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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josue Souza (ranked 4021 p4p, 2946 weight class) and Changa Galowanga (ranked 435 p4p, 333 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josue Souza!
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, Changa Galowanga!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Galowanga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Galowanga counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Galowanga.
Galowanga scores with a three punch combo!
 It looks like Josue Souza has been cut.
Galowanga sends Souza crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Galowanga is motioning to the referee to let Souza up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Souza is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galowanga loads up on a big right hand but Souza slips the punch.
Souza is looking to counter the offense by Galowanga and move into the clinch.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Galowanga connects with a body shot.
Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Souza instigates a clinch.
Galowanga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Souza seems to have got his legs back now.
Galowanga lands with a short shot to the head.
Souza is trying to drag Galowanga to the mat but Galowanga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josue Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galowanga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Souza blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza decides to pull guard.
Galowanga looking to sit in guard and control but Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galowanga controls Souza momentarily but Souza frees himself.
Galowanga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Souza stands and throws Galowanga's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Galowanga wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Souza has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Galowanga's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Galowanga is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Josue Souza!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Dukic (ranked 4898 p4p, 3248 weight class) and Stu Redman (ranked 459 p4p, 335 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Redman's choice of entrance music: Smke a Little Smoke - Eric Church. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 7 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruno Dukic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stu Redman!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dukic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dukic lands an uppercut.
Dukic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Redman wants the takedown. Dukic is fighting it off but Redman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dukic's guard against the cage.
Redman wants to control from the top but Dukic keeps moving.
Dukic wants to stand up but Redman is controlling him.
Redman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Redman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Redman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Redman working some strikes from top position.
Dukic wants to stand up but Redman is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman is looking to work some ground and pound but Dukic has wrist control.
Dukic wants to stand and escape but Redman is having none of it.
Dukic trying to strike off his back.
Redman wants to control from the top but Dukic keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Redman lands with a cross.
Dukic tries for a takedown but Redman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Redman slips a straight right by Dukic.
Dukic clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dukic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dukic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redman with a nice cross.
Redman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Redman lands in his opponent's guard.
Redman throwing strikes from guard but Dukic blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman is fighting to break Dukic's control of his arms but Dukic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Redman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Redman wants to control from the top but Dukic keeps moving.
Redman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dukic's guard.
Dukic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redman trying to pass the guard but Dukic defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dukic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dukic taking some punishment here, with Redman in his half guard.
Dukic is trying to stand back up but Redman is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Redman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dukic keeps working.
Dukic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Redman on the ground.
Redman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Redman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dukic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redman is keen to just control but Dukic is a slippery customer.
Dukic is trying to stand up here but Redman is controlling him well.
Redman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Redman lands strikes from half guard.
Dukic is trying to control but can't.
Dukic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands with a punch from half guard.
Redman slows the pace down in half guard.
Redman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dukic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redman lands with a punch from half guard.
Dukic missing with punches from the bottom.
Dukic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dukic tries to get out of the position.
Dukic wants to control but Redman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Redman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Redman lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Redman dominated that round.
That's time! Dukic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dukic throws a lazy right hand but Redman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redman is looking for the big counter here.
Nice shot by Redman.
Redman misses with an uppercut. Dukic saw that one coming.
Redman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dukic moves away from the strike by Redman.
Redman throws a hook to the side of Dukic's head but Dukic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dukic.
Dukic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dukic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Redman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Redman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman wants to control but Dukic is keeping him busy.
Redman grinds an elbow into Dukic's temple.
Redman looks up at the clock and then as Dukic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Redman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Redman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dukic is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukic tries to escape but Redman is in control.
Redman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Redman wants to control but Dukic is keeping him busy.
Dukic taking a bit of punishment here - Redman scoring with strikes.
Redman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Redman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redman grinds an elbow into Dukic's temple.
You can see the frustration on Dukic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Redman tries to score with some ground and pound. Dukic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Redman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dukic is trying to control Redman's posture but Redman avoids it.
Dukic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman grinds an elbow into Dukic's temple.
Dukic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Redman lands an elbow.
Redman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dukic can't do much from the bottom here.
Redman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dukic keeps working.
Redman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Redman landing a few strikes.
Redman working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dukic dodges the ground and pound from Redman.
Dukic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Redman is controlling him well.
Dukic prevents Redman from improving position.
Dukic struggling a bit here.
Redman throwing strikes but Dukic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Redman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dukic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Redman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Redman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Redman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukic taking some punishment here, with Redman in his half guard.
Redman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dukic tries to get to full guard but Redman has control of the leg.
Redman wants to control but Dukic is keeping him busy.
Dukic won't allow Redman to pass to mount.
Redman 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.
Redman moves into full mount! Dukic won't be happy about that!
