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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 2596 p4p, 5294 weight class) and Bjorn IronSide (ranked 324 p4p, 513 weight class). Bjorn IronSide 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn IronSide!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but IronSide moves away.
IronSide throws out a leg kick but Anstey moves out of range and IronSide only half commits.
Anstey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
IronSide clinches up with Anstey and pushes him back against the cage.
IronSide breaks from the clinch.
IronSide closes the distance and clinches.
Anstey is working for takedown but IronSide is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anstey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. IronSide fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anstey wants to clinch.
IronSide is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.
IronSide fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anstey, pushing him back against the cage.
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
IronSide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IronSide stalks Anstey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anstey's face. Anstey staggers backwards, shaken.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey swats away the attempt to clinch by IronSide.
We've been told by Anstey's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anstey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anstey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by IronSide.
IronSide closes the distance and clinches.
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
IronSide shoots in for a takedown but Anstey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anstey drops IronSide with a beautiful combination! IronSide stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anstey is looking for the KO!
 IronSide is rocked!
 It looks like Bjorn IronSide has been cut.
We've been informed that IronSide has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
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!
Anstey misses with a leg kick.
IronSide is still on wobbly legs! Can Anstey finish him?
IronSide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
IronSide throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
IronSide seems to have recovered his senses.
IronSide gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anstey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IronSide wants a takedown.
IronSide looking to throw knees to the head but Anstey is blocking nicely.
Anstey tries to score a body lock takedown but IronSide shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anstey tries to break free but IronSide pushes him back against the cage.
IronSide manages to break the clinch.
IronSide takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anstey throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
IronSide fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anstey, pushing him back against the cage.
Anstey has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed IronSide clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
IronSide is trying to break free.
IronSide looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
IronSide covering up well under a series of strikes from Anstey.
Anstey biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IronSide is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn IronSide'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.
Anstey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anstey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
IronSide is looking to stand back up but Anstey counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by IronSide.
Anstey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
IronSide has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anstey is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Anstey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
Anstey is keen to just control but IronSide is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey stalling.
IronSide gets back to full guard.
Anstey wants to control from the top but IronSide keeps moving.
IronSide is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
IronSide trying to control the position.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that IronSide can do to turn this around?
IronSide utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
IronSide throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but IronSide is out of range.
IronSide is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
IronSide forces Anstey back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey prevents the takedown attempt.
Anstey gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
IronSide is not content to let Anstey control the position.
IronSide is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
Anstey tries to pass to full mount but IronSide defends it.
IronSide is trying to control but can't.
Anstey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey thows a huge punch but IronSide dodges it nicely.
IronSide keeping control of the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anstey blocks a head kick by IronSide.
IronSide pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anstey back to the cage. IronSide follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Anstey dodges the punch combination from IronSide.
Anstey punishes IronSide's body with a nice straight punch.
IronSide is breathing heavily.
Anstey misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
IronSide wants to counter the offense by Anstey and move into the clinch position.
Anstey cracks IronSide with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! IronSide looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away
can Anstey finish him?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn IronSide's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
IronSide pushes Anstey up against the cage in a clinch.
Anstey lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anstey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
IronSide is trying to get back to full guard.
Anstey lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey moves into full mount! IronSide won't be happy about that!
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
IronSide tries to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Further stalling from Anstey.
IronSide keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anstey has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of IronSide's face.
IronSide regains half guard.
Anstey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey wants to control but IronSide is keeping him busy.
Anstey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anstey slips a nice elbow through IronSide's hands, connecting with IronSide's forehead.
IronSide is holding on to half guard well.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed IronSide's head.
IronSide tries to kick Anstey off but Anstey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
IronSide trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. IronSide defending well though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Anstey is taking a breather. IronSide says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anstey lands a jab to the head.
IronSide steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anstey.
Anstey pushes IronSide up against the cage in a clinch.
Bjorn IronSide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anstey turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Anstey trying to control the action but IronSide is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
IronSide wants to control but Anstey postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey wants to lay and pray for a moment but IronSide keeps working.
