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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rion Flare (ranked 5565 p4p, 5342 weight class) and Derrick Smith (ranked 484 p4p, 470 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rion Flare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Smith!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith closes the distance and pushes Flare back into the cage.
Flare is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Flare misses with a kick to the body.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Flare.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Flare back into the cage.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Flare controls his hands.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Flare wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Flare blocking some punches.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flare gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith drives through and clinches with Flare against the cage.
Smith prevents Flare from breaking the clinch.
Smith pulls Flare into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare chips away with some ground and pound.
Flare stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Flare wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Flare is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flare tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flare. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flare passes into half guard.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Flare from advancing position.
Smith wants to control but Flare is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flare decides to return to a standing position.
Smith pushes Flare up against the cage in a clinch.
Flare stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith looks winded!
Flare clinches.
Flare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flare is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Flare seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Flare to keep the fight standing.
Flare goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rion Flare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flare throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flare working aggressively here.
Flare tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flare lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Flare shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flare stuffs the takedown.
Flare gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Smith has Flare pressed against the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flare is trying to break free.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Flare wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Flare tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Flare ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Flare manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flare shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flare gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith clinches.
Flare blocks an uppercut.
Flare is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Flare tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Flare takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flare's efforts to push away.
Flare wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Flare shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Flare tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rion Flare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flare tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Flare avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Flare being controlled against the cage.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Flare.
Smith has Flare pushed against the cage.
Flare tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith is stalling here.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Flare gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Flare won't want to take too many of those.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Derrick Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flare takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Flare uses from the top position.
Flare trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith controlling the position.
Flare prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Smith trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Flare throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flare is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flare is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith works Flare's body with a nice hook.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Flare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Flare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flare looking for a takedown.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Flare back into the cage.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Flare tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rion Flare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flare stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flare wants it to stay on the feet.
Flare throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Flare misses with a few strikes there.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flare avoids it really well and circles away.
Flare throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flare off to one side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Flare's face.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Flare avoids the body shot from Smith.
Flare changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Flare defends well and Smith ends up having to push Flare into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Derrick Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flare closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flare is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flare missing with knees to the body.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flare wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Flare working hard to break the clinch.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
It looked like Flare was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Flare clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flare lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Flare jumps guard but Smith stands there with Flare around his waist. Flare gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Derrick Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flare, pushing him back against the cage.
Flare tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Smith tries a body shot but Flare blocks it.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Flare is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Flare fails to pull guard.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Flare moves into the clinch.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlitos Way (ranked 4863 p4p, 5120 weight class) and Jones Garrick (ranked 424 p4p, 438 weight class). The key to victory for Carlitos Way has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlitos Way!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jones Garrick!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Way has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garrick is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garrick misses with a knee to the head.
Way prevents Garrick from breaking the clinch.
Way gets underhooks to prevent Garrick's takedown attempt.
Way has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Garrick clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Way is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Garrick with him. Garrick is trying to defend but Way has an arm under the chin now! Garrick grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlitos Way!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Calvin (ranked 4455 p4p, 4989 weight class) and Lil Tecca (ranked 406 p4p, 431 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Calvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lil Tecca!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calvin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tecca napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tecca looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tecca takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tecca on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tecca 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.
Calvin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Calvin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tecca takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Calvin grinds an elbow into Tecca's temple.
Tecca taking a bit of punishment here - Calvin scoring with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tecca takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Calvin working the ground and pound.
Calvin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Calvin working the head with strikes.
Calvin scoring with punches and elbows.
Calvin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tecca to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvin lands an elbow.
Tecca is not content to let Calvin control the position.
Calvin lands a nice forearm strike.
Calvin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Calvin working the head and body with strikes.
Calvin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tecca to see if he's OK.
Calvin wants to control but Tecca is keeping him busy.
Tecca takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Calvin scoring with punches and elbows.
Tecca on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calvin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Calvin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tecca taking punishment in the form of punches.
Calvin landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tecca on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Calvin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Calvin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tecca on the ground.
Calvin working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calvin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tecca takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Calvin scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calvin working the head with strikes.
Calvin scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tecca is trying to escape the position but Calvin is controlling the position.
Calvin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Calvin looks up at the clock and then as Tecca takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Calvin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Calvin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tecca some visible discomfort.