Stu Redman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dukic's face.
Dukic taking shots to the head.
Redman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Redman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Redman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Redman - just one landing.
Redman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dukic.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Redman. No joy for Dukic on that attempt.
Redman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dukic's guard.
Redman throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dukic keeping full guard, as Redman tries to pass.
Redman won't allow Dukic to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Redman working some strikes from top position.
Redman throwing strikes but missing.
Redman is pushing down on Dukic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dukic is fighting to maintain full guard but Redman has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman lands strikes from half guard.
Redman lands with a punch from half guard.
Redman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dukic keeps working.
Redman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Redman throwing shots but Dukic is blocking nicely.
Redman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dukic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Redman.
Dukic has hold of Redman's hands but Redman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Redman thows a huge punch but Dukic dodges it nicely.
Dukic missing with punches from the bottom.
Redman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dukic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Redman wants to take a breather but Dukic is having none of it.
Redman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dukic has hold of Redman's hands but Redman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Redman slips a nice elbow through Dukic's hands, connecting with Dukic's forehead.
Redman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Redman lands with a punch from half guard.
Redman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dukic trying to control but Redman postures up.
Redman slips a nice elbow through Dukic's hands, connecting with Dukic's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dukic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redman.
Dukic manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Redman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dukic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dukic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dukic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dukic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dukic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dukic is trying to stall.
Dukic throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dukic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dukic working hard to break the clinch.
Dukic controlling the action here for a moment.
Redman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukic wants to control but Redman postures up.
Redman moves into full mount!
Redman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Redman working the ground and pound effectively.
Bruno Dukic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redman lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stu Redman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Redman 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stu Redman!
Stu Redman very nearly forgot to thank Stoner's Killer Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Marino (ranked 2630 p4p, 4869 weight class) and Tommy Fu (ranked 239 p4p, 388 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Marino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Fu !
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marino ducks under a wild hook from Fu .
Marino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marino takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fu throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Marino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fu .
Fu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fu lands with a hook. Marino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marino clobbers Fu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Fu .
Marino throwing a counter right hand but Fu manages to avoid it.
Fu connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Marino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Fu . Those never looked like landing.
Fu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fu connects with a leg kick.
Fu lands with a slapping head kick.
Fu lands a nice looking body shot.
Fu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fu throws a hook but Marino avoids it easily.
Marino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu throws a head kick that misses.
Fu connects with a solid leg kick.
Fu ducks under a wild hook from Marino.
Marino has closed the distance and engaged Fu in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bit of stalling here from Marino.
Marino throws a head punch that misses.
Fu tries to break free but Marino pushes him back against the cage.
Marino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marino swings wildly with an uppercut but Fu uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Marino fails to land.
Fu tries to score a body lock takedown but Marino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marino tries to work over Fu 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marino lands a nice shot to the body.
Fu can't break the clinch.
Marino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fu 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tommy Fu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marino's head backwards.
Marino just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marino misses with a wild combination.
Fu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fu . That one must have hurt.
Fu lands a body shot.
Marino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Marino misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Fu 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.
Fu lands a body shot.
A nice combination there by Marino.
Fu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fu lands a head shot.
Marino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No joy there for Marino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marino takes a step back to recover.
Marino ducks right into an uppercut from Fu .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fu 's head.
Frank Marino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Fu coming out on top.
Fu cracks Marino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick by Fu misses
and Marino counters with a nice uppercut.
Marino slips a jab and a cross from Fu .
Marino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Fu . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fu .
Marino throws a nice looking combination but Fu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Marino blocks a head kick by Fu .
Fu throws a jab but it's blocked by Marino.
Marino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fu scores with a spinning back kick!
Fu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marino ducks under a wild hook from Fu .
Fu takes a swing at Marino's ribcage but misses.
Fu misses with a body kick.
Marino throws a hook to the side of Fu 's head but Fu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marino avoids the head kick by Fu .
Marino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fu misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marino manages to avoid it.
It looked like Marino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Fu .
Fu misses the shot to the body.
Fu tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Marino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marino moves out of range as Fu throws a body kick.
It looked like Marino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fu .
A combination from Fu does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Fu . Beautiful body shot.
Fu throws a head kick that misses
and Marino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu tries to land a front kick but Marino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fu misses with a double jab.
Marino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marino walks into a stiff left hand from Fu .
Marino blocks a head kick by Fu .
Marino defending well as Fu loads up on a big left hand.
Fu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marino.
Marino throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Fu stumbling backwards into the cage! Fu bounces back off the cage towards Marino, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Marino lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Marino celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Marino!
