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NYF 37: Kakuzo vs Babcock PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Asim Germic (ranked 3145 p4p, 3339 weight class) and Lorenzo Smashotti (ranked 339 p4p, 356 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asim Germic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Smashotti!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Germic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smashotti is trying to push Germic away but Germic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smashotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Germic working aggressively here.
Smashotti avoiding damage as Germic throws knees to the body.
Germic misses with a knee to the head.
Germic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Germic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Germic misses with a punch on the inside.
Germic looking to throw knees to the head but Smashotti is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smashotti is trying to force a seperation but Germic has the dominant position.
Germic misses with a punch on the inside.
Smashotti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Germic.
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smashotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Germic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Germic keeps the fight on the outside.
Germic forces Smashotti back against the cage and clinches.
Germic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Germic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Germic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Germic.
 It looks like Lorenzo Smashotti has been cut.
Smashotti blocks an uppercut.
Germic throws a head punch that misses.
Germic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Germic lands a nice uppercut.
Germic looking to throw knees to the head but Smashotti is blocking nicely.
Smashotti avoiding damage as Germic throws knees to the body.
Smashotti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smashotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germic tries to land knees in the clinch but Smashotti avoids the damage to the body.
Germic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smashotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smashotti has managed to clinch.
Germic tries a knee to the head but Smashotti blocks it.
Germic scores with a knee to the head.
Germic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smashotti has a couple of punches blocked by Germic.
Smashotti avoiding damage as Germic throws knees to the body.
Germic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smashotti is defending well for now.
Smashotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Germic with a knee to the head.
 Smashotti is rocked!
Germic tries a knee to the head but Smashotti blocks it.
Smashotti is still on wobbly legs! Can Germic finish him?
Germic tries a knee to the head but Smashotti blocks it.
Germic swings wildly with an uppercut but Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Germic looking to throw knees to the head but Smashotti is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smashotti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smashotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Germic dips a shoulder and cracks Smashotti with a mighty uppercut! Smashotti falls back against the cage and Germic unloads with a barrage of strikes! Smashotti is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Germic screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asim Germic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Striker (ranked 3929 p4p, 3207 weight class) and Angel Hernandez (ranked 443 p4p, 377 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Solomon Striker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angel Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striker misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez jabs Striker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Hernandez.
Striker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hernandez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Striker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hernandez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Striker throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez shapes to counter with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hernandez.
Nice body kick there by Hernandez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hernandez.
Striker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Solomon Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez connects with an inside leg kick.
Striker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Striker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Striker misses with a combination
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernandez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Striker misses with a double jab
and Hernandez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hernandez thumps Striker with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez connects with a solid leg kick.
Hernandez scores with a spinning back kick!
Striker 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.
Striker fails to land with a series of punches.
Striker tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Striker misses with a wild combination.
Striker misses with a double jab
and Hernandez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Striker really felt that one!
Striker is breathing heavily.
Striker misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hernandez.
Striker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Striker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hernandez. That one must have hurt.
Hernandez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Striker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Striker misses with a double jab
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Striker 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.
Hernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Striker.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Striker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Striker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body kick.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Striker throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Striker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hernandez delivers a nice body kick.
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hernandez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hernandez with a nice calf kick.
Hernandez delivers a nice body kick.
Hernandez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Striker throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hernandez feints a counter leg kick.
Striker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hernandez scores with a head kick. Striker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good leg kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Hernandez. That snapped Striker's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hernandez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Striker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Striker down.
Hernandez works Striker's body with a nice hook.
Hernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Striker doesn't seem bothered though.
Good shot there by Hernandez.
Good leg kick by Hernandez.
Striker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Striker.
Striker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Striker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hernandez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez lands with a cross.
Hernandez scores with a push kick.
Hernandez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Striker moves out of range easily.
Hernandez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hernandez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez scores with a leg kick.
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Striker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Hernandez.
Striker's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A nice leg kick from Hernandez, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Hernandez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Striker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Striker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Striker down.
Hernandez lands a front kick.
Hernandez lands with a good body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hernandez.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hernandez.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hernandez.
Striker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Hernandez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Hernandez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hernandez is looking to slow Striker down with leg kicks.
Striker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Striker.
Striker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Striker throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Hernandez coming out on top.
Hernandez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Striker takes a step back to recover.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Striker if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Striker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez digs a good hook to Striker's body.
Hernandez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Hernandez fakes the leg kick and cracks Striker in the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hernandez - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hernandez keeps Striker at a distance using the push kick.
Hernandez thuds his shin into the meat of Striker's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Striker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Striker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hernandez connects with a solid leg kick.
Striker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hernandez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Striker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hernandez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Striker if he has to take too many more of those.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hernandez fakes the leg kick and cracks Striker in the body.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Hernandez tenderised Striker's leg. Striker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Striker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez connects with a high kick.
No joy there for Striker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hernandez lands a head kick. Striker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez lands a head kick!
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Hernandez slams his shin into Striker's torso.
Hernandez is looking to slow Striker down with leg kicks.
Hernandez with the inside leg kick.
Striker throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick.
Striker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Striker. Those never looked like landing.
Striker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez dodges the punch combination from Striker.
Striker backing away here, and Hernandez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hernandez lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hernandez.
Striker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hernandez scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Striker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Striker misses with the combination.
Striker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernandez connects with an inside leg kick.
Hernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Striker.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hernandez lands a front kick.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hernandez.
Striker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hernandez can pounce on him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hernandez.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Striker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hernandez - the referee stops the clock and Striker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hernandez. Striker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hernandez cracks Striker with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Striker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Striker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A right-left combo lands from Hernandez.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Striker throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Striker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hernandez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Striker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hernandez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Striker throws a big counter combination but Hernandez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hernandez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Striker will feel that in the morning.
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Striker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice body kick from Hernandez.
Striker fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernandez counters with a body kick.
Striker throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez scores with a nice body kick.
Hernandez throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Striker does no damage.
Hernandez fakes the leg kick and cracks Striker in the body.
Hernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Striker throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Striker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hernandez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a leg kick that knocks Striker off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker 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.
Striker misses with a series of wild punches.
Striker swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez keeps Striker at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez lands with a kick to the temple. Striker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Solomon Striker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hernandez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Striker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
Striker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Striker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Striker down.
A solid body kick from Hernandez.
Striker misses with a wild combination.
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!
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Striker moves out of range easily.
Striker misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hernandez.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hernandez scores with a nice body kick.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Angel Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hernandez. That's going to slow Striker down.
Striker scores with a one two! Hernandez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hernandez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hernandez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Striker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Hernandez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Striker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hernandez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Striker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Striker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Striker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Striker down.
Striker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hernandez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hernandez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Striker. That did some damage!
A combination from Striker does no damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hernandez. That's going to slow Striker down.
Striker tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez lands with a kick to the temple. Striker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez connects with a solid leg kick.
Striker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez counters with a low kick, right behind Striker 's knee.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Striker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hernandez - the referee stops the clock and Striker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hernandez. Striker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Striker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Striker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Hernandez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Angel Hernandez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hernandez!
Striker tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez thumps Striker with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez throws a front kick that sends Striker stumbling back into the cage.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Striker throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a good, hard body kick but Striker shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez pushes Striker away with a front kick.
Striker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Striker misses with a double jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hernandez.
Striker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Striker avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Striker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hernandez scores with a leg kick.
Hernandez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hernandez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Striker throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Striker does no damage.
Hernandez scores with a push kick.
Hernandez is looking to slow Striker down with leg kicks.
Solomon Striker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hernandez keeps Striker at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hernandez 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Hernandez!
Solomon Striker was interviewed post fight and said 'The Fight was rigged. I'm gonna be hUGE'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgardo Camejo (ranked 5028 p4p, 2986 weight class) and Grant Daws (ranked 535 p4p, 379 weight class). Edgardo Camejo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Grant Daws 's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edgardo Camejo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Grant Daws !
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daws fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Camejo, pushing him back against the cage.
Daws avoids the elbow strike from Camejo, against the cage.
Daws escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daws gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daws lands a hook that snaps the head of Camejo backwards.
Daws pushes Camejo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camejo throws an elbow that misses.
Daws blocks an elbow strike.
Daws avoids a wild elbow strike from Camejo.
Camejo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camejo misses with an elbow over the top.
Camejo throws an elbow but it misses.
Daws lands a hook that snaps the head of Camejo backwards.
Daws has Camejo pressed against the cage.
Daws dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Daws leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Daws 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Camejo misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Daws .
Camejo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Camejo being controlled against the cage.
Daws avoids a wild elbow strike from Camejo.
Camejo pushes off an throws an elbow but Daws leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Camejo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daws 's brow.
Daws blocks the elbow strike.
Daws blocks an elbow strike.
Camejo misses with an elbow over the top.
Daws blocks an elbow strike from Camejo.
Daws blocks an elbow strike.
Daws avoids the elbow strike from Camejo, against the cage.
Camejo pushes off an throws an elbow but Daws leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daws lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daws lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daws lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Camejo or not.
The referee calls for Daws to work.
Camejo lands an elbow inside that Daws shrugs off.
Daws scores with a hook to the body.
Camejo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Daws stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Camejo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daws 's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daws lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Daws .
Daws blocks the elbow strike.
Camejo throws an elbow but it misses.
Daws displaying some good clinch control by pressing Camejo up against the cage.
Camejo misses with an elbow strike.
Daws digs a right hand into Camejo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Camejo's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camejo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daws lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Camejo or not.
A shot in the inside from Daws .
Daws has Camejo pushed against the cage.
Daws scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Daws as the two fighters clinch.
Camejo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Camejo throws an elbow but misses.
Daws lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Camejo or not.
Camejo misses with an elbow over the top.
Daws breaks from the clinch.
Camejo wants to clinch but Daws slips to the side
and Daws counters with a stiff right hand.
Camejo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daws lunges at Camejo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Camejo's hand.
Daws lands a nice shot that snaps Camejo's head back.
 Camejo is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camejo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Camejo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camejo is breathing heavily.
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!
Daws lands with a nice body punch.
Camejo seems to have got his legs back now.
Daws stuns Camejo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daws lands a right hook to the body.
Camejo is holding his hands too far apart here. Daws throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Camejo is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grant Daws !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Lauzier (ranked 2652 p4p, 3046 weight class) and Pierre St Paul (ranked 307 p4p, 344 weight class). Gabriel Lauzier 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Lauzier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre St Paul!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Paul works Lauzier's body with a nice hook.
Lauzier slips under a jab from St Paul.
Lauzier blocks a leg kick.
Lauzier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
St Paul lands with a nice body punch.
St Paul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lauzier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
St Paul throws a push kick but Lauzier slaps the foot to one side.
Lauzier scores with a nice strike.
St Paul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab lands there for Lauzier.
A nice inside leg kick there by St Paul. That's going to slow Lauzier down.
Lauzier is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Paul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lauzier looks to land a left hand but St Paul moved out of range nicely.
St Paul throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lauzier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of St Paul's head.
St Paul looks for the body kick but Lauzier saw that one coming.
Lauzier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Lauzier as he connects with a hook.
St Paul throws a sloppy head kick and Lauzier moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lauzier.
Lauzier with a jab.
St Paul misses with a body kick.
It looks like Lauzier has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Some wild striking there from St Paul.
Lauzier throws a hook but St Paul avoids it easily.
Lauzier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed right hand from St Paul misses the target.
Lauzier misses with a hook.
St Paul scores with a nice body kick.
St Paul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Paul throws a big counter head kick but Lauzier avoids it with no problem.
St Paul lands a head shot.
Lauzier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
St Paul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St Paul takes a swing at Lauzier's ribcage but misses.
Lauzier missing with a left hand there. St Paul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And St Paul responds with a good body kick, but Lauzier manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Paul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
St Paul takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lauzier slips a straight right by St Paul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by St Paul.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lauzier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lauzier is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lauzier looks to land a left hand but St Paul moved out of range nicely.