Calvin working the ground and pound.
Calvin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tecca down.
Calvin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Calvin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Calvin lands a nice forearm strike.
Tecca takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Calvin working the head with strikes.
Calvin looks up at the clock and then as Tecca takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Calvin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Calvin lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calvin cracks Tecca with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Calvin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tecca takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Calvin scores with punches from side control.
Tecca taking punishment in the form of punches.
Calvin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tecca some visible discomfort.
Tecca on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Calvin cracks Tecca with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Calvin working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calvin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Calvin is chipping away with strikes.
Calvin scores with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Calvin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Calvin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tecca on his heels. He'll look to pass Tecca's guard now, I'm sure.
Calvin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Calvin connects with a couple of short punches.
Calvin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Calvin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Calvin works over Tecca with some ground and pound from guard.
Calvin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tecca's head.
Calvin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tecca's head.
Calvin landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin postures up and lands a big shot to Tecca's brow.
Calvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tecca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calvin is working Tecca over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvin lands a couple of elbows.
Tecca is breathing heavily.
Calvin wants to control from the top but Tecca keeps moving.
Calvin is in close to Tecca's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tecca has momentary wrist control but Calvin slips an elbow through the middle.
Calvin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tecca's head.
Calvin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Calvin chips away with some ground and pound.
Tecca has momentary wrist control but Calvin slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calvin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Calvin chips away with some ground and pound.
Calvin stands up over Tecca, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calvin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calvin landing some decent shots from guard.
Calvin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Calvin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calvin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calvin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Calvin postures up and lands a big shot to Tecca's brow.
Calvin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Calvin lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calvin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Calvin stands up over Tecca, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Calvin working some strikes from top position.
Calvin trying to control but Tecca is working from the bottom.
Tecca keeping full guard, as Calvin tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvin is working hard here to advance position.
Calvin is working Tecca over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Calvin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tecca's head.
Tecca has momentary wrist control but Calvin slips an elbow through the middle.
Calvin lands a couple of digs.
Calvin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tecca's head.
Tecca has momentary wrist control but Calvin slips an elbow through the middle.
Calvin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Calvin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calvin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calvin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Calvin distracts Tecca with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Calvin landing with the ground and pound.
Calvin lands a couple of elbows.
Calvin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calvin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calvin chips away with some ground and pound.
Calvin stands up over Tecca, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calvin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Calvin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tecca's head.
Calvin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Calvin dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Calvin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Calvin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tecca keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Calvin lands a nice short elbow.
Calvin winds up and cracks Tecca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Calvin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Calvin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Calvin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tecca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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. Calvin connects with a nice short shot to Tecca's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tecca has hold of Calvin's hands but Calvin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Calvin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Calvin is nestled in close to Tecca, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Calvin lands with a punch from half guard.
Calvin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Calvin lands strikes from half guard.
Calvin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Calvin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Calvin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scott Calvin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calvin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tecca with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tecca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tecca on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Calvin winds up and cracks Tecca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Calvin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Calvin lands strikes from half guard.
Calvin is trying to control. Tecca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calvin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tecca on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tecca wants to control but Calvin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Calvin lands a nice short elbow.
Calvin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tecca taking some punishment here, with Calvin in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvin 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.
Nice strikes from Calvin there.
Calvin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Calvin there.
Calvin winds up and cracks Tecca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Calvin lands strikes from half guard.
Calvin lands strikes from half guard.
Calvin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Calvin winds up and cracks Tecca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Calvin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tecca can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calvin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Calvin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Calvin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Calvin lands strikes from half guard.
Calvin working the head and body with strikes.
Calvin wants to control but Tecca is keeping him busy.
Tecca taking some punishment here, with Calvin in his half guard.
Lil Tecca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Calvin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calvin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tecca does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Calvin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Calvin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Calvin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Choi (ranked 4357 p4p, 4419 weight class) and Tamryn Shihsaidov (ranked 271 p4p, 274 weight class). Shihsaidov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Soviet Connection. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tamryn Shihsaidov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Choi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Choi moves forwards but Shihsaidov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Choi walks into a left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Choi. Those never looked like landing.
Shihsaidov cracks Choi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Choi shoots in looking for a takedown. Shihsaidov tries to sprawl out of it but Choi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shihsaidov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Choi shoots in for a takedown but Shihsaidov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shihsaidov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Choi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shihsaidov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Choi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Choi misses with a looping left.
