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Sucker Punch Pro Series 255 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khru Jako (ranked 981 p4p, 1873 weight class) and Mareth Line (ranked 127 p4p, 252 weight class). Jako comes to the cage accompanied by Catch a Fire. 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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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Khru Jako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mareth Line!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jako.
An attempted straight right counter from Jako misses the target.
Line misses with a body shot.
Jako moves into the clinch.
Line lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jako backwards.
Line breaks from the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Line!
Line checks a leg kick.
Jako uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Line has time to react.
Jako attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jako lands with an uppercut that bounces Line off the cage and back into range.
Line fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jako doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jako has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jako misses with a knee to the head.
Jako lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Jako with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jako.
Line misses with a punch to the body.
Jako working aggressively here.
Jako looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Line wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jako pushes off an throws an elbow but Line leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Line is trying to break free.
Jako tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jako tries to land a knee to the head but Line blocks with his arms.
Line blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Line blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Line takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jako lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Line.
Jako misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line is looking to break free of the clinch but Jako has double underhooks.
Jako fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Line's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Line is looking to chop away at Jako's legs.
Jako misses with a kick to the body
and Line counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Line slips a jab from Jako.
Jako throws a hook but Line blocks it.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Jako moves away and avoids it.
Jako takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jako works Line's body with a nice hook.
Line throws a nice inside leg kick.
Line lands a head shot.
Jako throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Jako on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Line avoids the body shot from Jako.
Jako swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Line lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jako tries to land a leg kick but Line saw it coming and moves away.
Jako throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Line lands a jab.
Line pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Line digs a good hook to Jako's body.
Jako fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Jako takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Line tries to move into range but Jako moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Line takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot lands for Line.
We've been told by Jako's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Line.
Jako misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
Line has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jako connects with a single shot there.
Jako waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Line, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Line.
Jako staying out of range there.
Jako wants to clinch up but Line keeps it at a distance.
Line thinks about the counter body kick.
Line slips a straight right by Jako.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Line has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jako throws the kick towards the body but Line avoids it.
Jako steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.
Line connects with a body shot.
Jako fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Line cracks Jako with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jako.
Jako misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jako throws out the jab.
Jako keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Jako takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Line throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jako stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mareth Line will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Line slips a straight right by Jako.
Line rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jako moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jako on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jako drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Line misses with a hook. Jako ducked under it nicely.
Jako is looking to counter with a body kick.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Jako.
Line lands a leg kick that knocks Jako off balance momentarily.
Jako connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Line throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jako counters with an outside leg kick.
Jako tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jako misses the shot to the body.
Jako tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Jako 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jako throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jako throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jako scores with a nice right hand.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jako.
Jako scores with the left hand. Line knows he should have avoided that one.
Jako displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Line throws out the jab.
Line connects with a looping right hand.
Jab from Jako.
Jako misses with a body kick.
Line is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jako takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jako lands a high kick!
Jako takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Jako catches Line right on the button with a cross.
Jako with a jab.
Line throws the kick towards the body but Jako avoids it.
Mareth Line seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jako throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Line is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jako with a body shot.
Jako goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jako takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Line bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jako's head backwards.
Jako throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jako throws a body shot but no joy.
Jako scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Line lands a leg kick that knocks Jako off balance momentarily.
Jako slips a jab from Line.
Jako tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Line manages to circle out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Jako.
Jako misses with a kick to the body.
Line lands a nice shot that snaps Jako's head back.
Jako takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Line misses.
Jako misses with a jab to the body
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab.
Jako looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jako fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line throws a nice looking combination but Jako bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jako thinks about countering with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
Line punishes Jako's body with a nice straight punch.
Jako looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Line was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jako looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jako.
Jako swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Line slips a straight right by Jako.
Jako pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jako avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid body kick from Line.
Jako swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Jako's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Line connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jako scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line lands a front kick.
Line gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jako walks into a straight right hand from Line.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jako.
Line throws a hook but Jako blocks it.
Jako throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Jako tries to clinch but Line is having none of it.
Line darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jako moves out of range of the body kick from Line.
Jako swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jako misses with a lunging right hand
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Line.
A nice leg kick lands there from Line.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Jako misses.
Jako lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Line tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mareth Line showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Line on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jako tries to clinch but Line moves out of range.
Line connects with a looping right hand.
Jako connects with a solid leg kick.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Jako moves out of range easily.
Line misses the shot to the body.
Jako tries to close the distance and clinch but Line swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jako throws a body kick that misses.
Line lands the left hand.
Jako lunges at Line with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Line's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jako misses with a body shot
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab.
Line connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jako tries to land a body kick
and Line makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jako just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jako was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
Jako is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jako on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jako fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Line looks for the body kick but Jako saw that one coming.
Jako lands a jab.
A slow jab from Jako misses its intended target.
Line throws a lazy right hand but Jako sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jako throws an overhand right that lands on Line's shoulder, as Line tries to avoid the shot.
Jako misses the jab.
Jako looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
A big left from Jako misses.
Jako throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
Khru Jako has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jako lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line throws the kick towards the body but Jako avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Jako.
Jako throws a lazy body kick
and Line counters with a series of strikes. Jako will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jako fails to land with a series of punches.
Jako tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jako on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Jako.
A jab lands there for Jako.
Line uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jako throws a head kick that misses.
Jako throws an overhand right that lands on Line's shoulder, as Line tries to avoid the shot.
Jako misses with a straight left.
Jako is looking to clinch but Line is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jako looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Line keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jako.
Line scores with a leg kick.
Jako rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Line throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Line moves into range and connects with a jab.
Line takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jako misses with a body kick.
Line unleashes a big counter combination but Jako bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jako tries to close the distance and clinch but Line swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jako is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Line takes a swing at Jako's ribcage but misses.
Jako waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Line throws out a counter right but Jako avoids it with no problem.
Jako misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Jako blocks a jab.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line scores with a leg kick.
Line scores with a head kick. Jako tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jako throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jako throws a body kick that misses
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
Line misses with a body shot.
Jako uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Line.
Nice cross by Line.
A jab from Jako misses.
Jako throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jako was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
Line walks into a stiff left hand from Jako.
Line thuds a left hand into Jako's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jako wants to slow Line down by chopping away at his legs.
