gustus with that takedown attempt.
Gustus misses with a right hand
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Gustus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Gustus fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Gustus on that attempt.
Gustus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santos circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos tests Gustus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Santos.
Santos cracks Gustus with a right hand to the side of the head.
A cross from Santos lands.
Santos connects with a single shot there.
Santos scores with a jab.
Santos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gustus doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gustus has his takedown stuffed
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Gustus shoots in.
Santos throws out a counter right but Gustus avoids it with no problem.
Gustus tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gustus dives in and grabs Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes down on Gustus's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rantang Gustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santos sprawls well initially but Gustus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gustus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Gustus has control of the leg.
Gustus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos trying to control from the bottom.
Santos 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.
Gustus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santos's head.
Santos trying to control here.
Gustus is keen to just control but Santos is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos pushes Gustus off looking to stand but Gustus dives back in and keeps control.
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gustus pulls his head out easily.
Gustus is working for a submission of some sort.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Gustus is very close to passing his half guard.
Gustus wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santos is trying to stand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Gustus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gustus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gustus shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Santos.
Gustus feints and as Santos raises his hands in defense, Gustus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos has his foot on Gustus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gustus works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Gustus from controlling successfully.
Gustus stops Santos from standing up.
Gustus trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Gustus prevents Santos from getting back to his feet.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gustus wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gustus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Santos's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gustus advances to half guard.
Santos trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rantang Gustus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 Rantang Gustus.
Well Santos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Santos!
Michel Santos decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Thomas Babcock (ranked 450 p4p, 1323 weight class) and Morton Masters (ranked 54 p4p, 186 weight class). Babcock kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 70. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse Thomas Babcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morton Masters!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babcock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Babcock throws a hook but Masters blocks it.
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Babcock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Masters.
Babcock swinging wildly here.
Masters throws a shot from downtown. Babcock moves away and avoids it.
Masters misses with a series of wild punches.
Babcock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masters as he avoids it easily.
Masters is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock misses the jab.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch but Babcock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masters blocks a jab.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babcock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morton Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babcock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock needs to keep his hands up - Masters had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Masters misses.
Babcock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Babcock checks a leg kick.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Babcock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masters throws a lazy uppercut
and Babcock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Masters wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment.
Babcock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Babcock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masters is keeping the position for now.
Babcock 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masters is on top in guard.
Masters won't allow Babcock to sweep him here.
Babcock has control of Masters's left arm, preventing Masters from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Masters controls the pace.
Masters wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
Babcock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Masters is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Masters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Babcock has Masters pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Masters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Masters is continuing to stall.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Babcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Babcock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masters slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Babcock avoids the head kick by Masters.
Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No joy there for Masters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Masters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babcock.
Masters misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Babcock connects with a body shot.
Babcock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masters counters with a three punch combo that has Babcock backing up. Babcock nods at Masters to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Masters misses.
Some wild striking there from Masters.
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!
Masters has closed the distance and engaged Babcock in a clinch.
Babcock can't find room to land a body shot as Masters controls the action.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Jesse Thomas Babcock has been cut.
Masters is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Masters lands a nice uppercut.
Masters manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morton Masters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Thomas Babcock's cut.
That's time! Babcock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Masters waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babcock.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Babcock lands a right hook to the body.
Masters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babcock throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masters. That's going to slow Babcock down.
Babcock lands with an uppercut that bounces Masters off the cage and back into range.
Masters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babcock manages to avoid it.
Babcock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Babcock pushes him off.
Masters cracks Babcock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Masters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masters lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Babcock shoots in for a double leg but Masters sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick by Masters misses
and Babcock counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Babcock creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Babcock connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Masters some visible discomfort.
Masters is not content to let Babcock control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock landing strikes.
Masters wants to control but Babcock postures up.
Babcock working the body and head with strikes.
Masters is trying to get back to half guard.
Babcock moves into full mount!
Babcock landing strikes, looking to finish!
Masters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babcock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Masters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters wants to hold on but Babcock pushes him away.
Babcock scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Babcock punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jesse Thomas Babcock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight 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!
Babcock lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Babcock in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
 Masters is rocked!
The referee warns Masters that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Masters is still in real trouble! Can Babcock finish him?
Babcock lands a couple of good shots and Masters has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Masters grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Babcock lands punches and elbows.