Choi throws the left hand but Shihsaidov avoids the punch easily.
Shihsaidov scores with a jab to the head.
Choi fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Shihsaidov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Choi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Shihsaidov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shihsaidov scores with the left hand. Choi knows he should have avoided that one.
Choi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shihsaidov lands a glancing blow to the side of Choi's head.
Shihsaidov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shihsaidov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
 Choi is rocked!
Choi walks into a straight right hand from Shihsaidov.
Oh Choi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shihsaidov avoids it really well and circles away.
Shihsaidov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Choi looks to land a combination but Shihsaidov avoids it well.
It seemed like Shihsaidov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choi seems to have got his legs back now.
Choi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Choi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shihsaidov scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choi moves forwards but Shihsaidov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shihsaidov scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Shihsaidov. No joy for Choi on that attempt.
Choi is breathing heavily.
Choi misses with a lunging right hand
and Shihsaidov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anthony Choi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shihsaidov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shihsaidov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Choi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shihsaidov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shihsaidov lands the left hand.
Shihsaidov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Choi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Choi is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Shihsaidov just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Choi has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tamryn Shihsaidov!
After the fight, Tamryn Shihsaidov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Young City Striker (ranked 4294 p4p, 4179 weight class) and Saul Blanco (ranked 423 p4p, 412 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Young City Striker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Saul Blanco!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanco leaves Striker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blanco misses with a body shot.
Striker quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Striker fails with a takedown attempt.
Blanco lands a head shot.
Blanco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Striker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young City Striker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Striker misses with the body kick
and Blanco counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blanco. Striker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Striker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker has a takedown stuffed.
Striker tries to clinch but Blanco moves away
and Blanco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blanco lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blanco.
Blanco throws a body punch but Striker moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco throws a body shot but no joy.
Blanco lands with an uppercut that bounces Striker off the cage and back into range.
Blanco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blanco looks to land a combination but Striker avoids it well.
Blanco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Striker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Striker closes the distance and clinches.
Blanco is trying to maintain a safe position but Striker gets an underhook and turns Blanco into the cage.
Blanco tries to work over Striker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Striker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blanco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blanco pushes Striker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Striker is breathing heavily.
Striker breaks the clinch.
Blanco misses with a wild body shot.
Saul Blanco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blanco throws a right hand that Striker ducks under and follows up with a left that Striker also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Striker moves away.
Blanco scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Striker at a distance.
Blanco lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blanco.
Blanco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Striker manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Striker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Striker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Striker.
Striker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Striker is rocked!
Blanco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blanco swings for the body but Striker moves out of range.
Blanco throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Blanco finds it's target.
Blanco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saul Blanco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Striker.
Blanco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blanco throws a series of punches but Striker moves out of range.
Blanco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Striker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blanco misses with the combination.
Blanco lands a nice hook to Striker's body. Striker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blanco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Striker at a distance.
Blanco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blanco scores with a hook to the body. Striker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanco throws a series of punches but Striker moves out of range.
Striker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Blanco lands a glancing blow to the side of Striker's head.
Blanco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blanco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blanco connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Striker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blanco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Striker momentarily.
Blanco digs a good hook to Striker's body.
Blanco lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Striker is looking to close the distance but Blanco sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Striker crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Striker is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Saul Blanco!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Garcia Jr (ranked 3310 p4p, 4256 weight class) and Morello Stark (ranked 228 p4p, 268 weight class). Garcia Jr's entrance music is Johnny Dang. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edgar Garcia Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Morello Stark!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Stark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garcia Jr.
Stark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcia Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia Jr as he jumps to the side.
Edgar Garcia Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morello Stark.
Garcia Jr misses with a wild combination.
Garcia Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia Jr as Stark shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garcia Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stark fails with the takedown
and Garcia Jr counters with a left to the body.
Morello Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark slips a jab and a cross from Garcia Jr.
Stark misses with a body shot
and Garcia Jr counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Garcia Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stark drops his hands momentarily and Garcia Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcia Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Stark's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stark's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stark closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia Jr, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes Garcia Jr against the cage but Garcia Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garcia Jr throwing a counter right hand but Stark manages to avoid it.
Garcia Jr throws a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stark.
