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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Chang (ranked 4467 p4p, 4437 weight class) and Markku Chang (ranked 338 p4p, 337 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markku Chang!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pekka Chang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Markku Chang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Markku Chang slips a jab from Pekka Chang.
Markku Chang misses with a hook.
Markku Chang works over Pekka Chang's head and body with a nice combination.
Markku Chang is looking to clinch but Pekka Chang is avoiding it.
Markku Chang misses with an uppercut
and Pekka Chang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Markku Chang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pekka Chang. Pekka Chang obviously looking to wear him down.
Pekka Chang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pekka Chang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Markku Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Markku Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markku Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pekka Chang manages to avoid it.
Markku Chang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markku Chang blocks a jab.
Markku Chang misses with a leg kick.
Pekka Chang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Markku Chang misses its intended target.
Pekka Chang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pekka Chang misses with a body kick.
Markku Chang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka Chang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Pekka Chang.
Markku Chang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pekka Chang looks to land a right hand but Markku Chang moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Pekka Chang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pekka Chang slips a straight right by Markku Chang.
Markku Chang tries to score with a low kick but Pekka Chang moves his leg out of the way.
Markku Chang moves away from the strike by Pekka Chang.
Pekka Chang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Markku Chang ducks under a wild hook from Pekka Chang.
A little jabbing left from Markku Chang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Markku Chang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pekka Chang avoids the body shot from Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markku Chang misses with an uppercut.
Markku Chang ducks under a wild hook from Pekka Chang.
Markku Chang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Markku Chang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markku Chang tries to land a front kick but Pekka Chang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markku Chang checks the leg kick.
Markku Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekka Chang.
Pekka Chang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Markku Chang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pekka Chang avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
The fighters circling - Pekka Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markku Chang missing with a left hand there. Pekka Chang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markku Chang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Markku Chang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pekka Chang, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Markku Chang on the inside.
Pekka Chang working aggressively here.
Pekka Chang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pekka Chang connects with a body shot that sends Markku Chang's belly button to the back.
A clash of legs there as Markku Chang blocks the low kick.
Pekka Chang backing away here, and Markku Chang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pekka Chang moves out of range of the leg kick from Markku Chang.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pekka Chang.
Markku Chang misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekka Chang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pekka Chang misses with an uppercut.
Pekka Chang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang throws a leg kick but Markku Chang checks it.
Markku Chang clinches up against the cage.
Pekka Chang breaks from the clinch.
Pekka Chang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Markku Chang.
Markku Chang wants to clinch up but Pekka Chang keeps it at a distance.
Pekka Chang throws a low kick but Markku Chang avoids it.
Markku Chang tries to score with a low kick but Pekka Chang moves his leg out of the way.
Markku Chang tries to clinch there but Pekka Chang circles away.
Markku Chang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pekka Chang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markku Chang throws a jab when Pekka Chang was well out of range.
Markku Chang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Markku Chang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pekka Chang.
Markku Chang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pekka Chang counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markku Chang throws a wild body kick that Pekka Chang sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Pekka Chang misses.
Markku Chang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pekka Chang misses with a leg kick.
Markku Chang throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pekka Chang.
A low kick lands for Markku Chang.
Markku Chang throws out a loose jab but Pekka Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekka Chang throws a hook but Markku Chang blocks it.
Markku Chang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pekka Chang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pekka Chang 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.
Markku Chang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang thows a leg kick but Markku Chang checks it
and Markku Chang counters with a straight right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Markku Chang in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pekka Chang misses the jab.
Pekka Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markku Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekka Chang.
Pekka Chang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markku Chang moves out of range as Pekka Chang strikes.
Markku Chang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pekka Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Pekka Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markku Chang manages to avoid it.
Markku Chang throws a one two combo.
Markku Chang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pekka Chang counters with a nice leg kick.
Pekka Chang misses with a looping left.
Markku Chang throws a front kick aimed at Pekka Chang's knee but Pekka Chang avoids it well.
Pekka Chang misses with a straight left.
A cross from Pekka Chang lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markku Chang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markku Chang scores with a jab. Pekka Chang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Markku Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Markku Chang tries to score with a low kick but Pekka Chang moves his leg out of the way.
