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SMASH: Nascimento vs Lomax PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Smith (ranked 2366 p4p, 3872 weight class) and Benson Bonanza (ranked 189 p4p, 297 weight class). Benson Bonanza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25 - 24 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Benson Bonanza!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Bonanza gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Bonanza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonanza misses with a body punch.
Bonanza prevents a body shot from Smith.
Bonanza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Bonanza avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Bonanza tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Bonanza back against the cage.
Bonanza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bonanza smiles and moves away.
Bonanza avoids the body shot from Smith.
Bonanza unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bonanza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Bonanza moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bonanza backs up against the cage.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonanza.
Bonanza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonanza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Bonanza.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bonanza quickly recovers to half guard.
Bonanza actively working from the bottom here.
Bonanza looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is nestled in close to Bonanza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bonanza is looking to improve his position.
Bonanza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bonanza actively working from the bottom here.
Bonanza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza actively working from the bottom here.
Bonanza tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Bonanza looking for submissions off his back.
Bonanza looks winded!
Bonanza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bonanza tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonanza is working to get back to half guard.
Smith working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Bonanza but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bonanza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith lands with some strikes.
Bonanza tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith working Bonanza over with strikes here.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bonanza manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bonanza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bonanza actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Bonanza from improving his position.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Bonanza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Bonanza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Bonanza's hands, connecting with Bonanza's forehead.
Smith prevents Bonanza from improving his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bonanza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bonanza has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bonanza!
Bonanza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
Smith is trying to break free.
My spies in Gorilla Gym inform me that Bonanza has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bonanza has Smith flattened out and is raining down punches.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bonanza.
Bonanza missing with punches from the back.
Bonanza looking for the choke from the back.
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!
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bonanza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bonanza tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Bonanza wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bonanza.
Bonanza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Bonanza in his half guard.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bonanza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bonanza's back!
Bonanza is really stuck here.
Smith is trying to stick to Bonanza's back but Bonanza is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bonanza.
Bonanza is breathing heavily.
Bonanza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bonanza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonanza can do to turn this around?
Bonanza stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Bonanza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bonanza.
Smith is looking to sweep but instead, Bonanza has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Bonanza is keeping busy.
Bonanza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith gets full guard.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bonanza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bonanza landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonanza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonanza has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Jake Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Bonanza defends easily.
Bonanza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith has his foot on Bonanza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bonanza works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bonanza pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bonanza.
Bonanza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bonanza drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Bonanza thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Bonanza there.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Bonanza has control of the leg.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Bonanza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bonanza connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith is controlling Bonanza's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working for a triangle but Bonanza defends it easily.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bonanza is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Bonanza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bonanza throws a big elbow that misses.
Bonanza connects with a couple of short punches.
Bonanza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Bonanza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bonanza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Jake Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith punishes Bonanza's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonanza manages to get back to half guard.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonanza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonanza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bonanza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bonanza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonanza actively working from the bottom here.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bonanza is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonanza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bonanza actively working from the bottom here.
Bonanza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bonanza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonanza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bonanza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bonanza looking for submissions off his back.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bonanza has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Bonanza is defending well.
Bonanza regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonanza's head.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith trying to control but Bonanza is working from the bottom.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bonanza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonanza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith pushing down on Bonanza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bonanza is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bonanza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smith tries to control but Bonanza wriggling away.
Bonanza is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonanza can't escape the position.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Bonanza has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bonanza is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Smith lands punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Smith!
Jake Smith opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Masvidal (ranked 1363 p4p, 1497 weight class) and John Edmonds (ranked 182 p4p, 211 weight class). Edmonds has chosen Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus as his entrance music. Nate Masvidal is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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 23 - 27 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Winston Howard and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edmonds finds it's way round the side to connect with Masvidal's head.
Masvidal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masvidal blocks a jab.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses.
Edmonds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edmonds comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Masvidal misses with a head kick.
Edmonds cracks a nice hook into Masvidal's ribs.
Edmonds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masvidal's sensitive parts.
Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Masvidal ducks right into an uppercut from Edmonds.
Edmonds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edmonds has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Masvidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Masvidal enables Edmonds to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Masvidal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Masvidal uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal drops his hands momentarily and Edmonds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
Edmonds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masvidal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab by Edmonds.
Masvidal takes the fight into the clinch.
Edmonds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Masvidal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edmonds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edmonds is trying to drag Masvidal to the mat but Masvidal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Edmonds is trying to maintain a safe position but Masvidal gets an underhook and turns Edmonds into the cage.
A short right from Masvidal.
Edmonds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal digs a right hand underneath Edmonds's ribcage. Edmonds let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edmonds breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edmonds, as that shot connected.
Nice jab there from Edmonds.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Masvidal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edmonds wants a takedown.
Masvidal lands a shot to the body.
Edmonds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edmonds counters with a stiff right hand.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edmonds misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely.
Edmonds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masvidal's hands.
Masvidal moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masvidal clinches up with Edmonds and pushes him back against the cage.
Masvidal lands a shot to the body.
Masvidal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edmonds.
Masvidal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edmonds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edmonds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Edmonds.
Edmonds is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masvidal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
Masvidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masvidal lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal misses with some punches.
Edmonds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
Edmonds trying to stall but Masvidal improves his position.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edmonds lands a right hand.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Masvidal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Edmonds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masvidal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Edmonds jumps guard but Masvidal stands there with Edmonds around his waist. Edmonds gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edmonds wants to get back to striking at distance but Masvidal won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edmonds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edmonds.
Masvidal slips under a jab from Edmonds.
Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Masvidal misses with an uppercut.
Masvidal connects with a nice looking jab.
Edmonds slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Masvidal is looking to clinch but Edmonds is avoiding it.
A jab from Edmonds does it's job there.
Masvidal walks into a jab.
Edmonds slips a jab and a cross from Masvidal.
Edmonds takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Edmonds walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masvidal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Masvidal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masvidal lands a body shot.
John Edmonds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edmonds connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masvidal momentarily.
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!
Edmonds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masvidal takes one on the button.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Edmonds moved out of range nicely.
Edmonds thuds a left hand into Masvidal's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masvidal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Edmonds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masvidal. Masvidal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Edmonds moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
A jab from Edmonds misses.
