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C182: Dixon vs Collins PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sauli Somelainen (ranked 1516 p4p, 1698 weight class) and Louis Princip (ranked 203 p4p, 227 weight class). Princip is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lord of This World by Black Sabbath. 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 11 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauli Somelainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somelainen throws a head kick that Princip semi-blocks.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Somelainen.
Somelainen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Princip manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Princip wants to stand up but Somelainen is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somelainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Somelainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Princip is keeping the position for now.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Princip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Somelainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Somelainen distracts Princip with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Princip throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Somelainen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Princip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Somelainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Princip is retaining full guard.
Princip is trying to keep Somelainen in close.
Somelainen preventing the sweep.
Somelainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Princip is still trying to improve position.
Somelainen trying to control but Princip is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Somelainen cracks Princip with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Somelainen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Princip is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Somelainen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Princip is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Somelainen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Somelainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Somelainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Somelainen lands strikes from half guard.
Somelainen is just content to waste time from the top position. Princip takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Princip is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Somelainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Princip wants to sweep here but Somelainen controlling him for the moment.
Somelainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Princip is trying to control the position but Somelainen postures up.
Somelainen stands and throws Princip's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Somelainen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Princip is trying to escape and Somelainen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Princip is forced to tap! Nice work there by Somelainen! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sauli Somelainen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sauli Somelainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Louis Princip was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Brown (ranked 1769 p4p, 2104 weight class) and Marcus Hughes (ranked 237 p4p, 285 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Hughes swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Hughes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hughes digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Brown is looking to counter with head kicks.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Hughes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Hughes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hughes.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hughes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes grinds an elbow into Brown's temple.
Brown is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hughes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hughes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Hughes misses.
Hughes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hughes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brown manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hughes stops Brown from standing up.
Brown trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Hughes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brown is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hughes presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes goes for a takedown attempt but Brown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Hughes. That snapped Brown's head back.
Hughes shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hughes or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Bill Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Hughes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hughes.
Brown is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hughes is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hughes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brown takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hughes staying calm.
Brown is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hughes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hughes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brown slips under a jab.
Hughes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brown is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, jab by Hughes - just one landing.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hughes, as that shot connected.
Hughes dives in for a single leg takedown but Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brown is staying active underneath Hughes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hughes is on him like a limpet, forcing Brown back against the cage.
Hughes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Brown tries to break free but Hughes pushes him back against the cage.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Hughes gets a double leg takedown into Brown's guard.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hughes landing some decent shots from guard.
Hughes won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to stand and escape but Hughes is having none of it.
Marcus Hughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Hughes prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Brown pushes Hughes off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes gets a takedown into half guard.
Hughes slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown pushes Hughes off looking to stand but Hughes dives back in and keeps control.
Hughes controlling the action here.
Brown tries to kick Hughes off but Hughes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brown is not content to let Hughes control the position.
Brown looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hughes drops an elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Brown is staying active underneath Hughes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Hughes wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Hughes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown won't allow Hughes to pass to mount.
Brown is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marcus Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hughes connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Hughes stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hughes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Hughes persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Brown blocks a jab.
Hughes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Brown tries to sprawl but Hughes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Brown manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hughes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Bill Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hughes stops Brown from getting back to his feet.
Hughes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Hughes working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughes stops Brown from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hughes in particular looking to stall.
Brown is trying to stand back up but Hughes is controlling him
Brown taking some punishment here, with Hughes in his half guard.
Hughes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Hughes is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hughes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown is trying to stand.
Hughes is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hughes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hughes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hughes.
Brown gets caught napping as Hughes dives in and scores a takedown. Brown manages to retain guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Brown manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Brown tries to circle away but Hughes has him pinned against the cage.
Bill Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Hughes throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. Hughes catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hughes works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Hughes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Hughes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Hughes persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Bill Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Hughes.
Hughes lands an overhand right.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hughes 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Hughes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Akinwande (ranked 1120 p4p, 2286 weight class) and Techno Viking (ranked 133 p4p, 247 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Akinwande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Techno Viking!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viking dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akinwande takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Viking lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akinwande bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Viking's head backwards.