Markku Chang throws out a loose jab but Pekka Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekka Chang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pekka Chang misses with an uppercut. Markku Chang saw that one coming.
Pekka Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Markku Chang is just out of range.
Pekka Chang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markku Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Pekka Chang backs off Markku Chang throws a huge counter combo but Pekka Chang manages to avoid it all.
Pekka Chang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Markku Chang misses the target.
Pekka Chang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pekka Chang throws out a loose jab but Markku Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekka Chang swings for the body but Markku Chang moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Pekka Chang misses the target.
Markku Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pekka Chang loads up on a big right hand but Markku Chang slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Pekka Chang blocks the low kick.
Some wild striking there from Pekka Chang.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markku Chang misses with a body shot.
Pekka Chang slips under a jab from Markku Chang.
The fighters circling - Markku Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markku Chang throws a right hand that Pekka Chang ducks under and follows up with a left that Pekka Chang also avoids with ease.
Pekka Chang throws out a leg kick but Markku Chang moves out of range and Pekka Chang only half commits.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Pekka Chang.
Pekka Chang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Markku Chang lands a jab to Pekka Chang's midsection.
Pekka Chang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Markku Chang lands a leg kick that knocks Pekka Chang off balance momentarily.
Markku Chang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pekka Chang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pekka Chang avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markku Chang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pekka Chang moves away from the strike by Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang misses with a looping left.
Markku Chang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pekka Chang misses with an uppercut
and Markku Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Pekka Chang blocks a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pekka Chang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markku Chang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pekka Chang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Markku Chang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Markku Chang slips a jab from Pekka Chang.
Markku Chang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Markku Chang throws an overhand right that lands on Pekka Chang's shoulder, as Pekka Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Pekka Chang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pekka Chang throws a body punch but Markku Chang moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Markku Chang! But no joy.
Pekka Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markku Chang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekka Chang misses with a looping right.
Markku Chang swinging wildly here.
Pekka Chang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekka Chang misses the jab.
Pekka Chang throws a hook but Markku Chang avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Pekka Chang.
Pekka Chang moves forwards but Markku Chang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pekka Chang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pekka Chang ducks under a wild hook from Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang misses with an uppercut. Markku Chang saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Pekka Chang blocks the low kick.
Markku Chang wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Markku Chang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Markku Chang throws a series of punches but Pekka Chang moves out of range.
Pekka Chang throws a leg kick but Markku Chang checks it.
Pekka Chang sets himself, and Markku Chang steps forward looking for the clinch! Pekka Chang avoids it this time.
Markku Chang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pekka Chang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pekka Chang connects with a leg kick.
Markku Chang moves to clinch but Pekka Chang breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Markku Chang tries to score with a low kick but Pekka Chang moves his leg out of the way.
Pekka Chang lands a front kick.
Markku Chang misses with a head kick.
Pekka Chang misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markku Chang ducks under a wild hook from Pekka Chang.
An inside leg kick from Markku Chang misses.
Pekka Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pekka Chang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markku Chang throws out the jab.
Pekka Chang swings for the body but Markku Chang moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka Chang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Markku Chang throws a looping overhand right but Pekka Chang ducks down to avoid it.
Markku Chang tries to land a front kick but Pekka Chang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pekka Chang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markku Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markku Chang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pekka Chang has time to react.
Pekka Chang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jab by Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang connects with a body shot.
Markku Chang checks a low kick from Pekka Chang.
Markku Chang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Pekka Chang misses the target.
Markku Chang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pekka Chang blocks a leg kick.
Markku Chang misses with a straight left.
Markku Chang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pekka Chang is out of range and Markku Chang settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekka Chang looks to land a left hand but Markku Chang moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Pekka Chang misses its intended target.
Pekka Chang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pekka Chang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pekka Chang. That's going to slow Markku Chang down.
Markku Chang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Markku Chang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pekka Chang with a nice calf kick.
Pekka Chang dodges the punch combination from Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Markku Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pekka Chang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markku Chang.
Markku Chang throws a leg kick
and Pekka Chang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Markku Chang's knee momentarily.