St Paul wants to counter the offense by Lauzier and move into the clinch position.
St Paul misses with a kick to the body.
St Paul tries a head kick but it misses.
St Paul blocks a jab.
St Paul staying out of range there.
St Paul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gabriel Lauzier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by St Paul.
Lauzier misses the jab.
St Paul blocks a jab.
St Paul throws a head kick that misses.
Lauzier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St Paul tries to work over Lauzier's front leg with a kick but Lauzier checks it.
Lauzier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
St Paul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Paul takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Paul misses with a wild body shot.
Lauzier avoids a kick to the body.
Lauzier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lauzier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches St Paul on the side of the head.
St Paul looks for the body kick but Lauzier saw that one coming.
Lauzier lunges at St Paul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by St Paul's hand.
Lauzier throws a jab when St Paul was well out of range.
St Paul misses with a body kick.
Lauzier connects with a right hand. St Paul shakes it off.
St Paul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Paul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Lauzier.
A jab from Lauzier does it's job there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lauzier.
A big left from Lauzier misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from St Paul.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Lauzier misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Paul misses the shot to the body.
St Paul tries a head kick but it misses.
St Paul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lauzier throws out a powerful jab.
Lauzier catches St Paul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
St Paul on the wrong end of a nice jab.
St Paul misses with a low kick.
A cross from Lauzier lands.
St Paul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
St Paul throws the kick towards the body but Lauzier avoids it.
St Paul blocks a jab.
St Paul misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
St Paul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St Paul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lauzier tests St Paul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Lauzier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
St Paul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Lauzier looks to throw the jab but St Paul is out of range.
Lauzier misses with a left hand
and St Paul counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
St Paul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lauzier backwards.
Lauzier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Paul throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lauzier misses the target.
St Paul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lauzier manages to avoid it.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
St Paul throws a big shot that misses.
Lauzier avoids the head kick by St Paul.
Lauzier throwing a counter right hand but St Paul manages to avoid it.
St Paul slips a straight right by Lauzier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from St Paul.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
Lauzier swings widly with a right hand
letting St Paul counter with a right hand.
St Paul tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lauzier is able to avoid easily.
St Paul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Paul slips a straight right by Lauzier.
St Paul misses with a body shot
and Lauzier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St Paul defending well as Lauzier loads up on a big left hand.
Lauzier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St Paul falls off balance throwing a combination
and St Paul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Lauzier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St Paul.
Lauzier misses with a hook.
St Paul fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lauzier.
Lauzier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Paul.
St Paul has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab lands there for Lauzier.
Lauzier with a nice cross.
St Paul tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lauzier is able to avoid easily.
Lauzier is looking to counter punch.
Gabriel Lauzier is winning the standup battle so far.
Lauzier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lauzier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
St Paul moves forwards but Lauzier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lauzier cracks St Paul with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
St Paul scores with a jab to the body.
St Paul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lauzier circles away quickly and effectively.
Lauzier slips under a jab from St Paul.
Lauzier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St Paul.
Lauzier ducks under a wild hook from St Paul.
St Paul misses the shot to the body.
Lauzier throws a jab when St Paul was well out of range.
Lauzier with a jab.
Lauzier throws a jab when St Paul was well out of range.
Lauzier checks a low kick from St Paul.
St Paul loads up on a big right hand but Lauzier slips the punch.
St Paul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
St Paul throws a jab but it's blocked by Lauzier.
St Paul misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Paul tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lauzier is able to avoid easily.
St Paul throws a nice head kick!
Lauzier misses with a right hand
and St Paul counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lauzier thinking.
Lauzier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
St Paul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lauzier.
A decent looking body kick lands there for St Paul.
St Paul slips under a jab from Lauzier.
Lauzier cracks St Paul with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lauzier throws a jab when St Paul was well out of range.
Lauzier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
St Paul throws the kick towards the body but Lauzier avoids it.
St Paul throws a head kick that misses
and Lauzier counters with a stiff right hand.
Lauzier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Paul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lauzier throwing a counter right hand but St Paul manages to avoid it.
Lauzier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between St Paul's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Paul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
St Paul throws a body punch but Lauzier moves out of range.
Lauzier scores with the left hand. St Paul knows he should have avoided that one.
Lauzier blocks the body kick.
Lauzier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
St Paul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lauzier.
St Paul throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Lauzier.
Lauzier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lauzier throws a shot from downtown. St Paul moves away and avoids it.
St Paul throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
St Paul moves away from the strike by Lauzier.
St Paul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lauzier throws a looping overhand right but St Paul ducks down to avoid it.
St Paul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lauzier's head.
St Paul moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Gabriel Lauzier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
That's time! Lauzier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
St Paul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Paul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzier.
St Paul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lauzier missing with a left hand there. St Paul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Lauzier there.
St Paul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St Paul misses with a wild body shot.
Lauzier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lauzier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Paul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lauzier checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Paul misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Lauzier.
St Paul moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
St Paul misses with a body shot.
Lauzier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
St Paul slips under a jab.
St Paul throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzier throws a jab when St Paul was well out of range.
Lauzier throws a hook but St Paul avoids it easily.
Lauzier throws a hook but St Paul avoids it easily.
St Paul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lauzier throws the left hand but St Paul avoids the punch easily.
St Paul steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lauzier.
Lauzier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Paul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lauzier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
St Paul thows a body kick. Lauzier tries to catch it but that hurt him.
St Paul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Lauzier.
St Paul throws a head kick that misses.
St Paul tries to land a front kick but Lauzier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
St Paul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lauzier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lauzier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
St Paul throws a leg kick that misses.
Lauzier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St Paul.
St Paul throws the kick towards the body but Lauzier avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from St Paul 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 Lauzier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lauzier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lauzier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
St Paul ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
St Paul is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lauzier with a body shot.
St Paul swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lauzier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St Paul misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by St Paul.
Lauzier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Paul throws a low kick, looking for Lauzier's leg but Lauzier calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Lauzier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
St Paul throws a wild body kick that Lauzier sees coming a mile off.