Mareth Line is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big right from Jako misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mareth Line.
I've got Line winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mareth Line!
After winning the bout, Mareth Line thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thoth Chontamenti (ranked 1283 p4p, 1148 weight class) and ZaDarius Haden (ranked 155 p4p, 141 weight class). Chontamenti's entrance music is Five Finger Death Punch - Wrong Side of Heaven. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Haden's choice of entrance music: Mot�rhead - Orgasmatron. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Thoth Chontamenti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, ZaDarius Haden!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chontamenti slips a jab from Haden.
Haden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chontamenti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chontamenti lands in his opponent's guard.
Haden working a defensive guard here.
Chontamenti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chontamenti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chontamenti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti stopping the sweep attempt from Haden.
Haden managing to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chontamenti has time to react.
 It looks like Thoth Chontamenti has been cut.
Chontamenti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haden ducks under a wild hook from Chontamenti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haden misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti misses the jab.
Haden 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.
Haden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thoth Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chontamenti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chontamenti slips a jab and a cross from Haden.
Chontamenti scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chontamenti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chontamenti but Chontamenti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chontamenti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chontamenti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chontamenti misses with a hook. Haden ducked under it nicely.
Chontamenti closes the distance and clinches up with Haden, looking for a takedown. Chontamenti pushes Haden against the cage but Haden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chontamenti's corner calls for a 1-2. Chontamenti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chontamenti moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haden misses the shot to the body.
Haden lands with a shot to the body.
Chontamenti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haden throws a hook to the side of Chontamenti's head but Chontamenti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Chontamenti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haden doesn't seem phased though.
Good shot there by Chontamenti.
Haden lands with a cross.
Haden misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Haden misses the target.
Chontamenti walks into a straight right hand from Haden.
Haden throws a hook but Chontamenti blocks it.
Chontamenti gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chontamenti slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chontamenti controlling the pace.
Haden is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thoth Chontamenti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chontamenti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haden in his tracks.
Haden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chontamenti.
Haden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haden wants it to stay on the feet.
Haden takes one to the side of the head.
Chontamenti misses with a leg kick
and Haden counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Haden works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chontamenti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haden pulls his head out easily.
Haden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chontamenti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chontamenti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haden.
Thoth Chontamenti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chontamenti is refusing to be controlled, as Haden sits in half guard.
Haden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chontamenti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haden's back!
Haden tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti controlling the position easily from mount.
Chontamenti trying to control but Haden is having none of it.
Chontamenti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Haden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chontamenti content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haden tries to reverse the position but Chontamenti maintains control.
Chontamenti fails to take his opponent's back.
Chontamenti tries to control but Haden wriggling away.
Chontamenti avoids the attempt from Haden to control.
Chontamenti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haden tries to reverse the position but Chontamenti maintains control.
Haden regains half guard.
Well, if Chontamenti is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Haden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chontamenti is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but ZaDarius Haden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti moves in looking to clinch but Haden pushes him off.
Chontamenti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chontamenti working away.
Haden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chontamenti prevents Haden from standing back up.
Chontamenti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Haden wants to improve his position but Chontamenti is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti is pressing down on Haden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haden is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haden controlling the position for now.
Chontamenti tries to pass to full mount but Haden defends it.
Haden tries to get to full guard but Chontamenti has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Chontamenti seems content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chontamenti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haden.
Haden scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chontamenti was well out of range. Poor timing from Haden.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chontamenti tries to clinch up.
Chontamenti shoots in for a takedown but Haden shows good takedown defense.
Haden lands a nice hook to Chontamenti's body. Chontamenti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haden connects with a body shot.
Chontamenti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haden thuds his right hand into Chontamenti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chontamenti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haden throws out a loose jab but Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Chontamenti misses.
Chontamenti scores with a body shot.
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chontamenti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Chontamenti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chontamenti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti stuffs the takedown.
Chontamenti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Haden shoots in for a double leg but Chontamenti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thoth Chontamenti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Jab from Haden.
Haden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chontamenti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chontamenti avoids the body shot from Haden.
Chontamenti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Haden misses the target.
Chontamenti scores with the left hand. Haden knows he should have avoided that one.
Haden cracks Chontamenti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti loads up on a big right hand but Haden slips the punch.
Haden throws a body punch but Chontamenti moves out of range.
Haden blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Haden misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chontamenti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chontamenti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haden's hands.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haden lands the left hand.
Haden moves out of range of the strikes.
Haden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chontamenti circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Haden. Beautiful body shot.
Chontamenti connects with a right hand. Haden shakes it off.
Haden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haden avoids it really well and circles away.
Haden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to ZaDarius Haden.
I think Haden 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Mendoza (ranked 1100 p4p, 1740 weight class) and Olli Lindholm (ranked 138 p4p, 205 weight class). Olli Lindholm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olli Lindholm!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lindholm.
Lindholm swinging wildly here.
Mendoza throws a push kick but Lindholm slaps the foot to one side.
Mendoza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lindholm throws a sloppy head kick and Mendoza moves out of range easily.
Mendoza avoids the head kick by Lindholm.
Mendoza is looking to counter the offense by Lindholm and move into the clinch.
Mendoza ducks right into an uppercut from Lindholm.
Lindholm throws a sloppy head kick
and Mendoza counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mendoza clinches.
Mendoza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendoza managing to block the knees to the body from Lindholm.
Lindholm throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mendoza trying to land knees to the body.
Mendoza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lindholm lands an elbow that stopped Mendoza in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jason Mendoza has been cut.
Mendoza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lindholm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the head but Lindholm blocks with his arms.
Mendoza missing with knees to the body.
Lindholm managing to block the knees to the body from Mendoza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendoza controls his hands.
Mendoza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendoza struggles to land a body shot inside as Lindholm controls his hands.
Lindholm lands an elbow inside that Mendoza shrugs off.
A short right from Lindholm.
Lindholm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendoza.
Lindholm blocks a body shot from Mendoza.
Lindholm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lindholm misses with an elbow over the top.
Lindholm comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mendoza misses with a knee strike.
Lindholm throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lindholm blocks a body shot from Mendoza.
A short body shot lands from Lindholm as the two fighters clinch.
Mendoza takes an elbow to the forehead.
 Mendoza is rocked!