Markku Chang throws a right hand that misses
and Pekka Chang counters with an inside leg kick.
Pekka Chang moves away from the strike by Markku Chang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekka Chang misses with an uppercut.
Pekka Chang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markku Chang.
A jab from Markku Chang does it's job there.
Markku Chang moves out of range as Pekka Chang throws a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Markku Chang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Markku Chang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pekka Chang scores with a sloppy right hand. Markku Chang should have avoided that one.
Markku Chang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pekka Chang.
Pekka Chang checks a low kick from Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang moves out of range as Markku Chang strikes.
As Markku Chang backs away, Pekka Chang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Markku Chang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pekka Chang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pekka Chang.
Pekka Chang with the inside leg kick.
Markku Chang avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekka Chang blocks a leg kick.
Markku Chang looks to land a combination but Pekka Chang avoids it well.
Markku Chang misses with a lunging right hand
and Pekka Chang counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang ducks right into an uppercut from Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang throws the kick towards the body but Markku Chang avoids it.
Markku Chang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pekka Chang thumps Markku Chang with a low kick.
Pekka Chang takes a swing at Markku Chang's ribcage but misses.
Markku Chang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pekka Chang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Markku Chang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pekka Chang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pekka Chang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markku Chang misses with a hook.
Pekka Chang throws a leg kick but Markku Chang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick misses from Markku Chang.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pekka Chang.
I think Pekka Chang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Moody (ranked 5928 p4p, 25184 weight class) and Chochokpi Ash (ranked 528 p4p, 535 weight class). Chochokpi Ash has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dennis Moody's chin.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Moody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chochokpi Ash!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Ash. Those never looked like landing.
Ash misses the jab.
Ash connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ash looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moody ducks under a wild hook from Ash.
Ash misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ash darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moody definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moody tries a head kick but it misses.
Ash throws a right and a left that Moody avoids nicely.
Ash misses the jab.
Moody throws a head kick that half lands.
Ash feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Moody sprawling to the canvas! Moody rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ash finish him?!
 Moody is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BAM! Ash delivers a spinning backfist that drops Moody like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Chochokpi Ash!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Li Gong (ranked 4749 p4p, 24870 weight class) and Luke Williams (ranked 350 p4p, 403 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Li Gong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Williams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gong cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Gong misses with a body kick.
Williams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 It looks like Luke Williams has been cut.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
Williams is looking for the big counter here.
Gong scores with a leg kick.
Gong misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Gong.
Gong throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Williams crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gong - the referee stops the clock and Williams gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gong. Williams manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong lands an overhand right.
Nice body kick there by Gong.
Gong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
 Williams is rocked!
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gong.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Gong finish him?
Gong instigates a clinch.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Gong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams pulls guard.
Gong gets to his feet - Williams follows without any prompting.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gong.
Gong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Williams looks winded!
Gong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Gong lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gong circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Williams to the canvas! Williams doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gong keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Li Gong!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Allen (ranked 4574 p4p, 5638 weight class) and Nacho El Luchador (ranked 475 p4p, 524 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nacho El Luchador!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen misses with a straight left.
El Luchador fails with the takedown
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by El Luchador.
Allen gets caught flat footed, as El Luchador shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
El Luchador is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
El Luchador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as El Luchador controls the pace.
El Luchador throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen pulls El Luchador in to control the position.
El Luchador slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
El Luchador controls the position.
It looks like El Luchador might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
El Luchador's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
El Luchador has knee on belly momentarily but Allen bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
El Luchador perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
El Luchador thows a huge punch but Allen dodges it nicely.
El Luchador seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Allen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
El Luchador decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
El Luchador controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Luchador is pressing down on Allen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Allen is holding on for now.
El Luchador trying to control the pace.
El Luchador works his foot free and advances to mount.
El Luchador content just to control the position here.
That's four 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.
Allen tries to hold on but El Luchador pushes him away.
El Luchador is looking to take Allen's back but instead Allen gets back to half guard. Nice work.
El Luchador controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho El Luchador dominated that round.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Allen.