Babcock cracks Masters with a big shot to the side of the head Masters is covering up - he's in big trouble! Babcock connects with another shot that knocks Masters out cold! Babcock stands above his unconscious opponent and soaks up the roars from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jesse Thomas Babcock!
A very excited looking Jesse Thomas Babcock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pope Cozad (ranked 1768 p4p, 455 weight class) and Bimbo Slaissi (ranked 236 p4p, 56 weight class). Cozad's entrance music is Spirit In The Sky- Norman Greenbaum. A fine choice. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pope Cozad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bimbo Slaissi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Cozad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cozad.
Pope Cozad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cozad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slaissis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cozad throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.
Slaissi staying out of range there.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi misses with a low kick.
Cozad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Slaissi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cozad throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Slaissi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cozad has time to react.
Jab, jab by Cozad - just one landing.
A big right from Cozad misses.
Slaissi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cozad moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cozad looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
A slow jab from Cozad misses its intended target.
Cozad looks to throw the jab but Slaissi is out of range.
Cozad sizes up Slaissi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slaissi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaissi looks to land a right hand but Cozad moved out of range.
Cozad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slaissi misses with a hook. Cozad ducked under it nicely.
Slaissi checks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cozad crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Slaissi - the referee stops the clock and Cozad gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Slaissi. Cozad manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Slaissi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cozad with a nice calf kick.
Cozad cracks Slaissi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Slaissi is looking to slow Cozad down with leg kicks.
Slaissi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cozad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cozad throws a lazy right hand but Slaissi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cozad checks a leg kick.
Cozad slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi tests Cozad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaissi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cozad at a distance.
A slow jab from Slaissi misses its intended target.
A jab from Cozad misses.
Cozad misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi throws a hook but Cozad blocks it.
Cozad is looking to counter punch.
Cozad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slaissi takes one to the side of the head.
Cozad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cozad throws a right hand that misses
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Slaissi misses with a leg kick.
Jab from Slaissi.
Cozad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slaissi stuns Cozad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slaissi scores with a nice head shot.
Slaissi throws a series of punches but Cozad avoids them all with ease.
Slaissi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cozad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Slaissi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Slaissi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. Slaissi saw that one coming.
Cozad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slaissi slips a straight right by Cozad.
Slaissi works over Cozad's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Pope Cozad has been cut.
Slaissi misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad is looking to chop away at Slaissi's legs.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cozad slips a straight right by Slaissi.
Slaissi misses the jab.
Slaissi clobbers Cozad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cozad misses with a wild body shot.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slaissi misses with a few strikes there.
Cozad misses with an uppercut.
Cozad misses with a hook.
Slaissi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cozad circles away quickly and effectively.
Slaissi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slaissi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slaissi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cozad.
Cozad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slaissi. Slaissi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slaissi thumps Cozad with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cozad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slaissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slaissi throws an overhand right that lands on Cozad's shoulder, as Cozad tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cozad.
Cozad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slaissi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Cozad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cozad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slaissi is out of range.
Cozad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slaissi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cozad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slaissi moves out of range as Cozad throws a body kick.
Slaissi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cozad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cozad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slaissi circles away quickly and effectively.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Cozad avoids it with no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cozad moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the body.
Slaissi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cozad throws a wild body kick that Slaissi sees coming a mile off.
Cozad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pope Cozad's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cozad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Cozad is just out of range.
Cozad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cozad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slaissi doesn't seem bothered though.
Cozad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Slaissi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slaissi lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cozad.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cozad might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cozad looks to land a left hand but Slaissi moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi thumps Cozad with a low kick.
Slaissi avoids the head kick by Cozad.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Cozad avoids the punch easily.
Slaissi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slaissi wants to land a leg kick but Cozad is out of range.
Cozad with a nice calf kick.
Slaissi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
Cozad checks a low kick from Slaissi.
Slaissi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cozad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slaissi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad misses with a double jab.
Cozad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cozad ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
Slaissi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slaissi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slaissi misses with a leg kick.
Cozad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cozad was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
Nice shot lands for Slaissi.
That kick from Slaissi tenderised Cozad's leg. Cozad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Cozad moves away and avoids it.
Slaissi slips a jab from Cozad.
Cozad is looking to slow Slaissi down with leg kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cozad, as that shot connected.
Cozad throws a series of punches but Slaissi moves out of range.
Cozad backing away here, and Slaissi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad misses with a straight right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slaissi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cozad under the eye.