Lauzier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Paul.
Lauzier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Paul throws a body punch but Lauzier moves out of range.
St Paul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lauzier.
St Paul misses the body punch
and Lauzier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
St Paul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
St Paul throws the kick towards the body but Lauzier avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Paul throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
St Paul blocks a jab.
Gabriel Lauzier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
St Paul throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lauzier shoots in looking for a takedown but St Paul manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lauzier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
St Paul misses with a wild body shot.
Lauzier throws a looping overhand right but St Paul ducks down to avoid it.
St Paul misses with a body kick.
Lauzier lands with a straight right. St Paul didn't see that one coming.
St Paul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
St Paul steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lauzier.
St Paul throws a head kick but Lauzier moves out of range.
St Paul throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lauzier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
St Paul throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lauzier counter with a right hand.
St Paul wants to slow Lauzier down by chopping away at his legs.
St Paul throws the kick towards the body but Lauzier avoids it.
St Paul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left lands for Lauzier.
A bone on bone clash there as Lauzier blocks the leg kick.
Pierre St Paul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier throws out a powerful jab.
Lauzier with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Paul scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - St Paul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St Paul takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lauzier lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Lauzier misses its intended target.
St Paul is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lauzier rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, jab by Lauzier - just one landing.
Lauzier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
St Paul throws a lazy right hand but Lauzier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St Paul swings away with a body shot that misses
and St Paul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lauzier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
St Paul throws out a loose jab but Lauzier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on St Paul's shoulder, as St Paul tries to avoid the shot.
St Paul misses with a kick to the body.
Lauzier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Paul can do to turn this around?
Lauzier misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Lauzier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lauzier, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Lauzier!
Gabriel Lauzier thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddie McGee (ranked 1726 p4p, 2857 weight class) and Stevie Janowski (ranked 235 p4p, 363 weight class). McGee comes to the cage accompanied by bat outta hell song. Janowski has chosen Going Down 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddie McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stevie Janowski!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Janowski catches McGee right on the button with a cross.
McGee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Janowski finds it's way round the side to connect with McGee's head.
 It looks like Freddie McGee has been cut.
Janowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Janowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGee in his tracks.
Janowski cracks McGee with an open hand slap.
Janowski misses with a body shot.
McGee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Janowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Janowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Janowski is trying to keep an underhook but McGee manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Janowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGee throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janowski looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee throwing strikes but missing.
Janowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Janowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Janowski is looking to stand up but McGee won't let him.
McGee is trying to control the position but Janowski postures up.
McGee throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Janowski tries to stand but McGee is controlling from the bottom.
McGee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGee tries to get out of the position.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Janowski from controlling successfully.
McGee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Janowski manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee postures up.
Janowski is adopting a defensive guard.
Janowski is trying to control the position but McGee postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Janowski holds on and takes a little breather.
Janowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGee manages to get himself to full guard.
McGee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Janowski trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGee is on top in guard.
Janowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGee is one step ahead there.
Janowski trying to control the position here.
Janowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Janowski wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee scores with a nice shot.
McGee lands some strikes from the bottom.
McGee throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McGee wants to hit a sweep here but Janowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGee there!
McGee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Janowski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McGee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McGee shrugs it off.
McGee tries to lock up and control but Janowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McGee swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Janowski raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Janowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie McGee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Janowski.
McGee feinted with a counter takedown.
Janowski throws a leg kick
and McGee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Janowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Janowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGee manages to get himself to full guard.
Janowski tries to stand but McGee is controlling from the bottom.
McGee throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee tries to strike from the bottom.
McGee is striking off his back. Janowski thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Stevie Janowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGee is trying to maintain the position but Janowski is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Janowski wants to stand up but McGee is controlling the position.
McGee flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Janowski throwing shots but McGee is blocking nicely.
McGee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Janowski looking to sit in guard and control but McGee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGee's guard.
McGee striking off his back but it's not causing Janowski any problems.
Janowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGee is striking from the bottom but Janowski uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Janowski blocks the strikes from McGee.
Janowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGee is looking for a sweep. Janowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Janowski seems to be working for a kimura but McGee defends the submission attempt.
Janowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGee is not content to let Janowski control the position.
Janowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janowski slows the pace down in half guard.
McGee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Janowski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Janowski winds up and cracks McGee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGee is not content to let Janowski control the position.
McGee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Janowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Janowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Janowski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McGee is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McGee closes the distance and clinches up with Janowski, looking for a takedown. McGee pushes Janowski against the cage but Janowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Janowski moves to clinch but McGee breaks away
and McGee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Janowski!
McGee working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janowski dodges the ground and pound from McGee.
McGee grinds an elbow into Janowski's temple.
McGee working the ground and pound from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by McGee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stevie Janowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Freddie McGee's cut.
That's time! McGee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Janowski swats away the attempt to clinch by McGee.
Janowski clinches up against the cage.
McGee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Janowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Janowski scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Janowski.
Janowski is working McGee over against the cage.
McGee tries to score a body lock takedown but Janowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGee can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie McGee. 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.
A nice left hand lands by Janowski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Janowski.
Janowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
Janowski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Janowski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Janowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janowski digs a right hand underneath McGee's ribcage. McGee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Janowski can't find room to land a body shot as McGee controls the action.
Janowski is working McGee over against the cage.
Janowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGee tries for a takedown but Janowski manages to get underhooks.
Janowski scores with a shoulder strike.
McGee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Janowski prevents it.
McGee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Good body shot from Janowski.
Janowski lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Janowski.
Janowski is leaning against McGee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Janowski tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Janowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Janowski lands a body punch.
McGee dodges an elbow strike from Janowski.
A short body shot lands from Janowski as the two fighters clinch.
Janowski lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janowski gets through McGee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Janowski lands an elbow just above McGee 's eye.
A right handed body shot lands from Janowski.
Janowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Janowski is working McGee over against the cage.
Janowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
Janowski tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Janowski.
Janowski lands an elbow just above McGee 's eye.