A leg kick checked by Masvidal.
Edmonds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masvidal avoids it really well and circles away.
Edmonds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masvidal pinned against the cage. Masvidal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masvidal tries to clinch there but Edmonds circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edmonds's head backwards.
Edmonds moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Edmonds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Edmonds lands a left hand.
Edmonds takes a shot to the head.
Edmonds misses with the head strike.
Edmonds goes for a takedown attempt but Masvidal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
A jab lands there for Edmonds.
Masvidal drives through and clinches with Edmonds against the cage.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Edmonds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal tries to work over Edmonds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edmonds gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Masvidal is staying active underneath Edmonds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edmonds is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Edmonds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masvidal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masvidal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Edmonds stops Masvidal from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds drops back looking for a leg! Masvidal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masvidal manages to kick Edmonds off! Edmonds jumps back into Masvidal's guard.
Masvidal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edmonds is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Masvidal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masvidal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edmonds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal tries to clinch there but Edmonds circles away.
Edmonds feints a jab promting Masvidal to slip. Edmonds then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Masvidal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Edmonds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edmonds circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Edmonds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Edmonds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masvidal is looking to clinch.
Masvidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masvidal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Edmonds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edmonds swings for the body but Masvidal moves out of range.
Edmonds walks into a left hand.
Edmonds lands a jab to the head.
Edmonds looks for a takedown but Masvidal sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Masvidal misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. Edmonds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masvidal pushes Edmonds up against the cage in a clinch.
Edmonds stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Masvidal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Edmonds.
Edmonds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edmonds throws a hook but Masvidal blocks it.
A shot to the body from Edmonds misses
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal tries to clinch up but Edmonds circles away and keeps his distance.
Edmonds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Masvidal takes one on the button.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw.
Edmonds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and Edmonds moves out of range easily.
Edmonds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masvidal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edmonds lands a glancing blow to the side of Masvidal's head.
Edmonds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Edmonds's head but Edmonds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masvidal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Masvidal. No joy for Edmonds on that attempt.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Edmonds.
Masvidal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Edmonds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edmonds with a hook.
Edmonds lands a nice shot that snaps Masvidal's head back.
Edmonds fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Masvidal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edmonds connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Masvidal scrambles back to his feet.
Masvidal tries to clinch up
and Edmonds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Masvidal is looking to clinch but Edmonds is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds moves into range and connects with a jab.
Edmonds lands a head shot.
Edmonds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Edmonds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masvidal tries to clinch up.
Masvidal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edmonds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Edmonds slips the punch.
Edmonds moves forwards but Masvidal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Masvidal tries to clinch but Edmonds is having none of it.
Masvidal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Edmonds.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Masvidal manages to break the clinch.
Masvidal sends Edmonds crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Masvidal is motioning to the referee to let Edmonds up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Edmonds is rocked!
Edmonds gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Masvidal gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Edmonds is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Masvidal!
Nate Masvidal managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 1663 p4p, 1053 weight class) and Oscar Gustafsson (ranked 200 p4p, 134 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 18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson lunges at Gustafsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gustafsson's hand.
Gustafsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick that misses.
Gustafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch.
Gustafsson moves out of range of the body kick from Gunnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gustafsson counters with a leg kick.
Gustafsson lands a big head kick that sends Gunnarsson tumbling to the mat! Gustafsson takes a step backwards and waves Gunnarsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.
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!
Gunnarsson punishes Gustafsson's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick from Gustafsson, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gunnarsson's knee momentarily.
Gunnarsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gustafsson misses with a low kick.
Gunnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gunnarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gustafsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunnarsson.
We've been informed that Gustafsson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gustafsson thumps Gunnarsson with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a series of punches but Gustafsson avoids them all with ease.
Gustafsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gunnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws a big counter head kick but Gunnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Gustafsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Gustafsson's ribcage but misses.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Gustafsson misses.
Decent striking displayed by Gunnarsson there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Gustafsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Gunnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gustafsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gunnarsson is able to avoid easily.
Gunnarsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Gustafsson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunnarsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gustafsson throws an overhand right that lands on Gunnarsson's shoulder, as Gunnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Gustafsson moved away.
Gunnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gustafsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gunnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gustafsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Gustafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunnarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Gunnarsson misses
and Gustafsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Gustafsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Gustafsson.
Gunnarsson throws a solid leg kick but Gustafsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gunnarsson.
Gustafsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Gustafsson avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson throws a lazy right hand but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunnarsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gustafsson staying out of range there.
Both fighters circling a little - Gustafsson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gustafsson cracks Gunnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oscar Gustafsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Gunnarsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gunnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a left to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafsson moves out of range easily.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but Gustafsson avoids the punch easily.
Gunnarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gunnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Gustafsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Gustafsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
Gustafsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Gustafsson as he checks the leg kick.
Gustafsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson lands a jab to Gustafsson's midsection.
Gustafsson misses with a two punch combination.
Gunnarsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunnarsson backing away here, and Gustafsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Oscar Gustafsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gustafsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunnarsson moves away.
Gunnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustafsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gustafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Gustafsson slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but Gustafsson avoids the punch easily.
Gustafsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gunnarsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Gustafsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Gustafsson's ribcage but misses.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustafsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gunnarsson scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gustafsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Gustafsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gunnarsson looks for the body kick but Gustafsson saw that one coming.
Gustafsson lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gustafsson.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson is looking to control Gustafsson's arms but Gustafsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gunnarsson has his back to the cage.
Gustafsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gustafsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunnarsson can't break the clinch.
Gustafsson keeps control of Gunnarsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gustafsson tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Gustafsson on the inside.
Gustafsson is pushing Gunnarsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gunnarsson tries to circle away but Gustafsson has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson digs a right hand into Gunnarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunnarsson's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gustafsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gustafsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustafsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustafsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gustafsson! But no joy.
Gustafsson moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Gustafsson counters with a good low kick that Gunnarsson was not able to check.
Gunnarsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gustafsson drops Gunnarsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gunnarsson looks back up at him and smiles so Gustafsson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Magnus Gunnarsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gustafsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gustafsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gustafsson gets tackled into the cage by Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson maintains the clinch.