It looks like Nacho El Luchador has been cut.
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Allen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
El Luchador throwing shots but missing, from side control.
El Luchador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Luchador happy to just control the position for now.
More stalling from El Luchador.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Luchador slows the pace down.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Allen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
El Luchador controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
A big right from Allen misses.
Allen scores with a hook.
El Luchador tries to score a power double leg takedown but Allen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Luchador somewhat.
El Luchador fails with the takedown
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Luchador is trying hard to land a takedown here. Allen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jimmy Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho El Luchador.
El Luchador has a takedown stuffed.
Nacho El Luchador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Luchador shoots in but no luck this time.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Allen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Allen cracks El Luchador with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! El Luchador looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Allen finish him?
El Luchador manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Allen on his heels. He'll look to pass Allen's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Luchador wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Allen keeping full guard, as El Luchador tries to pass.
El Luchador's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Allen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Luchador trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Luchador showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Allen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Allen keeping full guard, as El Luchador tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Allen circles away easily
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Allen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nacho El Luchador's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Allen looks to land a left hand but El Luchador moved out of range nicely.
El Luchador manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Allen on his heels. He'll look to pass Allen's guard now, I'm sure.
Allen keeping full guard, as El Luchador tries to pass.
El Luchador controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Luchador is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Allen wants to sweep but no luck.
El Luchador is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
El Luchador fails with the takedown
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nacho El Luchador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Luchador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Allen swivels and escapes.
No luck for El Luchador with that takedown attempt.
Allen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jimmy Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho El Luchador.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen cracks El Luchador with a good jab.
El Luchador shoots in but Allen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Allen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Allen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Allen misses.
El Luchador tries to score a power double leg takedown but Allen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Luchador somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Luchador shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
El Luchador misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
El Luchador shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Allen is trying to defend but El Luchador finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Allen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Luchador is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
El Luchador is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Luchador frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Allen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Allen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Prepolec (ranked 4780 p4p, 25107 weight class) and Jack Rivera (ranked 461 p4p, 525 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Prepolec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Prepolec to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prepolec throwing a counter right hand but Rivera manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Prepolec.
Rivera throws a combination that misses
and Prepolec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Prepolec counters with a nice uppercut.
Prepolec dips to his left and cracks Rivera with an uppercut!
Rivera is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rivera misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prepolec dodges the punch combination from Rivera.
Rivera defending well as Prepolec loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Prepolec.
Some wild striking there from Rivera.
Rivera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivera misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Prepolec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throws a series of punches but Prepolec avoids them all with ease.
Rivera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Prepolec counters with a straight right hand.
Rivera misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Prepolec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rivera looks winded!
Prepolec gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prepolec creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prepolec looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rivera is trying to break the clinch but Prepolec is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Prepolec.
Prepolec content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Prepolec lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prepolec.
The referee calls for Prepolec to work.
A short right from Prepolec on the inside.
A short uppercut from Prepolec.
A short right from Prepolec.
Rivera working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prepolec.
Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Prepolec finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prepolec makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rivera is trying to push Prepolec away but Prepolec has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rivera seems to have recovered his senses.
Prepolec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prepolec throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Rivera crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kyle Prepolec!
During a confident post fight interview, Kyle Prepolec thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hiya Pleb (ranked 4764 p4p, 4507 weight class) and Spacely Sprockets (ranked 492 p4p, 481 weight class). Spacely Sprockets has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hiya Pleb's chin.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hiya Pleb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spacely Sprockets!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pleb has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pleb avoids a wild elbow strike from Sprockets.
Pleb stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Pleb on the inside.
Pleb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pleb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Pleb.
Pleb lands a body shot.
Pleb blocks an elbow strike.
Pleb lands a body shot.
Pleb lands a right hand.
Pleb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Pleb.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pleb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sprockets's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Pleb.
Pleb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sprockets backwards.
Pleb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sprockets is rocked!
Sprockets blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sprockets is still on wobbly legs! Can Pleb finish him?
Pleb working aggressively here.
Sprockets blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pleb misses with a punch on the inside.
Pleb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sprockets blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pleb fails to land.
