DiGNITY 10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek Mufflin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tabor Nok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tabor Nok has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mufflin
vs
Nok

184 cm
26
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
187 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Mufflin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tabor Nok!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mufflin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mufflin blocks a head kick by Nok.

Mufflin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mufflin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mufflin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nok keeps working.
Mufflin is really struggling to control Nok but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nok is looking to regain half guard here but Mufflin keeps moving and retains side control.
Mufflin prevents Nok from escaping the position.
Mufflin trying to control the position but Nok is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mufflin controls the position.
Nok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mufflin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mufflin just content to control the position.
Mufflin looks up at the clock and then as Nok takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mufflin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mufflin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nok being controlled for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nok tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mufflin looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Nok holding both Mufflin 's hands and preventing any damage.
I really don't envy Nok right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nok is trying to stand back up.
Nok is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mufflin off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mufflin controls the action.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mufflin working for a choke but Nok is defending well.
Mufflin keeps control of the position as Nok tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mufflin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mufflin is hanging on to Nok's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mufflin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Mufflin.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nok can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Mufflin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mufflin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Nok shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Mufflin actively working from the bottom here.
Mufflin is positioning himself well to prevent Nok advancing to mount.
Nok is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mufflin reverses the position - he's now on top in Nok's guard.
Mufflin is working Nok over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nok working a defensive guard here.
Nok is controlling Mufflin's posture.
Mufflin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mufflin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nok is keeping the position for now.
Nok keeping moving, preventing Mufflin from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tabor Nok wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mufflin shoots in for a takedown but Nok shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Derek Mufflin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mufflin fails with a takedown attempt.
Mufflin swats away the attempt to clinch by Nok.

Nok shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mufflin keeping moving, preventing Nok from controlling successfully.
Mufflin is trying to keep Nok in close.
Nok is fighting to break Mufflin's control of his arms but Mufflin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mufflin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nok has passed into half guard!
Nok tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nok seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mufflin trying to hold on to Nok's head to control him but Nok postures up.
Nok controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mufflin trying to control here.
Mufflin is pressing down on Nok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nok looking to sit in guard and control but Mufflin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nok wants to get back to his feet but Mufflin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nok is breathing heavily.
Nok working a defensive guard here.
Mufflin trying to control but Nok is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tabor Nok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mufflin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mufflin showed some decent athleticism there.
Mufflin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mufflin trying to control but Nok is having none of it.
Mufflin content just to control the position here.
Nok really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mufflin controlling from the full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nok can do anything to dispel that myth.

Nok has left one of his arms exposed and Mufflin doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Nok screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derek Mufflin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Burns III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns III comes into the arena with Off with his head- Big Pun blaring out of the sound system. Payne has chosen Here Comes The Pain as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Burns III
vs
Payne

188 cm
29
245 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

186 cm
20
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eugene Burns III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Payne!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns III shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Payne sprawls well. Payne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burns III gets slowly back to his feet.
Burns III throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payne counters with a right hand to the body.
Burns III shoots and misses
and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns III throws a lazy uppercut
and Payne counters with a three punch combo that has Burns III backing up. Burns III nods at Payne to acknowledge the strikes.
Payne stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Burns III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns III throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Burns III shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burns III showed some decent athleticism there.
Payne wants to get back to full guard.
Payne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burns III. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Payne desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Burns III seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Burns III is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns III not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Burns III is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Payne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burns III.
Payne controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Burns III is thwarting Payne's attempts to control the position.

Burns III looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Burns III is trying to work for a kimura but Payne is defending well.
Payne is trying to control but can't.

Burns III seems to be working for a kimura but Payne defends the submission attempt.
Payne is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns III not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Payne trying to control here.

Burns III is working for a kimura but Payne is defending it quite comfortably.
Payne tries to get to full guard but Burns III has control of the leg.
Payne is trying to stand.

Burns III is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Burns III looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Payne regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burns III postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Payne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burns III tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard.
Payne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burns III.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Payne is on top in guard.