Garcia Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garcia Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Garcia Jr stuns Stark with a nice body shot, before stepping back 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!
Stark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garcia Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stark shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Stark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stark fails to land the takedown.
Stark looks winded!
Garcia Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stark shoots and misses
and Garcia Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia Jr scores with a one two! Stark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia Jr.
Nice body punch from Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr scores with a jab.
 Stark is rocked!
Garcia Jr throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Stark colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Garcia Jr as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Stark is left battered and dazed whilst Garcia Jr and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Garcia Jr!
Edgar Garcia Jr is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Edgar Garcia Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Montgomery (ranked 4344 p4p, 3533 weight class) and King Cong (ranked 401 p4p, 355 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, King Cong!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery loads up on a big right hand but Cong slips the punch.
Cong slips under a jab.
Montgomery avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Montgomery lands an overhand right.
Cong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montgomery lands with a nice combination. Cong backs away looking to recover.
Montgomery avoids the head kick by Cong.
Cong misses with a head kick.
Cong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Montgomery as he checks the leg kick.
Cong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cong thumps Montgomery with a low kick.
Cong's coach down at Räkälä was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cong's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Montgomery tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Cong moves forwards but Montgomery connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Montgomery.
Montgomery moves out of range of the body kick from Cong.
Cong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Montgomery checks it well.
Montgomery checks a low kick from Cong.
Montgomery throwing a counter right hand but Cong manages to avoid it.
Montgomery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montgomery misses with a wild body shot.
Montgomery checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montgomery.
Cong shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery misses with a few strikes there.
Montgomery scores with a nice right hand.
Montgomery displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cong scoring well with a low kick there.
Montgomery misses with a hook
and Cong counters with a body kick that stops Montgomery in his tracks momentarily.
Montgomery lands a jab to Cong's midsection.
Cong slips a straight right by Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a body shot.
Cong lands a head kick!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cong 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 Montgomery has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Montgomery and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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!
Montgomery connects with the punch.
Montgomery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cong.
Cong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a wild combination.
Montgomery throws out a loose jab but Cong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cong ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery checks a leg kick.
Jake Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery throws a right hand that Cong ducks under and follows up with a left that Cong also avoids with ease.
Cong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Montgomery. That did some damage!
Montgomery misses with a body punch
and Cong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Montgomery moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cong misses with a low kick.
Cong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Montgomery connects with a jab.
Montgomery with a nice cross.
Montgomery throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cong counters with a low kick, right behind Montgomery 's knee.
Montgomery scores with a three punch combo!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cong. That's going to slow Montgomery down.
Cong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Montgomery pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montgomery throws a right and a left that both miss.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cong moves away.
Cong throws a front kick aimed at Montgomery's knee but Montgomery avoids it well.
Montgomery takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cong.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Montgomery. Those never looked like landing.
Montgomery has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cong.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cong.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cong.
Cong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Montgomery. That did some damage!
Montgomery is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Montgomery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cong with the inside leg kick.
Montgomery chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cong can pounce on him.
Montgomery lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Montgomery misses the shot to the body.
Montgomery misses the shot to the body.
Cong ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery.
Cong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montgomery lands with a right hand.
Montgomery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Montgomery takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Cong lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Cong.
Montgomery connects with a nice looking jab.
Montgomery misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Montgomery tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cong slips a jab from Montgomery.
Cong lands a leg kick that knocks Montgomery off balance momentarily.
Montgomery swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cong. Montgomery shrugs it off though.
Montgomery scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Montgomery. That did some damage!
Cong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters circling a little - Cong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cong pushes Montgomery away with a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cong.
Montgomery takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Montgomery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but King Cong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cong lands a head kick. Montgomery smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Montgomery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cong counters with a good low kick that Montgomery was not able to check.
Cong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Montgomery clobbers Cong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Montgomery checks the leg kick.
Cong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cong throws a leg kick but Montgomery moved away.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Montgomery connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montgomery throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Montgomery throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Montgomery. That did some damage!
Cong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Montgomery is out of range and Cong settles back down.
Montgomery takes a swing at Cong's ribcage but misses.
Montgomery misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery looks to score with a jab to the body but Cong is just out of range.
Crunch! Cong slams his shin into Montgomery's torso.
Cong thows a body kick. Montgomery tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Montgomery lands with an overhand left.
