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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 2718 p4p, 2981 weight class) and Bartholomew Slice (ranked 168 p4p, 179 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Shoenfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartholomew Slice!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoenfeld on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shoenfeld slips a jab and a cross from Slice.
Shoenfeld drops his hands momentarily and Slice takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoenfeld attempts a counter takedown but Slice avoids it well and moves away.
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Shoenfeld's shoulder, as Shoenfeld tries to avoid the shot.
Shoenfeld feinted with a counter takedown.
Slice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shoenfeld as he avoids it easily.
Shoenfeld attempts a counter takedown but Slice avoids it well and moves away.
Shoenfeld looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Shoenfeld does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bartholomew Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice throws a shot from downtown. Shoenfeld moves away and avoids it.
Slice lands a right hook to the body.
Shoenfeld ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Shoenfeld changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slice throws a hook to the side of Shoenfeld's head but Shoenfeld sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoenfeld changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice tries a low kick but Shoenfeld avoids it.
Slice loads up on a big right hand but Shoenfeld slips the punch.
Shoenfeld avoids the body shot from Slice.
Nice shot lands for Slice.
Slice scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice misses the jab.
Shoenfeld walks into a left hand.
Slice 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.
Shoenfeld steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slice.
Slice keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Slice.
Shoenfeld drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slice sprawls and moves away.
Shoenfeld slips a jab from Slice.
A big left from Slice misses.
Shoenfeld drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slice sprawls and moves away.
Slice misses with a left hand
and Shoenfeld counters with a shoot takedown. Slice fights it but they end up in guard.
Slice pushes Shoenfeld off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice looks to throw the jab but Shoenfeld is out of range.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shoenfeld appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Slice throws a looping overhand right but Shoenfeld ducks down to avoid it.
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoenfeld was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
Shoenfeld drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slice sprawls and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Slice. Those never looked like landing.
Shoenfeld changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoenfeld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shoenfeld half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Slice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slice jabs at Shoenfeld's body.
Slice misses with an uppercut. Shoenfeld saw that one coming.
Shoenfeld appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Slice misses with a hook.
Slice lands a right hook to the body.
Slice bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shoenfeld's head.
Slice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shoenfeld avoids it really well and circles away.
Shoenfeld drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slice sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld moves out of range as Slice strikes.
Slice misses the jab.
Shoenfeld attempts a counter takedown but Slice avoids it well and moves away.
Slice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoenfeld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shoenfeld feinted with a counter takedown.
Shoenfeld ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Slice misses with a hook.
Shoenfeld feinted with a counter takedown.
Slice throws out a powerful jab.
Slice misses with a straight left.
Shoenfeld takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slice misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Slice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shoenfeld lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoenfeld sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slice's guard.
Shoenfeld wants to take a breather but Slice is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoenfeld passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Slice!
Slice is controlling an arm, preventing Shoenfeld from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Shoenfeld controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Slice dominated that round.
That's time! Shoenfeld's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoenfeld manages to avoid it.
Slice takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slice throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brett Shoenfeld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shoenfeld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slice.
Shoenfeld attempts a counter takedown but Slice avoids it well and moves away.
Shoenfeld uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slice.
Slice throws out a loose jab but Shoenfeld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoenfeld half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Slice misses with a straight right.
Shoenfeld changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slice misses with a leg kick
so Shoenfeld counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld wants to pass the guard but Slice is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Shoenfeld from controlling successfully.
Shoenfeld looking to pass the guard.
Brett Shoenfeld overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shoenfeld passes Slice's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shoenfeld uses his free foot to push down on Slice's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Slice.
Slice trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice has given up his back. Will we see Shoenfeld going for some submissions?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shoenfeld's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Slice is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Shoenfeld sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Slice has no choice but to tap and Shoenfeld jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brett Shoenfeld!
Brett Shoenfeld managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lee (ranked 1760 p4p, 1886 weight class) and Pete Prescott (ranked 286 p4p, 306 weight class). Prescott has chosen Negative Creep - Nirvana as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pete Prescott!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prescott tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Pete Prescott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prescott shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Prescott would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Prescott uses it to pass to side control.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to control but Prescott manages to take his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prescott biding his time, controlling Lee.
Lee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Prescott's guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prescott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Prescott blocks nicely.
Lee wants to control from the top but Prescott keeps moving.
Prescott seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prescott keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee has gone for a leg lock! Prescott slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard.
Prescott won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee is trying to keep Prescott in close.
Lee isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Prescott stacks Lee on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Prescott!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prescott slows the pace down.
Prescott decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prescott has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Prescott breaks from the clinch.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Prescott avoids it well and moves away.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Prescott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pete Prescott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prescott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Prescott lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Prescott. Prescott maintains the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Prescott is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Prescott wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prescott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Prescott 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.
Prescott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prescott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Prescott dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Prescott connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Prescott slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Prescott scores with a punch to the head.
Prescott wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee feinted with a counter takedown.
Prescott connects with an inside leg kick.
Robert Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prescott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Lee tries to keep at a distance but Prescott has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prescott misses with a punch on the inside.
Prescott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prescott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prescott jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prescott tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prescott scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Prescott! But no joy.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Prescott avoids it well and moves away.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Prescott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prescott is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee throws a series of punches but Prescott moves out of range.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Prescott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Prescott.