Post fight, an emotional Frank Marino said '*lays down gloves in cage*'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pope Cozad (ranked 23572 p4p, 1712 weight class) and Alec Harvey (ranked 446 p4p, 167 weight class). Cozad comes into the arena with Spirit In The Sky- Norman Greenbaum blaring out of the sound system. Harvey has chosen I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME - Choke as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pope Cozad had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pope Cozad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alec Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cozad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harvey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harvey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cozad throws a body shot but no joy.
Harvey cracks Cozad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cozad walks into a stiff left hand from Harvey.
Cozad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harvey clobbers Cozad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harvey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harvey has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cozad is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Harvey punishes Cozad's body with a nice straight punch.
Cozad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cozad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harvey.
Cozad walks into a straight right hand from Harvey.
Harvey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cozad's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Cozad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harvey connects with a looping right hand.
Cozad lands a jab to the nose.
Cozad connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey lands with a right hand.
A big left from Cozad misses.
Harvey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harvey connects with a nice looking jab.
Cozad misses with a jab to the body
and Harvey counters with a two punch combo.
Harvey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harvey lands a body shot.
Cozad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harvey is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cozad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Harvey scores with a jab. Cozad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harvey lands a jab to Cozad's midsection.
Cozad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harvey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cozad throws out the jab.
Harvey staying out of range there.
Cozad with a nice cross.
Cozad closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Harvey! Cozad dives in looking to finish! Harvey is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pope Cozad!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edd Norton (ranked 3976 p4p, 2417 weight class) and Jana Iii Sobieskiego (ranked 399 p4p, 273 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edd Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieskiego scores with a jab.
Sobieskiego cracks Norton with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Norton misses the target.
Norton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sobieskiego.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
Sobieskiego avoids the body shot from Norton.
Sobieskiego goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sobieskiego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sobieskiego scores with a shoulder strike.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobieskiego fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sobieskiego tries a body shot but Norton blocks it.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sobieskiego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow.
Sobieskiego lands a nice shot to the body.
Sobieskiego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieskiego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norton blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Norton to work.
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch.
Norton drives through and clinches with Sobieskiego against the cage.
Norton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sobieskiego fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sobieskiego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norton blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Sobieskiego.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
Sobieskiego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Norton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sobieskiego can turn it around.
Sobieskiego throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
Sobieskiego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norton slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norton walks away with a smile on his face. Sobieskiego gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Edd Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego throws a good cross that connects.
Sobieskiego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobieskiego misses with a few strikes there.
Norton tries to clinch up but Sobieskiego circles away and keeps his distance.
Sobieskiego tries to score with a low kick but Norton moves his leg out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Sobieskiego.
Norton fails to land with a series of punches.
Sobieskiego misses with a lunging right hand
and Norton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Norton finds it's way through Sobieskiego's defenses.
Sobieskiego looks to land a left hand but Norton moved out of range nicely.
Norton throws a low kick, looking for Sobieskiego's leg but Sobieskiego calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Sobieskiego does no damage.
It looked like Norton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sobieskiego swats away the attempt to clinch by Norton.
Norton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sobieskiego throws out the jab.
It looked like Norton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sobieskiego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown attempt - Norton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Norton misses its target.
Sobieskiego throws a jab when Norton was well out of range.
Norton slips a jab from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego throws an overhand right that lands on Norton's shoulder, as Norton tries to avoid the shot.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Norton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sobieskiego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Norton misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego sizes up Norton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Norton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sobieskiego lands with a right hand.
Sobieskiego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norton's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobieskiego darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sobieskiego tries to score a power double leg takedown but Norton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sobieskiego somewhat.
Sobieskiego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norton.
Norton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sobieskiego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sobieskiego works the jab nicely.
Sobieskiego with a hook.
Norton drives through and clinches with Sobieskiego against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sobieskiego misses with a straight left.
Norton blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norton.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sobieskiego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norton slips under a jab.
Norton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sobieskiego tries for a takedown but Norton circles away easily
and Norton counters with a solid body kick.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheers as Sobieskiego lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norton doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown attempt
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but Norton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Sobieskiego backs away, Norton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Edd Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
Norton tries to clinch but Sobieskiego is having none of it.
Sobieskiego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norton appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
It looked like Norton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sobieskiego.
Norton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sobieskiego.
Norton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sobieskiego throws out the jab.
Sobieskiego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Norton on the side of the head.
Norton slips a jab from Sobieskiego.
Norton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sobieskiego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norton moves forwards but Sobieskiego connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Sobieskiego misses its intended target.
Norton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Norton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Norton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown attempt
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobieskiego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norton slips a jab from Sobieskiego.
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!
Sobieskiego connects with a right hand. Norton shakes it off.
Sobieskiego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sobieskiego's corner calls for a 1-2. Sobieskiego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Norton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Norton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norton wants it to stay on the feet.