Pleb swings wildly with an uppercut but Sprockets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pleb dodges an elbow strike from Sprockets.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleb has a couple of punches blocked by Sprockets.
Sprockets blocks an uppercut.
Pleb swings wildly with an uppercut but Sprockets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sprockets seems to have recovered his senses.
Pleb avoids the elbow strike from Sprockets, against the cage.
Pleb avoids a wild elbow strike from Sprockets.
Sprockets letting Pleb take a breather here.
A bit of stalling here from Pleb.
A hook to the body from Pleb.
Pleb pushes Sprockets back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sprockets.
Pleb lands a left hand.
Pleb scores with a hook to the body.
Sprockets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pleb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sprockets backwards.
Sprockets pushes off an throws an elbow but Pleb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pleb blocks an elbow strike.
Pleb stalling the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Pleb.
Pleb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleb lands a body punch.
Sprockets looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pleb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Pleb.
Pleb blocks an elbow strike.
Pleb slows down the pace here.
A short right from Pleb.
Sprockets lands a damaging elbow.
Pleb is struggling to control the position.
Pleb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pleb creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sprockets's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sprockets drops to his knees and Pleb pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiya Pleb!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gyu Ri Bailey (ranked 4593 p4p, 4526 weight class) and Benson Whyte Jr (ranked 596 p4p, 590 weight class). Bailey's entrance music is Shook Ones, Pt. II. A fine choice. Whyte Jr has chosen Man Don't Care - Jme ft Giggs as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gyu Ri Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benson Whyte Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey lands a nice looking body shot.
Whyte Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bailey momentarily.
Jab from Bailey.
It looks like Benson Whyte Jr has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Whyte Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whyte Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bailey sprawling to the canvas! Bailey rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Whyte Jr finish him?!
Bailey is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whyte Jr dodges the punch combination from Bailey.
Oh Bailey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whyte Jr fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Bailey square on the jaw! Damn, Bailey is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benson Whyte Jr!
Benson Whyte Jr took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ZERO Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dong Hyun Kim (ranked 4044 p4p, 4592 weight class) and Ask Lund (ranked 477 p4p, 510 weight class). Kim comes to the cage accompanied by Danza Kuduro. Ask Lund will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Hyun Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ask Lund!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kim lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kim stalling.
Kim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lund is trying to control but can't.
Kim is looking to advance position but Lund won't allow it.
Lund is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lund tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Kim seems content to control.
Kim has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kim's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lund's head.
Kim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kim is nestled in close to Lund, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kim sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lund wants to improve his position but Kim is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lund trying to control from the bottom.
Lund on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lund has hold of Kim's hands but Kim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lund on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kim working Lund over with strikes.
Lund taking some punishment here, with Kim in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kim connects with a nice short shot to Lund's temple.
Lund flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kim stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kim.
Lund wants to control but Kim is keeping busy.
Lund actively working from the bottom here.
Lund looks winded!
Lund controlling the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lund can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kim rushes Lund and presses him up against the cage.
Lund is trying to drag Kim to the mat but Kim just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lund tries for a takedown but Kim manages to get underhooks.
Kim pulls Lund into guard.
Kim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kim scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Hyun Kim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kim fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lund, pushing him back against the cage.
Kim is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lund is defending well.
Lund looking for a takedown.
Kim lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've been hearing that Kim has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lund has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.
Kim content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim continues to hold on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kim lands a nice short elbow.
Kim content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lund tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg.
Lund is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lund with the counter takedown but Kim avoids it easily.
Kim feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kim is working Lund over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lund can do to turn this around?
Lund is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kim seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kim dives in and scores a takedown into Lund's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kim with a nice head shot there.
Kim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Hyun Kim dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Kim goes for a double leg but Lund avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lund continues to drive forward.
Kim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lund gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kim gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kim is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kim passes Lund's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kim works his way into full mount!
Kim working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kim has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lund's face.
Kim landing strikes from the mount and Lund is in trouble!
Kim avoids the attempt from Lund to control.
Dong Hyun Kim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kim with a couple of short strikes.
Lund is desperately trying to improve his position but Kim has a good base and remains in mount.