Montgomery misses with a jab to the body
and Cong counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cong lands a high kick!
Cong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montgomery will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Montgomery's head.
Cong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montgomery.
Cong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Montgomery takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Montgomery throws a sloppy body shot
and Cong counters with an outside leg kick.
Montgomery misses with a hook
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Cong counters with an inside leg kick.
Montgomery rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cong counters with a leg kick.
Montgomery checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cong slips under a jab from Montgomery.
Cong tries to land a leg kick but Montgomery saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Montgomery connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Montgomery fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cong was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery.
An inside leg kick lands from Cong.
Montgomery jabs at Cong's body.
Cong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Montgomery throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick from Cong lands but Montgomery takes it in his stride.
Montgomery chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cong can pounce on him.
Cong slips a jab and a cross from Montgomery.
Cong moves out of range as Montgomery strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cong.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cong.
Montgomery misses with a double jab.
Montgomery takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Montgomery missing with a left hand there. Cong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cong tries a quick counter leg kick but Montgomery is wise to it.
Montgomery throws a lazy uppercut
and Cong counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Cong slams his shin into Montgomery's torso.
Montgomery takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Cong.
An inside leg kick lands from Cong.
No joy there for Montgomery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montgomery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Montgomery has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cong.
Montgomery takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cong lands a front kick.
Cong misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Cong.
King Cong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montgomery's sensitive parts.
Montgomery swings for the body but Cong moves out of range.
Cong misses with a head kick.
Cong slips a jab and a cross from Montgomery.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cong.
Cong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cong thumps Montgomery with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a poor cross that misses
and Cong counters with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Montgomery.
Cong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Montgomery lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Montgomery throws a jab but it's blocked by Cong.
Montgomery takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Cong, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cong connects with a leg kick.
Montgomery thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montgomery loads up on a big right hand but Cong slips the punch.
Cong fakes the leg kick and cracks Montgomery in the body.
Cong throws a head kick that misses.
Cong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montgomery has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King Cong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Montgomery thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jake Montgomery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montgomery just misses with a punch to the body.
Cong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Montgomery scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cong doesn't seem bothered though.
Cong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Montgomery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cong with a nice calf kick.
Montgomery scores with the left hand. Cong knows he should have avoided that one.
Montgomery lunges at Cong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cong's hand.
Cong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montgomery's sensitive parts.
Montgomery takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Montgomery chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cong can pounce on him.
Montgomery takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cong.
Cong scoring well with a low kick there.
Decent striking displayed by Montgomery there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cong connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cong can pounce on him.
Montgomery rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cong with the inside leg kick.
Cong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Montgomery's head.
Cong avoids the body shot from Montgomery.
Cong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cong in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Montgomery - just one landing.
Montgomery blocks a head kick by Cong.
Montgomery on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cong slips a jab and a cross from Montgomery.
Cong throws a sloppy head kick and Montgomery moves out of range easily.
Cong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick lands for Cong.
Montgomery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cong on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Montgomery falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cong makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Montgomery really felt that one!
Cong throws a head kick that misses.
Cong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cong throws a leg kick that misses.
Cong lands a nice looking body kick.
Cong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Montgomery connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cong. Cong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Montgomery throws a hook but Cong blocks it.
Cong connects with a solid leg kick.
Cong moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cong.
Montgomery throws a right and a left that both miss.
Montgomery misses the jab.
Cong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cong slips a straight right by Montgomery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Montgomery.
Montgomery dips to his left and cracks Cong with an uppercut!
Montgomery throws a nice looking combination but Cong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Montgomery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cong.
Montgomery throws a right and a left that both miss.
Montgomery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montgomery throws an off balance right hand
and Cong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Montgomery just misses with a punch to the body.
Cong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cong.
Cong tries a head kick but it misses.
Cong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Montgomery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cong throws the kick towards the body but Montgomery avoids it.
Cong throws a low kick but Montgomery moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery avoids the head kick by Cong.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cong. That's going to slow Montgomery down.
Cong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Montgomery swings widly with a right hand
and Cong counters with a thumping low kick.
Cong throws a nice head kick!
Montgomery lands with a right hand.
Montgomery misses with the combination.
Montgomery throws a shot from downtown. Cong moves away and avoids it.