Akinwande looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akinwande throws a jab but it's blocked by Viking.
Akinwande takes the fight into the clinch.
Akinwande has a couple of punches blocked by Viking.
Akinwande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akinwande lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Techno Viking has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viking misses with the head strike.
Viking escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viking throws a head kick that misses.
Akinwande tries to clinch but Viking is having none of it.
Akinwande misses with a looping left.
Akinwande instigates a clinch.
Viking breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akinwande takes a swing at Viking's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akinwande blocks a jab.
Viking closes the distance and clinches.
Viking works on Akinwande's body with a couple of short punches.
Akinwande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viking dodges an elbow strike from Akinwande.
Viking wants to get back to striking at distance but Akinwande won't allow it.
Viking has a couple of punches blocked by Akinwande.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akinwande.
Akinwande lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akinwande.
Akinwande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Viking wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Akinwande has him pressed against the cage.
Akinwande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viking avoids the elbow strike from Akinwande, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Viking's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Viking breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viking closes the distance but Akinwande moves to the side
and Akinwande counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akinwande's hands.
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!
Viking rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akinwande moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akinwande half committed to a counter leg kick.
Akinwande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Italian Job in the buildup to the fight.
Akinwande fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Viking to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Viking looks to clinch but Akinwande throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Viking taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Henry Akinwande!
Our winner, Henry Akinwande, 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 Tan Zan (ranked 1718 p4p, 1476 weight class) and Jack Sadler (ranked 228 p4p, 199 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tan Zan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Sadler!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zan misses with a straight right.
Sadler misses the shot to the body.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sadler ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
A big left from Sadler misses.
Sadler missing with a left hand there. Zan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Sadler.
Sadler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan misses with a looping right.
Zan misses with a straight left.
Sadler counters with a body kick.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sadler. Zan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Sadler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Sadler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadler throws out a loose jab but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadler lands with a cross.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sadler blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Zan scores with a decent looking hook.
Zan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sadler's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zan takes one to the chin there.
Jack Sadler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan cracks Sadler with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Sadler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadler lands with a shot to the body.
Zan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sadler tests Zan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan looks to land a right hand but Sadler moved out of range.
Sadler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Sadler.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zan blocks a head kick by Sadler.
Sadler blocks a jab.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zan takes one on the button.
Sadler lunges at Zan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zan's hand.
Sadler misses with a hook to the body
and Zan counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Jack Sadler has been cut.
Sadler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Sadler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sadler punishes Zan's body with a nice straight punch.
Zan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Sadler. Beautiful body shot.
Zan tries to move into range but Sadler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zan tries to move into range but Sadler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sadler scoring well with a low kick there.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Sadler's shoulder, as Sadler tries to avoid the shot.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadler moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sadler, as that shot connected.
Sadler thuds his right hand into Zan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sadler.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Sadler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Sadler. That snapped Zan's head back.
Sadler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Zan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sadler jabs Zan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Zan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Sadler ducks down to avoid it.
Zan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sadler.
A lazy left from Zan finds it's target.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Sadler's shoulder, as Sadler tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Sadler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadler jabs Zan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadler moves away from the strike by Zan.
Nice shot lands for Sadler.
Sadler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Zan staying out of range there.
Zan is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Sadler.
Sadler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zan at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sadler throws out a loose jab but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadler misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Zan cracks a nice hook into Sadler's ribs.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadler was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadler moves out of range of the strikes.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sadler.
Sadler tests Zan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sadler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zan's head backwards.
Sadler lands a slapping body shot.
Sadler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Sadler misses with a hook. Zan ducked under it nicely.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Sadler ducks down to avoid it.
Sadler throws out a loose jab but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan misses with a hook. Sadler ducked under it nicely.
Sadler misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sadler manages to avoid it.
Sadler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sadler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zan throws a hook but Sadler avoids it easily.
Sadler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zan misses the jab.
Sadler slips under a jab.