Prescott forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee is trying to drag Prescott to the mat but Prescott just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Prescott is pushing Lee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Prescott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prescott is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prescott is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee is looking for a takedown.
Prescott is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee leaning his opponent against the cage.
Prescott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pete Prescott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prescott tries to clinch
so Lee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Prescott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Lee is fighting to break Prescott's control of his arms but Prescott is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prescott is keeping the position for now.
Prescott controlling the position.
Prescott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Prescott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Prescott keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Prescott.
Prescott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Prescott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Prescott drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Prescott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prescott wants to break free but Lee has control.
Prescott working hard to break the clinch.
Lee has Prescott pressed against the cage, preventing Prescott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Prescott breaks the clinch.
Prescott lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prescott bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Prescott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Prescott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prescott clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Prescott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Prescott to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Prescott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Prescott tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Prescott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Prescott dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Prescott thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prescott avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prescott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Prescott gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prescott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Prescott's efforts to push away.
Prescott manages to break the clinch.
Prescott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Prescott has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Prescott scores with a nice right hand.
Prescott goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Prescott had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prescott scores with a jab to the head.
Pete Prescott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Prescott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Prescott clinches with his opponent.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Prescott working hard to break the clinch.
Lee tries to pull guard but Prescott holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Robert Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Prescott avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Prescott breaks the clinch.
Prescott looks to clinch
and Lee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Prescott manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prescott connects with a looping right hand.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Prescott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Prescott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Prescott 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Prescott!
After winning the bout, Pete Prescott thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malik El Shabazz (ranked 1193 p4p, 2361 weight class) and Mr Knuckles (ranked 155 p4p, 313 weight class). Malik El Shabazz 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malik El Shabazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Shabazz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 It looks like Mr Knuckles has been cut.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts El Shabazz as he jumps to the side.
Knuckles takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
El Shabazz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Knuckles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knuckles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 Knuckles is rocked!
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but El Shabazz circles away quickly and effectively.
El Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
El Shabazz tries to clinch up but Knuckles circles away and keeps his distance.
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knuckles drops down looking for an ankle pick but El Shabazz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knuckles lands a really nice looking cross but El Shabazz seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shabazz with a hook.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knuckles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Shabazz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knuckles.
Knuckles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Knuckles postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it.
Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Knuckles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knuckles distracts El Shabazz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knuckles trying to control the position from guard on top but El Shabazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Shabazz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knuckles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Shabazz is keeping the position for now.
El Shabazz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
El Shabazz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Knuckles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knuckles wants to control from the top but El Shabazz keeps moving.
Knuckles lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles is in close to El Shabazz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knuckles chips away with some ground and pound.
El Shabazz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knuckles throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knuckles connects with a couple of short punches.
Knuckles lands a couple of elbows.
Knuckles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of El Shabazz's head.
El Shabazz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knuckles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knuckles working some strikes from top position.
Knuckles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as El Shabazz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knuckles advances position into side control!
Knuckles wants to control but El Shabazz is keeping him busy.
Knuckles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, El Shabazz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Knuckles wants to take a breather but El Shabazz manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Knuckles.
El Shabazz wants to sweep here but Knuckles controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Knuckles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Knuckles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
El Shabazz tries to close the distance and clinch but Knuckles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
El Shabazz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knuckles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knuckles throws a low kick, looking for El Shabazz's leg but El Shabazz calmly moves out of range.
Knuckles throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. El Shabazz was covering up waiting for the punch and Knuckles finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knuckles got a little sloppy there for a moment and El Shabazz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knuckles has managed to get both his arms back between El Shabazz's legs - danger averted.
El Shabazz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles wants to control from the top but El Shabazz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shabazz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knuckles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knuckles postures up and lands a big shot to El Shabazz's brow.
Knuckles throwing strikes but missing.
Knuckles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Knuckles looking to sit in guard and control but El Shabazz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Knuckles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
El Shabazz trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Knuckles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Knuckles controls El Shabazz momentarily but El Shabazz frees himself.
Knuckles is looking for a triangle but El Shabazz pushes his legs off easily.
Knuckles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so El Shabazz is just riding it out for now. Knuckles eventually gives up the hold.
Knuckles working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on El Shabazz's thigh. El Shabazz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Knuckles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knuckles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Shabazz is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
El Shabazz trying to keep a closed guard but Knuckles is proving a slippery customer.
Knuckles postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it.
Knuckles working some strikes from top position.
El Shabazz is looking for a triangle but Knuckles pushes his legs off easily.
Knuckles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of El Shabazz's head.
El Shabazz keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knuckles throws a strike but El Shabazz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Knuckles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
El Shabazz trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Knuckles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Knuckles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Knuckles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knuckles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knuckles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and El Shabazz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
El Shabazz wants to clinch up but Knuckles keeps it at a distance.
Knuckles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
El Shabazz misses the body punch
and Knuckles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knuckles throws a front kick aimed at El Shabazz's knee but El Shabazz avoids it well.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles tries to land a leg kick but El Shabazz saw it coming and moves away.
El Shabazz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
El Shabazz fails with an attempt to clinch.
El Shabazz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knuckles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
El Shabazz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
El Shabazz stalling the fight.
Knuckles avoiding damage as El Shabazz throws knees to the body.
El Shabazz scores with a shot to the side of Knuckles's head.
El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. El Shabazz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
El Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knuckles's face.
El Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knuckles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms.
Knuckles drags the fight down to the ground.
Knuckles is trying to hold El Shabazz in close to prevent damage but El Shabazz has managed to pass into half guard.