Lindholm throws a big uppercut that drops Mendoza! More strikes from Lindholm and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mendoza lies dazed against the cage as Lindholm celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olli Lindholm!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Barbosa (ranked 697 p4p, 767 weight class) and Benedicte Swanson (ranked 92 p4p, 95 weight class). Barbosa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem - Go to Sleep. 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 welterweight 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, Antonio Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 32 - 5, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benedicte Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa misses with a wild combination.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Swanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swanson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barbosa did well to prevent Swanson getting side control.
Swanson controlling the action here.
Swanson is trying to control. Barbosa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swanson throwing shots but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barbosa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barbosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa has one foot on Swanson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Swanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbosa moves into the clinch.
Swanson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swanson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Swanson is leaning against Barbosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action.
Barbosa tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa pushes Swanson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Swanson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
It looks like Antonio Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Swanson moves away
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Swanson is out of range and Barbosa settles back down.
Swanson counters with a body kick.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbosa off the cage and back into range.
Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swanson flicks out a counter leg kick but Barbosa steps away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa tries to land a front kick but Swanson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swanson feints a counter leg kick.
Swanson blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swanson! But no joy.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to clinch up
and Swanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body kick there by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson tries to keep at a distance but Barbosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbosa lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Barbosa.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Swanson prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Barbosa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barbosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Swanson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbosa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Barbosa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Swanson ducks right into an uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Swanson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Antonio Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson lands a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Swanson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbosa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Swanson finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Antonio Barbosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Swanson blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Swanson blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Swanson misses with the head strike.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa clinches.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swanson's elbow.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swanson or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swanson can't break the clinch.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch but Barbosa keeps him there for the moment.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Barbosa.
Barbosa has Swanson pressed against the cage, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Swanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swanson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Swanson back to the cage. Barbosa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
Barbosa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Barbosa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa lands with a nice body punch.
Barbosa throws a nice head kick!
Antonio Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa clinches with his opponent.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Barbosa tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swanson blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swanson's elbow.
Barbosa tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action.
Barbosa tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa is leaning against Swanson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Barbosa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Barbosa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Barbosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbosa momentarily.
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Swanson's body.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Swanson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 It looks like Benedicte Swanson has been cut.
Swanson lands a front kick.
Barbosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Swanson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Swanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swanson's elbow.
A short right from Swanson.
Swanson prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Swanson presses Barbosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Barbosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Swanson checks it well.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa works Swanson's body with a nice hook.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looks to land a body kick but Swanson moved away.
A good leg kick by Swanson.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Barbosa tries to work over Swanson's front leg with a kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson scores with a jab.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick.
Antonio Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swanson with a hook.
Barbosa is rocked!
Barbosa is looking to wear down Swanson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Barbosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa instigates a clinch.
Barbosa seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
A short uppercut from Swanson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Swanson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swanson scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Swanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Swanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Swanson tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbosa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Barbosa!
Antonio Barbosa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Schmedgar Dimms (ranked 530 p4p, 918 weight class) and Francis Oosthuizen (ranked 81 p4p, 136 weight class). Schmedgar Dimms 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Schmedgar Dimms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francis Oosthuizen !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oosthuizen closes the distance and pushes Dimms back into the cage.
A hook to the body from Dimms.
Dimms lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dimms tries a body shot but Oosthuizen blocks it.
Dimms blocking some punches.
Dimms misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dimms on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dimms gets through Oosthuizen 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dimms tries to work over Oosthuizen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimms misses with the head strike.
Dimms makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dimms lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Dimms tries to throw a body punch but Oosthuizen avoids it by throwing Dimms back against the cage.
Dimms has a couple of punches blocked by Oosthuizen .
Dimms tries a body shot but Oosthuizen blocks it.
Good body shot from Dimms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimms lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Oosthuizen blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Dimms's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimms.
Good body shot from Dimms.
Dimms takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosthuizen stalling against the cage.
Dimms misses with a body punch.
Oosthuizen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dimms backwards.
Oosthuizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oosthuizen lands a nice shot to the body.
Dimms misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oosthuizen throws a head punch that misses.
Dimms prevents a body shot from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen trying to land knees to the body.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimms misses with some punches.
Dimms tries to throw a body punch but Oosthuizen avoids it by throwing Dimms back against the cage.
Oosthuizen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dimms or not.
Dimms can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oosthuizen s head.
Dimms working aggressively here.
Dimms misses with a body punch.
Dimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimms swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oosthuizen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oosthuizen misses with some punches.
Oosthuizen digs a right hand underneath Dimms's ribcage. Dimms let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oosthuizen lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimms avoiding damage as Oosthuizen throws knees to the body.
Dimms takes a shot to the head.
Oosthuizen trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dimms creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dimms working aggressively here.
Oosthuizen scores a nice knee to the body.
Dimms on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dimms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oosthuizen misses with a body punch.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimms.
Oosthuizen misses with a knee strike.
Dimms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimms can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Oosthuizen missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oosthuizen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimms lands with a light punch inside.
Oosthuizen misses with some punches.
A short left from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen blocks a body shot from Dimms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oosthuizen .
Dimms misses with some punches.
Dimms lands a hook that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
A short right from Oosthuizen on the inside.
Oosthuizen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dimms in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Oosthuizen .
It looks like Schmedgar Dimms has been cut.
Oosthuizen gets through Dimms's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimms blocks an uppercut.
Oosthuizen is leaning against Dimms and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dimms throws a head punch that misses.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimms tries a body shot but Oosthuizen blocks it.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Oosthuizen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Oosthuizen .
Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oosthuizen prevents a body shot from Dimms.
Dimms throws a head punch that misses.
Oosthuizen blocks an uppercut.
Dimms takes a shot to the head.
Dimms misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oosthuizen .
Dimms can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Dimms tries to throw a body punch but Oosthuizen avoids it by throwing Dimms back against the cage.
Oosthuizen blocks an uppercut.
Oosthuizen lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimms misses with the head strike.
Oosthuizen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dimms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimms blocking some punches.
Dimms misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oosthuizen tries to land a knee to the head but Dimms blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Francis Oosthuizen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Schmedgar Dimms's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dimms lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oosthuizen circles away quickly and effectively.
Oosthuizen cracks Dimms with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dimms is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dimms defending well as Oosthuizen loads up on a big left hand.
Dimms defending well as Oosthuizen loads up on a big left hand.