Sadler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sadler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Sadler'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.
Sadler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zan.
Zan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sadler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sadler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zan scrambles back to his feet.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Sadler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Sadler.
A jab lands there for Sadler.
Zan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Sadler as he connects with a hook.
A left and a right from Sadler both land. Nice combination.
Sadler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan throws a jab when Sadler was well out of range.
Zan connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Sadler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Sadler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zan swings for the body but Sadler moves out of range.
Sadler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Sadler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadler moves away from the strike by Zan.
Sadler moves away from the strike by Zan.
Sadler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Sadler ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Sadler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Zan. Beautiful body shot.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Sadler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan doesn't manage to clinch there - Sadler circles away.
Sadler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zan doesn't seem bothered though.
Sadler tests Zan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Sadler counters with a leg kick.
Sadler cracks Zan with a good jab.
Zan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sadler cracks Zan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Zan misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zan needs to keep his hands up - Sadler had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadler moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Sadler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sadler throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.
Zan takes one to the side of the head.
Sadler looks to throw the jab but Zan is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Sadler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Sadler's head but Sadler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Sadler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Sadler - just one landing.
A jab from Zan misses.
Sadler lands a left and a right that send Zan crashing to the mat, dazed. Sadler thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Zan is rocked!
Sadler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Oh Zan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sadler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sadler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sadler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sadler lands with a straight right. Zan didn't see that one coming.
Sadler lands with a good body shot.
Zan seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice jab there from Sadler.
Zan walks into a left hand.
Sadler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadler drops Zan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zan looks back up at him and smiles so Sadler waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sadler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zan momentarily.
Zan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Sadler scores with a jab. Zan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jack Sadler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zan.
A lazy left from Sadler finds it's target.
Sadler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sadler takes a swing at Zan's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Sadler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sadler connects with a body shot that sends Zan's belly button to the back.
Sadler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sadler lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadler misses the shot to the body.
Sadler cracks Zan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sadler.
Zan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Sadler.
Sadler looks to land a right hand but Zan moved out of range.
Sadler slips a straight right by Zan.
Nice shot by Sadler.
Sadler cracks a nice hook into Zan's ribs.
Zan misses with a straight left.
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sadler misses with an uppercut.
Sadler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadler misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sadler slips under a jab.
Zan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sadler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sadler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Sadler's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sadler cracks Zan with an open hand slap.
Jab from Sadler.
Sadler catches Zan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donk. Sadler catches Zan right on the button with a cross.
Sadler moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Zan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sadler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sadler misses with a straight left.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Sadler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sadler. That's going to slow Zan down.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Zan walks into a straight right hand from Sadler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zan's head backwards.
Zan misses with a hook.
Sadler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sadler throws a body punch but Zan moves out of range.
Sadler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadler just misses with a punch to the body.
Sadler slips under a jab from Zan.
Sadler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan cracks Sadler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sadler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Sadler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Sadler lands a jab to Zan's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sadler throws a hook to the side of Zan's head but Zan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Zan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sadler.
Sadler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sadler finds it's way round the side to connect with Zan's head.
Zan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sadler thumps Zan with a low kick.
Sadler works Zan's body with a nice hook.
Sadler misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Sadler lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadler takes a swing at Zan's ribcage but misses.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sadler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Zan.
Sadler connects with a body shot that sends Zan's belly button to the back.
Sadler moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Sadler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadler lands a nice looking body shot.
Sadler swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Zan swings widly with a right hand
and Sadler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sadler moves out of range of the strikes.
Sadler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sadler lands a jab to the head.
Sadler lands a nice looking body shot.
Sadler scores with a jab to the body.
Sadler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sadler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zan tries to move into range but Sadler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sadler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadler moves away from the strike by Zan.
Sadler throws a body punch but Zan moves out of range.
A left lands for Sadler.
A jab from Zan misses.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sadler.
Sadler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sadler lands the left hand.
Zan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sadler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sadler throws a big shot that misses.
Sadler misses with a straight right.