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
IronSide managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anstey.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anstey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
A victorious Corwin Anstey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Leal (ranked 3641 p4p, 2572 weight class) and Naoise Durnin (ranked 395 p4p, 281 weight class). Durnin has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston by The Dropkick Murphy's as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Leal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naoise Durnin!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durnin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leal in his tracks.
Oooooh!!! Durnin has knocked Leal down with a huge combo! Durnin steps away and waves a wobbly Leal back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Nathan Leal has been cut.
Durnin throws a nice looking combination but Leal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Leal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durnin works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durnin throws a push kick but Leal slaps the foot to one side.
Leal is looking to counter punch.
Durnin throws a sloppy head kick
and Leal counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Naoise Durnin has been cut.
Leal tries to move into range but Durnin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the body from Durnin misses
letting Leal counter with a right hand.
Durnin digs a good hook to Leal's body.
Durnin works the jab nicely.
Leal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Durnin.
Leal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durnin wobbles Leal with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Durnin dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Leal to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Naoise Durnin!
A victorious Naoise Durnin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geo Versu (ranked 3324 p4p, 1789 weight class) and Mohsin Zaidi (ranked 447 p4p, 273 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geo Versu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mohsin Zaidi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Versu defending well as Zaidi loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Versu.
Zaidi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Versu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaidi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Versu throwing a counter right hand but Zaidi manages to avoid it.
Versu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaidi.
Versu wants to land a leg kick but Zaidi is out of range.
Mohsin Zaidi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaidi lunges at Versu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Versu's hand.
Zaidi lands a front kick.
Versu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaidi's sensitive parts.
Zaidi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zaidi misses with a hook to the body
and Versu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaidi is looking to slow Versu down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaidi. Versu does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Versu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Versu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Versu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaidi has a takedown stuffed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Versu dodges the punch combination from Zaidi.
Versu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Zaidi
and Versu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zaidi.
Versu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaidi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Versu looks to land a left hand but Zaidi moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Zaidi misses.
Versu tries to work over Zaidi's front leg with a kick but Zaidi checks it.
Zaidi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Versu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Versu jabs Zaidi right on the nose. Zaidi blinks but takes it well.
Zaidi checks a leg kick nicely.
Zaidi misses with a body shot.
Zaidi with a jab.
Zaidi throws out a loose jab but Versu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Geo Versu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Versu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Versu lands an elbow that stopped Zaidi in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Mohsin Zaidi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Versu gets through Zaidi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaidi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Versu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaidi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi throws a right hand that misses
and Versu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaidi misses with a left hand
and Versu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zaidi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Versu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaidi is looking to clinch.
Versu connects with a single shot there.
That has opened up Mohsin Zaidi's cut even more.
Versu tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaidi flicks out a counter leg kick but Versu steps away.
The fighters circle, before Versu throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Zaidi's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Versu lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Geo Versu!
Our winner, Geo Versu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Royal Savage (ranked 1353 p4p, 2539 weight class) and Herbert Mullin (ranked 187 p4p, 329 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Royal Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Herbert Mullin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullin staying out of range there.
Mullin takes the fight into the clinch.
Mullin tries for a takedown. No joy.
A hook to the body from Savage.
Mullin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mullin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mullin moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage throws a right and a left that Mullin avoids nicely.
Mullin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mullin scores with a head kick.
Savage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mullin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mullin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savage finds it's way round the side to connect with Mullin's head.
Mullin gets a clinch.
Savage misses with a punch to the body.
Mullin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mullin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mullin wants a takedown but no success here.
Savage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mullin's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin goes for a takedown attempt but Savage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Royal Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Mullin.
Mullin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savage appears to be looking for a big counter.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mullin doesn't seem bothered though.
Mullin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savage has time to react.
Mullin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Savage on the side of the head.
Savage misses with an uppercut.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mullin.
Savage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mullin on the side of the head.
Savage connects with a crisp jab.
Mullin moves into range and clinches up with Savage.
Mullin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savage throws a series of punches but Mullin avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage lands a left and a right that send Mullin crashing to the mat, dazed. Savage thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mullin is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage lands a brutal uppercut that launches Mullin off his feet! Mullin tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Royal Savage!