Good body shot from Janowski.
Janowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Janowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Janowski lands with a left to the head.
Janowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGee is rocked!
Janowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh McGee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Janowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGee seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Janowski.
Janowski pushes McGee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Janowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Janowski gets through McGee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Janowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGee goes for a takedown attempt but Janowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Janowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Janowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Janowski lands with a left to the head.
Janowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Janowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGee's defenses.
Janowski throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Freddie McGee's cut is getting worse.
McGee gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Janowski is pressing down on McGee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGee being controlled here momentarily.
Janowski is trying to keep McGee in close.
Janowski wants to sweep here but McGee controlling him for the moment.
McGee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Freddie McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevie Janowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Janowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Janowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Janowski 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Janowski!
Stevie Janowski managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Champion Apparel, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Case (ranked 1624 p4p, 1395 weight class) and Ricky Alvarez (ranked 213 p4p, 184 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ricky Alvarez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Case!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez lands a glancing blow to the side of Case's head.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Case saw that one coming.
Case appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Case is defended easily by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Case tries to counter with a takedown but Alvarez is quick to defend against it.
Ricky Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Case looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Case feinted with a counter takedown.
Alvarez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Case fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Case.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Case with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alvarez to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Case moves out of range of the body kick.
Case attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alvarez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Case tries for a takedown but Alvarez circles away easily
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Case moves out of range.
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!
Case throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Alvarez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvarez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case throws a lazy head kick
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Case had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Case moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Case sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Case feinted with a counter takedown.
Case misses with an uppercut.
Case misses with a hook.
Alvarez scores with a push kick.
Nice defenses there by Case.
Case shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Case's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case throws a lazy uppercut
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Alvarez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Case changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Case closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alvarez throws a hook but Case blocks it.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
Case appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alvarez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Case counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Case.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Case passes Alvarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Case is pressing down on Alvarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarez is holding on for now.
Case is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alvarez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alvarez throws a jab when Case was well out of range.
A jab from Case misses.
Alvarez cracks Case with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez misses with a lunging right hand
and Case counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
Case trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Case trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Case has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Alvarez has passed into side control.
Case sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Case is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Case is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Case not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Case sits in half guard.
Case wants to pass to mount but Alvarez is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Case's head to control him but Case postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez taking some punishment here, with Case in his half guard.
Case wants to pass to mount but Alvarez is defending the position.
Case with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Case keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Case seems content to control.
Case tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.
Alvarez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Case trying to control the pace.
Case wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Case looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Justin Case overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez is looking to escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Case ducks under and follows up with a left that Case also avoids with ease.
Alvarez throws a body kick that misses
and Case counters with a shoot takedown. Alvarez fights it but they end up in guard.
Case trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Case trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Case slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alvarez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Case dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Case has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Case there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alvarez - that will leave a mark!
Ricky Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Justin Case is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Case shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alvarez fakes the leg kick and cracks Case in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case shoots in but no luck this time.
Alvarez throws the kick towards the body but Case avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Alvarez
and Case counters with a takedown into side control.
Alvarez being controlled for a moment.
Case has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Case trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case slows the pace down.
Case is trying to get an arm triangle but Alvarez is defending well.
Case is working Alvarez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Case prevents Alvarez from escaping the position.
Alvarez has one of Case's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Case trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alvarez tries to bench press Case off him but Case keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Case content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Case lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez is trying to buck Case off.
Case wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvarez throws a body kick that misses
and Case counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Case is taking a breather. Alvarez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Case wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Case is looking for a kimura here.
Case controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Alvarez.
I think Alvarez 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Slytherin (ranked 1700 p4p, 1366 weight class) and Simon Adebisi (ranked 201 p4p, 166 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Slytherin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Adebisi!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebisi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adebisi clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Slytherin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adebisi.
Adebisi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slytherin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Slytherin avoids the body shot from Adebisi.
A telegraphed right hand from Slytherin misses the target.
Adebisi throws a leg kick but Slytherin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adebisi misses with an uppercut
and Slytherin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adebisi fails with the takedown
and Slytherin counters with a nice uppercut.
Adebisi feints and then cracks Slytherin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slytherin down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slytherin throws a jab when Adebisi was well out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Adebisi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Slytherin throws a hook to the side of Adebisi's head but Adebisi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adebisi tries to clinch but Slytherin is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Slytherin misses its target.
Adebisi tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi darts in and clinches Slytherin up against the cage.
Adebisi prevents Slytherin from breaking the clinch.
Adebisi swings wildly with an uppercut but Slytherin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adebisi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adebisi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adebisi gets through Slytherin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slytherin tries to break the clinch but Adebisi is controlling the position.
Adebisi throws a head punch that misses.
Adebisi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adebisi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Slytherin is trying to keep an underhook but Adebisi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Slytherin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adebisi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Adebisi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slytherin's head.
Adebisi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adebisi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slytherin is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi wants to free his trapped foot but Slytherin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Adebisi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
Adebisi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slytherin tries to kick Adebisi off but Adebisi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Adebisi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Adebisi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Adebisi lands strikes from half guard.
Adebisi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slytherin sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi wants to free his trapped foot but Slytherin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Adebisi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Slytherin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adebisi.
Adebisi working the head and body with strikes.
Adebisi working over Slytherin with some ground and pound. Slytherin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Adebisi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slytherin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adebisi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slytherin tries to kick Adebisi off but Adebisi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Adebisi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Adebisi connects with a nice short shot to Slytherin's temple.
Adebisi trying to mount his opponent but Slytherin defends it.
Adebisi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Adebisi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Adebisi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slytherin defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adebisi dominated that round.
That's time! Slytherin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Adebisi digs a good hook to Slytherin's body.
Adebisi throws a head kick that misses
and Adebisi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slytherin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Adebisi throws a big shot that misses.
Adebisi slips a jab from Slytherin.
Adebisi staying out of range there.
Adebisi throws a lazy body kick
and Slytherin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adebisi misses with a hook. Slytherin ducked under it nicely.