Zan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sadler under the eye.
Zan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sadler under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadler misses with a looping right.
Sadler misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Zan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sadler.
Sadler loads up on a big right hand but Zan slips the punch.
Sadler staying out of range there.
Sadler misses with a looping left.
Zan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zan misses with a body shot.
Zan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sadler tests Zan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zan misses with a straight left.
Jack Sadler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zan throws a jab when Sadler was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Zan.
Zan looks to land a left hand but Sadler moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sadler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan's corner calls for a 1-2. Zan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Sadler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sadler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Sadler!
Jack Sadler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jane Malley (ranked 772 p4p, 722 weight class) and Sunshine Okafor (ranked 115 p4p, 108 weight class). Malley comes to the cage accompanied by Rosemary Clooney - Mambo Italiano . Okafor has chosen Bliss as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jane Malley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sunshine Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
It looked like Malley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okafor tries to land a body kick
and Malley counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut.
Okafor connects with a right hand. Malley shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Malley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Malley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Malley tried to counter with a leg kick but Okafor avoided it.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malley manages to avoid it.
Malley thinks about countering with a head kick.
Okafor 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.
Okafor misses with a hook
and Malley counters with an outside leg kick.
Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Okafor lands a slapping body shot.
Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Okafor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okafor tries a body shot but Malley blocks it.
Malley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okafor gets through Malley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Malley.
Okafor pushes Malley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
Okafor lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malley.
A frustrated look appears on Malley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Malley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okafor misses with a body punch.
Malley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor cracks Malley with a good jab.
Malley slips under a jab from Okafor.
Okafor lands with an uppercut that bounces Malley off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
enabling Malley to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor pushes Malley up against the cage in a clinch.
Okafor tries to work over Malley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malley tries to break free but Okafor pushes him back against the cage.
Malley blocks an uppercut.
Okafor tries to work over Malley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malley can't break the clinch.
Malley digs a right hand into Okafor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okafor's gas tank.
Malley tries to break the clinch but Okafor is controlling the position.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Malley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Malley controls his hands.
Malley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Malley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malley.
A left hand lands to the body for Okafor.
Malley digs a right hand underneath Okafor's ribcage. Okafor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malley misses with a punch on the inside.
Malley pushes Okafor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Malley struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malley.
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor avoids a wild elbow strike from Malley.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor blocks an elbow strike.
Malley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okafor or not.
Malley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okafor misses with a shot to the body
and Malley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malley moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okafor misses with a body punch
and Malley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor is looking to score with low kicks.
Malley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Malley misses its target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Okafor misses.
Malley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Malley throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Malley moves away and avoids it.
Malley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Okafor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malley can't break the clinch.
Malley misses with a body punch.
Malley tries to break the clinch but Okafor is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Okafor.
Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malley lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malley.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okafor misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Okafor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okafor doesn't manage to clinch there - Malley circles away.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Okafor connects with a body shot that sends Malley's belly button to the back.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malley manages to avoid it.
Malley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Okafor tries to clinch but Malley moves out of range.
Malley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okafor just manages to avoid it.
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor catches Malley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Malley misses its target.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okafor misses with a right hand
enabling Malley to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor punishes Malley's body with a nice straight punch.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Malley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okafor wants to slow Malley down by chopping away at his legs.
Malley is looking to counter punch.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Malley moved out of range.
Malley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okafor has closed the distance and engaged Malley in a clinch.
Okafor has Malley pressed against the cage, preventing Malley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Malley misses with an elbow strike.
Okafor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malley backwards.
Malley breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okafor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okafor.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
A left lands for Okafor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
Okafor tries to clinch but Malley is having none of it.
Okafor scores with a decent looking hook.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Malley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malley defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Okafor throws the kick towards the body but Malley avoids it.
Malley is looking to counter with head kicks.
Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okafor connects with an inside leg kick.
Okafor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malley swats away the attempt to clinch by Okafor.
Malley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Okafor digs a good body shot into Malley's ribs.
A jab from Okafor misses.
Malley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Malley tries to move into range but Okafor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okafor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Okafor.