Burns III looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Payne passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Justin Payne will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Payne's corner calls for a 1-2. Payne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payne lands a lovely overhand right.
Burns III misses with an uppercut
and Payne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Payne as he avoids it easily.
Burns III with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payne to score with a decent uppercut.
Payne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burns III finds it's way round the side to connect with Payne's head.
Good shot there by Payne.
Payne connects with a body shot.

Payne shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Payne was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burns III is trying to escape the mount.
Payne wants to take his opponent's back but Burns III doesn't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns III is in all sorts of trouble here.
Payne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burns III is looking to get to half guard.
Burns III sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Payne seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Burns III regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns III trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Burns III trying to strike off his back.

Burns III looking for a guillotine here but Payne defends easily.

Burns III is looking for a triangle but Payne pushes his legs off easily.

Burns III working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Payne has passed into half guard!
Burns III slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Payne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burns III is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Payne is aware though and is defending well.

Burns III has his foot on Payne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Payne works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Payne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Burns III is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Payne is stalling in the full guard.
Payne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Burns III's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burns III is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Burns III has his foot on Payne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Payne works his way back into a safe position though.
Burns III is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne wants to control from the top but Burns III keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Burns III dominated that second round.
That's time! Burns III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Burns III walks into a straight right hand from Payne.
Burns III misses with a right hand
and Payne counters with a left to the body.
Payne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Payne lands with a nice combination. Burns III backs away looking to recover.
Payne scores with a sloppy right hand. Burns III should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Payne.
Payne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burns III throws a lazy uppercut
and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Payne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Payne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burns III throws a combination that misses
and Payne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Payne lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Payne works the jab nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns III falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Payne counter with a right hand.
Payne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payne throws a head kick but Burns III moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Payne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burns III, pushing him back against the cage.

Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payne scores with a nice right hand.
Burns III fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Payne avoids it really well and circles away.
Payne tests Burns III's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns III takes one on the button.
Burns III takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Payne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burns III gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Payne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns III walks into a jab.

Payne gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Payne breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns III throws a poor cross that misses
and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payne lands with a good body shot.
Payne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Payne tests Burns III's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns III's hands.
Payne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Payne.
Payne scores with a three punch combo!
Burns III looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Payne dips to his left and cracks Burns III with an uppercut!
Justin Payne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns III is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Payne.
Payne lands a right hook to the body.
Burns III walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Payne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burns III momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns III.
Payne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Payne has a takedown stuffed.
Payne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burns IIIs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns III misses with a hook
and Payne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Payne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Payne.
A punch lands to the side of Burns III 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Payne lands a jab to the nose.
Payne lands a head shot.
Payne 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.
Burns III gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Payne.
Payne lands a jab to the head.
Payne lands a really nice looking cross but Burns III seems unphased.
Payne tries for a takedown but Burns III sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burns III gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns III rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A cross from Payne lands.
Decent striking displayed by Payne there.
Payne thuds his right hand into Burns III's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Payne. No joy for Burns III on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Burns III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payne scores with the left hand. Burns III knows he should have avoided that one.
Burns III swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Payne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eugene Burns III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns III gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns III moves forwards but Payne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Payne closes the distance and clinches.

Payne manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Payne.
Eugene Burns III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne throws a head kick but Burns III moves out of range.
Payne lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A lazy left from Payne finds it's target.
Burns III gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Payne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payne lands with an uppercut that bounces Burns III off the cage and back into rage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Payne lands a nice hook to Burns III's body. Burns III takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Payne with a nice cross.
Payne moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Payne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns III in his tracks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Payne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Payne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Justin Payne!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Justin Payne!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Justin Payne!

Justin Payne wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. This should be fireworks!

Rose
vs
Howard

170 cm
23
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

220 cm
28
178 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcel Howard!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose throws a jab but it's blocked by Howard.

Rose closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Rose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howard walks into a jab.
Howard misses with a double jab.
Rose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Howard misses with a wild combination.
Howard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rose misses with a right hand
and Howard counters with a one-two to the body.
Howard misses with a combination
and Howard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rose throws the left hand but Howard avoids the punch easily.
Rose blocks a head kick by Howard.
Rose lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rose has managed to clinch.