Cozad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Slaissi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cozad is out of range and Slaissi settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cozad moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
Cozad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice jab there from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Cozad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
Cozad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slaissi can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Slaissi.
Slaissi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Slaissi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi scores with a shot to the body.
Cozad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cozad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cozad missing with a left hand there. Slaissi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cozad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slaissi with a hook.
Cozad lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi throws a big shot that misses.
Cozad misses with a left hand
and Slaissi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cozad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cozad walks into a straight right hand from Slaissi.
A jab lands there for Slaissi.
Cozad lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Cozad.
Slaissi cracks Cozad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cozad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Slaissi misses.
Cozad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaissi.
Cozad throws a head kick but Slaissi moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cozad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Cozad. Those never looked like landing.
Slaissi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Slaissi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slaissi lands a jab-cross combination.
Cozad misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cozad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Cozad misses its intended target.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slaissi throws a chopping leg kick but Cozad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slaissi thumps Cozad with a low kick.
Cozad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slaissi checks a low kick from Cozad.
Cozad misses with a body kick.
Cozad swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Slaissi misses its intended target.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cozad is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi throws a leg kick but Cozad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cozad tries to move into range but Slaissi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cozad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Slaissi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pope Cozad's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Slaissi fails to land with a series of punches.
Cozad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cozad scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Cozad misses
and Slaissi counters with a left to the body.
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cozad.
Slaissi motions for Cozad to come forward. Slaissi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slaissi throws a hook but Cozad avoids it easily.
Slaissi misses with a hook. Cozad ducked under it nicely.
Cozad staying out of range there.
Cozad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cozad throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Cozad looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
Cozad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Slaissi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cozad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Cozad moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Slaissi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad connects with an inside leg kick.
Cozad blocks a jab.
Slaissi misses with a looping left.
Cozad throws a lazy right hand but Slaissi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi scores with the left hand. Cozad knows he should have avoided that one.
Cozad misses with a body kick.
Slaissi throws a hook but Cozad avoids it easily.
Cozad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slaissi blocks a leg kick.
Slaissi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cozad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
Slaissi missing with a left hand there. Cozad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cozad misses with a straight right.
Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
Cozad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with a nice strike.
Slaissi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cozad.
Slaissi misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad walks into a straight right hand from Slaissi.
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!
The fighters circling - Cozad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cozad misses with a hook.
Slaissi slips under a jab from Cozad.
Slaissi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cozad throws the left hand but Slaissi avoids the punch easily.
Cozad throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cozad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Cozad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cozad misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as Slaissi blocks the low kick.
Slaissi scores with a push kick.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Cozad is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Slaissi.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slaissi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cozad misses the target.
Cozad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slaissi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi lands with a straight right. Cozad didn't see that one coming.
Cozad misses with a straight right.
Cozad throws a poor cross that misses
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cozad tries to land a body kick
and Slaissi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slaissi staying out of range there.
Cozad moves forwards but Slaissi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slaissi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cozad throws out the jab.
Slaissi cracks Cozad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cozad misses with a hook.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi lands an overhand right.
Slaissi thuds his right hand into Cozad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cozad misses the jab.
Cozad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slaissi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cozad 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 Slaissi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slaissi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cozad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad walks into a stiff left hand from Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cozad in his tracks.
Cozad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cozad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slaissi swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad looks to land a left hand but Slaissi moved out of range nicely.
Cozad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slaissi on the side of the head.
Cozad throws an overhand right that lands on Slaissi's shoulder, as Slaissi tries to avoid the shot.
Cozad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slaissi to score with a decent uppercut.
Cozad tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Cozad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi moves out of range as Cozad strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with the left hand. Cozad knows he should have avoided that one.
Cozad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cozad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Slaissi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pope Cozad's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of Cozad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slaissi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Slaissi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slaissi tried to score with a low kick but Cozad checks it.
Cozad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slaissi moves away from the strike by Cozad.
Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Cozad.
Slaissi moves out of range of the body kick.
Slaissi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slaissi looks to throw the jab but Cozad is out of range.
Slaissi throws a low kick but Cozad avoids it.
Cozad blocks a head kick by Slaissi.
Cozad tries a low kick but Slaissi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad throws a jab but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cozad.
Cozad misses with a low kick as Slaissi jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Slaissi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cozad misses with a leg kick
and Cozad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cozad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slaissi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaissi digs a good hook to Cozad's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Slaissi catches Cozad right on the button with a cross.