Dimms throws a body punch but Oosthuizen moves out of range.
Oosthuizen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oosthuizen . Dimms does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oosthuizen moves into the clinch.
Francis Oosthuizen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oosthuizen tries to throw a body punch but Dimms avoids it by throwing Oosthuizen back against the cage.
Dimms blocks an uppercut.
Oosthuizen tries a knee to the head but Dimms blocks it.
Dimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oosthuizen .
Dimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oosthuizen .
Dimms takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oosthuizen .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimms has a couple of punches blocked by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen working aggressively here.
Dimms lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oosthuizen 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dimms tries to work over Oosthuizen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oosthuizen prevents a body shot from Dimms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oosthuizen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oosthuizen scores with a knee to the head.
Oosthuizen blocks an uppercut.
Dimms struggles to land a body shot inside as Oosthuizen controls his hands.
Dimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dimms.
Good body shot from Dimms.
Oosthuizen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oosthuizen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dimms backwards.
A short uppercut from Dimms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Dimms.
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!
Oosthuizen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dimms blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimms lands a body punch.
Dimms misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimms misses with some punches.
Dimms working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dimms tries to work over Oosthuizen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oosthuizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schmedgar Dimms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimms pushes Oosthuizen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oosthuizen with a knee to the head.
Dimms lands a body punch.
Oosthuizen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dimms is defending well for now.
Oosthuizen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dimms lands a left hand.
Dimms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oosthuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimms managing to block the knees to the body from Oosthuizen .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen lands with a left to the head.
Dimms throws a punch but it's blocked by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen working aggressively here.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimms.
Dimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oosthuizen blocks an uppercut.
Dimms misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimms misses with some punches.
Oosthuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oosthuizen working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimms.
Dimms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dimms blocks an uppercut.
Dimms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimms lands a shot to the body.
Dimms tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oosthuizen 's elbow.
Oosthuizen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimms lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Dimms swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimms makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dimms tries to work over Oosthuizen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen wants to stall.
Dimms tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oosthuizen 's elbow.
Dimms misses with some punches.
Dimms tries to throw a body punch but Oosthuizen avoids it by throwing Dimms back against the cage.
Oosthuizen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dimms backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dimms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimms.
Dimms digs a right hand into Oosthuizen 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oosthuizen 's gas tank.
Oosthuizen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dimms.
Dimms tries a body shot but Oosthuizen blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Dimms scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimms lands a left hand.
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 Schmedgar Dimms will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Schmedgar Dimms's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Oosthuizen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dimms looks to score with a jab to the body but Oosthuizen is just out of range.
Oosthuizen misses with a looping left.
Dimms waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oosthuizen .
Dimms throws a lazy right hand but Oosthuizen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oosthuizen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dimms throws a leg kick but Oosthuizen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oosthuizen throws an overhand right that lands on Dimms's shoulder, as Dimms tries to avoid the shot.
Dimms misses with a jab to the body
and Oosthuizen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dimms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oosthuizen swings for the body but Dimms moves out of range.
Dimms appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dimms swings for the body but Oosthuizen moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A lazy body kick from Dimms
and Oosthuizen counters with a leg kick.
Oosthuizen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dimms throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Dimms.
Dimms lunges at Oosthuizen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oosthuizen 's hand.
Dimms clinches.
Dimms takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oosthuizen tries to stall but Dimms uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dimms working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimms tries to work over Oosthuizen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oosthuizen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oosthuizen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dimms is keeping busy.
Dimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen is looking to control Dimms's arms but Dimms gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oosthuizen has his back to the cage.
Oosthuizen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dimms has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
Dimms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dimms misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimms misses with the head strike.
Dimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oosthuizen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Oosthuizen on the inside.
Dimms lands a shot to the body.
Oosthuizen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimms lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Dimms misses with a body punch.
Dimms struggles to land a body shot inside as Oosthuizen controls his hands.
Oosthuizen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dimms lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimms stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dimms lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimms misses with a body punch.
Dimms working aggressively here.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Dimms misses with a punch to the body.
Dimms working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimms swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimms scores with a hook to the body.
Oosthuizen can't find room to land a body shot as Dimms controls the action.
Oosthuizen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dimms blocks it with crossed arms.
Dimms digs a right hand underneath Oosthuizen 's ribcage. Oosthuizen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dimms scores with a shoulder strike.
Dimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimms.
Still in the clinch, Oosthuizen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen throws a head punch that misses.
Oosthuizen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dimms backwards.
Dimms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimms blocking some punches.
Oosthuizen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dimms tries a body shot but Oosthuizen blocks it.
Dimms tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oosthuizen 's elbow.
Dimms misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen misses with some punches.
Oosthuizen throws a head punch that misses.
Dimms working aggressively here.
Oosthuizen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimms tries to throw a body punch but Oosthuizen avoids it by throwing Dimms back against the cage.
Oosthuizen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dimms's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Oosthuizen fails to land.
Dimms has a couple of punches blocked by Oosthuizen .
Dimms tries to throw a body punch but Oosthuizen avoids it by throwing Dimms back against the cage.
Dimms lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dimms lands a nice uppercut.
Dimms can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Oosthuizen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dimms tries to work over Oosthuizen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dimms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 Schmedgar Dimms.
I think Dimms 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schmedgar Dimms!
During a confident post fight interview, Schmedgar Dimms thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between More IsMore (ranked 773 p4p, 536 weight class) and Ted Bundy (ranked 101 p4p, 75 weight class). Ted Bundy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 41 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, More IsMore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IsMore throws a body shot but no joy.
Bundy fails with a takedown attempt.
Bundy looks for a takedown but IsMore sprawls well.
We've been informed that Bundy 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.
Bundy fails to land the takedown.
More IsMore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Bundy.
Bundy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore stuffs the takedown attempt from Bundy. Bundy gets slowly back to his feet.
IsMore feinted with a counter takedown.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with IsMore but IsMore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bundy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has IsMore pinned against the cage. IsMore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
IsMore drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bundy sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy takes one on the button.
It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
Bundy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bundy gets the takedown into side control.
IsMore tries to buck Bundy off but Bundy is having none of it.
IsMore is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bundy 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.
IsMore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bundy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed IsMore's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy wants to control but IsMore is keeping him busy.
IsMore is trying to get back to full guard.