Montgomery feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Congs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Montgomery.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cong throws a leg kick which misses Montgomery's front leg but catches the back leg as Montgomery tries to avoid it.
Jake Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cong defending well as Montgomery loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Cong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cong 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Cong!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyson Carney (ranked 2910 p4p, 4134 weight class) and Droga Phintanilyo (ranked 165 p4p, 240 weight class). Phintanilyo has chosen ikaw as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyson Carney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Droga Phintanilyo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carney moves into the clinch.
Phintanilyo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carney to keep the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Phintanilyo jumps guard but Carney stands there with Phintanilyo around his waist. Phintanilyo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carney lands a hook that snaps the head of Phintanilyo backwards.
Phintanilyo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carney smiles and moves away.
Kyson Carney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Droga Phintanilyo.
Carney lands a left and a right that send Phintanilyo crashing to the mat, dazed. Carney thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Droga Phintanilyo has been cut.
Phintanilyo throws a right and a left that Carney avoids nicely.
Carney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phintanilyo looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phintanilyo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carney pushes Phintanilyo up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carney.
Carney drops Phintanilyo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Phintanilyo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Phintanilyo is rocked!
Carney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phintanilyo is still on wobbly legs! Can Carney finish him?
Carney mutters something to Phintanilyo before pushing him back against the cage. As Phintanilyo comes back towards him, Carney unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Phintanilyo clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyson Carney!
The defeated Droga Phintanilyo had this to say: 'WHERE ARE YOU TAKING ME?! I SHOULD BE BACK HOME IN DAVAO CITY AFTER THIS TOURNAMENT, BUT YOU'RE SENDING ME TO DAVOS SWITZERLAND!!! YOU'RE ALL CONNIVING WITH MY MORTAL ENEMY THE ICC! BONG BONG MARCOS, USE YOUR PRESIDENTIAL POWERS TO STOP THIS SINISTER PLOT TO CAPTURE ME! HELP ME MAMA! HELP ME!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Hamburgo (ranked 2688 p4p, 3181 weight class) and Attila Kovacs (ranked 278 p4p, 327 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 Attila Kovacs 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Hamburgo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Attila Kovacs!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hamburgo's sensitive parts.
Kovacs connects with a jab.
Kovacs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hamburgo goes for a double leg but Kovacs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kovacs continues to drive forward.
Kovacs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamburgo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovacs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamburgo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hamburgo showed some decent athleticism there.
Kovacs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hamburgo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hamburgo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hamburgo content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamburgo is looking for a kimura but Kovacs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hamburgo to get the leverage.
Kovacs tries to roll over but Hamburgo keeps him under control.
Hamburgo stalling.
Hamburgo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hamburgo is keen to just control but Kovacs is a slippery customer.
Kovacs is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hamburgo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kovacs is just riding it out for now. Hamburgo eventually gives up the hold.
Hamburgo wants to take a breather but Kovacs is having none of it.
Hamburgo is trying to work for a kimura but Kovacs is defending well.
Hamburgo is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs wants to control but Hamburgo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hamburgo wants to work for an arm triangle but Kovacs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hamburgo seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kovacs wants to get back to his feet.
Hamburgo is trying to control the action in half guard but Kovacs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hamburgo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
Hamburgo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hamburgo shoots in and drives through. Kovacs sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hamburgo takes one to the chin there.
Hamburgo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kovacs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kovacs with the inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kovacs.
Hamburgo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hamburgo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamburgo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamburgo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kovacs's head.
Hamburgo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kovacs's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Attila Kovacs will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hamburgo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hamburgo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kovacs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamburgo.
Kovacs stuffs the takedown.
Hamburgo blocks a head kick by Kovacs.
Hamburgo fails to land the takedown.
Hamburgo closes the distance and clinches up with Kovacs, looking for a takedown. Hamburgo pushes Kovacs against the cage but Kovacs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Hamburgo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hamburgo.
Hamburgo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kovacs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kovacs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamburgo wants to control but Kovacs is keeping him busy.
Hamburgo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hamburgo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kovacs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hamburgo trying to control the position but Kovacs is working away.
Hamburgo working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hamburgo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hamburgo wants to control but Kovacs is keeping him busy.
Hamburgo laying and praying for a moment but Kovacs takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hamburgo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kovacs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamburgo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kovacs's head.