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a straight right.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut. Gustafsson saw that one coming.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
Gunnarsson throws a wild body kick that Gustafsson sees coming a mile off.
As Gunnarsson backs off Gustafsson throws a huge counter combo but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gustafsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gustafsson thumps Gunnarsson with a low kick.
Gunnarsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Gustafsson slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.
Gustafsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustafsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gunnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Gustafsson pushes him off.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafsson is just out of range.
Gunnarsson blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Gunnarsson there.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustafsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gustafsson throws out a counter right but Gunnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Gustafsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gustafsson looks to throw the jab but Gunnarsson is out of range.
Gustafsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunnarsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gustafsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gunnarsson thinking.
Gustafsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gustafsson throws a jab when Gunnarsson was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Gustafsson.
Gunnarsson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gustafsson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Gunnarsson misses.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a nice shot that snaps Gunnarsson's head back.
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Gunnarsson can't break the clinch.
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunnarsson checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Gunnarsson. Beautiful body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gustafsson defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Gustafsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gustafsson looks to throw the jab but Gunnarsson is out of range.
Gunnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Gustafsson is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oscar Gustafsson.
Well Gustafsson 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Gustafsson!
Our winner, Oscar Gustafsson, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Tonon (ranked 888 p4p, 1282 weight class) and Pavel Sekera (ranked 131 p4p, 188 weight class). Sekera has chosen Bleed it out as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Tonon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pavel Sekera!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sekera shoots in looking for a takedown but Tonon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sekera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sekera blocks a jab.
Tonon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tonon.
Sekera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonon.
Sekera slips a jab and a cross from Tonon.
Sekera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tonon misses with a wild body shot.
Sekera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tonon backs up against the cage.
Sekera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tonon defends well and Sekera ends up having to push Tonon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Damian Tonon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Sekera.
Tonon throws a series of punches but Sekera avoids them all with ease.
Tonon needs to keep his hands up - Sekera had a free shot at his head there.
Sekera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sekera is defending well.
Tonon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tonon has hold of one of Sekera's legs. Sekera is fighting the takedown attempt but Tonon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tonon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sekera is retaining full guard.
Tonon slips nicely into half guard.
Tonon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tonon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sekera told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tonon trying to mount his opponent but Sekera defends it.
Sekera gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tonon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tonon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Sekera keeps moving.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sekera looking for a sweep. Not yet Sekera, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sekera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tonon is aware though and is defending well.
Sekera controls Tonon momentarily but Tonon frees himself.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sekera is trying to control the position but Tonon postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sekera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tonon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sekera wants to improve his position but Tonon is controlling well.
Sekera keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sekera trying to control here.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sekera keeps working.
Tonon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tonon is trying to control. Sekera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sekera manages to get to full guard.
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Tonon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tonon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sekera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tonon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tonon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sekera can do to turn this around?
Sekera is trying to control the position but Tonon postures up.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Sekera keeps moving.
Sekera controls Tonon momentarily but Tonon frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sekera keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sekera is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sekera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sekera avoids the body shot from Tonon.
Tonon lands with a shot to the body.
Tonon drives through with a takedown into Sekera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sekera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tonon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sekera breaks from the clinch.
Damian Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sekera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tonon works Sekera's body with a nice hook.
Sekera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tonon!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonon struggling a bit here.
Tonon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sekera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sekera swings around for an armbar but Tonon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sekera's guard.
Sekera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tonon stays in close to Sekera's body and controls the position.
Tonon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon postures up.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Sekera is keeping the position.
Tonon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sekera looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tonon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tonon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sekera!
Sekera gets back to half guard.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Sekera is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon controlling the pace.
Tonon is trying to control. Sekera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tonon in particular looking to stall.
Tonon throwing shots but Sekera is blocking nicely.
Tonon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sekera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sekera wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sekera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonon pulls his head out easily.
Tonon controlling the action here.
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 Damian Tonon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Sekera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tonon's half guard.
Tonon is trying is best to control the position here.
Sekera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tonon is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon keeping control of the position.
Sekera is trying to work for a kimura but Tonon is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon controlling the position for now.
Sekera trying to work for an americana but Tonon has managed to regain full guard.
Tonon wants to hit a sweep here but Sekera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tonon there!
Tonon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tonon is concentrating on defense, preventing Sekera from advancing position.
Sekera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonon keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon gets back to full guard.
Tonon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sekera controls the pace.
Tonon is trying to keep Sekera in close.
Sekera wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.
Tonon has a closed guard, preventing Sekera from standing up.
Tonon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sekera manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sekera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tonon has managed to get both his arms back between Sekera's legs - danger averted.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Sekera keeps moving.
Damian Tonon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sekera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sekera is looking for a triangle here but Tonon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sekera keeps working.
Tonon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sekera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tonon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon gets to mount! Sekera was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pavel Sekera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonon controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damian Tonon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tonon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Tonon!
Damian Tonon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Pavel Sekera had this to say: 'Next time I will come stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 2251 p4p, 1180 weight class) and Banana Republic (ranked 112 p4p, 63 weight class). Banana Republic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Banana Republic!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawiwasulu looks to clinch
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Kawiwasulu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab from Kawiwasulu.
Republic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawiwasulu.
And Republic responds with a good body kick, but Kawiwasulu manages to step out the way in time.
Kawiwasulu closes the distance and pushes Republic back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Republic.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Republic blocks it.
Republic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawiwasulu.
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic blocks an uppercut.
Republic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Republic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawiwasulu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
Kawiwasulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Kawiwasulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Republic manages to break the clinch.
Kawiwasulu throws the left hand but Republic avoids the punch easily.
Kawiwasulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu drives through and clinches with Republic against the cage.
Republic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Republic manages to break the clinch.
Kawiwasulu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawiwasulu has Republic up against the cage in a clinch.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Republic or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand.
Kawiwasulu misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kawiwasulu fails to land.
Kawiwasulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Republic blocks it.
Kawiwasulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Republic gets through Kawiwasulu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Republic throws an elbow but misses.
Republic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kawiwasulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Republic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Republic's elbow.
Republic lands an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Republic avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kawiwasulu as the two fighters clinch.