A very excited looking The Royal Savage 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Yaya Kouame (ranked 978 p4p, 1844 weight class) and Manuel Rios (ranked 139 p4p, 240 weight class). Kouame comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - All Eyez On Me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yaya Kouame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manuel Rios!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kouame throws an overhand right that lands on Rios's shoulder, as Rios tries to avoid the shot.
Kouame is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Rios misses the target.
Rios lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rios on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Manuel Rios has been cut.
Rios jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've been told by Kouame's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rios is looking to chop away at Kouame's legs.
Rios misses with a looping left.
Rios misses with a looping left.
Kouame takes the fight into the clinch.
Kouame manages to break the clinch.
Rios has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kouame moves into range and clinches up with Rios.
Rios wants to get back to striking at distance but Kouame won't allow it.
Kouame swings wildly with an uppercut but Rios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rios wants to get back to striking at distance but Kouame won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kouame breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rios. Kouame does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kouame tries to close the distance and clinch but Rios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left and a right from Rios both land. Nice combination.
Kouame clobbers Rios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kouame gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kouame scores with a shot to the side of Rios's head.
Kouame misses with the head strike.
Kouame breaks from the clinch.
Kouame throws a jab when Rios was well out of range.
Rios moves forwards but Kouame connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kouame is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rios fails to land with a series of punches.
Kouame is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kouame clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios tries to break the clinch but Kouame is controlling the position.
Rios blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rios.
Rios is looking to break free of the clinch but Kouame has double underhooks.
Kouame breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kouame's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rios connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kouame scrambles back to his feet.
Rios throws a shot from downtown. Kouame moves away and avoids it.
Kouame bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kouame drops Rios with a naaaaasty hook - Rios is in real trouble here! Kouame dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaya Kouame!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ali Dixon (ranked 869 p4p, 1664 weight class) and AJ Llewellyn (ranked 131 p4p, 222 weight class). Llewellyn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Doomsday kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, AJ Llewellyn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon scores with a nice head shot.
Dixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dixon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dixon has had enough of the clinch but Llewellyn keeps him there for the moment.
Llewellyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Dixon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Llewellyn digs a right hand underneath Dixon's ribcage. Dixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dixon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Llewellyn wants a takedown but no success here.
A left hand lands to the body for Llewellyn.
Dixon is trying to break the clinch but Llewellyn is controlling him.
Llewellyn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Llewellyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dixon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ali Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Llewellyn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn moves into the clinch.
Dixon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Llewellyn has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llewellyn tries to work over Dixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Llewellyn.
Dixon tries to break free but Llewellyn pushes him back against the cage.
Llewellyn tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Llewellyn back against the cage.
Llewellyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dixon controls his hands.
Llewellyn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Llewellyn misses with a body punch.
Dixon prevents a body shot from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn tries to work over Dixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dixon is looking for a takedown.
Llewellyn lands with a light punch inside.
Llewellyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dixon controls his hands.
Dixon is trying to break free.
Llewellyn can't find room to land a body shot as Dixon controls the action.
Dixon stops a takedown attempt from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon tries to break the clinch but Llewellyn is controlling the position.
Dixon managing to block the knees to the body from Llewellyn.
Dixon is trying to break free.
Dixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Dixon.
Dixon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dixon clinches up against the cage.
Dixon tries to break the clinch but Llewellyn is controlling the position.
Llewellyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dixon controls his hands.
Llewellyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Llewellyn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Llewellyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dixon prevents a body shot from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn tries a body shot but Dixon blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dixon avoids it.
Llewellyn tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Llewellyn back against the cage.
Dixon stops a takedown attempt from Llewellyn.
Dixon is looking for a takedown.
Llewellyn lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Llewellyn is controlling him.
Llewellyn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Llewellyn throwing strikes from guard but Dixon blocks nicely.
Llewellyn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dixon's guard.
Llewellyn is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Llewellyn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to stand up here but Llewellyn is controlling him well.
Llewellyn is looking to advance position but Dixon won't allow it.
Llewellyn slips a nice elbow through Dixon's hands, connecting with Dixon's forehead.
Dixon is refusing to be controlled, as Llewellyn sits in half guard.