Rose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rose scores with a jab to the head.
Howard tries to clinch but Rose moves away
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Howard looks gassed!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rose manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rose manages to break the clinch.
Rose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Rose.
Howard tries to clinch
and Rose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcel Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Howard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rose smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Rose scores with a four punch combination!

Howard is rocked!

Rose throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Howard was covering up waiting for the punch and Rose finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Howard is still in real trouble! Can Rose finish him?
Rose sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Howard's guard.
Rose performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Howard seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose trying to mount his opponent but Howard defends it.
Rose is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rose seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Howard for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Derrick Rose just wasn't active enough.
Howard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rose makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Howard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rose connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rose is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Howard looks to clinch

and Rose counters by moving into the clinch.
Howard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Rose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Howard ducks down to avoid it.
Howard wants to clinch but Rose slips to the side

and Rose counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rose breaks the clinch.
Rose is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Rose has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rose digs a right hand underneath Howard's ribcage. Howard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Rose dominated that round.
That's time! Rose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fighters circling - Rose throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Howard closes the distance looking to clinch

and Rose counters by moving into the clinch.
Come on Rose - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Howard tries to circle away but Rose has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Howard is trying to push Rose away but Rose has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rose drops down looking for an ankle pick but Howard pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Howard's hands.
Marcel Howard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Rose moves into range and clinches up with Howard.

Rose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howard blocks a jab.
Rose scores with a hook.
Howard throws a combination that misses

and Rose holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rose dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Howard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee calls for Rose to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Rose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Howard tries to clinch
and Rose counters with an outside leg kick.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howard was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Rose throws a sloppy head kick and Howard moves out of range easily.
Howard misses with a wild combination.
Howard slips under a jab.
Howard walks into a left hand.

Rose has managed to clinch.
Howard stalling in the clinch but Rose improves position.

Rose lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Rose dominated that second round.
That's time! Rose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rose lands with a straight right. Howard didn't see that one coming.
Rose throws a poor cross that misses

and Howard moves into the clinch.
Rose dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Rose breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard tries to clinch

and Rose holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Howard is trying to maintain a safe position but Rose gets an underhook and turns Howard into the cage.
Rose has Howard pressed against the cage, preventing Howard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Rose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rose throws a lazy uppercut
and Howard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rose takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Rose shoots in and gets a takedown into Howard's guard.
Rose wants to pass the guard but Howard is keeping the position.
Rose slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Howard can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose pushes down on Howard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Derrick Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rose trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Derrick Rose.
Rose throws a lazy uppercut
and Howard counters with a two punch combo.
Howard tries to clinch up
and Rose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rose fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rose loads up on a big right hand but Howard slips the punch.
Marcel Howard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Howard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rose counters with a right hand to the body.
Howard moves forwards but Rose connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rose moves into range and connects with a jab.
Howard moves to clinch but Rose breaks away

and Rose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rose.
Come on Rose - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howard just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rose pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rose.
Howard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rose or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Rose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rose has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Derrick Rose!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Derrick Rose!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Derrick Rose!

Derrick Rose wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abe Jefferson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Duarte
vs
Jefferson

181 cm
20
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

171 cm
24
179 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160 - $89

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abe Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jefferson gets caught flat footed, as Duarte shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Duarte postures up.
Jefferson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Duarte controls the pace.
Jefferson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jefferson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duarte content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jefferson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duarte. That did some damage!
Jefferson connects with a crisp jab.
Jefferson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Marcos Duarte has been cut.
Jefferson lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jefferson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jefferson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duarte keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jefferson is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte is refusing to be controlled, as Jefferson sits in half guard.

Jefferson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Duarte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jefferson.
Jefferson is keen to just control but Duarte is a slippery customer.
Jefferson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jefferson works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duarte managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jefferson.
Jefferson is looking to take a break and control but Duarte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duarte managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jefferson.
Jefferson working the head and body with strikes.
The ground and pound from Jefferson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Duarte managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jefferson throws an elbow but Duarte slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson tries for a kimura but Duarte is defending well.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jefferson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jefferson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Duarte regains half guard, as Jefferson was trying to land strikes.
Jefferson is pressing down on Duarte's thigh, looking to free his foot. Duarte is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Jefferson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jefferson wants to pass the guard but Duarte is defending well.