Bundy is trying to control the action in half guard but IsMore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bundy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
IsMore is doing well to control the position and prevent Bundy from advancing to side control.
Bundy wants to free his trapped foot but IsMore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but IsMore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
IsMore trying to control but Bundy postures up.
Bundy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
IsMore gets back to full guard.
Bundy throws a big right hand that misses.
Bundy looking to pass the guard.
IsMore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsMore scoring with punches to the head and body.
IsMore trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
IsMore postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
IsMore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bundy looking for a guillotine here but IsMore defends easily.
Bundy working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
IsMore postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
More IsMore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ted Bundy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
IsMore misses the jab.
Bundy scores with a crisp jab that stopped IsMore in his tracks.
Bundy lands a jab to the head.
Bundy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but IsMore avoids it really well and circles away.
Bundy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bundy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but IsMore defends well and Bundy ends up having to push IsMore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bundy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
IsMore looks to land a right hand but Bundy moved out of range.
Bundy with the counter takedown but IsMore avoids it easily.
Bundy shoots in for a double leg but IsMore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
IsMore attempts a counter takedown but Bundy avoids it well and moves away.
More IsMore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Bundy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bundy.
IsMore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bundy.
An attempted straight right counter from IsMore misses the target.
Bundy fails with the takedown.
IsMore attempts a counter takedown but Bundy avoids it well and moves away.
IsMore tries to sprawl but Bundy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
IsMore tries to get to full guard but Bundy has control of the leg.
Bundy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bundy wants to pass the guard but IsMore is defending well.
Bundy working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Bundy is working for a submission of some sort.
IsMore is looking for a sweep. Bundy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
IsMore is working hard here to advance position.
Bundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but IsMore keeps working.
IsMore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bundy trying to control the pace.
IsMore is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bundy is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
IsMore is defending against the submission attempts here by Bundy.
Bundy seems to be working for a kimura but IsMore defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bundy trying to control the action but IsMore is working from the bottom.
IsMore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bundy pulls his head out easily.
IsMore works his way to full guard. Good work.
IsMore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bundy controls the pace.
Ted Bundy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bundy forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Bundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ted Bundy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bundy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bundy shoots in looking for a takedown. IsMore tries to sprawl out of it but Bundy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. IsMore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bundy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bundy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy is just content to waste time from the top position. IsMore takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore is trying to control the position but Bundy postures up.
IsMore being controlled here, momentarily.
IsMore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
IsMore is trying to keep Bundy in close.
Bundy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
IsMore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bundy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but IsMore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bundy is pushing down on IsMore's leg trying to pass to half guard. IsMore is fighting to maintain full guard but Bundy has managed to sneak the leg through.
IsMore trying to control here.
Bundy throwing shots but IsMore is blocking nicely.
IsMore trying to control from the bottom.
Bundy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so IsMore is just riding it out for now. Bundy eventually gives up the hold.
Bundy prevents IsMore from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy trying to control the action but IsMore is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bundy slips a jab from IsMore.
Bundy fails to land the takedown.
More IsMore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Bundy.
Bundy has his takedown stuffed
and IsMore counters with a nice uppercut.
IsMore gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bundy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. IsMore doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Bundy paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from IsMore - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). More IsMore!
More IsMore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Itchy Sinclair (ranked 294 p4p, 369 weight class) and Valdo Calamari (ranked 33 p4p, 49 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Calamari's choice of entrance music: Bellini - Samba Do Brasil. 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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15 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itchy Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valdo Calamari!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calamari throws a hook but Sinclair avoids it easily.
Sinclair feinted with a counter takedown.
Sinclair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calamari.
Sinclair scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Calamari bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sinclair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sinclair staying out of range there.
Calamari connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sinclair momentarily.
Sinclair walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sinclair swings widly with a right hand
and Calamari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calamari scores with a hook.
Sinclair throws a solid leg kick but Calamari takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sinclair.
Sinclair throws a right hand that Calamari ducks under and follows up with a left that Calamari also avoids with ease.
Sinclair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calamari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Calamari misses.
Sinclair fails to land with a series of punches.
Calamari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sinclair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calamari throws a series of punches but Sinclair moves out of range.
Good shot there by Calamari.
Sinclair misses with a body kick.
Calamari looks to land a left hand but Sinclair moved out of range nicely.
Calamari misses with a body shot.
Calamari slips under a jab.
Calamari dodges the punch combination from Sinclair.
Calamari slips a straight right by Sinclair.
Calamari is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sinclair with a body shot.
Sinclair throws a push kick but Calamari slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Calamari! But no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Calamari 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.
Valdo Calamari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sinclair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calamari.
Sinclair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sinclair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Sinclair does no damage.
Sinclair misses with a body punch
and Calamari counters with a nice body shot.
Sinclair scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good exchange - Calamari coming out on top.
Itchy Sinclair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calamari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sinclair circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Sinclair misses.
Sinclair swings for the body but Calamari moves out of range.
Calamari scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice cross by Calamari.
Sinclair takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sinclair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sinclair misses with a looping right.
Sinclair moves away from the strike by Calamari.
Calamari uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sinclair has time to react.
Calamari digs a good body shot into Sinclair's ribs.
Sinclair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calamari.
Calamari connects with a right hand. Sinclair shakes it off.
Sinclair walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Calamari thuds his right hand into Sinclair's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Calamari 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.
Sinclair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calamari.
Calamari looks to throw the jab but Sinclair is out of range.
Sinclair throws a series of strikes that have Calamari backpedaling.
Sinclair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calamari throws out the jab.
Calamari takes a swing at Sinclair's ribcage but misses.
Sinclair ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.
Sinclair moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sinclair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calamari.
Calamari throws a lazy right hand but Sinclair sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sinclair throws a low kick, looking for Calamari's leg but Calamari calmly moves out of range.
Sinclair throws a wild body kick that Calamari sees coming a mile off.
Calamari is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sinclair had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Calamari throws a hook but Sinclair blocks it.
Sinclair throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab by Calamari.
Sinclair fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sinclair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Calamari misses its intended target.
Sinclair attempts a counter takedown but Calamari avoids it well and moves away.
Calamari throws a body shot but no joy.
Calamari lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calamari lands a head shot.
Calamari swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sinclair.
Calamari misses with an uppercut.
Calamari takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sinclair tries to land a front kick but Calamari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sinclair swings for the body but Calamari moves out of range.