Llewellyn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Llewellyn throws a strike but Dixon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Llewellyn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Llewellyn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dixon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Llewellyn dominated that round.
That's time! Dixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Llewellyn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Llewellyn moves into the clinch.
Dixon blocks an uppercut.
Llewellyn can't find room to land a body shot as Dixon controls the action.
Llewellyn throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
Llewellyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dixon controls his hands.
Llewellyn looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Llewellyn misses with a body punch.
Llewellyn can't find room to land a body shot as Dixon controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn is trying to drag Dixon to the mat but Dixon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ali Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Llewellyn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llewellyn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Llewellyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dixon controls his hands.
AJ Llewellyn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Llewellyn tries for a takedown but Dixon manages to get underhooks.
Llewellyn misses with a body punch.
Llewellyn tries to land knees in the clinch but Dixon avoids the damage to the body.
Dixon is trying to break the clinch but Llewellyn is controlling him.
Llewellyn tries a body shot but Dixon blocks it.
Llewellyn can't find room to land a body shot as Dixon controls the action.
Good body shot from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn tries to land knees in the clinch but Dixon avoids the damage to the body.
Dixon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Llewellyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Llewellyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Llewellyn trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dixon.
Llewellyn tries to land knees in the clinch but Dixon avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn tries a body shot but Dixon blocks it.
Llewellyn tries a body shot but Dixon blocks it.
Llewellyn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dixon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Llewellyn tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Llewellyn back against the cage.
Llewellyn lands a nice knee to the body.
Llewellyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dixon is trying to push Llewellyn away but Llewellyn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Dixon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Llewellyn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Llewellyn misses with a body punch.
Llewellyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dixon prevents a body shot from Llewellyn.
Dixon blocks a body shot from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dixon is trying to keep an underhook but Llewellyn manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dixon tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Llewellyn manages to move to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to try and get back to his feet.
Llewellyn throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dixon tries to buck Llewellyn off but he can't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Llewellyn lands with some strikes.
Llewellyn throwing strikes here but Dixon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dixon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn landing shots from mount.
Dixon wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dixon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Llewellyn dominating with strikes here.
Llewellyn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Llewellyn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Llewellyn throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Llewellyn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle
. Ooooh, that looks tight
Dixon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dixon and Llewellyn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Llewellyn lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Llewellyn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dixon misses with a combination
and Llewellyn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dixon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Llewellyn is controlling him.
Llewellyn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dixon wants to stand up but Llewellyn is controlling him.
Llewellyn passes Dixon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn is looking to stall here but Dixon recovers full guard.
Dixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llewellyn landing with the ground and pound.
Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Llewellyn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Llewellyn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dixon is keeping the position for now.
Dixon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Llewellyn keeps control of Dixon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Llewellyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dixon after a bit of a struggle.
A shot in the inside from Llewellyn.
Dixon is trying to push Llewellyn away but Llewellyn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Llewellyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dixon controls his hands.
Llewellyn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dixon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Llewellyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Dixon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ali Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Llewellyn.
Llewellyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Llewellyn can't find room to land a body shot as Dixon controls the action.
Llewellyn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dixon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dixon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dixon is trying to break the clinch but Llewellyn is controlling him.
A body shot lands from Llewellyn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dixon manages to break the clinch.
Llewellyn throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dixon is looking to counter punch.
Llewellyn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dixon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Llewellyn somewhat.
Dixon lands a nice hook to Llewellyn's body. Llewellyn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ali Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Llewellyn clinches with his opponent.
Llewellyn misses with the head strike.
Llewellyn is looking for a takedown.
Ali Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Llewellyn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Llewellyn gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Llewellyn.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Llewellyn connects with a nice short shot to Dixon's temple.
Dixon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon takes a swing at Llewellyn's ribcage but misses.
Llewellyn darts in looking for a takedown but Dixon gets double underhooks and turns Llewellyn into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to AJ Llewellyn.
I've got Llewellyn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Llewellyn!
After winning the bout, AJ Llewellyn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romega Vartanein (ranked 904 p4p, 1301 weight class) and Sonny Day (ranked 128 p4p, 184 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Romega Vartanein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Day!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day throws a hook but Vartanein avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Vartanein misses the target.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vartanein looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Vartanein misses with a looping right.