Jefferson wants to work for an arm triangle but Duarte is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jefferson is looking to advance position but Duarte won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abe Jefferson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Duarte's cut.
That's time! Duarte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jefferson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Duarte counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Duarte's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duarte defends it easily.
Duarte showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Jefferson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duarte sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Jefferson has his foot on Duarte's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duarte works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte stays in close to Jefferson's body and controls the position.

Jefferson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Duarte has passed into half guard!
Jefferson trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Duarte in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jefferson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jefferson wants to sweep but no luck.

Jefferson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duarte defends well.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Duarte not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte preventing the sweep.
Duarte seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Jefferson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duarte connects with a couple of short punches.

Jefferson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duarte postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Jefferson working for a triangle but Duarte defends it easily.
Duarte 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.
Jefferson is trying to keep Duarte in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jefferson is on top in guard.
Jefferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duarte swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Duarte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jefferson's guard.
Duarte trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duarte working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jefferson wants to stand but Duarte is controlling the position.
Duarte slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Jefferson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Duarte sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Duarte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Duarte's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Duarte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Duarte sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Duarte rushes Jefferson and presses him up against the cage.
Jefferson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Duarte is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Duarte drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jefferson gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Duarte has Jefferson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Duarte pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jefferson tumbling to the mat - Duarte dives into Jefferson's guard.
Duarte engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Jefferson has his foot on Duarte's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duarte works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duarte passes Jefferson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Duarte working the head and body with strikes.
Jefferson wants to get back to full guard but Duarte has passed into side control.
Jefferson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Duarte is looking to take a break and control but Jefferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jefferson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Duarte wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Duarte advances to full mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson can't escape the position.
Jefferson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Duarte with shots to the head and body - Jefferson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jefferson taking shots to the head.
Jefferson wants to hold on but Duarte pushes him away.
Jefferson is in a horrible position here. Duarte smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jefferson tries to reverse the position but Duarte maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Duarte scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jefferson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Duarte controlling the pace for now.
Duarte is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jefferson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Duarte trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jefferson tries to hold on but Duarte pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jefferson is squirming around, avoiding Duarte's attempts to control the action.
Duarte controlling from mount.
Duarte landing strikes from the mount and Jefferson is in trouble!
Jefferson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duarte lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Duarte cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Duarte tries to push Jefferson's head away but Jefferson is holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Duarte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duarte has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Marcos Duarte!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Marcos Duarte!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Marcos Duarte!

Marcos Duarte wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zakhar Feofan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Feofan
vs
Melo

187 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
20
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zakhar Feofan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergio Melo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melo lands with a nice body kick.
Feofan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Melo can pounce on him.
Melo throws a head kick that half lands.
Feofan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Feofan fails to land the takedown.
Melo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Feofan.
Melo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Feofan.
Zakhar Feofan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Feofan is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feofan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Melo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Melo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Melo is looking to slow Feofan down with leg kicks.
Melo lands with an overhand left.
Melo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Feofan takes one to the side of the head.
Melo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Melo scores with a leg kick.
Feofan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Melo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Melo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Feofan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Melo. Melo obviously looking to wear him down.
Feofan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Melo lands a nice looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Melo, right into the meat.
Melo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Feofan with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zakhar Feofan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Feofan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Melo is looking to slow Feofan down with leg kicks.
Melo punishes Feofan's body with a nice straight punch.
Melo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the liver by Melo. Beautiful body shot.
Melo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Melo - that will leave a mark!
Melo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Feofan walks into a stiff left hand from Melo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Melo.
Melo lands a right hook to the body.
Melo lands a nice shot to the body.
Feofan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Melo.
Feofan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Melo can pounce on him.
Feofan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Melo.
Melo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Melo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Melo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Feofan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Melo cracks Feofan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Melo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Feofan doesn't seem bothered though.
Melo connects with a body shot that sends Feofan's belly button to the back.
Melo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Melo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Feofan's head.
Melo works the jab nicely.
Melo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo thumps Feofan with a low kick.
Melo lands a high kick!
Melo scores with a head kick.
Feofan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Feofan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Melo.
Feofan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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 nice inside leg kick there by Melo. That's going to slow Feofan down.
Melo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Feofan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Melo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Feofan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Melo. That one must have hurt.
Feofan walks into a stiff left hand from Melo.
Melo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Feofan will feel that in the morning.
Melo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Melo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Melo lands a head kick. Feofan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Feofan is rocked!
Melo lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Feofan falls backwards - clearly groggy! Melo dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Melo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Bernardes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard comes to the cage accompanied by Immortality by Pearl Jam. Bernardes has chosen vermilion as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Howard
vs
Bernardes