El Shabazz is looking to advance position but Knuckles won't allow it.
Knuckles is trying to maintain the position but El Shabazz is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, El Shabazz seems content to control.
El Shabazz trying to control from half guard but Knuckles is working away.
Knuckles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Shabazz pulls his head out easily.
El Shabazz is keen to just control but Knuckles is a slippery customer.
Mr Knuckles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knuckles is holding on to half guard well.
Knuckles is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute El Shabazz jumps into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knuckles wants to control but El Shabazz postures up.
Mr Knuckles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
El Shabazz tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
El Shabazz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Knuckles will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
El Shabazz has knee on belly momentarily but Knuckles bucks him off and regains half guard.
Malik El Shabazz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Shabazz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knuckles 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Knuckles!
Mr Knuckles gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Dawkins (ranked 911 p4p, 966 weight class) and Santino Cabal (ranked 146 p4p, 152 weight class). Santino Cabal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santino Cabal!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins misses with a left hand
and Cabal counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Jason Dawkins has been cut.
Cabal throws the left hand but Dawkins avoids the punch easily.
Cabal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Dawkins is predictable there
enabling Cabal to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cabal gets caught napping as Dawkins dives in and scores a takedown. Cabal manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins won't allow Cabal to sweep him here.
Dawkins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cabal wants to get back to his feet but Dawkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dawkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dawkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Cabal wants to stand up but Dawkins is controlling him.
Cabal has momentary wrist control but Dawkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Cabal keeping full guard, as Dawkins tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cabal can't keep his opponent in guard - Dawkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cabal wants to get back to his feet.
Dawkins is working for a kimura but Cabal is defending it quite comfortably.
Dawkins prevents Cabal from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dawkins works his way into side control.
Cabal wants to get back to his feet.
Cabal throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Dawkins wants to control but Cabal is keeping him busy.
Cabal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dawkins passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cabal!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabal is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cabal is squirming around, avoiding Dawkins's attempts to control the action.
Cabal throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Cabal is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dawkins has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cabal's face.
Dawkins scoring with strikes but Cabal is staying in there.
Cabal throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Dawkins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dawkins punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cabal is rocked!
Dawkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cabal is still in real trouble! Can Dawkins finish him?
Dawkins has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cabal's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabal wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dawkins trying to control but Cabal is having none of it.
Dawkins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dawkins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cabal hang on?
Cabal is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dawkins unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Cabal wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Dawkins celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Dawkins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Bosanac (ranked 1766 p4p, 779 weight class) and Edward Grubbs (ranked 235 p4p, 112 weight class). Bosanac's entrance music is Bobnoxious-Big Cannons. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Bosanac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Grubbs!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosanac throws a shot from downtown. Grubbs moves away and avoids it.
Bosanac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bosanac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bosanac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grubbs looks to land a right hand but Bosanac moved out of range.
Bosanac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bosanac throws a sloppy head kick and Grubbs moves out of range easily.
Bosanac takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bosanac defending well as Grubbs loads up on a big left hand.
Bosanac attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bosanac throws a jab when Grubbs was well out of range.
Bosanac ducks under a wild hook from Grubbs.
Grubbs misses with a hook. Bosanac ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosanac throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grubbs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bosanac shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grubbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosanac is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grubbs slips under a jab from Bosanac.
Bosanac throws out a loose jab but Grubbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosanac paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bosanac blocks a jab.
Bosanac slips under a jab from Grubbs.
Bosanac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Bosanac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grubbs misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bosanac pushes Grubbs up against the cage in a clinch.
Bosanac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bosanac pushes off an throws an elbow but Grubbs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bosanac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bosanac tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grubbs avoids it.
Grubbs wants to get back to striking at distance but Bosanac won't allow it.
Bosanac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grubbs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosanac takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bosanac throws a hook to the side of Grubbs's head but Grubbs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bosanac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bosanac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grubbs.
Grubbs 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.
Bosanac throws a looping overhand right but Grubbs ducks down to avoid it.
Bosanac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bosanac takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grubbs cracks Bosanac with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Grubbs.
Grubbs ducks under a wild hook from Bosanac.
Bosanac tries a low kick but Grubbs avoids it.
Grubbs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grubbs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bosanac.
Bosanac staying out of range there.
Grubbs blocks the body kick.
Grubbs throws a jab when Bosanac was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grubbs avoids the body shot from Bosanac.
Grubbs throws the left hand but Bosanac avoids the punch easily.
Bosanac drives through and clinches with Grubbs against the cage.
Bosanac missing with knees to the body.
Bosanac struggles to land a body shot inside as Grubbs controls his hands.
Bosanac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bosanac looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bosanac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grubbs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosanac throws a wild body kick that Grubbs sees coming a mile off.
Grubbs swats away the attempt to clinch by Bosanac.
Grubbs throws out a counter right but Bosanac avoids it with no problem.
Bosanac staying out of range there.
Bosanac throws out a loose jab but Grubbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosanac throws a front kick aimed at Grubbs's knee but Grubbs avoids it well.
Grubbs throws out a counter right but Bosanac avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosanac moves out of range as Grubbs strikes.
Grubbs ducks under a wild hook from Bosanac.
Bosanac misses with a right hand
and Grubbs counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bosanac darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bosanac throws a hook but Grubbs blocks it.
Bosanac swings widly with a right hand
and Grubbs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Bosanac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grubbs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bosanac misses with a lunging right hand
and Grubbs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grubbs ducks under a wild hook from Bosanac.