Slytherin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slytherin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adebisi 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 Slytherin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slytherin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Slytherin misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adebisi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slytherin looks to land a left hand but Adebisi moved out of range nicely.
Adebisi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adebisi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slytherin counters with a three punch combo that has Adebisi backing up. Adebisi nods at Slytherin to acknowledge the strikes.
Adebisi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adebisi.
Adebisi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adebisi rushes Slytherin and presses him up against the cage.
Adebisi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adebisi swings wildly with an uppercut but Slytherin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adebisi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slytherin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simon Slytherin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adebisi.
Slytherin lands with a left to the head.
Slytherin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adebisi blocking some punches.
Slytherin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adebisi has a couple of punches blocked by Slytherin.
Adebisi misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slytherin breaks from the clinch.
Slytherin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slytherin throws a wild body kick that Adebisi sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Adebisi is predictable there
and Slytherin counters with a nice uppercut.
Adebisi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adebisi throws a leg kick
enabling Slytherin to counter with a crisp jab.
Adebisi digs a good hook to Slytherin's body.
Slytherin throws a shot from downtown. Adebisi moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adebisi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adebisi with the inside leg kick.
Adebisi clinches.
Adebisi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adebisi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adebisi has a couple of punches blocked by Slytherin.
Adebisi presses Slytherin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slytherin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slytherin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adebisi is keeping busy.
Slytherin trying to land knees to the body.
Slytherin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adebisi.
Adebisi lands a body punch.
Adebisi scores with a hook to the body.
Slytherin is trying to stall.
Slytherin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Simon Adebisi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slytherin is trying to break the clinch but Adebisi is controlling him.
Adebisi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adebisi misses with a body punch.
Adebisi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Adebisi.
Adebisi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adebisi gets through Slytherin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slytherin.
A head punch on the inside from Adebisi fails to land.
Adebisi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adebisi lands a nice uppercut.
Adebisi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Slytherin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Adebisi manages to mount him!
Adebisi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Slytherin?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Simon Adebisi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Adebisi shoots in and gets a takedown into Slytherin's guard.
Slytherin wants to stand but Adebisi is controlling the position.
Adebisi throwing strikes but missing.
Slytherin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adebisi on the ground.
Adebisi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adebisi stops Slytherin from standing up.
Adebisi scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slytherin wants to get back to his feet but Adebisi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adebisi drops back looking for a leg! Slytherin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slytherin manages to kick Adebisi off! Adebisi jumps back into Slytherin's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adebisi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slytherin has momentary wrist control but Adebisi slips an elbow through the middle.
Adebisi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slytherin's head.
Adebisi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adebisi is looking to work some ground and pound but Slytherin has wrist control.
Slytherin wants to stand up but Adebisi is controlling him.
Adebisi is in close to Slytherin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adebisi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi connects with a couple of short punches.
Slytherin is rocked!
Adebisi lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Slytherin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slytherin has momentary wrist control but Adebisi slips an elbow through the middle.
Adebisi prevents Slytherin from getting back to his feet.
Adebisi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adebisi stands up over Slytherin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Slytherin wants to stand and escape but Adebisi is having none of it.
Slytherin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slytherin seems to have got his legs back now.
Adebisi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simon Adebisi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slytherin being controlled for a moment.
Adebisi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Adebisi.
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.
Adebisi is continuing to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Slytherin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Adebisi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adebisi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slytherin's sensitive parts.
Simon Slytherin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slytherin throws a shot from downtown. Adebisi moves away and avoids it.
Slytherin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adebisi can pounce on him.
Adebisi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Slytherin rather than just go for the knockout.
Adebisi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slytherin, pushing him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slytherin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adebisi has him pressed against the cage.
Slytherin has had enough of the clinch but Adebisi keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Adebisi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adebisi 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Adebisi!
Simon Slytherin spoke after the fight, saying 'He got lucky. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill S Preston (ranked 1149 p4p, 1860 weight class) and Joanderson Ribeiro (ranked 148 p4p, 229 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ribeiro's choice of entrance music: Tropkillaz-Gorilla. Joanderson Ribeiro is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Solid boxing
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill S Preston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joanderson Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preston misses with a hook
and Ribeiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Preston moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Preston.
Preston misses with a hook. Ribeiro ducked under it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws out a leg kick but Preston moves out of range and Ribeiro only half commits.
Ribeiro misses with a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribeiro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Preston checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Preston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ribeiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Preston, pushing him back against the cage.
Preston cracks Ribeiro with a nice body shot.
Preston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Preston is pressed up against the cage. Ribeiro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Preston down to the mat. Preston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Preston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Preston takes a swing at Ribeiro's ribcage but misses.
Ribeiro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ribeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joanderson Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Preston is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston throws Ribeiro to one side and escapes!
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Preston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ribeiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Ribeiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Preston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ribeiro.
Bill S Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joanderson Ribeiro.
Ribeiro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Preston quickly recovers to half guard.
Preston tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ribeiro manages to move to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Preston wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Preston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro landing strikes, looking to finish!
You get the feeling that Preston really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ribeiro is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Preston is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Preston tries to buck Ribeiro off but Ribeiro takes his back!
Ribeiro has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Preston! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ribeiro gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joanderson Ribeiro!
Joanderson Ribeiro decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Oneil (ranked 440 p4p, 880 weight class) and Niall Ferguson (ranked 61 p4p, 107 weight class). Oneil comes into the arena with Metallica - Spit Out The Bone blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Oneil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Niall Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oneil getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oneil misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oneil swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Oneil's shoulder, as Oneil tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oneil, as that shot connected.
Oneil has his takedown stuffed
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been informed that Ferguson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Oneil ducks down to avoid it.
Oneil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson looks to land a combination but Oneil avoids it well.
Oneil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oneil changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oneil.
Decent striking displayed by Oneil there.
Oneil 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.
Oneil connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Oneil misses its intended target.
Ferguson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferguson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ferguson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
David Oneil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneil misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oneil connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Oneil - just one landing.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Oneil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Oneil as he connects with a hook.