189 cm
26
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
27
212 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Core Tokyo - Half Off Closing Sale

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwayne Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Bernardes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bernardes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Bernardes seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Howard is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Josh Bernardes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ma Chao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahtava Emppe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mahtava Emppe enters the cage!

Chao
vs
Emppe

180 cm
22
210 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

188 cm
20
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Core Tokyo - Half Off Closing Sale

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ma Chao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mahtava Emppe!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emppe misses with a body shot
and Chao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Mahtava Emppe has been cut.
Emppe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chao.
Emppe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chao throws out the jab.
Emppe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emppe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emppe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chao counters with a big left hand that crumples Emppe! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ma Chao!
Ma Chao is the new light heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rabban Harkonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Sardiini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harkonnen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Sardiini has chosen We Are The Kings as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Harkonnen
vs
Sardiini

183 cm
27
180 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

185 cm
28
185 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Core Tokyo - Half Off Closing Sale

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rabban Harkonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keijo Sardiini!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Harkonnen misses.
Sardiini avoids the body shot from Harkonnen.
Sardiini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harkonnen counters with a stiff right hand.
Harkonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harkonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sardiini is just out of range.
Harkonnen pushes Sardiini away with a front kick.
Harkonnen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sardiini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harkonnen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sardiini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harkonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sardiini.
Sardiini fails to land with a series of punches.