Republic looks winded!
Kawiwasulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Republic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee strike.
Republic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawiwasulu.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Republic breaks the clinch.
Kawiwasulu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Republic pushes Kawiwasulu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Republic is defending well for now.
Republic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Republic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Republic managing to block the knees to the body from Kawiwasulu.
Republic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Republic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawiwasulu clobbers Republic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kawiwasulu misses with a straight left.
Kawiwasulu throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Kawiwasulu misses its intended target.
Kawiwasulu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawiwasulu moves to clinch but Republic breaks away
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawiwasulu throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Kawiwasulu misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Republic moves out of range of the body kick.
Republic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Amaru Kawiwasulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Republic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Republic keeps the fight on the outside.
Republic shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kawiwasulu throws a hook but Republic blocks it.
Republic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Republic tries to clinch there but Kawiwasulu circles away.
Kawiwasulu swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kawiwasulu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kawiwasulu misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Republic.
Despite the aggression on Republic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kawiwasulu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Republic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Republic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Banana Republic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic'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.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawiwasulu misses the target.
Republic tries a quick counter leg kick but Kawiwasulu is wise to it.
Kawiwasulu throws a lazy uppercut
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook
and Republic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kawiwasulu misses with a jab to the body
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Republic moves into the clinch.
Kawiwasulu trying to land knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banana Republic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kawiwasulu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Republic.
Republic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Republic avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Republic misses with a punch on the inside.
Republic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawiwasulu tries to clinch there but Republic circles away.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shot to the body.
Kawiwasulu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Republic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu clinches with his opponent.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but Republic blocks it.
Republic blocks an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but Republic blocks with his arms.
Republic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Republic prevents a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu blocks an elbow strike from Republic.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Republic lands with a right to the head.
Kawiwasulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Republic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Republic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Republic tries to throw a body punch but Kawiwasulu avoids it by throwing Republic back against the cage.
Republic misses with the head strike.
Republic misses with the head strike.
Republic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic prevents a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Republic scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kawiwasulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Republic blocks it with crossed arms.
Republic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Republic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
A short uppercut from Republic.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawiwasulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Republic lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Republic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Republic.
Kawiwasulu scores with a hook to the body.
Republic is breathing heavily.
Kawiwasulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Republic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawiwasulu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu - that landed with a thud.
Kawiwasulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Republic's elbow.
Kawiwasulu misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawiwasulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawiwasulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Republic blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
A short right from Republic.
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Republic keeps the fight on the outside.
Republic throws out a counter right but Kawiwasulu avoids it with no problem.
Kawiwasulu takes the fight into the clinch.
Republic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee strike.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Republic avoids it.
Republic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Republic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Republic fails to land.
Kawiwasulu looking to stall.
Kawiwasulu stalls.
Republic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Republic.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Republic avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Republic avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu looking to stall.
Kawiwasulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Banana Republic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kawiwasulu swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawiwasulu misses the shot to the body.
Kawiwasulu sets himself, and Republic steps forward looking for the clinch! Kawiwasulu avoids it this time.
Republic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kawiwasulu duly obliges.
Kawiwasulu lands with a right hand.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch up but Republic keeps it at a distance.
Kawiwasulu tries to clinch up.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the body
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawiwasulu misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawiwasulu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawiwasulu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawiwasulu has closed the distance and engaged Republic in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Republic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Republic fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Republic.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Republic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Republic's elbow.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Republic avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Republic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Republic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Republic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kawiwasulu misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Republic moves out of range as Kawiwasulu strikes.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kawiwasulu misses with a wild body shot.
Kawiwasulu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banana Republic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kawiwasulu rushes Republic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawiwasulu lands a body shot.
Republic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kawiwasulu blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Kawiwasulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Republic is defending well for now.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Republic blocks it.
Kawiwasulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Republic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Republic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but Republic blocks it.
Kawiwasulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Republic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawiwasulu can't find room to land a body shot as Republic controls the action.
Republic misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Republic blocks it.
Republic prevents a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Kawiwasulu misses the jab.
Amaru Kawiwasulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawiwasulu backing away here, and Republic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawiwasulu throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kawiwasulu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch.
Republic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been told by Kawiwasulu's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch but Republic slips to the side
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawiwasulu misses with a jab to the body
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Banana Republic.
I've got Republic 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Banana Republic!
A very excited looking Banana Republic rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gianni Castellana (ranked 595 p4p, 1125 weight class) and Johnny Bronco (ranked 89 p4p, 165 weight class). Castellana's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Good night. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bronco's choice of entrance music: The Horses - Daryl Braithwaite . 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 28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Gianni Castellana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Johnny Bronco!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Castellana defends it nicely.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronco throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Bronco. Beautiful body shot.
Bronco scores with a jab. Castellana acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castellana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castellana keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Castellana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bronco.
Castellana gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bronco to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Castellana wants to get back to his feet but Bronco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronco trying to control but Castellana is working from the bottom.
Bronco is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellana wriggles free and stands up.
Bronco dives in for a single leg takedown but Castellana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bronco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Castellana throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bronco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bronco.
Castellana wriggles free and stands up.
Bronco throws a sloppy body shot
and Castellana counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castellana. Castellana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Castellana throws a jab when Bronco was well out of range.
Castellana misses with a straight right.
Bronco slips a jab from Castellana.
Nice jab there from Castellana.
Johnny Bronco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellana leaves Bronco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bronco.
Castellana misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana scores with a leg kick.
Castellana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronco.
An inside leg kick lands from Castellana.
Castellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Castellana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bronco throws a jab when Castellana was well out of range.
Castellana throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bronco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castellana as he avoids it easily.
Castellana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Castellana is looking to control Bronco's arms but Bronco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castellana has his back to the cage.
Bronco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Bronco.
Bronco gets control of Castellana's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bronco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bronco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castellana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bronco is proving hard to escape from.
Castellana won't allow Bronco to sweep him here.
Castellana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bronco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castellana has managed to get both his arms back between Bronco's legs - danger averted.
Bronco is controlling Castellana's posture.
Bronco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castellana is one step ahead there.