Calamari thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sinclair misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sinclair.
Calamari throws a body punch but Sinclair moves out of range.
Sinclair moves away from the strike by Calamari.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valdo Calamari dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sinclair.
Calamari keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sinclair takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, jab by Calamari - just one landing.
Sinclair lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sinclair.
Valdo Calamari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calamari lands a really nice looking cross but Sinclair seems unphased.
Calamari scores with a punch to the head.
Calamari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calamari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sinclair throws out the jab.
Calamari throws a lazy right hand but Sinclair sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calamari uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sinclair has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinclair jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calamari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Sinclair.
Calamari throws a jab when Sinclair was well out of range.
It looked like Sinclair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Calamari misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Calamari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Calamari scores with a hook.
Sinclair moves out of range of the strikes.
Calamari bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sinclair looks for the body kick but Calamari saw that one coming.
Sinclair needs to keep his hands up - Calamari had a free shot at his head there.
Sinclair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calamari.
Sinclair looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sinclair's corner calls for a 1-2. Sinclair obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Calamari blocks a low kick nicely.
Calamari throws a shot from downtown. Sinclair moves away and avoids it.
Sinclair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sinclair throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Calamari scores with a nice strike.
Calamari blocks the body kick.
Itchy Sinclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Calamari lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calamari connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sinclair. Sinclair circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Calamari misses with a straight right.
Calamari throws a hook to the side of Sinclair's head but Sinclair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calamari scores with a jab.
Calamari throws out a loose jab but Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Sinclair.
Sinclair throws a body kick that misses.
Sinclair fails to land with a series of punches.
Calamari moves away from the strike by Sinclair.
Calamari throws out a counter right but Sinclair avoids it with no problem.
Sinclair throws out a loose jab but Calamari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Calamari.
Calamari misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Sinclair.
Calamari lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair looks to throw the jab but Calamari is out of range.
Calamari slips a straight right by Sinclair.
Calamari misses with a hook.
Sinclair walks into a left hand.
Calamari lands with a straight right. Sinclair didn't see that one coming.
Calamari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sinclair finds it's way round the side to connect with Calamari's head.
Calamari misses with a straight left.
Sinclair throws a head kick but Calamari moves out of range.
Calamari walks into a jab.
Sinclair tries a head kick but it misses.
Sinclair lands a right hook to the body.
Calamari scores with a nice right hand.
Sinclair shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calamari throws a shot from downtown. Sinclair moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calamari misses with an uppercut
and Sinclair counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Calamari's corner calls for a 1-2. Calamari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Calamari lands a head shot.
Sinclair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calamari lunges at Sinclair with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sinclair's hand.
Nice body punch from Calamari.
Sinclair throws a front kick that sends Calamari stumbling back into the cage.
Sinclair throws a hook but Calamari avoids it easily.
Calamari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calamari lands a head shot.
Sinclair staying out of range there.
Calamari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calamari connects with a single shot there.
Calamari 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.
Sinclair tries to work over Calamari's front leg with a kick but Calamari checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valdo Calamari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sinclair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Sinclair throws a low kick, looking for Calamari's leg but Calamari calmly moves out of range.
Calamari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sinclair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calamari was well out of range. Poor timing from Sinclair.
Sinclair loads up on a big right hand but Calamari slips the punch.
Sinclair throws an overhand right that lands on Calamari's shoulder, as Calamari tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Sinclair misses.
Calamari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sinclair.
Sinclair scores with a jab to the head.
Sinclair defending well as Calamari loads up on a big left hand.
Calamari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calamari looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sinclair lands a nice leg kick that just misses Calamari's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Sinclair.
A big right from Calamari misses.
Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calamari.
Sinclair fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Calamari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Calamari.
Calamari moves out of range of the body kick from Sinclair.
A cross from Sinclair lands.
Sinclair slips a jab from Calamari.
Jab, jab by Calamari - just one landing.
Sinclair throws a head kick but Calamari moves out of range.
Calamari cracks Sinclair with a good jab.
Sinclair moves forwards but Calamari connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Calamari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sinclair was well out of range. Poor timing from Calamari.
Sinclair bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Calamari's head.
Calamari takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Calamari lands a nice shot that snaps Sinclair's head back.
Calamari misses with a right hand
and Sinclair counters with a three punch combo that has Calamari backing up. Calamari nods at Sinclair to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinclair misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calamari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sinclair was well out of range. Poor timing from Calamari.
Calamari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Calamari misses its intended target.
Sinclair was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Calamari blocks a head kick by Sinclair.
Sinclair goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Calamari misses with a straight right.
Sinclair was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sinclair misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Calamari! But no joy.
Sinclair throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Calamari's head.
Calamari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sinclair misses with a low kick.
Calamari looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Calamari moves out of range of the body kick from Sinclair.
Calamari sizes up Sinclair with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Calamari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sinclair's head backwards.
Sinclair slips a straight right by Calamari.
Calamari throws a hook but Sinclair blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamari misses with a left hand
and Sinclair counters with a head kick.
Sinclair looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Sinclair.
A little jabbing left from Calamari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Calamari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sinclair drops his hands momentarily and Calamari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Calamari with a nice cross.
Sinclair on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab lands there for Calamari.
Calamari misses with a straight right.
Calamari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sinclair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Sinclair misses its intended target.
Calamari connects with a jab.
Calamari misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calamari just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinclair avoids the body shot from Calamari.
Calamari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sinclair.
Calamari connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sinclair's hands.
Calamari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sinclair looks to land a combination but Calamari avoids it well.
A combination from Sinclair does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sinclair. Calamari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calamari looks to throw the jab but Sinclair is out of range.
A big left from Calamari misses.
It looked like Sinclair was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Calamari.
Calamari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sinclair.
Calamari throws a jab but it's blocked by Sinclair.
Calamari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Itchy Sinclair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sinclair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valdo Calamari.
Well Calamari 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdo Calamari!
In his post fight interview, Valdo Calamari started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Amir (ranked 432 p4p, 478 weight class) and Parta Matti (ranked 59 p4p, 67 weight class). Amir comes to the cage accompanied by Mastodon - Gobblers of Dregs. Matti has chosen Language (Hula Cam) - Porter Robinson as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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16 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Amir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Parta Matti!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amir.
Matti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amir throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Parta Matti has been cut.