Sobieskiego looks to land a right hand but Norton moved out of range.
Norton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sobieskiego lunges at Norton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norton's hand.
Norton connects with a nice looking jab.
Sobieskiego gets a clinch.
Norton manages to break the clinch.
Sobieskiego is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobieskiego fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Sobieskiego misses with a lunging right hand
and Norton counters with a nice leg kick.
Sobieskiego throws the left hand but Norton avoids the punch easily.
Sobieskiego scores with a crisp jab that stopped Norton in his tracks.
Sobieskiego shoots in but no luck this time.
Sobieskiego lunges at Norton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norton's hand.
Sobieskiego scores with a leg kick.
Norton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norton pushes Sobieskiego up against the cage in a clinch.
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norton moves out of range as Sobieskiego strikes.
Sobieskiego tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norton swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton clinches with his opponent.
Sobieskiego can't find room to land a body shot as Norton controls the action.
Sobieskiego tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Sobieskiego back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
Norton has Sobieskiego pressed against the cage.
Sobieskiego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norton blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sobieskiego tries to break the clinch but Norton is controlling the position.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sobieskiego missing with a left hand there. Norton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sobieskiego swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norton.
Norton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norton fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sobieskiego just manages to avoid it.
Sobieskiego tests Norton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Norton.
Sobieskiego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Norton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Norton misses the target.
Sobieskiego has closed the distance and engaged Norton in a clinch.
Norton stalling.
Sobieskiego tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego misses with some punches.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sobieskiego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobieskiego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton is pushing Sobieskiego up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sobieskiego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Norton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Norton throws a head kick but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
Sobieskiego fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobieskiego misses with a left hand
and Sobieskiego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton lands a two punch combo.
Sobieskiego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norton's sensitive parts.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norton as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Norton misses its target.
Edd Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
Norton defending well as Sobieskiego loads up on a big left hand.
Sobieskiego throws a jab but it's blocked by Norton.
Norton thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Norton as he jumps to the side.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sobieskiego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sobieskiego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sobieskiego scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobieskiego moves to clinch but Norton breaks away
and Norton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sobieskiego lands the left hand.
Sobieskiego shoots in and drives through. Norton sprawls well.
Norton defending well as Sobieskiego loads up on a big left hand.
Norton is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego throws a jab when Norton was well out of range.
Norton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Norton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot by Sobieskiego.
Norton tries to clinch
and Sobieskiego counters with a good low kick that Norton was not able to check.
Edd Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sobieskiego swings widly with a right hand
and Norton counters with a two punch combo.
Norton lands a slapping body shot.
Norton pushes Sobieskiego up against the cage in a clinch.
Sobieskiego fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sobieskiego.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobieskiego tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Sobieskiego back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sobieskiego.
Norton stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Sobieskiego.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sobieskiego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edd Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norton breaks from the clinch.
Sobieskiego lands a jab to the nose.
Sobieskiego misses with an uppercut
and Norton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sobieskiego keeps the fight on the outside.
Sobieskiego cracks Norton with an open hand slap.
A combination from Sobieskiego does no damage.
Sobieskiego dips to his left and cracks Norton with an uppercut!
Norton misses the shot to the body.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sobieskiego is looking to slow Norton down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jana Iii Sobieskiego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sobieskiego 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 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
Our winner, Jana Iii Sobieskiego, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos (ranked 3768 p4p, 1767 weight class) and Bobby Morino (ranked 376 p4p, 213 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Morino!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morino misses with a hook. Xanthopoulos ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Xanthopoulos misses its target.
Xanthopoulos slips under a jab.
Xanthopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morino throws out the jab.
Morino misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Morino.
Bobby Morino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range as Morino strikes.
Morino misses with a looping right.
Xanthopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morino.
Xanthopoulos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Xanthopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xanthopoulos dodges the punch combination from Morino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xanthopoulos tries to counter with a takedown but Morino is quick to defend against it.
Morino misses with an uppercut
and Xanthopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Xanthopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morino.
Xanthopoulos throws a counter high kick but Morino was just alert enough to avoid it.
Morino cracks Xanthopoulos with an open hand slap.
Morino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xanthopoulos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morino missing with a left hand there. Xanthopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morino throws out a loose jab but Xanthopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xanthopoulos tries to counter with a takedown but Morino is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Morino misses its intended target.
Xanthopoulos tries to counter by clinching up but Morino breaks away and moves out of range.
Morino misses with a straight left.
Xanthopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morino throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Xanthopoulos.
Morino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morino moves to clinch but Xanthopoulos breaks away
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morino wants to stand up but Xanthopoulos is controlling him.