Okafor connects with a right hand. Malley shakes it off.
Okafor misses with a jab to the body
and Malley counters with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Okafor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malley's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Malley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Okafor scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Okafor.
Malley ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
A jab from Okafor finds it's way through Malley's defenses.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
Malley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Okafor looks to clinch
and Malley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor misses with a hook.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Sunshine Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Okafor with a nice cross.
Okafor takes a swing at Malley's ribcage but misses.
Malley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor instigates a clinch.
Malley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land.
Malley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Okafor misses.
Malley half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Okafor - the referee stops the clock and Malley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Okafor. Malley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Okafor takes a swing at Malley's ribcage but misses.
Malley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Okafor throws a leg kick
and Malley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left lands for Okafor.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Malley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jane Malley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okafor scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
Okafor tries to clinch up
and Malley scores with a counter punch that sends Okafor to the canvas! Malley smells blood - he's punishing Okafor with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Okafor has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jane Malley!
Jane Malley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiso Akinaga (ranked 1103 p4p, 1397 weight class) and Torkel Bystrom (ranked 129 p4p, 163 weight class). Akinaga kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The HU - Wolf Totem. Kiso Akinaga 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiso Akinaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Akinaga misses.
Bystrom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bystrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akinaga moves away.
Akinaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akinaga feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bystrom sprawling to the canvas! Bystrom rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Akinaga finish him?!
 Bystrom is rocked!
Akinaga closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Bystrom out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiso Akinaga!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kiso Akinaga waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Torkel Bystrom had this to say: 'Well back to the gym.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Basko Godwin (ranked 412 p4p, 643 weight class) and Jerricho Patterson (ranked 61 p4p, 91 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Basko Godwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerricho Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson throws a head kick that misses
and Godwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jerricho Patterson has been cut.
Patterson throws a head kick but Godwin moves out of range.
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godwin moves away.
Godwin with a hook.
Patterson 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.
Godwin tries to move into range but Patterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Godwin misses with a leg kick.
Patterson scores with a hook to the body. Godwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Patterson needs to keep his hands up - Godwin had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Patterson misses.
Patterson loads up on a big right hand but Godwin slips the punch.
Patterson walks into a left hand.
Patterson works Godwin's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godwin lands with a nice body kick.
Patterson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jerricho Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Patterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Godwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses.
Godwin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Patterson just manages to avoid it.
Godwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patterson.
Patterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Godwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Godwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Patterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Godwin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Godwin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Godwin connects with a body shot.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses
enabling Godwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Patterson looks to throw the jab but Godwin is out of range.
Godwin walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godwin scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godwin throws a right and a left that Patterson avoids nicely.
Patterson lands with a kick to the temple. Godwin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Godwin is rocked!
Patterson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Godwin at a distance.
Patterson throws a head kick but Godwin moves out of range.
Godwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Patterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Godwin.
Patterson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Godwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Patterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Godwin. Godwin obviously looking to wear him down.
Godwin scores with a nice strike.
Godwin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Patterson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Godwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Godwin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patterson. That did some damage!
Patterson sends Godwin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Patterson is motioning to the referee to let Godwin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Godwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson throws a pinpoint strike between Godwin's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Godwin crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Patterson scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerricho Patterson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Kohler (ranked 904 p4p, 1378 weight class) and Richard Feynman (ranked 100 p4p, 159 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andreas Kohler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Feynman!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kohler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Feynman cracks Kohler with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Feynman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kohler to stand back up!
Kohler is rocked!
 It looks like Andreas Kohler has been cut.
Kohler defending well as Feynman loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Kohler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Feynman misses its intended target.
Kohler attempts a counter takedown but Feynman avoids it well and moves away.
Kohler slips under a jab.
Kohler slips a jab and a cross from Feynman.
Kohler feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Feynman knocks Kohler out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Richard Feynman!