Amir feints and then cracks Matti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matti down.
Matti misses with an uppercut.
Matti misses with a hook.
Amir takes the fight into the clinch.
Amir lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amir lands with a right to the head.
Amir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amir pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Amir is tightening it up a little... Matti has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Matti reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Matti taps out! Nice BJJ there by Amir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ali Amir!
Ali Amir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Spong (ranked 336 p4p, 208 weight class) and Charon Lehto (ranked 53 p4p, 33 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Charon Lehto enters 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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charon Lehto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong looks for a takedown but Lehto sprawls well.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lehto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spong tries for a takedown but Lehto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spong cracks Lehto with a good jab.
Lehto swinging wildly here.
Lehto swinging wildly here.
Lehto avoids the body shot from Spong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong shoots in and bounces Lehto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lehto wants to stand up but Spong is controlling him.
Spong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lehto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lehto wants to stand up but Spong is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong lands a couple of elbows.
Spong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lehto wants to stand up but Spong is controlling him.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lehto has his feet on Spong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lehto lands a glancing blow to the side of Spong's head.
Lehto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
A big right from Spong misses.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehto.
Lehto lands a jab to the head.
Spong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Spong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spong has his takedown stuffed
and Lehto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daniel Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong slips a jab and a cross from Lehto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lehto moves away from the strike by Spong.
Spong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lehto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spong.
Charon Lehto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lehto tries to land a leg kick but Spong saw it coming and moves away.
Spong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spong with a nice cross.
Lehto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spong misses the jab.
Lehto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lehto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lehto throws a front kick aimed at Spong's knee but Spong avoids it well.
Lehto misses with a series of wild punches.
Spong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Lehto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Spong misses.
Spong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lehto.
Spong throws a right hand that misses
and Lehto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lehto takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Spong tries to counter with a takedown but Lehto is quick to defend against it.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehto.
Lehto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lehto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lehto throws a big shot that misses.
Lehto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Lehto slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Lehto.
Lehto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spong fails to land the takedown.
Lehto connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lehto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lehto staying out of range there.
Lehto walks into a jab.
Lehto misses the shot to the body.
Spong gets a takedown into half guard.
Spong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Spong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Spong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lehto's head.
Lehto wants to get back to his feet.
Spong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lehto manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spong shoots in and bounces Lehto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lehto kicks Spong off and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charon Lehto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Charon Lehto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spong checks a leg kick.
Spong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lehto won't allow Spong to pass to mount.
Spong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Spong there.
Lehto is trying to stand up here but Spong is controlling him well.
Spong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lehto manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lehto circles away.
Spong goes for a double leg but Lehto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lehto continues to drive forward.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehto controls his hands.
Lehto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong throws a jab when Lehto was well out of range.
Spong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Spong looking to pass the guard.
Daniel Spong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehto wants to get back to his feet but Spong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lehto is looking to stand back up but Spong counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lehto.
Lehto wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spong lands a nice short elbow.
Lehto is trying to stand.
Spong is nestled in close to Lehto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Spong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lehto wants to get back to his feet.
Spong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Spong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lehto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spong 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehto wants to get back to his feet.
Spong is nestled in close to Lehto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Spong working over Lehto with some ground and pound. Lehto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lehto pushes Spong off and gets back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lehto.
Lehto looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Spong feinted with a counter takedown.
Lehto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong misses with a looping right.
Lehto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lehto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Spong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spong throws a hook to the side of Lehto's head but Lehto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lehto misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Lehto finds it's target.
A leg kick checked by Spong.
Lehto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spong.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Lehto's shoulder, as Lehto tries to avoid the shot.
Spong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lehto lands a leg kick that knocks Spong off balance momentarily.
Spong has a takedown stuffed.
A shot to the body from Spong misses
and Lehto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spong checks a low kick from Lehto.
Lehto throws a leg kick
and Spong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spong.
Lehto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spong is controlling him.
Spong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lehto's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehto is looking to stand up but Spong isn't so interested in that idea.
Spong scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lehto's head.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spong throws a big elbow that misses.
Lehto is looking to stand up but Spong isn't so interested in that idea.
Spong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lehto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lehto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spong is controlling him.
Spong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lehto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spong is controlling him.
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 Daniel Spong 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!
Lehto throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Lehto swinging wildly here.
Spong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spong won't allow Lehto to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spong works over Lehto with some ground and pound from guard.
Spong stops Lehto from standing up.
Spong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong chips away with some ground and pound.
Spong looking to pass the guard.
Lehto manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Spong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong slips under a jab from Lehto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lehto tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.
Spong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spong dips to his left and cracks Lehto with an uppercut!
Spong fails with a takedown attempt.
Lehto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lehto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lehto scores with a jab to the head.
Spong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lehto throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Lehto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lehto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lehto is trying to defend but Spong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehto is trying to stand back up but Spong is controlling him
Lehto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Spong scores with a decent looking hook.
Spong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lehto quickly recovers to half guard.
Lehto has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Spong is on him like a limpet, forcing Lehto back against the cage.
Lehto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lehto's elbow.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
Lehto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Spong lands with a punch from half guard.
Lehto wants to get back to his feet.
Spong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lehto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spong winds up and cracks Lehto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lehto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spong.
Spong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lehto tries to kick Spong off but Spong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Spong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lehto is trying to stand up here but Spong is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong throwing shots but Lehto is blocking nicely.
Lehto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spong.
Lehto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lehto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Spong moves out of range as Lehto strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lehto.
Spong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lehto avoids it really well and circles away.
Lehto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Spong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charon Lehto.
I think Lehto 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Charon Lehto!
A relieved looking Charon Lehto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between D.C. Benny (ranked 48 p4p, 88 weight class) and Vasil Petrov (ranked 5 p4p, 12 weight class). Benny comes to the cage accompanied by D.C. Benny - Unagi Standup Bit. D.C. Benny could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vasil Petrov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, D.C. Benny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasil Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Vasil Petrov has been cut.
Benny looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benny misses with an uppercut.
Benny looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benny on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Benny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Benny lands with a nice body punch.
Benny connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
Benny swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov misses with a right hand
letting Benny counter with a right hand.
A cross from Benny lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benny manages to avoid it.
Benny is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrov, as that shot connected.
Benny connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benny darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benny cracks Petrov with a right hand to the side of the head.