Jab by Grubbs.
Bosanac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grubbs stuns Bosanac with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grubbs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bosanac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grubbs moves away from the strike by Bosanac.
Bosanac slips a straight right by Grubbs.
Bosanac slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Grubbs will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bosanac misses with a head kick.
Bosanac avoids the body shot from Grubbs.
Grubbs moves out of range as Bosanac throws a body kick.
Bosanac blocks a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bosanac.
Grubbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grubbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosanac.
Grubbs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bosanac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grubbs.
Bosanac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grubbs.
Grubbs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edward Grubbs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grubbs just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosanac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grubbs avoids the head kick by Bosanac.
Bosanac misses with a wild body shot.
Grubbs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bosanac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grubbs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grubbs. Bosanac does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grubbs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Grubbs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grubbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bosanac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bosanac scores with a shot to the body.
Bosanac slips under a jab from Grubbs.
Grubbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bosanac.
Bosanac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bosanac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bosanac lands a head kick. Grubbs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bosanac has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bosanac there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grubbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grubbs lands with a hook. Bosanac tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bosanac fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grubbs throws a shot from downtown. Bosanac moves away and avoids it.
Bosanac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grubbs just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosanac throws a shot to the body.
Bosanac moves out of range as Grubbs strikes.
Bosanac thumps Grubbs with a low kick.
Grubbs moves out of range as Bosanac throws a body kick.
Bosanac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bosanac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grubbs manages to avoid it.
Bosanac scores with a sloppy right hand. Grubbs should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Bosanac. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut there from Bosanac.
Grubbs is rocked!
Grubbs misses with a straight left.
Grubbs is still on wobbly legs! Can Bosanac finish him?
Bosanac takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grubbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grubbs throws a lazy uppercut
and Bosanac counters with a thumping low kick.
Bosanac lands with a good body shot.
Grubbs is breathing heavily.
Grubbs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bosanac connects with a solid leg kick.
Grubbs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grubbs seems to have recovered his senses.
Bosanac throws a sloppy body shot
and Grubbs counters with a straight right hand.
Bosanac slips a straight right by Grubbs.
Grubbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bosanac.
Bosanac is looking to counter punch.
Grubbs jabs Bosanac to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosanac moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grubbs moves away from the strike by Bosanac.
Grubbs tries to move into range but Bosanac moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grubbs blocks the body kick.
Bosanac with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grubbs to score with a decent uppercut.
Bosanac throws a sloppy head kick and Grubbs moves out of range easily.
Grubbs jabs at Bosanac's body.
Grubbs lands a jab to the nose.
Grubbs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bosanac.
Bosanac moves out of range of the strikes.
Bosanac throws a low kick, looking for Grubbs's leg but Grubbs calmly moves out of range.
Bosanac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grubbs's head.
Grubbs walks into a left hand.
Bosanac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
A cross from Grubbs lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosanac throws a leg kick but Grubbs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grubbs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bosanac moves away from the strike by Grubbs.
Bosanac fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grubbs is out of range.
Bosanac on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grubbs throws a shot from downtown. Bosanac moves away and avoids it.
Grubbs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grubbs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bosanac manages to avoid it.
Grubbs stuns Bosanac with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bosanac scores with a one two! Grubbs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grubbs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bosanac throws out the jab.
Grubbs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bosanac is looking to slow Grubbs down with leg kicks.
Bosanac lands a nice hook to Grubbs's body. Grubbs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grubbs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bosanac - the referee stops the clock and Grubbs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bosanac. Grubbs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bosanac - that will leave a mark!
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 Leo Bosanac will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bosanac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bosanac defending well as Grubbs loads up on a big left hand.
Bosanac throws a leg kick but Grubbs checks it.
Grubbs throws a lazy uppercut
and Grubbs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grubbs lands with a straight right. Bosanac didn't see that one coming.
Bosanac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bosanac throws a hook but Grubbs avoids it easily.
Bosanac looks to score with a jab to the body but Grubbs is just out of range.
Grubbs throws out a counter right but Bosanac avoids it with no problem.
Bosanac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grubbs takes a swing at Bosanac's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bosanac misses the target.
A slow jab from Grubbs misses its intended target.
Grubbs misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosanac walks into a straight right hand from Grubbs.
Grubbs moves out of range of the body kick.
Grubbs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bosanac is looking to counter with a body kick.
Grubbs throws a big shot that misses.
Grubbs slips a jab from Bosanac.
Grubbs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosanac lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grubbs blocks the body kick.
Grubbs swings for the body but Bosanac moves out of range.
Grubbs jabs at Bosanac's body.
Bosanac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bosanac.
Grubbs cracks Bosanac with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grubbs scores with a sloppy right hand. Bosanac should have avoided that one.
Bosanac closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
An inside leg kick lands from Bosanac.
Grubbs throws a lazy right hand but Bosanac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Grubbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grubbs blocks a leg kick.
Bosanac scores with the left hand. Grubbs knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosanac throws a hook but Grubbs avoids it easily.
Grubbs blocks a head kick by Bosanac.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosanac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bosanac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grubbs ducks under a wild hook from Bosanac.
Grubbs lands with an uppercut that bounces Bosanac off the cage and back into range.
Bosanac throws the kick towards the body but Grubbs avoids it.
Grubbs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grubbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Grubbs backs away, Bosanac returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bosanac fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bosanac moves to clinch but Grubbs breaks away
and Grubbs counters with a stiff right hand.