Morino pulls Xanthopoulos in close to prevent any damage.
Xanthopoulos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Xanthopoulos stays in close to Morino's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morino pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Xanthopoulos back to the cage. Morino follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice defenses there by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos attempts a counter takedown but Morino avoids it well and moves away.
Xanthopoulos seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Morino throws a lazy uppercut
and Xanthopoulos counters with a shoot takedown. Morino fights it but they end up in guard.
Xanthopoulos won't allow Morino to sweep him here.
Xanthopoulos looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xanthopoulos pushing down on Morino's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morino wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morino wants to control but Xanthopoulos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xanthopoulos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morino is looking to control Xanthopoulos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morino avoid being mounted?
Xanthopoulos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morino is trying to stand up here but Xanthopoulos is controlling him well.
Xanthopoulos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morino is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xanthopoulos is pressing down on Morino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morino is holding on for now.
Morino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Morino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xanthopoulos throws a quick counter kick to the body but Morino avoids it.
Morino throws a hook but Xanthopoulos avoids it easily.
As Morino looks to move away, Xanthopoulos throws a big counter combo but Morino just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Morino misses the target.
Morino misses with a straight left.
Xanthopoulos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morino.
Xanthopoulos slips a jab from Morino.
Xanthopoulos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morino.
Morino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xanthopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xanthopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Morino.
Xanthopoulos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xanthopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morino.
As Morino tries to get set, Xanthopoulos tries to push him back and clinch up but Morino manages to avoid the attempt.
Morino lunges at Xanthopoulos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xanthopoulos's hand.
Morino looks to throw the jab but Xanthopoulos is out of range.
Bobby Morino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morino misses with a lunging right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morino won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Morino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Xanthopoulos taking a breather here.
Morino wants to get back to his feet but Xanthopoulos drags him back down.
Xanthopoulos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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.
Morino wants to get back to his feet.
Morino is looking for a sweep.
Xanthopoulos controls the position from side control.
Xanthopoulos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xanthopoulos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Morino 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.
Xanthopoulos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Morino looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Xanthopoulos is stalling in the full guard.
Xanthopoulos passes Morino's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morino pushes Xanthopoulos off looking to stand but Xanthopoulos dives back in and keeps control.
Morino keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Xanthopoulos trying to pass the guard but Morino defending well.
Morino trying to hold on to Xanthopoulos's head to control him but Xanthopoulos postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xanthopoulos slows the pace down in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Morino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Morino misses with a wild combination.
Morino is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Xanthopoulos slips a jab and a cross from Morino.
Morino throws a good cross that connects.
Morino loads up on a big right hand but Xanthopoulos slips the punch.
Xanthopoulos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Xanthopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morino.
Xanthopoulos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Morino misses the jab.
Morino misses with a few strikes there.
As Morino tries to get set, Xanthopoulos tries to push him back and clinch up but Morino manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos walks into a left hand.
Xanthopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Morino manages to circle out of the way.
Morino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Morino misses.
Morino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xanthopoulos.
Morino throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xanthopoulos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morino missing with a left hand there. Xanthopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xanthopoulos walks into a jab.
Morino throws a shot from downtown. Xanthopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Xanthopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morino.
Morino misses with a straight left.
Xanthopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Morino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morino throws a looping overhand right but Xanthopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Morino just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromXanthopoulos.
Morino looks to land a combination but Xanthopoulos avoids it well.
Xanthopoulos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Morino has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Xanthopoulos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
A swing and a miss from Morino.
Xanthopoulos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xanthopoulos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Xanthopoulos counters with a quick kick to the body but Morino blocks it.
Morino swings widly with a right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters by moving into the clinch.
Morino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xanthopoulos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morino walks away with a smile on his face. Xanthopoulos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Morino throws a looping overhand right but Xanthopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Xanthopoulos throws a quick counter kick to the body but Morino avoids it.
Morino looks to throw the jab but Xanthopoulos is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Xanthopoulos misses the target.
Morino throws a poor cross that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Morino does no damage.
Xanthopoulos lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No joy there for Morino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xanthopoulos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Morino throws the left hand but Xanthopoulos avoids the punch easily.
Bobby Morino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morino throws an overhand right that lands on Xanthopoulos's shoulder, as Xanthopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Morino throws a right hand that misses
so Xanthopoulos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Xanthopoulos advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Morino is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xanthopoulos content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Morino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Xanthopoulos controlling from side mount.
Xanthopoulos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Xanthopoulos controlling the position from side mount.
Morino 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.
Morino wants to control but Xanthopoulos postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Morino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morino 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Morino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Mesquita (ranked 2535 p4p, 1062 weight class) and Evan Ekbomb (ranked 230 p4p, 108 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155
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166
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 New York, Vitor Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Ekbomb!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Ekbomb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekbomb slips under a jab from Mesquita.