Castellana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bronco is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Castellana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Castellana would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Castellana scores with a jab.
Castellana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronco.
Castellana lands a nice looking body kick.
Bronco moves out of range as Castellana strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gianni Castellana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Bronco finds it's way through Castellana's defenses.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castellana as he avoids it easily.
Castellana throwing a counter right hand but Bronco manages to avoid it.
Bronco thuds his right hand into Castellana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Castellana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Castellana. Castellana obviously looking to wear him down.
Castellana throws the left hand but Bronco avoids the punch easily.
Castellana throws a big shot that misses.
Bronco swings widly with a right hand
and Castellana counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Castellana.
Bronco misses with a lunging right hand
and Castellana counters with a thumping low kick.
Bronco cracks Castellana with a good jab.
Bronco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castellana.
Bronco loads up on a big right hand but Castellana slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Bronco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castellana is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellana rushes Bronco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bronco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronco struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronco is trying to pull guard but Castellana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Castellana cracks Bronco with a nice body shot.
Bronco can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Bronco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
I was talking to Castellana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Bronco on the inside.
Castellana scores with a shot to the side of Bronco's head.
Bronco misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronco.
Castellana misses with a body punch.
Castellana scores with a shoulder strike.
Bronco lands a shoulder strike.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bronco jumps guard but Castellana stands there with Bronco around his waist. Bronco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bronco.
Bronco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castellana working aggressively here.
Castellana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Castellana has had enough of the clinch but Bronco keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Bronco.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Bronco.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bronco scores with a hook to the body.
Bronco pulls guard successfully.
Bronco wants to improve his position but instead Castellana has moved into half guard.
Castellana is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bronco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco trying to hold on to Castellana's head to control him but Castellana postures up.
Castellana is keen to just control but Bronco is a slippery customer.
It looks like Castellana is going to stand back up.
Bronco is holding on to half guard well.
Bronco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Castellana gets to his feet. Bronco looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bronco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bronco throws an off balance right hand
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bronco or perhaps it was just good defense by Castellana, which made it look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellana. Bronco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castellana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Castellana defending well as Bronco loads up on a big left hand.
Castellana tries to keep at a distance but Bronco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bronco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bronco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Castellana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bronco looking for subs off his back but Castellana has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bronco tries to get to full guard but Castellana has control of the leg.
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 Gianni Castellana will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bronco blocks a jab.
Bronco looks to throw the jab but Castellana is out of range.
Castellana moves away from the strike by Bronco.
Bronco throws an overhand right that lands on Castellana's shoulder, as Castellana tries to avoid the shot.
Castellana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bronco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castellana momentarily.
Castellana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronco manages to avoid it.
Bronco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Castellana defends it well.
Bronco throws out a loose jab but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana misses with a hook. Bronco ducked under it nicely.
Bronco misses with a hook to the body
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana misses with a looping left.
Castellana misses with a straight right.
Castellana takes a swing at Bronco's ribcage but misses.
Bronco shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Castellana tries to kick Bronco off but Bronco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellana wants to control but Bronco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Castellana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronco.
Castellana wants to get back to full guard.
Castellana looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bronco is working for a kimura here but Castellana manages to reverse the position and he's now in Bronco's guard.
Bronco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castellana is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Castellana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronco trying to keep a closed guard but Castellana is proving a slippery customer.
Bronco wants to sweep here but Castellana controlling him for the moment.
Castellana wants to control from the top but Bronco keeps moving.
Castellana stands up and waves to Bronco to follow him.
Good exchange - Bronco coming out on top.
Castellana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bronco's head.
Bronco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco blocks a low kick nicely.
Bronco jabs Castellana right on the nose. Castellana blinks but takes it well.
Castellana throws a jab when Bronco was well out of range.
Castellana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Bronco.
Bronco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castellana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bronco throws out a loose jab but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronco cracks a nice hook into Castellana's ribs.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Bronco.
Bronco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Castellana counter with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Castellana.
Castellana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bronco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castellana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Castellana finds it's way round the side to connect with Bronco's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellana moves into the clinch.
Castellana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castellana prevents a body shot from Bronco.
Bronco tries to pull guard but Castellana won't allow it.
Johnny Bronco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Castellana.
Bronco pulls guard.
Bronco working a defensive guard here.
Castellana wants to stand and escape but instead Bronco has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gianni Castellana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castellana pulls Bronco in close to his closed guard and prevents Bronco from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gianni Castellana.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castellana, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Castellana!
After winning the bout, Gianni Castellana thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kil Bon Hwa (ranked 1040 p4p, 476 weight class) and Dick Dennison (ranked 154 p4p, 73 weight class). Kil Bon Hwa 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kil Bon Hwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Dennison!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Dennison misses.
Bon Hwa looks to land a right hand but Dennison moved out of range.
A slow jab from Bon Hwa misses its intended target.
Dennison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bon Hwa ducks under a wild hook from Dennison.
Dennison with a nice cross.
Dennison 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.
Dennison fails with a takedown attempt.
Dennison shoots and misses
and Bon Hwa counters with a straight right hand.
Dennison misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison walks into a stiff left hand from Bon Hwa.
Dennison misses with a straight right.
It looked like Bon Hwa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dennison misses with a hook. Bon Hwa ducked under it nicely.
Dennison looks to score with a jab to the body but Bon Hwa is just out of range.
Bon Hwa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Firm in the buildup to the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dennison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bon Hwa misses the target.
Dennison throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bon Hwa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dennison is in Bon Hwa's guard.
Bon Hwa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennison on the ground.
Dennison trying to control but Bon Hwa is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bon Hwa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dennison.
Bon Hwa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bon Hwa wants to stand but Dennison is controlling the position.
Bon Hwa pulls Dennison in close to his closed guard and prevents Dennison from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dennison postures up in Bon Hwa's guard and throws a big left but Bon Hwa blocks it.
Dennison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bon Hwa's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennison landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennison throwing strikes but missing.
Dennison with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dennison throws a body shot but no joy.
Bon Hwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bon Hwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bon Hwa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dennison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dennison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bon Hwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dennison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dennison is defended easily by Bon Hwa.