Grubbs lands with an uppercut that bounces Bosanac off the cage and back into range.
Bosanac ducks right into an uppercut from Grubbs.
Grubbs jabs at Bosanac's body.
Grubbs misses with a wild body shot.
Grubbs lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Grubbs.
Grubbs scores with a hook.
Bosanac cracks Grubbs with an open hand slap.
Grubbs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bosanac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bosanac scores with a jab. Grubbs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grubbs looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bosanac lands a right hand from hell, dropping Grubbs. Bosanac pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Bosanac!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Leo Bosanac waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie River (ranked 1371 p4p, 919 weight class) and Prince McVicker (ranked 100 p4p, 66 weight class). River comes to the cage accompanied by Waylon Jennings - I've Always Been Crazy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charlie River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Prince McVicker!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Watson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVicker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
River moves into range and clinches up with McVicker.
McVicker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but River is defending well.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River is pressed up against the cage. McVicker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag River down to the mat. River avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
River lands a head shot.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McVicker takes one to the side of the head.
Charlie River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVicker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River closes the distance and clinches.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVicker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and River wants it to stay on the feet.
Charlie River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
McVicker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. River tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McVicker is in River's guard.
McVicker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
River on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if River tries to get out of the position.
McVicker wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
McVicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McVicker won't allow River to get back to his feet.
River keeping moving, preventing McVicker from controlling successfully.
McVicker stops River from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McVicker moves out of range as River strikes.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by McVicker.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McVicker fails to land the takedown.
River throws a shot from downtown. McVicker moves away and avoids it.
River delivers a nice body kick.
River connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick by River misses
and McVicker counters by moving into the clinch.
McVicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River wants to stall.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVicker's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker breaks the clinch.
River throws a shot from downtown. McVicker moves away and avoids it.
River scores with a hook to the body. McVicker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McVicker dives in and scores a takedown into River's guard.
River wants to get back to his feet but McVicker passes into half guard.
McVicker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McVicker wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McVicker prevents River from standing back up.
McVicker tries to pass to full mount but River defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed River to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
McVicker drops back looking for a leg! River is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and River manages to kick McVicker off! McVicker jumps back into River's guard.
River is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McVicker or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie River dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
River takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
McVicker feints the counter takedown.
McVicker staying out of range there.
McVicker thuds his right hand into River's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick lands for River.
McVicker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
McVicker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McVicker showed some decent athleticism there.
McVicker is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
River is not content to let McVicker control the position.
McVicker trying to mount his opponent but River defends it.
River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River is trying to stand.
McVicker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
River manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McVicker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
River throws a hook to the side of McVicker's head but McVicker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McVicker can do to turn this around?
McVicker fails with the takedown.
McVicker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with McVicker's head.
McVicker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around River's waist but River gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McVicker off to one side.
Charlie River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
River slaps away a takedown attempt from McVicker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
River appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. McVicker doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River lands the left hand.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and River wants it to stay on the feet.
River throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McVicker.
Charlie River is winning the standup battle so far.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
River throws a hook but McVicker blocks it.
McVicker keeps the fight on the outside.
And McVicker tries to counter it with a takedown but River pushes his down on his head and steps out.
River throws a hook to the side of McVicker's head but McVicker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McVicker with the counter takedown but River avoids it easily.
McVicker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McVicker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McVicker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McVicker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for McVicker with that takedown attempt.
River tries to work over McVicker's front leg with a kick but McVicker checks it.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - McVicker circles away.
A clash of legs there as McVicker blocks the low kick.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And McVicker tries to counter it with a takedown but River pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McVicker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River gets caught napping as McVicker dives in and scores a takedown. River manages to retain guard.
River wants to stand and escape but McVicker is having none of it.
McVicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie River dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
River has closed the distance and engaged McVicker in a clinch.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McVicker backwards.
River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McVicker fails with the takedown.
River throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a leg kick
and McVicker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
River knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McVicker on the ground.
McVicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McVicker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! River is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! River has escaped and now he's on top!
McVicker wants to improve his position but instead River has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker is pressing down on River's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McVicker looking for a guillotine here but River defends easily.
McVicker looking to hit a scissor sweep but River is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McVicker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but River can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
River stands up from McVicker's guard - River perhaps looking for a knockout.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McVicker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River throws a hook but McVicker blocks it.
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McVicker on the side of the head.
River throws a good cross that connects.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River throws a shot from downtown. McVicker moves away and avoids it.
McVicker blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by River.
A shot to the body from River misses
and McVicker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in River's guard.
McVicker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McVicker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McVicker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker postures up in River's guard and throws a big left but River blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McVicker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McVicker pushes down on River's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Prince McVicker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McVicker lands strikes from half guard.
McVicker throwing shots but River is blocking nicely.
River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McVicker is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for River, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie River!
Our winner, Charlie River, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keenwah Granes (ranked 544 p4p, 573 weight class) and Michael Bostic (ranked 42 p4p, 45 weight class). Granes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, æ•¢ä¸æ•¢. Bostic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Move kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keenwah Granes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Bostic!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bostic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bostic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Granes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bostic manages to avoid it.
Bostic misses with a low kick.
Bostic looks for the body kick but Granes saw that one coming.
Bostic slips a straight right by Granes.
Granes misses with a wild combination.