Hamburgo is trying to control. Kovacs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hamburgo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hamburgo controlling the action here.
Hamburgo is looking to take a break and control but Kovacs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamburgo seems to be looking for submissions.
Hamburgo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hamburgo stops Kovacs from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Attila Kovacs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamburgo tries to move into range but Kovacs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kovacs, as that shot connected.
Kovacs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kovacs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Kovacs.
Hamburgo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kovacs on his heels. He'll look to pass Kovacs's guard now, I'm sure.
Hamburgo pushing down on Kovacs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamburgo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hamburgo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hamburgo trying to control the action but Kovacs is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Attila Kovacs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovacs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hamburgo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kovacs connects with the punch.
Hamburgo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kovacs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamburgo.
Hamburgo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hamburgo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hamburgo in side control, throwing shots but Kovacs defends.
Hamburgo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hamburgo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hamburgo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs leaves Hamburgo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamburgo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Hamburgo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamburgo is defended easily by Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kovacs scores with a head kick. Hamburgo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kovacs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hamburgo on the side of the head.
Hamburgo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hamburgo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hamburgo is rocked!
A cross from Kovacs lands.
Oh Hamburgo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs connects with an inside leg kick.
Carlos Hamburgo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovacs. That's going to slow Hamburgo down.
Hamburgo dives in and grabs Kovacs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kovacs pushes down on Hamburgo's head and hops out.
Kovacs lands a big head kick that sends Hamburgo tumbling to the mat! Kovacs takes a step backwards and waves Hamburgo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Kovacs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carlos Hamburgo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs scores with a sloppy right hand. Hamburgo should have avoided that one.
Hamburgo dodges the punch combination from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a hook but Hamburgo blocks it.
It looked like Hamburgo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kovacs.
Nice sprawl there from Kovacs as Hamburgo shoots in.
Hamburgo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kovacs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hamburgo seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hamburgo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hamburgo is taking a breather. Kovacs 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.
Hamburgo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Attila Kovacs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hamburgo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kovacs turns into him and now he's in Hamburgo's guard.
Hamburgo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kovacs defends well.
Carlos Hamburgo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs wants to get up but he can't break Hamburgo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hamburgo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamburgo, not yet.
Hamburgo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kovacs controls the pace.
Hamburgo has his hands on Kovacs's head, controlling the position.
Carlos Hamburgo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamburgo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kovacs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Attila Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovacs 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Attila Kovacs!
Attila Kovacs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikodem Kowalczyk (ranked 2091 p4p, 3554 weight class) and Zheng Lingxin (ranked 228 p4p, 369 weight class). Nikodem Kowalczyk has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikodem Kowalczyk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zheng Lingxin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalczyk throws out a loose jab but Lingxin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalczyk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lingxins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Zheng Lingxin has been cut.
Lingxin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kowalczyk.
Lingxin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lingxin blocks a jab.
Lingxin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lingxin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalczyk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kowalczyk checks a leg kick.
Kowalczyk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lingxin can pounce on him.
Kowalczyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kowalczyk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kowalczyk scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Kowalczyk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lingxin misses with a looping right.
Kowalczyk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lingxin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lingxin just misses with a punch to the body.
Lingxin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalczyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lingxin.
Lingxin flicks out a counter leg kick but Kowalczyk steps away.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lingxin.
Lingxin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Lingxin does no damage.
Lingxin misses the body punch
and Kowalczyk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kowalczyk moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kowalczyk.
A short body shot lands from Kowalczyk as the two fighters clinch.
Lingxin looks winded!
Lingxin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalczyk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalczyk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalczyk.
Lingxin misses with the head strike.
Kowalczyk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalczyk cracks Lingxin with a nice body shot.
Kowalczyk lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Lingxin blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lingxin takes a shot to the head.
Kowalczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kowalczyk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That has opened up Zheng Lingxin's cut even more.
Kowalczyk lands with a light punch inside.
Kowalczyk pushes Lingxin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lingxin is rocked!
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lingxin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalczyk finish him?
Kowalczyk is leaning against Lingxin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kowalczyk blocking some punches.
Kowalczyk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kowalczyk creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lingxin's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lingxin drops to his knees and Kowalczyk pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikodem Kowalczyk!
Nikodem Kowalczyk retains his middleweight title!
Nikodem Kowalczyk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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