Kil Bon Hwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bon Hwa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dennison lands a nice hook to Bon Hwa's body. Bon Hwa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dennison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bon Hwa, pushing him back against the cage.
Dennison keeps control of Bon Hwa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bon Hwa can't break the clinch.
Dennison is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bon Hwa letting Dennison take a breather here.
Dennison can't find room to land a body shot as Bon Hwa controls the action.
Bon Hwa blocking some punches.
Bon Hwa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bon Hwa throws a series of punches but Dennison moves out of range.
Bon Hwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dennison.
Dennison scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bon Hwa looks to land a left hand but Dennison moved out of range nicely.
Dennison dives in for a single leg takedown but Bon Hwa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dennison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bon Hwa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dennison looks to score with a jab to the body but Bon Hwa is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bon Hwa misses the target.
Dennison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bon Hwa wants to improve his position but Dennison is controlling well.
Dennison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Bon Hwa dodges it nicely.
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dennison working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Dennison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dennison scores with a jab. Bon Hwa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kil Bon Hwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dennison's corner calls for a 1-2. Dennison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dennison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dennison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown but Bon Hwa shows good takedown defense.
Dennison scores with a shot to the body.
Bon Hwa throws a jab when Dennison was well out of range.
Dennison blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bon Hwa misses the target.
Bon Hwa throws a combination. Dennison tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dennison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dennison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bon Hwa cracks Dennison with a good jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dennison shoots in for a double leg but Bon Hwa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kil Bon Hwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.
Dennison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bon Hwa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Dennison misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bon Hwa misses with a looping left.
Dennison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dennison drives through with a takedown into Bon Hwa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bon Hwa wants to get back to his feet but Dennison passes into half guard.
Bon Hwa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Bon Hwa dodges it nicely.
Bon Hwa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bon Hwa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dick Dennison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dennison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Bon Hwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennison content to stall in guard here.
Dennison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bon Hwa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dennison throwing strikes but missing.
Dennison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dennison throwing strikes from guard but Bon Hwa blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bon Hwa's waist but Bon Hwa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dennison off to one side.
Dennison walks into a stiff left hand from Bon Hwa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dennison is defended easily by Bon Hwa.
A little feinted left hand from Bon Hwa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Dennison misses.
Dennison looks to land a left hand but Bon Hwa moved out of range nicely.
Bon Hwa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bon Hwa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dennison's hands.
Dennison's corner calls for a 1-2. Dennison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bon Hwa takes one on the button.
Dennison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bon Hwa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bon Hwa slips a straight right by Dennison.
Dennison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bon Hwa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Dennison.
Dennison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bon Hwa did well to prevent Dennison getting side control.
Bon Hwa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dennison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bon Hwa trying to hold on to Dennison's head to control him but Dennison postures up.
Dennison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bon Hwa's head.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennison wants to free his trapped foot but Bon Hwa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dick Dennison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Dennison cracks Bon Hwa with a good jab.
Bon Hwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dennison.
Nice takedown defense from Bon Hwa. No joy for Dennison on that attempt.
Bon Hwa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bon Hwa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dennison.
Bon Hwa is looking to counter punch.
Bon Hwa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kil Bon Hwa is winning the standup battle so far.
Bon Hwa misses with a straight right.
Bon Hwa misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bon Hwa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bon Hwa wants to get back to his feet but Dennison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dennison wants to control from the top but Bon Hwa keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dennison being controlled here momentarily.
Dennison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dennison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dennison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bon Hwa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dennison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dennison's back!
Bon Hwa doesn't have the hooks in and Dennison manages to turn into his guard.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Bon Hwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dennison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bon Hwa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dennison.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dennison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dennison throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Dennison has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bon Hwa keeping moving, preventing Dennison from controlling successfully.
Dennison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Bon Hwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dennison cracks Bon Hwa with a solid left hand.
Bon Hwa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dennison defends it easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dennison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kil Bon Hwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.
Dennison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dennison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dennison working Bon Hwa over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennison drops an elbow to the side of Bon Hwa's head.
Dick Dennison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dennison working Bon Hwa over with strikes.
Dennison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Dennison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dennison 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Dennison!
After winning the bout, Dick Dennison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hall (ranked 521 p4p, 625 weight class) and Gen Tenryu (ranked 67 p4p, 90 weight class). Tenryu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by piri & tommy - on & on. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gen Tenryu!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenryu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tenryu misses the jab.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Tenryu's shoulder, as Tenryu tries to avoid the shot.
Tenryu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tenryu.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall lands a nice hook to Tenryu's body. Tenryu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hall misses with a hook
and Tenryu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Tenryu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tenryu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tenryu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall connects with a jab.
Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tenryu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tenryu has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Hall.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tenryu.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Tenryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tenryu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Tenryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tenryu throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Tenryu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tenryu ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Tenryu is looking for the big counter here.
Tenryu closes the distance and pushes Hall back into the cage.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall dips to his left and cracks Tenryu with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tenryu avoids the body shot from Hall.
Tenryu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hall slips under a jab.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Tenryu counters with a left to the body.
Hall misses the body punch
enabling Tenryu to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall catches Tenryu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hall misses with an uppercut. Tenryu saw that one coming.
Tenryu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hall with a body shot.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenryu.
Tenryu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tenryu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Tenryu avoids the body shot from Hall.
Tenryu walks into a jab.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick there by Hall.
Tenryu scores with a hook to the body. Hall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Hall coming out on top.
A big left from Tenryu misses.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall misses with a hook to the body
and Tenryu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Hall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall lands a jab to Tenryu's midsection.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hall is looking to chop away at Tenryu's legs.
Tenryu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tenryu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hall defending well as Tenryu loads up on a big left hand.
Tenryu thuds his right hand into Hall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Henry Hall has been cut.
Hall lands a glancing blow to the side of Tenryu's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall.
Good standup being displayed there by Hall as he connects with a hook.
Hall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tenryu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tenryu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tenryu swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall lands a nice hook to Tenryu's body. Tenryu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tenryu throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tenryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tenryu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tenryu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tenryu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tenryu can do to turn this around?
Tenryu misses with a hook
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Hall misses with a hook.
Tenryu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hall with a body shot.