Vartanein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vartanein cracks Day with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vartanein throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Vartanein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Day looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vartanein looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vartanein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day misses with a hook.
Vartanein loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Day on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vartanein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vartanein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Day.
Vartanein takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Day is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vartanein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vartanein works Day's body with a nice hook.
Vartanein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vartanein blocks a jab.
Vartanein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
Vartanein throws a shot from downtown. Day moves away and avoids it.
Day is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vartanein.
Day will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vartanein lands with a hook. Day tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Day is looking for the big counter here.
Vartanein takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
Day avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Day looks to throw the jab but Vartanein is out of range.
Day misses with an uppercut. Vartanein saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Day.
Day throws out a loose jab but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day looks to land a right hand but Vartanein moved out of range.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day throws a nice looking combination but Vartanein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Day takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Vartanein throws a shot from downtown. Day moves away and avoids it.
Vartanein throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Day misses.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vartanein throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day looks to land a body kick but Vartanein moved away.
Vartanein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Vartanein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein works Day's body with a nice hook.
Day is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vartanein.
Vartanein lands a body shot.
Vartanein connects with a right hand. Day shakes it off.
Day takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Day wants to counter with a clinch but Vartanein pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Day does no damage.
Day scores with the left hand. Vartanein knows he should have avoided that one.
Vartanein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Vartanein. That snapped Day's head back.
Day is rocked!
Day looks up at the clock. Bad move! Vartanein lands a right hand from hell, dropping Day. Vartanein pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romega Vartanein!
A relieved looking Romega Vartanein thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wally Kruschev (ranked 406 p4p, 225 weight class) and Olenev Stepanovich (ranked 64 p4p, 37 weight class). Kruschev comes to the cage accompanied by Pissed Off and Mad About it (Texas Hippie Coalition). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stepanovich's choice of entrance music: Swallowing Dust. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wally Kruschev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Olenev Stepanovich!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruschev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stepanovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stepanovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stepanovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Kruschev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Kruschev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stepanovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruschev momentarily.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev misses the jab.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kruschev.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
Kruschev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Stepanovich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Stepanovich's leg. Stepanovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Kruschev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
As Stepanovich backs away, Kruschev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A lazy left from Stepanovich finds it's target.
Kruschev is looking to slow Stepanovich down with leg kicks.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev lands a nice looking body shot.
Stepanovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruschev.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Stepanovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kruschev under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich tests Kruschev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruschev motions for Stepanovich to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stepanovich defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich checks a leg kick.
Kruschev defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick.
Stepanovich tries to work over Kruschev's front leg with a kick but Kruschev checks it.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stepanovich.
A jab from Stepanovich finds it's way through Kruschev's defenses.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Kruschev throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Kruschev.
Stepanovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruschev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with a short shot to the head.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kruschev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stepanovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruschev controls his hands.
Stepanovich takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Olenev Stepanovich has been cut.
Kruschev lands with a short shot to the head.
Stepanovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stepanovich is looking to break free of the clinch but Kruschev has double underhooks.
Stepanovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stepanovich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kruschev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stepanovich working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stepanovich tries for a takedown but Kruschev manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Kruschev as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Stepanovich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kruschev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olenev Stepanovich.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Stepanovich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kruschev lands with a hook. Stepanovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olenev Stepanovich's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kruschev connects with a right hand. Stepanovich shakes it off.
Kruschev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Kruschev clobbers Stepanovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich misses with a low kick.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Kruschev finds it's way through Stepanovich's defenses.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Stepanovich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kruschev counters with a straight right hand.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stepanovich with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Stepanovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruschev on the side of the head.
Stepanovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stepanovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stepanovich misses with a wild combination.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev is looking to counter the offense by Stepanovich and move into the clinch.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Kruschev counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
Kruschev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stepanovich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stepanovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruschev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev scores with a nice right hand.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stepanovich looks to land a combination but Kruschev avoids it well.
Stepanovich connects with the punch.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Kruschev avoids the head kick by Stepanovich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Stepanovich is out of range.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruschev can pounce on him.
Stepanovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruschev can pounce on him.
Kruschev slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruschev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kruschev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by Kruschev as he checks the leg kick.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruschev throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Kruschev avoids the head kick by Stepanovich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Kruschev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stepanovich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Stepanovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Stepanovich moves out of range easily.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Kruschev moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev clobbers Stepanovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Stepanovich.
Some wild striking there from Kruschev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick.
Stepanovich checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Kruschev tries to counter by clinching up but Stepanovich breaks away and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olenev Stepanovich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Kruschev moves out of range easily.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
Stepanovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev tests Stepanovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stepanovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruschev should have avoided that one.
Kruschev lands with a straight right. Stepanovich didn't see that one coming.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Stepanovich moves forwards but Kruschev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruschev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruschev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kruschev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
Stepanovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Stepanovich is looking for the big counter here.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Stepanovich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Stepanovich coming out on top.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Stepanovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruschev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruschev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Stepanovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kruschev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a few strikes there.
Stepanovich walks into a left hand.
A jab from Kruschev finds it's way through Stepanovich's defenses.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kruschev scores with the left hand. Stepanovich knows he should have avoided that one.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich lands with a nice body punch.
Stepanovich walks into a straight right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev scores with a decent looking hook.
Stepanovich clobbers Kruschev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kruschev swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Kruschev lands the left hand.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev tries to clinch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that misses
and Kruschev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kruschev blocks a head kick by Stepanovich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Stepanovich slaps the foot to one side.
Stepanovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruschev off the cage and back into range.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stepanovich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kruschev's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kruschev slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev throws a chopping leg kick but Stepanovich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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 Wally Kruschev.
I think Kruschev 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 140 p4p, 425 weight class) and Macho Man Randy (ranked 14 p4p, 53 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Pick up man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Macho Man Randy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Randy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anderson! Randy lets Anderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Anderson is rocked!
Randy cracks Anderson with a left hook right on the temple and Anderson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Randy lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Anderson is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macho Man Randy!
Macho Man Randy is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Turcotte (ranked 102 p4p, 257 weight class) and Reni Manfield (ranked 19 p4p, 42 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Turcotte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reni Manfield!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turcotte scores with a decent looking hook.
Turcotte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Manfield moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a body shot.
Manfield misses with a hook.
Manfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turcotte scores with a decent looking hook.
Manfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.
Manfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manfield misses with a body kick.
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manfield defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Manfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Turcotte throws an off balance right hand
and Manfield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turcotte's guard.
Turcotte seems keen to control Manfield's posture.
Manfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Turcotte controlling the position.
Turcotte's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Manfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manfield thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Manfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manfield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turcotte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turcotte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Manfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turcotte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turcotte has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Manfield with that takedown attempt.
Manfield walks into a stiff left hand from Turcotte.
Manfield misses the jab.
Turcotte scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Turcotte napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turcotte is looking for a sweep.
Manfield looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manfield working the ground and pound but Turcotte is defending the strikes.
Manfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turcotte is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turcotte tries to buck Manfield off but Manfield is having none of it.
Manfield trying to control the position but Turcotte is working away.
Turcotte wants to control but Manfield postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Turcotte throws the left hand but Manfield avoids the punch easily.
Manfield now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Manfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Manfield.
Manfield staying out of range there.
Manfield lands a nice hook to Turcotte's body. Turcotte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turcotte clobbers Manfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Manfield moved out of range.
Turcotte misses with a right hand
and Manfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manfield throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manfield! But no joy.
Turcotte tries to clinch there but Manfield circles away.
Turcotte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy right hand. Manfield should have avoided that one.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turcotte misses with a left hand
and Manfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte cracks Manfield with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manfield misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Manfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manfield doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Manfield misses with a leg kick.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manfield throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Manfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Manfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Manfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Manfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte lands a jab to the head.
Manfield is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
Manfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manfield.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Manfield moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Manfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manfield.
Manfield misses with a body shot.
Manfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manfield slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manfield throws a chopping leg kick but Turcotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Manfield punishes Turcotte's body with a nice straight punch.