Cozad misses with a shot to the body
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Slaissi throws out a powerful jab.
Cozad lands a jab to Slaissi's midsection.
Cozad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slaissi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cozad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cozad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cozad tries to move into range but Slaissi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slaissi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cozad.
Slaissi slips under a jab.
Slaissi with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cozad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
and Cozad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cozad tries to score with a low kick but Slaissi moves his leg out of the way.
Cozad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cozad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slaissi slips a straight right by Cozad.
Slaissi lands a glancing blow to the side of Cozad's head.
Slaissi looks to land a left hand but Cozad moved out of range nicely.
Cozad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slaissi just manages to avoid it.
Cozad throws a leg kick but Slaissi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Cozad saw that one coming.
Cozad checks a low kick from Slaissi.
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cozad moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Slaissi lands with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Cozad.
Cozad tries to bum rush Slaissi with a series of wild strikes but Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cozad throws a low kick but Slaissi moves out of range easily.
Slaissi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cozad throws a push kick but Slaissi slaps the foot to one side.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Cozad avoids it with no problem.
Cozad swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Cozad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slaissi.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. Slaissi saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Slaissi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slaissi misses with a low kick.
Cozad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaissi.
Cozad just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Cozad misses with the combination.
Cozad slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Nice defenses there by Cozad.
Slaissi looks to land a right hand but Cozad moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slaissi. That's going to slow Cozad down.
Cozad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cozad.
Despite the aggression on Slaissi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
An inside leg kick from Cozad misses.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Cozad misses with a wild body shot.
Cozad misses with a left hand
and Slaissi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad throws a jab but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a low kick but Cozad avoids it.
Slaissi checks a leg kick.
Slaissi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slaissi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cozad throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cozad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Slaissi.
A jab from Slaissi finds it's way through Cozad's defenses.
Slaissi slips a jab from Cozad.
The fighters circling - Cozad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cozad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cozad.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cozad was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
Slaissi stuns Cozad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cozad scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Slaissi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Slaissi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pope Cozad'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cozad misses with a lunging right hand
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slaissi thumps Cozad with a low kick.
Slaissi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cozad.
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cozad.
Cozad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slaissi stuns Cozad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slaissi with the inside leg kick.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi moves out of range as Cozad strikes.
Slaissi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slaissi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cozad.
Slaissi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Cozad avoids the punch easily.
Cozad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slaissi missing with a left hand there. Cozad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cozad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slaissi is looking for the big counter here.
Slaissi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cozad throwing a counter right hand but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cozad throws a leg kick but Slaissi moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad misses with a leg kick.
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cozad.
Cozad connects with a crisp jab.
Cozad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Slaissi.
Cozad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Slaissi cracks Cozad with an open hand slap.
Slaissi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cozad just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cozad is out of range and Slaissi settles back down.
Slaissi slips under a jab.
Slaissi works Cozad's body with a nice hook.
Cozad misses the jab.
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cozad moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi throws a body kick that misses
and Cozad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cozad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Cozad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slaissi.
Cozad slips a straight right by Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cozad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cozad moves away.
Cozad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cozad throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.
Cozad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slaissi scores with the left hand. Cozad knows he should have avoided that one.
Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cozad.
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cozad.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cozad was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
It looked like Cozad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slaissi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Cozad avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Cozad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Cozad blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slaissi.
Slaissi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slaissi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cozad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slaissi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cozad.
Cozad loads up on a big right hand but Slaissi slips the punch.
Cozad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slaissi checks a leg kick nicely.
Cozad misses with a low kick.
Cozad misses the jab.
Cozad looks to land a combination but Slaissi avoids it well.
Slaissi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slaissi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Cozad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cozad throws a jab but it's blocked by Slaissi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Slaissi blocks the leg kick.
Slaissi swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
It looked like Cozad was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slaissi.
Cozad looks to land a combination but Slaissi avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cozad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cozad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slaissi. Slaissi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slaissi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cozad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a combination. Cozad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cozad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cozad works over Slaissi's head and body with a nice combination.
Cozad throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi jabs Cozad right on the nose. Cozad blinks but takes it well.
Slaissi thuds his right hand into Cozad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Cozad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slaissi.
Pope Cozad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaissi slips under a jab from Cozad.
Cozad throws a jab but it's blocked by Slaissi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bimbo Slaissi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slaissi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bimbo Slaissi!
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