Hall cracks Tenryu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hall throws a head kick that misses
and Tenryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Tenryu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.
Hall lands a body shot.
Tenryu just leaning against Hall, taking a breather.
A short right from Tenryu.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
Tenryu is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenryu.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Hall letting Tenryu take a breather here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hall as Tenryu tries to tie him up.
Tenryu gets through Hall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Hall blocking some punches.
Hall lands with a left to the head.
Hall lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall taking a breather.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hall.
Hall blocks a body shot from Tenryu.
Hall tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tenryu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hall seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tenryu can turn it around.
Hall misses with some punches.
Tenryu pushes Hall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tenryu lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hall.
Tenryu is working Hall over against the cage.
Gen Tenryu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tenryu pushes Hall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
Tenryu lands with a left to the head.
Hall tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it.
Tenryu lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Tenryu is leaning against Hall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tenryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tenryu works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
A short right from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tenryu is working Hall over against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tenryu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
A right handed body shot lands from Tenryu.
Tenryu works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu lands a nice uppercut.
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Hall.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu lands a right hand.
A short right from Tenryu on the inside.
Tenryu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tenryu lands a nice uppercut.
Tenryu lands a shot to the body.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenryu lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tenryu lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tenryu.
Tenryu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tenryu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gen Tenryu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tenryu moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Despite the aggression on Tenryu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tenryu counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Hall misses.
Tenryu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Hall does no damage.
It seemed like Tenryu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tenryu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Hall.
The fighters circling - Tenryu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henry Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Tenryu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tenryu. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tenryu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Tenryu.
Tenryu connects with a body shot that sends Hall's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall thows a leg kick but Tenryu checks it
and Tenryu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from Hall tenderised Tenryu's leg. Tenryu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
Tenryu misses with a body punch
and Tenryu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tenryu defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Tenryu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Nice uppercut lands for Hall. That snapped Tenryu's head back.
Tenryu moves out of range as Hall strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tenryu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Tenryu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Tenryu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hall with a body shot.
Hall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tenryu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tenryu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall working hard to break the clinch.
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tenryu up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tenryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tenryu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tenryu as the two fighters clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tenryu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tenryu lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Tenryu.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Hall.
Tenryu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gen Tenryu.
I think Tenryu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gen Tenryu!
After winning the bout, Gen Tenryu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yago Nascimento (ranked 135 p4p, 81 weight class) and Vincent Lomax (ranked 8 p4p, 13 weight class). Nascimento's entrance music is Aggressive War Epic Music Collection!. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yago Nascimento!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vincent Lomax!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nascimento's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lomax under the eye.
Nascimento forces Lomax back against the cage and clinches.
Lomax is trying to break the clinch but Nascimento has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Nascimento.
Nascimento misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lomax lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nascimento lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lomax backwards.
Lomax cracks Nascimento with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Nascimento.
Lomax unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nascimento lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lomax misses with a knee to the head.
Nascimento misses with a knee strike.
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!
Nascimento tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lomax's elbow.
Lomax's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nascimento breaks from the clinch.
Lomax throws a sloppy head kick and Nascimento moves out of range easily.
Nascimento throws a series of punches but Lomax avoids them all with ease.
Lomax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nascimento.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento works Lomax's body with a nice hook.
Lomax moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nascimento getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nascimento looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yago Nascimento is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lomax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nascimento appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lomax lands a jab to the head.
Lomax lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nascimento tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lomax is looking to clinch.
Nascimento steps into range and cracks Lomax with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Lomax flops backwards and Nascimento dives into his guard looking to finish!
Lomax is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nascimento throwing strikes from guard but Lomax blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento trying to control but Lomax is working from the bottom.
Lomax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nascimento.
Nascimento controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nascimento 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.
Nascimento loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lomax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nascimento trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lomax keeping moving, preventing Nascimento from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nascimento misses with a shot to the body
and Lomax counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lomax appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lomax staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Lomax on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nascimento throws a right hand that misses
and Lomax counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nascimento takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nascimento misses the jab.
Lomax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nascimento.
Nascimento throws a hook but Lomax blocks it.
Nascimento throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lomax to counter with a crisp jab.
Nascimento cracks Lomax with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lomax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nascimento slips under a jab.
Lomax misses with a head kick.
Nascimento looks to land a right hand but Lomax moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomax looks to land a combination but Nascimento avoids it well.
Nascimento scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yago Nascimento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nascimento swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lomax looks to land a body kick but Nascimento moved away.
Nascimento misses with a wild body shot.
Lomax was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nascimento connects with a body shot that sends Lomax's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Nascimento dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lomax takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nascimento steps into range and cracks Lomax with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Lomax flops backwards and Nascimento dives into his guard looking to finish!
Lomax is still in real trouble! Can Nascimento finish him?
Nascimento trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lomax seems to have recovered his senses.
Nascimento throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nascimento thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nascimento throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nascimento accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nascimento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nascimento is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lomax can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nascimento accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nascimento.
Lomax keeping moving, preventing Nascimento from controlling successfully.
Nascimento tries to free his leg and advance position but Lomax is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nascimento trying to control but Lomax is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lomax moves out of range as Nascimento strikes.
Lomax lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lomax on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nascimento swings for the body but Lomax moves out of range.
Yago Nascimento is winning the standup battle so far.
Lomax swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nascimento counters with a nice uppercut.
Lomax fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nascimento looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento misses with an uppercut
and Lomax counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nascimento misses with a left hand
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Nascimento.
Nascimento throws a looping overhand right but Lomax ducks down to avoid it.
Nascimento takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nascimento will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nascimento keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nascimento swings for the body but Lomax moves out of range.
Nascimento swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lomax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lomax lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nascimento will feel that in the morning.
Lomax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nascimento's sensitive parts.
Lomax slips a jab from Nascimento.
Lomax doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lomax misses with the body kick
and Nascimento counters with a straight right hand.
Lomax takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lomax misses the jab.
Lomax throws a right and a left that Nascimento avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento swings widly with a right hand
and Lomax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lomax feints and then cracks Nascimento's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nascimento down.
Nascimento throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Nascimento.