Granes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zombie MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Granes throws out a loose jab but Bostic uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Bostic tries to counter it with a takedown but Granes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bostic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Granes misses with a hook
and Bostic counters with a thumping low kick.
Granes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Granes moves out of range as Bostic throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic misses with a low kick.
Granes misses with a hook.
Bostic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bostic throws a body punch but Granes moves out of range.
Granes throws a body punch but Bostic moves out of range.
Bostic feints the counter takedown.
Bostic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bostic.
Bostic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Granes.
Bostic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Granes misses.
It seemed like Bostic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Granes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bostic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granes moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Granes misses the target.
Bostic connects with a body shot that sends Granes's belly button to the back.
Bostic throws out a leg kick but Granes moves out of range and Bostic only half commits.
Granes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bostic lands a nice shot to the body.
Granes throws a jab when Bostic was well out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Bostic scores with a four punch combination!
Granes slaps away a takedown attempt from Bostic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granes misses with a looping left.
Granes misses with an uppercut.
Bostic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Granes misses.
Granes throws a hook but Bostic blocks it.
Bostic throws a front kick aimed at Granes's knee but Granes avoids it well.
Granes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bostic misses with a wild body shot.
Bostic cracks Granes with an open hand slap.
Granes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bostic.
Bostic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Granes just misses with a punch to the body.
Granes stuns Bostic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bostic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Granes rather than just go for the knockout.
Bostic throws a leg kick but Granes moved away.
Bostic lands a right hook to the body.
Bostic moves away from the strike by Granes.
Granes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Granes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bostic digs a good hook to Granes's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bostic.
Granes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bostic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Granes misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bostic! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bostic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granes.
Granes avoids the body shot from Bostic.
Granes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bostic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granes.
Bostic ducks under a wild hook from Granes.
Bostic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Granes on the side of the head.
Bostic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Granes under the eye.
A clash of legs there as Granes blocks the low kick.
Bostic works the jab nicely.
Granes missing with a left hand there. Bostic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bostic.
Granes throws a looping overhand right but Bostic ducks down to avoid it.
Bostic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bostic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Granes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bostic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Granes has managed to get both his arms back between Bostic's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bostic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Granes postures up and lands a big shot to Bostic's brow.
Granes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Granes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bostic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Granes passes into half guard.
Bostic trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Granes working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Bostic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bostic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Bostic.
Bostic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Granes blocks it well.
Bostic throws a body punch but Granes moves out of range.
It looked like Granes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Granes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bostic throws a lazy right hand but Granes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bostic misses with a body shot.
Bostic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Granes.
Granes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bostic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Granes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic lands a right hook to the body.
Bostic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granes lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granes cracks Bostic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bostic throws a leg kick which misses Granes's front leg but catches the back leg as Granes tries to avoid it.
Granes thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Granes lands.
Bostic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Granes.
Bostic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Granes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bostic.
Bostic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Granes at a distance.
Granes fails with a takedown attempt.
Bostic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bostic misses with a hook to the body
and Granes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Bostic is predictable there
and Granes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bostic misses the body punch
and Granes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granes throws a hook to the side of Bostic's head but Bostic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Bostic.
Bostic defending well as Granes loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granes throws out a leg kick but Bostic moves out of range and Granes only half commits.
Granes misses the jab.
Granes throws the left hand but Bostic avoids the punch easily.
Bostic takes one on the button.
Granes throws a poor cross that misses
and Bostic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Granes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bostic was well out of range. Poor timing from Granes.
Bostic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Granes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bostic cracks Granes with a good jab.
Bostic moves out of range of the leg kick from Granes.
Granes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bostic counters with a shoot takedown. Granes fights it but they end up in guard.
Granes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bostic manages to get himself to full guard.
Bostic is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Granes frees his head nicely. Oh but Bostic has switched to an armbar! Granes is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Michael Bostic!
A very excited looking Michael Bostic rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Borgia (ranked 1128 p4p, 746 weight class) and Long Hung Dong (ranked 163 p4p, 104 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Borgia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Long Hung Dong!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgia checks a low kick from Dong.
Borgia fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dong to the ground. Borgia is now in Dong's guard.
Dong is trying to keep Borgia in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borgia distracts Dong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Borgia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borgia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dong has momentary wrist control but Borgia slips an elbow through the middle.
Dong has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 020 Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borgia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borgia with a nice head shot there.
Borgia forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dong won't allow Borgia to pass to mount.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borgia working the head and body with strikes.
Dong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dong.
Borgia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dong keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Dong working a defensive guard but Borgia manages to pass into side control anyway.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Borgia working the head with strikes.
Borgia 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.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
Borgia fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dong is trying to get back to half guard.
Dong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Borgia scores with a couple of short elbows.
Borgia landing a few strikes.
Dong is rocked!
Check out the look on Borgia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dong is still in real trouble! Can Borgia finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgia lands some shots froms side control.
Dong regains half guard there - taking advantage of Borgia's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Borgia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dong seems to have recovered his senses.
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borgia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Borgia there.
Dong is rocked!
Borgia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dong is still in real trouble! Can Borgia finish him?
Borgia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dong tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
Borgia working Dong over with strikes.
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
Dong tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Dong seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borgia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borgia postures up and lands a big shot to Dong's brow.
Dong keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Dong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borgia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dong's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Borgia.
Borgia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dong has time to react.
Borgia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Borgia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borgia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Borgia is fighting to break Dong's control of his arms but Dong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia lands a couple of elbows.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borgia is pushing down on Dong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dong is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dong is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.