Sardiini is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harkonnen's half guard.
Sardiini trying to control the action but Harkonnen is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sardiini throwing shots but Harkonnen is blocking nicely.
Harkonnen wants to control but Sardiini is keeping busy and won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sardiini misses with a left hand
and Harkonnen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sardiini throws a sloppy head kick
and Sardiini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harkonnen lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sardiini defending well as Harkonnen loads up on a big left hand.
Sardiini with a nice cross.
Harkonnen punishes Sardiini's body with a nice straight punch.
Harkonnen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sardiini.
Sardiini throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Harkonnen misses with a jab to the body
and Sardiini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harkonnen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Harkonnen. Beautiful body shot.
Harkonnen connects with a nice looking jab.
Harkonnen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harkonnen throws a front kick that sends Sardiini stumbling back into the cage.
Harkonnen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harkonnen wants it to stay on the feet.
Sardiini looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen thuds his right hand into Sardiini's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harkonnen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sardiini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harkonnen pushes Sardiini away with a front kick.
Sardiini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harkonnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sardiini throws a sloppy head kick and Harkonnen moves out of range easily.
Rabban Harkonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harkonnen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Harkonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harkonnen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sardiini doesn't seem bothered though.
Harkonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harkonnen avoids the head kick by Sardiini.
Rabban Harkonnen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harkonnen lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Harkonnen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen is looking to slow Sardiini down with leg kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sardiini crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Harkonnen - the referee stops the clock and Sardiini gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Harkonnen. Sardiini manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sardiini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harkonnen lands a lovely overhand right.
Harkonnen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Harkonnen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harkonnen scores with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Harkonnen there.
Sardiini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crunch! Harkonnen slams his shin into Sardiini's torso.
Harkonnen scores with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harkonnen, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rabban Harkonnen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Harkonnen lands a really nice looking cross but Sardiini seems unphased.
Sardiini shoots in for a takedown but Harkonnen shows good takedown defense.
Harkonnen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rabban Harkonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Harkonnen lands with a nice body punch.
Sardiini walks forward, straight into a front kick from Harkonnen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harkonnen, as that shot connected.
Sardiini takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Harkonnen delivers a nice body kick.
Sardiini takes one on the button.
Harkonnen connects with a body shot that sends Sardiini's belly button to the back.
Sardiini is breathing heavily.
Harkonnen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harkonnen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sardiini's sensitive parts.
Harkonnen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sardiini moves out of range of the body kick from Harkonnen.
Harkonnen lands a nice shot to the body.
Sardiini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sardiini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harkonnen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harkonnen lands a glancing blow to the side of Sardiini's head.
Harkonnen missing with a left hand there. Sardiini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harkonnen lands a body shot.
Harkonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sardiini takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sardiini throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Harkonnen.
Harkonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sardiini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harkonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harkonnen connects with a single shot there.
Sardiini slips under a jab from Harkonnen.
Harkonnen lands a jab to Sardiini's midsection.
Sardiini blocks a head kick by Harkonnen.
Harkonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sardiini is just out of range.
Harkonnen digs a good hook to Sardiini's body.
Harkonnen misses with a hook
and Sardiini counters with a left to the body.
Sardiini takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Harkonnen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sardiini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harkonnen to score with a decent uppercut.
Harkonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sardiini can do to turn this around?
Harkonnen connects with a body shot that sends Sardiini's belly button to the back.
Harkonnen catches Sardiini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harkonnen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sardiini takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Harkonnen thuds his shin into the meat of Sardiini's side.
Sardiini takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Harkonnen keeps Sardiini at a distance using the push kick.
Harkonnen lands with an overhand left.
Harkonnen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harkonnen jabs Sardiini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harkonnen throws a body punch but Sardiini moves out of range.
Sardiini has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Harkonnen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sardiini was well out of range. Poor timing from Harkonnen.
Sardiini misses with an uppercut.
Harkonnen scores with a nice head shot.
Harkonnen scores with a head kick.
Harkonnen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harkonnen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Sardiini misses with a wild body shot.
Harkonnen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harkonnen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sardiini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Sardiini misses
and Harkonnen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Harkonnen connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rabban Harkonnen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Harkonnen jabs Sardiini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sardiini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harkonnen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harkonnen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sardiini throws a right hand that misses
and Harkonnen counters with a right hand to the body.
Sardiini takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Harkonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Harkonnen lands a head shot.
Harkonnen thumps Sardiini with a low kick.
Sardiini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harkonnen.
Sardiini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sardiini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harkonnen lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sardiini throws a lazy head kick
and Harkonnen counters with a series of strikes. Sardiini will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sardiini needs to keep his hands up - Harkonnen had a free shot at his head there.
Harkonnen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harkonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sardiini was well out of range. Poor timing from Harkonnen.
Harkonnen cracks Sardiini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harkonnen lands a body shot.
Sardiini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harkonnen.
Harkonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sardiini throws an off balance right hand
and Harkonnen counters with a series of strikes. Sardiini will be more careful next time no doubt.
Harkonnen lands with a slapping head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sardiini slips under a jab.
Crunch! Harkonnen slams his shin into Sardiini's torso.
Sardiini throws a poor cross that misses
and Harkonnen counters with a good low kick that Sardiini was not able to check.
Sardiini is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Harkonnen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sardiini on the side of the head.
Harkonnen scores with a hook to the body. Sardiini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harkonnen connects with a body shot.
Harkonnen delivers a nice body kick.
Keijo Sardiini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harkonnen misses with a body shot.
Sardiini on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sardiini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harkonnen scores with a nice head shot.
Harkonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sardiini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harkonnen jabs Sardiini right on the nose. Sardiini blinks but takes it well.
Harkonnen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sardiini's head backwards.
Sardiini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sardiini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Harkonnen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sardiini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sardiini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harkonnen pinned against the cage. Harkonnen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harkonnen thuds a left hand into Sardiini's body.
Harkonnen connects with a looping right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harkonnen staying out of range there.
Sardiini shoots for a takedown but Harkonnen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sardiini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sardiini has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harkonnen.
Harkonnen lands a jab to the nose.
Sardiini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harkonnen. Harkonnen obviously looking to wear him down.
Harkonnen thuds a left hand into Sardiini's body.
Harkonnen connects with a right hand. Sardiini shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harkonnen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Harkonnen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rabban Harkonnen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid body kick from Harkonnen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rabban Harkonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harkonnen, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Rabban Harkonnen!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Rabban Harkonnen!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Rabban Harkonnen!