Nascimento throws an overhand right that lands on Lomax's shoulder, as Lomax tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Lomax on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nascimento wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lomax scores with a decent looking hook.
Nascimento loads up on a big right hand but Lomax slips the punch.
Nascimento misses with a looping left.
Nascimento jabs Lomax right on the nose. Lomax blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Nascimento dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nascimento connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lomax. Lomax circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lomax tries a head kick but it misses.
Nascimento misses with a body punch
and Lomax counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nascimento's knee momentarily.
Nascimento throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lomax gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nascimento.
Lomax showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nascimento.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento looks to throw the jab but Lomax is out of range.
Nascimento moves out of range as Lomax throws a body kick.
Nascimento tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lomax was well out of range. Poor timing from Nascimento.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax misses with a kick to the body
and Nascimento counters with a straight right hand.
Nascimento misses with an uppercut
and Lomax counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lomax tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lomax throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nascimento lands a jab.
A jab from Nascimento misses.
Nascimento swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lomax misses with a low kick.
Lomax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Lomax responds with a good body kick, but Nascimento manages to step out the way in time.
Good exchange - Nascimento coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nascimento is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lomax.
Nascimento throws a poor cross that misses
and Lomax counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nascimento misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lomax.
Lomax takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Nascimento.
Nascimento steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomax.
Lomax slips a straight right by Nascimento.
Lomax throws a big counter head kick but Nascimento avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nascimento lands a slapping body shot.
Nascimento avoids the head kick by Lomax.
Lomax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lomax takes one to the chin there.
Nascimento takes a swing at Lomax's ribcage but misses.
Nascimento takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lomax swings for the body but Nascimento moves out of range.
Nascimento is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lomax.
Nascimento throws an overhand right that lands on Lomax's shoulder, as Lomax tries to avoid the shot.
Nascimento throws a series of punches but Lomax avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lomax throws a sloppy body shot
and Nascimento holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nascimento lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nascimento misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nascimento missing with knees to the body.
Lomax blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lomax.
Lomax throws a head punch that misses.
Lomax blocks a body shot from Nascimento.
Still in the clinch, Nascimento scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nascimento lands with a light punch inside.
Nascimento missing with knees to the body.
Nascimento tries a body shot but Lomax blocks it.
Nascimento misses with a body punch.
Nascimento digs a right hand underneath Lomax's ribcage. Lomax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Nascimento clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nascimento throws a right hand that misses
and Lomax counters with a nice body shot.
Lomax scores with a spinning back kick!
Lomax slips a jab from Nascimento.
Nascimento misses with a body shot
and Lomax counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nascimento throws an overhand right that lands on Lomax's shoulder, as Lomax tries to avoid the shot.
Lomax throws a chopping leg kick but Nascimento manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Nascimento wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nascimento misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax scores with a jab to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nascimento misses the jab.
Lomax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nascimento.
Lomax looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax connects with a body shot that sends Nascimento's belly button to the back.
Nascimento swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lomax counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lomax fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lomax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lomax misses with a hook.
Nascimento dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nascimento throws a body punch but Lomax moves out of range.
Lomax throws a jab when Nascimento was well out of range.
Nascimento avoids the body shot from Lomax.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lomax lands a head shot.
Nascimento throws a front kick aimed at Lomax's knee but Lomax avoids it well.
A head kick by Lomax misses
and Nascimento counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nascimento. Lomax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lomax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lomax missing with a left hand there. Nascimento was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nascimento dips to his left and cracks Lomax with an uppercut!
Nascimento takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nascimento cracks Lomax with a good jab.
Nascimento looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomax is just out of range.
Lomax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nascimento throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lomax sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nascimento lands a lovely overhand right.
Nascimento throws a body shot but no joy.
And Lomax responds with a good body kick, but Nascimento manages to step out the way in time.
Nascimento throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lomax to counter with a crisp jab.
Lomax avoids the body shot from Nascimento.
Lomax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Lomax.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lomax on the side of the head.
Nascimento feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lomaxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lomax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lomax throws out a counter right but Nascimento avoids it with no problem.
Nascimento misses with an uppercut. Lomax saw that one coming.
Lomax thumps Nascimento with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomax scores with a leg kick.
Lomax with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lomax scores with a shot to the body.
Nascimento throws a series of punches but Lomax avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vincent Lomax will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lomax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nascimento swings for the body but Lomax moves out of range.
Nascimento lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nascimento throws a looping overhand right but Lomax ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Lomax releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nascimento throws a lazy uppercut
and Lomax counters with a right hand to the body.
Lomax scores with a punch to the head.
Lomax checks a low kick from Nascimento.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento missing with a left hand there. Lomax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nascimento steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomax.
Lomax tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lomax counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Lomax.
Nascimento fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nascimento throws an off balance right hand
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nascimento is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lomax throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nascimento throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lomax counters with a solid body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lomax with the inside leg kick.
Lomax takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nascimento fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lomax manages to avoid it.
Vincent Lomax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax slips under a jab.
Lomax thinks about the counter body kick.
Nascimento throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lomax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nascimento ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lomax moves away.
Lomax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nascimento.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nascimento fails to land with a series of punches.
Nascimento throws a lazy right hand but Lomax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nascimento misses with a hook.
Lomax takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nascimento throws a sloppy body shot
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nascimento changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nascimento misses with a straight left.
Lomax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nascimento manages to avoid it.
Nascimento throws a jab but it's blocked by Lomax.
Lomax is looking to chop away at Nascimento's legs.
Lomax pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lomax misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Nascimento on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lomax takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax slips under a jab.
Lomax slips a straight right by Nascimento.
Nascimento falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lomax throws a low kick but Nascimento avoids it.
Nascimento throwing a counter right hand but Lomax manages to avoid it.
Nascimento turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nascimento connects with a looping right hand.
Nascimento throws an off balance right hand
and Lomax makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomax's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lomax duly obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vincent Lomax.
Well Nascimento has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yago Nascimento!
Yago Nascimento retains his heavyweight title!
Yago Nascimento decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Vincent Lomax spoke after the fight, saying 'God dammit'.
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