Richard Feynman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dixon (ranked 138 p4p, 148 weight class) and Cadence Collins (ranked 10 p4p, 11 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Dixon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cadence Collins!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up with Collins, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes Collins against the cage but Collins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Collins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Collins sprawls well. Collins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dixon gets slowly back to his feet.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Collins avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon dives in and grabs Collins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from Dixon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Collins misses.
Dixon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Collins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dixon somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Collins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Collins throws out a counter right but Dixon avoids it with no problem.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Collins tries to avoid it but Dixon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Collins to the ground. Collins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Collins avoids it really well and circles away.
Dixon shoots for a takedown but Collins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Collins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dixon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Collinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dixon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Collins's waist but Collins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dixon off to one side.
Dixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense.
Dixon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Collins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dixon somewhat.
Collins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cadence Collins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A left lands for Dixon.
Dixon connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon shoots for a double leg takedown but Collins sprawls well. He's pushed Dixon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Collins! But no joy.
Collins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon darts in looking for a takedown but Collins gets double underhooks and turns Dixon into the cage.
Collins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Dixon.
Dixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Cadence Collins has been cut.
Dixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Collins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Collins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dixon.
Collins 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.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Collins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Collins takes a shot to the head.
Dixon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Collins prevents it.
Collins wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dixon misses with a body punch.
Dixon has picked Collins up - he's going for a ride! Dixon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
Dixon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape.
Dixon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dixon avoids the attempt from Collins to control.
Dixon fails to advance to Collins's back.
Dixon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dixon trying to control but Collins is having none of it.
Collins is desperately trying to improve his position but Dixon has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins is squirming around, avoiding Dixon's attempts to control the action.
Dixon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Collins is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon wants to take Collins's back here but Collins is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Collins is desperately trying to improve his position but Dixon has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Dixon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cadence Collins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dixon looks for a takedown but Collins sprawls well.
Collins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dixon scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins stuffs the takedown.
Dixon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon shoots in and drives through. Collins sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Collins steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dixon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dixon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dixon wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is taking a breather. Collins 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon trying to mount his opponent but Collins defends it.
Dixon trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
Collins manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon is posturing up here but Collins has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dixon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dixon has to tap! Slick submission there by Collins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cadence Collins!
Cadence Collins is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Cadence Collins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan St. Gough (ranked 227 p4p, 270 weight class) and Ife Edwards (ranked 36 p4p, 42 weight class). Edwards has chosen Damian Marley - Road to Zion as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ife Edwards enters the cage!
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan St. Gough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ife Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St. Gough has managed to clinch.
St. Gough scores with a nice hook to the head.
St. Gough lands with a left to the head.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from St. Gough.
St. Gough misses with a short punch on the inside.
St. Gough misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Gough's elbow.
Edwards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
A short left from St. Gough.
St. Gough pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St. Gough swings away with a body shot that misses
and Edwards counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St. Gough has managed to clinch.
Edwards tries to work over St. Gough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Gough working aggressively here.
St. Gough blocks an uppercut.
St. Gough misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from St. Gough fails to land.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but St. Gough has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Edwards scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
St. Gough takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by St. Gough.
St. Gough lands a shot to the body.
St. Gough pushes Edwards back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
St. Gough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St. Gough lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from St. Gough.
St. Gough working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Edwards misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Gough breaks from the clinch.
Edwards throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
St. Gough tries to clinch
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Gough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
St. Gough swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Edwards.
A low kick lands for Edwards.
St. Gough tries to clinch up
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by St. Gough.
Edwards lands a jab to St. Gough's midsection.
St. Gough rushes Edwards and presses him up against the cage.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards tries to work over St. Gough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edwards.
A right handed body shot lands from St. Gough.
St. Gough misses with a body punch.
St. Gough lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Edwards's coach down at Casa Steel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edwards's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
St. Gough misses with a punch to the body.
St. Gough lands a nice uppercut.
St. Gough misses with a body punch.
St. Gough scores with a shot to the side of Edwards's head.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Gough's elbow.
St. Gough lands a shoulder strike.
Edwards throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to work over St. Gough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Gough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Gough's elbow.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Edwards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St. Gough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
St. Gough lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Gough.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St. Gough misses with some punches.