Manfield looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Manfield throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Manfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manfield can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses.
Manfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turcotte defends it well.
Manfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turcotte.
Manfield is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turcotte rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte dips to his left and cracks Manfield with an uppercut!
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Manfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Turcotte there.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Manfield moves away and avoids it.
Manfield flicks out a counter leg kick but Turcotte steps away.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Manfield moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte throws a lazy uppercut
and Manfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manfield loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Turcotte dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
A low kick lands for Manfield.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manfield's head.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turcotte thinking.
Nice body punch from Manfield.
Manfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Turcotte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turcotte throws a hook but Manfield avoids it easily.
Manfield doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turcotte misses with a double jab.
Turcotte with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte lands a glancing blow to the side of Manfield's head.
Manfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Manfield tries to move into range but Turcotte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turcotte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manfield.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manfield! But no joy.
Turcotte blocks the body kick.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Turcotte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manfield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turcotte to score with a decent uppercut.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte backing away here, and Manfield unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Manfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Manfield with the counter takedown but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Manfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Manfield misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Manfield misses
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Manfield moves out of range.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Manfield moved out of range nicely.
Manfield connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Manfield shoots for a takedown but Turcotte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Manfield misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Manfield.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turcotte misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turcotte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turcotte gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Turcotte can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Turcotte's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turcotte duly obliges.
Manfield defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Manfield now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte throws a lazy uppercut
and Manfield counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Manfield moves away and avoids it.
Manfield jabs Turcotte right on the nose. Turcotte blinks but takes it well.
Manfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Turcotte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manfield slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manfield.
Manfield moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Manfield slips the punch.
Manfield misses with a looping left.
Turcotte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manfield under the eye.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Turcotte clearly takes 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.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Manfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manfield misses with a double jab.
A jab from Manfield misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte looks to land a combination but Manfield avoids it well.
Manfield now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Manfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Manfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manfield changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Manfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turcotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manfield slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Manfield only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turcotte swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.
And Manfield tries to counter it with a takedown but Turcotte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Turcotte moves out of range of the body kick from Manfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Manfield swings widly with a right hand
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Manfield misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Manfield moved out of range.
Manfield is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Manfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Turcotte sprawls well. He's pushed Manfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turcotte swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.
Turcotte tries to clinch
and Manfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manfield fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Manfield moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manfield lands with a shot to the body.
Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manfield only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Manfield.
Turcotte takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses.
Manfield let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manfield.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with a hook to the body
and Manfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manfield counters with a slapping leg kick.
Manfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Manfield changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte scores with the left hand. Manfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Manfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfield misses with a low kick.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Manfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Turcotte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turcotte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turcotte swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manfield throws a leg kick but Turcotte moved away.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manfield.
Turcotte connects with a body shot that sends Manfield's belly button to the back.
Manfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Manfield digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manfield.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Turcotte had his way with Reni Manfield in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Manfield follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manfield.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manfield.
Manfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Manfield moves out of range.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Manfield throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Manfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Manfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
As Manfield looks to move away, Turcotte throws a big counter combo but Manfield just gets out of the way.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Manfield ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Manfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Manfield slips a jab and a cross from Turcotte.
Manfield throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Manfield makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the body.
Manfield tries to move into range but Turcotte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reni Manfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Turcotte.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Manfield scores with a jab to the body.
Manfield blocks a jab.
Manfield throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Manfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turcotte doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Manfield misses.
Manfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Manfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Turcotte doesn't manage to clinch there - Manfield circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
Manfield swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte walks into a jab.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manfield moves forwards but Turcotte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Manfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turcotte defends it well.
A punch lands to the side of Manfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turcotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Manfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Manfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Manfield appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Manfield.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Manfield manages to avoid it.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Manfield saw that one coming.
And Manfield responds with a good body kick, but Turcotte manages to step out the way in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfield punishes Turcotte's body with a nice straight punch.
Manfield shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Manfield now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Turcotte lands a jab to the head.
Manfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
Manfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turcotte misses with the combination.
Manfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turcotte, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
Jacques Turcotte retains his lightweight title!
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