Ekbomb misses with a hook.
Vitor Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekbomb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mesquita throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mesquita misses with a right hand
and Ekbomb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mesquita slips a jab from Ekbomb.
Mesquita feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab from Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ekbomb misses.
Ekbomb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mesquita cracks a nice hook into Ekbomb's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range.
Mesquita throws a shot to the body.
Mesquita missing with a left hand there. Ekbomb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mesquita cracks Ekbomb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
Ekbomb throws a hook but Mesquita blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Mesquita. Beautiful body shot.
Ekbomb lands with a cross.
Evan Ekbomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Mesquita finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekbomb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekbomb takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Mesquita changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ekbomb did well to prevent Mesquita getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Ekbomb is defending it quite comfortably.
Mesquita performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mesquita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekbomb's head.
Well, if Mesquita is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekbomb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ekbomb desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mesquita is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ekbomb keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita trying to control but Ekbomb is working from the bottom.
Mesquita drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ekbomb looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ekbomb looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ekbomb!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Mesquita dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ekbomb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ekbomb throws a right hand that misses
so Mesquita counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ekbomb has his feet on Mesquita's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A big left from Ekbomb misses.
Mesquita drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ekbomb sprawls and moves away.
Mesquita bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekbomb's head.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekbomb with a nice cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mesquita is defended easily by Ekbomb.
Ekbomb slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ekbomb. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Vitor Mesquita is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekbomb scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Vitor Mesquita has been cut.
Mesquita throws a shot from downtown. Ekbomb moves away and avoids it.
Ekbomb is looking for the big counter here.
Mesquita shoots in and drives through. Ekbomb sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Mesquita coming out on top.
Ekbomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Ekbomb swings for the body but Mesquita moves out of range.
A left lands for Ekbomb.
Mesquita slips under a jab.
Mesquita feinted with a counter takedown.
Ekbomb misses with a looping right.
Mesquita tries to counter with a takedown but Ekbomb is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekbomb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Ekbomb. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekbomb moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Mesquita misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekbomb! But no joy.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekbomb moves away.
Mesquita takes a swing at Ekbomb's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekbomb, as that shot connected.
Ekbomb misses with an uppercut.
Mesquita attempts a counter takedown but Ekbomb avoids it well and moves away.
Ekbomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekbomb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mesquita keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mesquita moves away from the strike by Ekbomb.
Ekbomb with the inside leg kick.
Mesquita swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range.
Mesquita missing with a left hand there. Ekbomb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Ekbomb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekbomb misses with a straight left.
Mesquita changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mesquita appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mesquita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb throws out a counter right but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.
Mesquita swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
Ekbomb looks to land a right hand but Mesquita moved out of range.
Mesquita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekbomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekbomb throws out a counter right but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.
Ekbomb misses with a low kick.
Mesquita shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ekbomb misses with a straight right.
Mesquita changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mesquita lands with a good body shot.
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Ekbomb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vitor Mesquita's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mesquita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mesquita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekbomb manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ekbomb misses.
A shot to the body from Mesquita misses
and Ekbomb counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Mesquita finds it's way through Ekbomb's defenses.
Ekbomb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mesquita.
Mesquita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita misses with a straight right.
Ekbomb misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita with a jab.
Mesquita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekbomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekbomb stuffs the takedown attempt from Mesquita. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
Mesquita lands a right hook to the body.
Mesquita is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ekbomb.
Mesquita with a nice cross.
Mesquita doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekbomb takes one to the side of the head.
Ekbomb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mesquita checks a leg kick.
Mesquita loads up on a big right hand but Ekbomb slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt
and Ekbomb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekbomb.
Mesquita attempts a counter takedown but Ekbomb avoids it well and moves away.
Mesquita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ekbomb swivels and escapes.
Mesquita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mesquita throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekbomb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekbomb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown. Ekbomb fights it but they end up in guard.
Ekbomb has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mesquita has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mesquita gets control of Ekbomb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mesquita will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ekbomb decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mesquita scores with a jab.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ekbomb as he jumps to the side.
Mesquita throws a right hand that misses
letting Ekbomb counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekbomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita shoots for a double leg takedown but Ekbomb sprawls well. He's pushed Mesquita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Mesquita misses.
Mesquita throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ekbomb to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekbomb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekbomb throws a hook to the side of Mesquita's head but Mesquita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mesquita ducks under a wild hook from Ekbomb.
Mesquita digs a good hook to Ekbomb's body.