Kim in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Further stalling from Kim.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kim cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
Kim with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kim scoring with strikes but Lund is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lund is in a horrible position here. Kim smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kim cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
Kim is landing with some decent strikes but Lund is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim with a couple of short strikes.
Kim controlling from mount.
Dong Hyun Kim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ask Lund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dong Hyun Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kim, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dong Hyun Kim!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Bonga (ranked 3171 p4p, 4705 weight class) and Hiyness Da Prince (ranked 473 p4p, 604 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Omar Bonga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hiyness Da Prince!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonga feints and as Da Prince raises his hands in defense, Bonga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Da Prince is looking to sweep but instead, Bonga has passed into half guard.
Bonga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bonga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Da Prince controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bonga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Da Prince's head.
Da Prince controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Prince tries to get to full guard but Bonga has control of the leg.
Bonga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Da Prince knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Da Prince really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Da Prince manages to get to full guard.
Bonga is looking to work some ground and pound but Da Prince has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bonga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Da Prince pulls Bonga in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bonga shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Da Prince napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Da Prince is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Prince keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Da Prince's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bonga tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
What's Da Prince going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Bonga throws an elbow but Da Prince slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four 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.
Bonga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Da Prince tries to bench press Bonga off him but Bonga keeps the position.
Bonga in the domination position with Da Prince hanging on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Prince is trying to improve his position.
Bonga wants to control but Da Prince is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Bonga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bonga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Da Prince lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Prince lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Da Prince connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bonga's hands.
Bonga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Prince was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonga.
Bonga moves forwards but Da Prince connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bonga throws a sloppy head kick and Da Prince moves out of range easily.
Bonga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Da Prince. That snapped Bonga's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Da Prince there.
Da Prince lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Prince dips to his left and cracks Bonga with an uppercut!
Da Prince fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hiyness Da Prince seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonga throws out a leg kick but Da Prince moves out of range and Bonga only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Prince moves into the clinch.
Bonga throws a head punch that misses.
Da Prince lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Da Prince lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonga backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Prince lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Da Prince lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Da Prince throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bongas head.
Da Prince lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonga backwards.
Da Prince lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Da Prince as the two fighters clinch.
Da Prince scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Prince presses Bonga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Da Prince lands with a right to the head.
Da Prince has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Prince makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bonga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hiyness Da Prince seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Prince breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Prince lands with a shot to the body.
Da Prince lands with a good body shot.
Bonga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good exchange - Da Prince coming out on top.
Bonga is rocked!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Da Prince breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Da Prince lands with a nice body punch.
Da Prince jabs Bonga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonga walks straight into a right hand from Da Prince - that's dropped him! Da Prince jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bonga from any more punishment! Bonga complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hiyness Da Prince!
Omar Bonga was interviewed post fight and said 'Today Bonecrusher... he get crushed '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry Bates (ranked 2286 p4p, 24730 weight class) and Moshchnyy Udar (ranked 198 p4p, 404 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moshchnyy Udar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates misses with a hook
and Udar counters with a stiff right hand.
Udar throws a series of strikes that have Bates backpedaling.
 It looks like Henry Bates has been cut.
Udar gets tackled into the cage by Bates. Bates maintains the clinch.
Udar tries to break the clinch but Bates is controlling the position.
Bates wants a takedown but no success here.
Bates has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Udar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Udar stalling in the clinch but Bates improves position.
Udar misses with a punch on the inside.
Bates scores with a hook to the body.
Udar digs a right hand into Bates's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bates's gas tank.
Udar tries to break the clinch but Bates is controlling the position.
Bates has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Udar after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udar missing with knees to the body.
Bates gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Udar can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates controlling the action here.
Udar taking some punishment here, with Bates in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bates 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.
Udar wants to get back to his feet.
Bates throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bates looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Udar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bates thows a huge punch but Udar dodges it nicely.
Bates missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Udar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bates.
Udar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bates. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bates stops Udar from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bates connects with a nice short shot to Udar's temple.
Bates tries to pass the half guard into mount. Udar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bates working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Udar is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udar has hold of Bates's hands but Bates slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bates trying to control from half guard but Udar is working away.