Ferguson walks into a stiff left hand from Oneil.
Nice uppercut lands for Oneil. That snapped Ferguson's head back.
Oneil throws a lazy right hand but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferguson throws out a counter right but Oneil avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneil manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ferguson on his heels. He'll look to pass Ferguson's guard now, I'm sure.
Ferguson controlling Oneil's posture.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Ferguson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oneil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oneil engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oneil trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneil chips away with some ground and pound.
Oneil passes into half guard.
Oneil is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferguson sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Oneil keeps him under control.
Oneil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oneil is looking for a kimura but Ferguson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oneil to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Oneil 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.
Oneil shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
David Oneil is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Oneil.
Oneil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oneil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oneil misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil takes one on the button.
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oneil tries to counter with a takedown but Ferguson is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneil swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like David Oneil has been cut.
Oneil looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferguson is fending him off so far but Oneil persists. Nope, Ferguson circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oneil connects with a body shot.
Oneil shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls well. He's pushed Oneil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Ferguson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oneil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oneil shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
Ferguson lands an overhand right.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oneil counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson parries the strikes from Oneil easily there. Oneil is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ferguson to escape.
Ferguson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is refusing to be controlled, as Oneil sits in half guard.
Oneil lands strikes from half guard.
Oneil is trying to control. Ferguson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Oneil keeps him under control.
Ferguson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Oneil takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ferguson trying to control here.
Oneil prevents Ferguson from improving his position.
Oneil 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Oneil 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.
Ferguson taking some punishment here, with Oneil in his half guard.
Ferguson is refusing to be controlled, as Oneil sits in half guard.
Oneil prevents Ferguson from improving his position.
Oneil is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferguson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferguson trying to hold on to Oneil's head to control him but Oneil postures up.
Ferguson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ferguson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneil prevents Ferguson from improving his position.
Oneil is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep. Oneil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oneil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferguson wants to improve his position but Oneil is controlling well.
Oneil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
Oneil is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oneil is working for a submission of some sort.
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 David Oneil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Oneil's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Oneil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferguson.
Oneil closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oneil is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oneil thows a huge punch but Ferguson dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oneil wants to take a breather but Ferguson is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferguson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oneil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson is controlling Oneil's posture.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Oneil is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ferguson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Oneil controlling him for the moment.
Oneil stops Ferguson from standing up.
Oneil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Oneil tries to pass.
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Oneil postures up.
Oneil landing with the ground and pound.
Oneil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Oneil forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneil tries to pass to full mount but Ferguson defends it.
Oneil seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferguson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oneil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Ferguson is concentrating on defense, preventing Oneil from advancing position.
Ferguson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Oneil.
Ferguson controls Oneil momentarily but Oneil frees himself.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Oneil controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Oneil postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
Ferguson looking to control.
Oneil is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneil is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Oneil tries to pass.
Ferguson looking to control.
Ferguson has momentary wrist control but Oneil slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oneil.
Oneil chips away with some ground and pound.
Oneil is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oneil's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson pulls Oneil in close to prevent any damage.
David Oneil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
Oneil trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Oneil stops Ferguson from standing up.
Oneil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oneil scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oneil content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oneil is one step ahead there.
Oneil is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Oneil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oneil, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Oneil!
An out of breath David Oneil thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nakagome Kakuzo (ranked 282 p4p, 1016 weight class) and Jesse Thomas Babcock (ranked 38 p4p, 148 weight class). Babcock comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 70 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakagome Kakuzo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse Thomas Babcock!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakuzo misses with a body shot.
Kakuzo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kakuzo lands in his opponent's guard.
Kakuzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Babcock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Babcock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Babcock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kakuzo wants to pass the guard but Babcock is keeping the position.
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.
Babcock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kakuzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kakuzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuzo wants to improve his position but instead Babcock has moved into half guard.
Babcock lands with a punch from half guard.
Kakuzo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babcock pulls his head out easily.
Kakuzo wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Babcock.
Babcock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kakuzo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Babcock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kakuzo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Babcock 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.
Babcock trying to mount his opponent but Kakuzo defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kakuzo is trying to get back to full guard.
Kakuzo has a hand on Babcock's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Babcock takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Babcock lands a nice shot to the head.
Babcock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kakuzo is trying desperately to improve position.
Babcock lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuzo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Babcock connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kakuzo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Babcock lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Babcock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kakuzo actively working from the bottom here.
Babcock working Kakuzo over with strikes.
Kakuzo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kakuzo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kakuzo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Babcock forces his way into half guard.
Babcock trying to control the action but Kakuzo is working from the bottom.
Babcock wants to pass to mount but Kakuzo is defending the position.
Kakuzo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock wants to take a breather but Kakuzo is having none of it.
Kakuzo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Babcock scores with a couple of nice shots.
Babcock is looking to advance position but Kakuzo won't allow it.
Kakuzo actively working from the bottom here.
Babcock is looking to advance position but Kakuzo won't allow it.
Babcock passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kakuzo!
Babcock breaks from Kakuzo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kakuzo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Babcock throws a hook but Kakuzo blocks it.
As Babcock backs away, Kakuzo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Babcock throws out a loose jab but Kakuzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kakuzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Babcock blocks the leg kick.
Kakuzo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Babcock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kakuzo somewhat.
An inside leg kick from Kakuzo misses.
Kakuzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Babcock misses.
Nakagome Kakuzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kakuzo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kakuzo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kakuzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Babcock connects with a looping right hand.
Kakuzo is looking to clinch but Babcock is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuzo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kakuzo throws a hook but Babcock blocks it.
Babcock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kakuzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock swings for the body but Kakuzo moves out of range.
Kakuzo missing with a left hand there. Babcock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babcock throws out a counter right but Kakuzo avoids it with no problem.
Kakuzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Kakuzo as he connects with a hook.
Babcock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kakuzo misses with a hook.
Good shot there by Kakuzo.
Babcock connects with a jab.
Kakuzo cracks Babcock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Babcock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babcock loads up on a big right hand but Kakuzo slips the punch.