Ekbomb throws a nice looking combination but Mesquita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mesquita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ekbomb.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Ekbomb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ekbomb 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Ekbomb!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rick Richardson (ranked 1685 p4p, 1792 weight class) and Otso Toivonen (ranked 115 p4p, 119 weight class). Richardson's entrance music is Alma Enamorada (Chalino Sánchez). A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otso Toivonen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toivonen throws out a counter right but Richardson avoids it with no problem.
Richardson lands with a nice body punch.
Toivonen walks into a straight right hand from Richardson.
 Toivonen is rocked!
Toivonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Richardson. Richardson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Toivonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Richardson finish him?
Toivonen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Toivonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Richardson instigates a clinch.
Richardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen works on Richardson's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
Richardson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen blocking some punches.
Richardson tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it.
Richardson lands a nice uppercut.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richardson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Richardson pushes Toivonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richardson is stalling here.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Richardson.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Richardson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richardson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richardson.
Richardson tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Richardson back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Richardson.
Toivonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Toivonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richardson lands with a light punch inside.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Richardson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Richardson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen trying to control the position but instead, Richardson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Toivonen into the cage.
Richardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Toivonen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
Richardson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Richardson.
A frustrated look appears on Toivonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Richardson misses with the head strike.
Richardson lands an uppercut.
Toivonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toivonen blocking some punches.
Richardson stalls.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Richardson trying to control the position but instead, Toivonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Richardson into the cage.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Richardson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richardson.
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen takes a swing at Richardson's ribcage but misses.
Richardson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toivonen can do to turn this around?
Richardson scores with a nice strike.
Richardson cracks Toivonen with an uppercut from hell and Toivonen crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Richardson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen controlling the position.
Richardson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Toivonen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richardson is controlling him.
Richardson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Toivonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richardson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Richardson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toivonen looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rick Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen scores with a jab.
Richardson tries to clinch but Toivonen moves away
and Toivonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Richardson tries to clinch up
and Toivonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Toivonen misses.
Richardson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Toivonen misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Richardson misses.
Toivonen tries to counter with a clinch but Richardson shakes him off and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Richardson.
Toivonen walks straight into a right hand from Richardson - that's dropped him! Richardson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Toivonen from any more punishment! Toivonen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rick Richardson!
During a confident post fight interview, Rick Richardson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Cango (ranked 1018 p4p, 1290 weight class) and Sergej Kusnemirpow (ranked 119 p4p, 155 weight class). Cango comes to the cage accompanied by Into Action by Tim Armstrong. This should be fireworks!
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Cango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergej Kusnemirpow!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cango loads up on a big right hand but Kusnemirpow slips the punch.
No joy there for Cango, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kusnemirpow.
Kusnemirpow throws out a counter right but Cango avoids it with no problem.
Cango cracks Kusnemirpow with an open hand slap.
Kusnemirpow has his takedown stuffed
and Cango counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cango connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusnemirpow avoids the body shot from Cango.
Cango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kusnemirpow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cango misses with a double jab.
Cango misses with a body shot.
Cango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kusnemirpow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cango misses with a wild body shot.
Kusnemirpow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cango misses with a body shot
and Kusnemirpow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kusnemirpow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cango defends it nicely.
Cango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cango scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cango looks to score with a jab to the body but Kusnemirpow is just out of range.
It seemed like Kusnemirpow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kusnemirpow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jack Cango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cango misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Kusnemirpow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cango throws a lazy right hand but Kusnemirpow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cango is looking to wear down Kusnemirpow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cango connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cango with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cango loads up on a big right hand but Kusnemirpow slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Cango misses.
It seemed like Kusnemirpow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kusnemirpow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cango's waist but Cango gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kusnemirpow off to one side.
Cango looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kusnemirpow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kusnemirpow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kusnemirpow passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow tries to move to mount but Cango blocks the move with his legs.
Cango is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cango has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kusnemirpow thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kusnemirpow tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cango's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kusnemirpow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cango is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kusnemirpow tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kusnemirpow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kusnemirpow trying to control the action but Cango is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Cango dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kusnemirpow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cango swivels and escapes.
Kusnemirpow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cango lands a nice shot that snaps Kusnemirpow's head back.
Cango misses with a hook. Kusnemirpow ducked under it nicely.
Cango throws a hook but Kusnemirpow blocks it.
A jab from Cango finds it's way through Kusnemirpow's defenses.
Donk. Cango catches Kusnemirpow right on the button with a cross.
Cango lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cango.
Cango looks to land a left hand but Kusnemirpow moved out of range nicely.
Cango scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cango connects with an inside leg kick.
Kusnemirpow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cango circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cango.
Cango throws a leg kick which misses Kusnemirpow's front leg but catches the back leg as Kusnemirpow tries to avoid it.