Borgia wants to pass to mount but Dong is defending the position.
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dong is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.
Borgia is trying to control the action in half guard but Dong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dong avoid being mounted?
Borgia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Dong taking some punishment here, with Borgia in his half guard.
Dong is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Borgia working the head and body with strikes.
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia.
Dong has hold of Borgia's hands but Borgia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Borgia.
Dong looking for submissions off his back.
Dong taking some punishment here, with Borgia in his half guard.
Borgia passes to full mount!
Dong tries to lock up and control but Borgia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Borgia postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Dong out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Borgia goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia!
After the fight, Alexander Borgia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armad Bates (ranked 343 p4p, 152 weight class) and Kaki Mountain (ranked 46 p4p, 19 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Armad Bates has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Armad Bates seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armad Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaki Mountain!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates blocks a leg kick.
Mountain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bates checks a low kick from Mountain.
Mountain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bates in his tracks.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
Mountain throws a lazy uppercut
and Bates counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bates drops his hands momentarily and Mountain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mountain swings for the body but Bates moves out of range.
Bates is looking to counter punch.
Mountain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain sizes up Bates with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mountain misses with an uppercut
and Bates counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bates has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bates scores with a hook.
Mountain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bates blocks a jab.
Mountain misses with a lunging right hand
and Bates counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mountain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bates.
Bates is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mountain.
Mountain is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mountain just misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain throws a leg kick but Bates moved away.
Mountain throws an off balance right hand
and Mountain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mountain throws a leg kick which misses Bates's front leg but catches the back leg as Bates tries to avoid it.
Bates blocks a head kick by Mountain.
Bates lands the left hand.
Bates fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
Mountain throws a poor cross that misses
and Bates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bates tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mountain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mountain throws a big shot that misses.
Mountain motions for Bates to come forward. Mountain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bates attempts a counter takedown but Mountain avoids it well and moves away.
Mountain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mountain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mountain scoring well with a low kick there.
Kaki Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mountain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bates is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bates gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mountain digs a right hand into Bates's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bates's gas tank.
Mountain has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
Bates misses with some punches.
Bates gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bates seems to be working for a kimura but Mountain defends the submission attempt.
Bates is pressing down on Mountain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mountain is holding on for now.
Mountain wants to get back to full guard.
Mountain tries to kick Bates off but Bates keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain trying to control here.
Bates is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mountain defends it well.
Bates is trying to control the action in half guard but Mountain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mountain is looking to improve his position.
Mountain trying to control but Bates postures up.
Mountain is trying to stand.
Bates is trying to control. Mountain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaki Mountain will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mountain tests Bates's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mountain connects with a leg kick.
Bates takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
Mountain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mountain scores with a nice strike.
Bates throws the left hand but Mountain avoids the punch easily.
Bates lands a jab to Mountain's midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Mountain. That snapped Bates's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain scores with a sloppy right hand. Bates should have avoided that one.
Bates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mountain connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates misses the shot to the body.
Mountain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bates shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mountain but Mountain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mountain misses with a kick to the body
enabling Bates to counter with a crisp jab.
Mountain connects with a nice looking jab.
Mountain throws an overhand right that lands on Bates's shoulder, as Bates tries to avoid the shot.
Bates throwing a counter right hand but Mountain manages to avoid it.
Bates looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range.
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mountain has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates throws a jab but it's blocked by Mountain.
Mountain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mountain jabs Bates right on the nose. Bates blinks but takes it well.
Bates lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mountain looks to land a body kick but Bates moved away.
Bates takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mountain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mountain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mountain tries to land a leg kick but Bates saw it coming and moves away.
Bates blocks a jab.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
Bates works the jab nicely.
Bates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain misses with an uppercut.
Mountain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Bates misses its target.
Bates misses with a body punch
and Mountain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mountain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bates somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armad Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Mountain.
Kaki Mountain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mountain misses with an uppercut. Bates saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Mountain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
Bates moves out of range of the leg kick from Mountain.
Some wild striking there from Bates.
Mountain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bates.
Bates drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mountain sprawls and moves away.
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mountain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bates looks to land a left hand but Mountain moved out of range nicely.
Mountain scores with a sloppy right hand. Bates should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mountain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaki Mountain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
Mountain misses with a hook. Bates ducked under it nicely.
Bates moves away from the strike by Mountain.
Mountain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bates.
Bates has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bates connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mountain's face.
Mountain blocks an uppercut.
Bates tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
Bates prevents a body shot from Mountain.
A short uppercut from Mountain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bates - that landed with a thud.
Bates lands a nice shot to the body.
Mountain is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bates is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mountain to the mat. Mountain regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mountain keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mountain manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mountain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bates or not.
Mountain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mountain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bates lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mountain or not.
Bates misses with the head strike.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Mountain back against the cage.
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mountain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bates looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mountain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bates has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Bates is predictable there
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
Mountain swings for the body but Bates moves out of range.
Bates is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mountain throws a body kick that misses
and Bates counters with a nice body shot.
Bates pushes Mountain up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain lands a shot to the body.
Bates is working Mountain over against the cage.
Bates misses with the head strike.
Mountain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mountain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates tries to work over Mountain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Bates as the two fighters clinch.
Mountain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates is looking to clinch but Mountain is avoiding it.
And Mountain responds with a good body kick, but Bates manages to step out the way in time.
A bone on bone clash there as Bates blocks the leg kick.
Mountain looks to land a left hand but Bates moved out of range nicely.