Babcock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakuzo.
Kakuzo misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Babcock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kakuzo.
It seemed like Babcock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Babcock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kakuzo looks to land a combination but Babcock avoids it well.
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!
Kakuzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakuzo defending well as Babcock loads up on a big left hand.
Kakuzo misses with a double jab.
Kakuzo moves in looking to clinch but Babcock pushes him off.
Kakuzo misses with an uppercut. Babcock saw that one coming.
Kakuzo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Babcock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babcock looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakuzo is just out of range.
Nakagome Kakuzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Babcock looks to throw the jab but Kakuzo is out of range.
Kakuzo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Babcock manages to circle out of the way.
Kakuzo staying out of range there.
Babcock misses with a few strikes there.
Kakuzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock ducks under a wild hook from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo scores with a leg kick.
Kakuzo throws a hook but Babcock blocks it.
Babcock looks to land a combination but Kakuzo avoids it well.
Babcock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babcock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakuzo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Kakuzo misses.
Kakuzo tests Babcock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Babcock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kakuzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A good leg kick by Kakuzo.
A nice leg kick from Kakuzo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kakuzo lands a head shot.
Kakuzo throws a lazy right hand but Babcock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babcock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakuzo is just out of range.
Kakuzo throws a jab when Babcock was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakuzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kakuzo lands a nice hook to Babcock's body. Babcock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Babcock lands a nice hook to Kakuzo's body. Kakuzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Babcock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakuzo tries to close the distance and clinch but Babcock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kakuzo is looking to land body kicks.
Kakuzo loads up on a big right hand but Babcock slips the punch.
Kakuzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Babcock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Babcock misses with a straight left.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakuzo manages to avoid it.
Kakuzo scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakagome Kakuzo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Babcock preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kakuzo is looking for a kimura here.
Kakuzo is trying to control the action in half guard but Babcock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kakuzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kakuzo is nestled in close to Babcock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jesse Thomas Babcock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Babcock regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kakuzo won't allow Babcock to sweep him here.
Kakuzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Babcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock wants to sweep here but Kakuzo controlling him for the moment.
Babcock keeping moving, preventing Kakuzo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Babcock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuzo manages to get himself to full guard.
Babcock works over Kakuzo with some ground and pound from guard.
Babcock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kakuzo has momentary wrist control but Babcock slips an elbow through the middle.
Babcock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kakuzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Babcock has managed to get both his arms back between Kakuzo's legs - danger averted.
Babcock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuzo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Babcock defends well.
Babcock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuzo is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Babcock lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Kakuzo is keeping the position.
Kakuzo is striking but Babcock is not phased and passes to half guard.
Kakuzo wants to control the action here but instead Babcock manages to pass to full mount!
Babcock landing shots from mount.
Kakuzo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Babcock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Babcock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kakuzo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babcock pulls his head out easily.
Babcock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Babcock controlling the action here.
Babcock is pressing down on Kakuzo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kakuzo is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuzo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kakuzo gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jesse Thomas Babcock just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kakuzo tries for a takedown but Babcock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Babcock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kakuzo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Babcock but Babcock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kakuzo.
Babcock keeps Kakuzo under control for a moment.
Kakuzo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Babcock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo is looking to take a break and control but Babcock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kakuzo throws a strike aimed at the side of Babcock's head but Babcock avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Babcock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Babcock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kakuzo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Babcock to regain full guard.
Babcock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kakuzo passes Babcock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Babcock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Babcock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kakuzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo throws a strike but Babcock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Babcock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Babcock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Babcock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Babcock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kakuzo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kakuzo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kakuzo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Babcock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kakuzo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Babcock there.
Babcock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kakuzo is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Kakuzo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kakuzo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Babcock there.
Kakuzo tries to roll over but Babcock keeps him under control.
Babcock tries to pass to full mount but Kakuzo defends it.
Babcock not doing much here.
Kakuzo is refusing to be controlled, as Babcock sits in half guard.
Kakuzo seems to have got his legs back now.
Kakuzo gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kakuzo has momentary wrist control but Babcock slips an elbow through the middle.
Kakuzo trying to control the position.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babcock content to stall in guard here.
Kakuzo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Babcock stacks Kakuzo 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 Babcock!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babcock works to advance to full mount. Kakuzo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Babcock throws an overhand right that lands on Kakuzo's shoulder, as Kakuzo tries to avoid the shot.
Babcock misses with a body shot.
Babcock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Babcock is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kakuzo throws a leg kick which misses Babcock's front leg but catches the back leg as Babcock tries to avoid it.
Kakuzo missing with a left hand there. Babcock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babcock throws a body punch but Kakuzo moves out of range.
Kakuzo misses with an uppercut.
Babcock blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Babcock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kakuzo tries to clinch up.
Babcock circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo connects with the punch.
Kakuzo misses with a takedown attempt - Babcock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Babcock tries to clinch there but Kakuzo circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Babcock.
Kakuzo is looking to clinch but Babcock is avoiding it.
Babcock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kakuzo on the side of the head.
Kakuzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kakuzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Babcock tries to sprawl out of it but Kakuzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Babcock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Babcock misses.
Kakuzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babcock.
Babcock lands the left hand.
Kakuzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Babcock. Babcock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kakuzo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakuzo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babcock keeps working.
Kakuzo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Babcock struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Kakuzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Babcock can't do much from the bottom here.
Babcock avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kakuzo.
Babcock tries to bench press Kakuzo off him but Kakuzo keeps the position.
Babcock wants to control but Kakuzo postures up.
Kakuzo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Babcock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kakuzo's guard! Nice work there by Babcock!
Kakuzo can't keep his opponent in guard - Babcock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kakuzo looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock wants to control but Kakuzo is keeping him busy.
Babcock blocks the strikes from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kakuzo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Babcock 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.
Kakuzo tries to roll over but Babcock keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakagome Kakuzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kakuzo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babcock pulls his head out easily.
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 Nakagome Kakuzo.
I think Babcock 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Thomas Babcock!
Jesse Thomas Babcock is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jesse Thomas Babcock 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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