Cango throws a lazy head kick
and Kusnemirpow counters with a straight right hand.
Cango throws a head kick that misses.
Cango misses with a looping left.
Cango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusnemirpow can do to turn this around?
Kusnemirpow misses with a takedown attempt - Cango sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jack Cango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.
Cango throws an off balance right hand
and Kusnemirpow counters with a stiff right hand.
Cango buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cango lands with an uppercut that bounces Kusnemirpow off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow scores with a jab to the head.
Kusnemirpow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cango counters with a low kick, right behind Kusnemirpow 's knee.
Cango lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kusnemirpow shoots and misses
and Cango counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cango.
Kusnemirpow takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Sergej Kusnemirpow has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Cango fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cango creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cango manages to break the clinch.
Cango scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kusnemirpow moves away.
It seemed like Kusnemirpow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cango.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cango takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cango throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cango takes a swing at Kusnemirpow's ribcage but misses.
Kusnemirpow throws out a counter right but Cango avoids it with no problem.
Cango connects with a looping right hand.
Cango lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kusnemirpow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cango keeps Kusnemirpow at a distance using the push kick.
Cango jabs at Kusnemirpow's body.
Kusnemirpow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kusnemirpow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some wild striking there from Cango.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cango wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cango will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kusnemirpow avoids the body shot from Cango.
Cango scores with a sloppy right hand. Kusnemirpow should have avoided that one.
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown but Cango shows good takedown defense.
Kusnemirpow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cango tries a head kick but it misses.
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kusnemirpow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Cango dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergej Kusnemirpow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Cango as he connects with a hook.
Cango lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kusnemirpow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kusnemirpow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cango chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cango looks to land a combination. Kusnemirpow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Cango.
Kusnemirpow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kusnemirpow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kusnemirpow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jack Cango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow 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.
Cango misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kusnemirpow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cango is fending him off so far but Kusnemirpow persists. Nope, Cango circles away and we're back to standing.
Cango fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kusnemirpow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cango misses with the combination.
Kusnemirpow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cango cracks Kusnemirpow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jack Cango is winning the standup battle so far.
Cango connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kusnemirpow's hands.
Cango pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kusnemirpow back to the cage. Cango follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kusnemirpow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cango throws the left hand but Kusnemirpow avoids the punch easily.
Kusnemirpow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cango pushes Kusnemirpow away with a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cango.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cango stuffs the takedown.
Cango scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cango misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Kusnemirpow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cango turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jack Cango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cango bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kusnemirpow's head backwards.
Cango lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Cango there.
Kusnemirpow takes one to the side of the head.
Cango bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kusnemirpow's head.
Cango scores with a nice body kick.
Cango takes a swing at Kusnemirpow's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kusnemirpow! But no joy.
Crunch! Cango slams his shin into Kusnemirpow's torso.
Kusnemirpow tries for a takedown but Cango circles away easily
and Cango counters with a left to the body.
Jack Cango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.
Kusnemirpow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kusnemirpow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kusnemirpow with a poor takedown
and Cango counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Cango does no damage.
Cango scores with a jab. Kusnemirpow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kusnemirpow blocks a head kick by Cango.
Cango throws a lazy uppercut
and Kusnemirpow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cango cracks a nice hook into Kusnemirpow's ribs.
Kusnemirpow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cango.
Cango buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sergej Kusnemirpow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kusnemirpow drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cango looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cango looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cango!
Kusnemirpow is trying to work for a sweep but Cango has mounted him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Cango showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cango, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Cango!
Jack Cango seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mafula Kape (ranked 1728 p4p, 1222 weight class) and Slim Slow (ranked 117 p4p, 88 weight class). Mafula Kape could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Slim Slow's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mafula Kape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slim Slow!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slow forces Kape back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slow or not.
Slow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape pushes Slow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape lands a shoulder strike.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slow's elbow.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Kape's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Slow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slow tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape blocks a body shot from Slow.
Slow works on Kape's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape prevents a body shot from Slow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slow lands a hook that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slow.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slow lands a hook that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slow can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Kape presses Slow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slow.
Slow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kape.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slow backwards.
Slow has a couple of punches blocked by Kape.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape struggles to land a body shot inside as Slow controls his hands.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Slow blocking some punches.
Kape working aggressively here.
Kape stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slow backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slow tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Slow back against the cage.
Kape presses Slow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
Slow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Kape scores with a shoulder strike.
Slow tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slow is rocked!
Kape pushes Slow against the cage. Kape is working some dirty boxing. Kape pushes off with a quick right hook! Slow goes down! Slow tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kape moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mafula Kape!
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