St. Gough prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
St. Gough lands a nice hook to Edwards's body. Edwards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St. Gough.
St. Gough tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - St. Gough looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St. Gough looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Gough moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Edwards jabs St. Gough right on the nose. St. Gough blinks but takes it well.
St. Gough connects with a good right hand that stumbles Edwards. Edwards circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Gough fails in his attempt to clinch.
St. Gough wants to clinch
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St. Gough.
St. Gough doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
St. Gough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards throws a hook but St. Gough avoids it easily.
A big right from St. Gough misses.
Edwards lands a big right hand that sends St. Gough crashing to the mat! Edwards stays standing though and waves St. Gough back to his feet!
St. Gough is rocked!
St. Gough closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.
Oh St. Gough is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edwards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St. Goughs head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tristan St. Gough will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St. Gough tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
St. Gough wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick from Edwards, right into the meat of the thigh.
St. Gough seems to have got his legs back now.
St. Gough tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
St. Gough rushes Edwards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
St. Gough prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as St. Gough controls his hands.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by St. Gough.
St. Gough blocks a body shot from Edwards.
St. Gough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before St. Gough has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and St. Gough counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by St. Gough.
St. Gough wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - St. Gough coming out on top.
St. Gough tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
St. Gough tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards throws out a loose jab but St. Gough uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Gough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by St. Gough.
Edwards flicks out a counter leg kick but St. Gough steps away.
St. Gough lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
St. Gough moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Gough fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edwards, pushing him back against the cage.
St. Gough working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St. Gough throws a head punch that misses.
Edwards tries a body shot but St. Gough blocks it.
Edwards presses St. Gough against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Gough's elbow.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, St. Gough scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards misses with a body punch.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St. Gough lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
St. Gough tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
St. Gough pushes Edwards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
St. Gough lands with a good body shot.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
St. Gough fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - St. Gough looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards throws out a counter right but St. Gough avoids it with no problem.
St. Gough tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St. Gough forces Edwards back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Edwards.
St. Gough is working Edwards over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Edwards fails to land.
St. Gough prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, St. Gough scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St. Gough.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
St. Gough wants to stall.
St. Gough makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edwards lands a hook that snaps the head of St. Gough backwards.
Edwards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St. Gough working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Edwards prevents a body shot from St. Gough.
St. Gough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Edwards.
Edwards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St. Gough prevents a body shot from Edwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Gough is leaning against Edwards and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Edwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
St. Gough throws a head punch that misses.
St. Gough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edwards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edwards is working St. Gough over against the cage.
St. Gough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tristan St. Gough has scored more points in the clinch so far.
St. Gough tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing St. Gough back against the cage.
St. Gough has Edwards pressed against the cage, preventing Edwards from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
St. Gough blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edwards working aggressively here.
St. Gough swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Gough lands with a left to the head.
St. Gough misses with some punches.
St. Gough scores with a nice hook to the head.
St. Gough tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St. Gough fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tristan St. Gough will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jab, jab by Edwards - just one landing.
Edwards throws a leg kick but St. Gough sees it coming and checks it nicely.
St. Gough tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.
St. Gough wants to clinch but Edwards slips to the side
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St. Gough looks to clinch
and Edwards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
St. Gough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Edwards releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by St. Gough.
St. Gough doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Edwards drops his hands momentarily and St. Gough takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards walks into a stiff left hand from St. Gough.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edwards.
St. Gough closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
St. Gough closes the distance looking to clinch
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
St. Gough moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
St. Gough throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
St. Gough keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
St. Gough wants to clinch.
St. Gough darts in trying to clinch
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
St. Gough tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St. Gough closes the distance looking to clinch
and St. Gough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ife Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards weaves into range and cracks St. Gough right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! St. Gough goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Edwards is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ife Edwards!
Post fight, Ife Edwards took to the microphone: 'I heard his skull fracture- hope he’s ok.'.
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