 Petrov is rocked!
Benny ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Benny throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benny throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benny.
Petrov feints a counter leg kick.
Benny throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrov.
Benny connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for Benny.
Benny connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Benny finish him?
Benny has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benny in his tracks.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Benny misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benny missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Benny's head but Benny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Benny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benny slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Petrov 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.
Petrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benny misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benny scores with a sloppy right hand. Petrov should have avoided that one.
Benny misses the shot to the body.
Petrov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benny looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Benny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benny.
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Benny's shoulder, as Benny tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Benny takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benny's sensitive parts.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Benny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benny manages to avoid it.
Benny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Benny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benny is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benny takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benny connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Benny.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Benny.
Benny misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Benny on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benny looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Benny moved out of range nicely.
Benny takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Benny.
A telegraphed right hand from Benny misses the target.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benny bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab by Petrov.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Benny is just out of range.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
D.C. Benny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasil Petrov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Benny loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Petrov misses
and Benny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benny throws out the jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Petrov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Benny has got the better of the exchanges.
Benny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov takes a swing at Benny's ribcage but misses.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Petrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Benny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Benny slips under a jab.
Benny is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petrov scores with a jab. Benny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benny.
Nice straight punches there by Benny. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benny.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
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!
Benny takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov misses with the body kick
and Benny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benny missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benny throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Benny's head but Benny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Benny's head but Benny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov lands with a slapping head kick.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Benny's head but Benny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Benny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benny looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov flicks out a counter leg kick but Benny steps away.
Benny slips a jab from Petrov.
Benny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benny misses with an uppercut.
Benny has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Petrov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov cracks Benny with a good jab.
Benny lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
D.C. Benny is winning the standup battle so far.
Benny throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benny swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Benny lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Benny.
Petrov clobbers Benny with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Benny with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.
Petrov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Benny connects with the punch.
Petrov misses with a leg kick.
Petrov throws out a leg kick but Benny moves out of range and Petrov only half commits.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benny missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Benny slips a straight right by Petrov.
Benny misses with an uppercut
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Benny's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Petrov catches Benny with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrov defending well as Benny loads up on a big left hand.
Benny throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Benny takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Benny looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Petrov.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benny looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Benny's ribs.
A jab lands there for Benny.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benny lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
Petrov throws a nice head kick!
Petrov is looking to slow Benny down with leg kicks.
Benny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Benny thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov slips a jab from Benny.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Benny changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Benny was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasil Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vasil Petrov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benny throws a lazy uppercut
and Benny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benny takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Petrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov lands a high kick!
Benny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benny slips under a jab from Petrov.
Benny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Benny misses with a hook
and Benny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Benny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Benny throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
Petrov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benny is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws a hook but Benny blocks it.
Benny comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Benny lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back.
Benny throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benny scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benny misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benny scores with a nice strike.
Benny takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benny misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benny.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benny moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
It looked like Benny was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
Benny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benny catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benny looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Benny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Jab by Petrov.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Benny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
A nice side step and Petrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Benny scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Benny misses the target.
Benny moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benny lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benny throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benny's knee momentarily.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Benny.
A swing and a miss from Benny.
Benny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Benny.
Benny misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Petrov lands a front kick.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Benny throws a good cross that connects.
Benny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benny. That did some damage!
Benny takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Benny is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Benny tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benny blocks a jab.
Benny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benny.
Petrov cracks Benny with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benny connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Benny moves his leg out of the way.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Benny down.
Benny 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasil Petrov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasil Petrov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Benny misses the jab.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Benny's shoulder, as Benny tries to avoid the shot.
Benny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Benny misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrov.
Benny scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Benny to counter with a crisp jab.
Benny misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Benny takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benny misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Petrov.
Benny chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benny.
Benny checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benny is looking to counter punch.
Benny looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Benny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benny.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Benny misses with a hook.
Benny lands a nice looking body shot.
Benny walks into a stiff left hand from Petrov.
A big right from Benny misses.
Petrov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benny connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petrov scrambles back to his feet.
Benny throws a predictable looking body shot
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Petrov 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.
Benny on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benny throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benny throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Petrov.
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benny takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov defending well as Benny loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benny throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petrov connects with a nice looking jab.
Benny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
A slow jab from Benny misses its intended target.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Benny avoids it with no problem.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benny.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Benny down.
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Benny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Petrov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Benny misses with a straight right.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benny.
Benny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benny manages to avoid it.
Benny on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Benny moves away and avoids it.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Benny.
Benny throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Benny ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benny misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov punishes Benny's body with a nice straight punch.
Petrov is looking to slow Benny down with leg kicks.
Benny cracks Petrov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Benny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Benny.
Petrov throws a fast counter high kick but Benny manages to duck under it in time.
Benny changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Benny.
Benny throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov throws a jab when Benny was well out of range.
Benny was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov moves out of range as Benny strikes.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Benny moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasil Petrov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Vasil Petrov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Benny slips a jab from Petrov.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benny misses with a left hand
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petrov slips a jab from Benny.
Petrov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Benny checks it.
Petrov misses the jab.
Benny takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands a jab.
Benny looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Benny blocks a head kick by Petrov.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Benny moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Benny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benny wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws a body kick that misses.
Benny just misses with a punch to the body.
Benny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Benny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benny.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Benny.
An inside leg kick from Petrov misses.
Benny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Benny didn't see that one coming.
Benny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Benny was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benny chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benny throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Petrov.
Benny throws a big shot that misses.
Benny swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Benny's belly button to the back.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petrov tried to score with a low kick but Benny checks it.
Benny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Benny throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Benny slips a jab and a cross from Petrov.
Benny lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Benny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benny looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Benny throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petrov scores with a jab.
Benny throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benny looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Benny looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Benny looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benny misses with a hook
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Benny takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Benny down.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Benny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Benny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Petrov.
Benny avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Benny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benny rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A clash of legs there as Benny blocks the low kick.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benny was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Benny 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.
Petrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benny momentarily.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benny.
Vasil Petrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Benny takes a step back to recover.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasil Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petrov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasil Petrov!
Vasil Petrov is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Vasil Petrov 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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