Udar is looking to escape.
Bates thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Udar's head.
Bates working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Udar has hold of Bates's hands but Bates slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Udar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bates winds up and cracks Udar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Udar pushes Bates off looking to stand but Bates dives back in and keeps control.
Bates throwing shots but Udar is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bates.
Bates slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bates lands a nice short elbow.
Bates stops Udar from getting back to his feet.
Bates is looking to advance position but Udar won't allow it.
Bates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Udar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Udar looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Udar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bates is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Udar is looking to escape.
Bates really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bates winds up and cracks Udar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bates lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Udar has hold of Bates's hands but Bates slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bates working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bates stops Udar from getting back to his feet.
Bates will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Udar scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bates manages to mount him!
Bates lands a couple of good shots and Udar has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Bates dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Bates's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bates misses with an uppercut.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Udar can do to turn this around?
Bates darts in and clinches Udar up against the cage.
Bates drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Udar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Udar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bates wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Udar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Udar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Udar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bates tries to clinch but Udar moves out of range.
Bates avoids a punch combination nicely.
Udar misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bates moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bates doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henry Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Udar misses.
Bates tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Udar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bates shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bates lands a couple of digs.
Bates slips nicely into half guard.
Udar is looking to escape.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Udar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Udar pushes Bates off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Udar is fending him off so far but Bates persists. Nope, Udar circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch lands to the side of Bates 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bates looks for a takedown but Udar sprawls well.
Moshchnyy Udar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Left hook, right uppercut from Udar.
Udar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bates.
Bates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Udar.
Bates throws a hook to the side of Udar's head but Udar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bates tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Udar defends well and Bates ends up having to push Udar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Udar gets underhooks to prevent Bates's takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Udar's elbow.
Bates is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Udar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Udar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Udar is trying to break the clinch but Bates is controlling him.
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bates is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bates lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Udar backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Udar.
Udar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bates misses with an uppercut
and Udar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bates moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Udar as Bates shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Udar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bates.
Udar looks to land a combination. Bates sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bates is rocked!
Bates rushes Udar and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Udar gets underhooks to prevent Bates's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Udar.
Udar misses with the head strike.
Udar working hard to break the clinch.
Bates seems to have got his legs back now.
Udar has had enough of the clinch but Bates keeps him there for the moment.
Bates scores with a shot to the side of Udar's head.
Bates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bates throws a head punch that misses.
Bates lands an uppercut.
Udar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Udar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Udar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Udar breaks from the clinch.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Bates rushes Udar and presses him up against the cage.
Henry Bates has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Udar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moshchnyy Udar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Bates's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Udar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bates throws out a loose jab but Udar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Udar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bates somewhat.
Bates fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Udar is looking for the big counter here.
Udar moves out of range of the strikes.
Bates looks to clinch
and Udar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bates misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udar misses with a series of wild punches.
Bates fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Udar.
Moshchnyy Udar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bates.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Udar moves away.
Udar jabs Bates to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Udar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bates.
Udar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bates backs up against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Udar.
Bates scores with a hook.
Udar just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates scores with a punch to the head.
Udar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bates takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bates managing to block the knees to the body from Udar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bates wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bates blocking some punches.
Udar stalling in the clinch but Bates improves position.
Bates has Udar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Udar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Udar stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
Udar is trying to break the clinch but Bates has him pressed against the cage.
Bates gets through Udar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bates working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Udar swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Udar trying to land knees to the body.
Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bates as Udar tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bates throws a lazy uppercut
and Udar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Udar scores with a shot to the body.
Bates misses with a hook.
No luck for Bates with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bates swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Udar counters with a straight right hand.
Bates throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Udar was covering up waiting for the punch and Bates finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Udar wants to stand but Bates is controlling the position.
Bates missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bates is controlling him.
Udar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates rushes Udar and presses him up against the cage.
Udar looking to stall.
Bates has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Udar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Udar misses with some punches.
Bates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Bates scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moshchnyy Udar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Udar 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moshchnyy Udar!
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