Mountain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bates.
Bates shoots in but Mountain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mountain motions for Bates to come forward. Mountain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaki Mountain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mountain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bates was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountain.
The fighters circling - Mountain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armad Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mountain scores with a nice strike.
Mountain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mountain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bates has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bates and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mountain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mountain looks to throw the jab but Bates is out of range.
Bates swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mountain throws a leg kick that misses.
Bates was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mountain throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Bates.
Mountain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mountain throws a series of strikes that have Bates backpedaling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaki Mountain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mountain 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaki Mountain!
Kaki Mountain thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Frewin (ranked 23 p4p, 257 weight class) and Galileo Galilei (ranked 1 p4p, 15 weight class). Frewin comes to the cage accompanied by Billy the Squid's Water Pistol by The Neptunas. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Butch Frewin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Galileo Galilei!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galilei moves out of range of the body kick.
Frewin walks into a straight right hand from Galilei.
Frewin looks to land a left hand but Galilei moved out of range nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Galilei.
Galilei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frewin.
Frewin looks to throw the jab but Galilei is out of range.
Frewin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Galilei takes the fight into the clinch.
Frewin blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Frewin.
A right handed body shot lands from Frewin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galilei struggles to land a body shot inside as Frewin controls his hands.
Galilei lands a nice shot to the body.
Galilei working aggressively here.
Galilei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frewin lands a hook that snaps the head of Galilei backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galilei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frewin lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galilei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Galilei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frewin pushes Galilei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galilei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Galilei swings wildly with an uppercut but Frewin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frewin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galilei throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frewin.
A head punch on the inside from Galilei fails to land.
Galilei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galilei scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Galilei fails to land.
Frewin swings wildly with an uppercut but Galilei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frewin blocking some punches.
Galilei pushes Frewin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Galilei tries to throw a body punch but Frewin avoids it by throwing Galilei back against the cage.
Galilei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galilei throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galilei swings wildly with an uppercut but Frewin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galilei has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Frewin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Galilei can turn it around.
Galilei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frewin digs a right hand into Galilei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Galilei's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frewin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Galilei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frewin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Galileis head.
A short left from Frewin.
Frewin misses with a punch to the body.
Galilei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frewin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frewin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frewin.
Galilei lands with a left to the head.
Frewin taking a breather.
Frewin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galilei can't find room to land a body shot as Frewin controls the action.
Frewin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galilei throws a punch but it's blocked by Frewin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galilei misses with some punches.
Galilei tries to work over Frewin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galilei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galilei struggles to land a body shot inside as Frewin controls his hands.
Frewin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frewin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Galilei tries a body shot but Frewin blocks it.
Frewin blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Galilei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frewin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galilei tries to throw a body punch but Frewin avoids it by throwing Galilei back against the cage.
Frewin misses with the head strike.
Frewin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frewin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Galilei.
Galilei looks winded!
Galilei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galilei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galilei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frewin.
Frewin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galilei backwards.
Galilei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Frewin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frewin takes a shot to the head.
Frewin tries to throw a body punch but Galilei avoids it by throwing Frewin back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galilei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frewin.
Galilei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galilei misses with a punch to the body.
Frewin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Galilei struggles to land a body shot inside as Frewin controls his hands.
Frewin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frewin.
Galilei has a couple of punches blocked by Frewin.
Frewin blocks a body shot from Galilei.
Frewin misses with a punch on the inside.
Galilei misses with some punches.
Frewin lands a body shot.
Frewin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Frewin fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frewin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Galileo Galilei will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Frewin misses the target.
Frewin tries to land a front kick but Galilei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Galilei gets tackled into the cage by Frewin. Frewin maintains the clinch.
Frewin scores with a shot to the side of Galilei's head.
Frewin lands with a short shot to the head.
Galilei scores with a hook to the body.
Frewin lands a left hand.
Galilei lands a shoulder strike.
Frewin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Butch Frewin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Frewin.
Frewin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galilei backwards.
Frewin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frewin scores with a shot to the side of Galilei's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Frewin fails to land.
Galilei is breathing heavily.
Frewin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Galilei backwards.
Frewin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frewin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galilei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Galilei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frewin.
Frewin throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Frewin.
Galilei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galilei misses with a punch on the inside.
Frewin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frewin can't find room to land a body shot as Galilei controls the action.
Galilei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frewin's elbow.
Galilei tries to work over Frewin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frewin.
Frewin gets through Galilei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frewin has a couple of punches blocked by Galilei.
Galilei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Frewin.
Frewin misses with a punch to the body.
Frewin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butch Frewin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frewin working aggressively here.
Galilei lands with a right to the head.
Galilei swings wildly with an uppercut but Frewin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frewin lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Frewin.
Frewin misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Frewin cracks Galilei with a nice body shot.
Frewin digs a right hand underneath Galilei's ribcage. Galilei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Frewin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Frewin.
A short left from Frewin.
Frewin lands a nice uppercut.
Frewin lands a shoulder strike.
Galilei is rocked!
Stalling in the clinch from Frewin.
Galilei is still on wobbly legs! Can Frewin finish him?
A hook to the body from Frewin.
Frewin is working Galilei over against the cage.
Frewin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Frewin scores with a shoulder strike.
Frewin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Galilei with a big uppercut! Galilei tries to clinch up but Frewin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Galilei to the mat! Galilei covers up and Frewin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Butch Frewin!
Butch Frewin retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Butch Frewin 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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