Rabban Harkonnen wins by unanimous decision!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Parish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musashi has chosen Andrea Bocelli- Time to Say Goodbye as his entrance music. Miyamoto Musashi struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Miyamoto Musashi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Parish
vs
Musashi

178 cm
20
158 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
170 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clarence Parish!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miyamoto Musashi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parish.
Parish throws a left and a right that both miss

and Musashi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Musashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Musashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Parish has wrist control.

Musashi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Parish is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Parish has escaped and now he's on top!
Musashi working a defensive guard here.

Parish got a little sloppy there for a moment and Musashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parish has managed to get both his arms back between Musashi's legs - danger averted.
Parish seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Parish trying to control but Musashi is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Musashi is keeping the position for now.
Musashi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Musashi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parish's guard.

Musashi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Musashi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Parish manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Musashi has Parish in his guard.
Parish stays in close to Musashi's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Musashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parish engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Parish trying to control the position from guard on top but Musashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Clarence Parish wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Parish misses with a body shot

and Musashi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Musashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Parish is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parish won't allow Musashi to pass to mount.

Musashi seems to be looking for submissions.
Parish tries to get to full guard but Musashi has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Parish is staying active underneath Musashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Musashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Musashi controlling the action here.

Musashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Parish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Musashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Musashi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Parish could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Musashi has cracked it and Parish is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Musashi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miyamoto Musashi!
Miyamoto Musashi is the new lightweight champion!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Bosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Bolitho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicholas Bosse has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bosse
vs
Bolitho

184 cm
21
181 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
176 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Core Tokyo - Half Off Closing Sale

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicholas Bosse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaime Bolitho!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bolitho scores with a punch to the head.
Bolitho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bolitho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bosse was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolitho.
Bolitho scores with a jab to the body.
Bolitho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bolitho scores with a hook.
Bosse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolitho.
Bosse misses with an uppercut. Bolitho saw that one coming.
Bolitho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bolitho throws a poor cross that misses
and Bosse makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bosse takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bolitho punishes Bosse's body with a nice straight punch.
Nicholas Bosse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosse misses with a hook
and Bolitho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bolitho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bolitho misses with a hook. Bosse ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Bosse is predictable there
and Bolitho counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolitho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bosse throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bolitho lands a jab to the nose.
Bolitho looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosse is just out of range.
A head kick by Bosse misses
and Bolitho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolitho throws a hook but Bosse blocks it.
Bolitho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bosse moves away.
A head kick by Bosse misses
and Bolitho counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolitho lands a nice shot to the body.
Bosse throws a lazy head kick
and Bosse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolitho thows a body shot but no joy.
Bosse throws out a leg kick but Bolitho moves out of range and Bosse only half commits.
Bolitho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bolitho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bosse rather than just go for the knockout.
Bolitho closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bosse throws a leg kick
and Bolitho counters with a stiff right hand.
Bosse thows a leg kick but Bolitho checks it
and Bolitho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolitho misses with a body shot.
Bosse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolitho.
Bolitho lands with a good body shot.
Bosse throws a head kick that misses.

Bolitho gets a clinch.
Bolitho prevents a body shot from Bosse.
Bosse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolitho.
Bolitho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bosse blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolitho working aggressively here.
Bosse wants to stall.
A short right from Bosse on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bolitho.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolitho.
Bosse is breathing heavily.
Bosse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolitho's elbow.
Bolitho works on Bosse's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosse working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bosse.
A short right from Bolitho on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bolitho scores with a nice short uppercut.

It looks like Nicholas Bosse has been cut.
Bolitho presses Bosse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bosse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bolitho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bolitho lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolitho.
Bolitho misses with the head strike.
Bolitho blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolitho.
Bolitho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bosse.
Bolitho pushes Bosse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bolitho.
Bolitho lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Bolitho.
Nice body punch from Bolitho.
Bolitho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bolitho cracks Bosse with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Bolitho.
Bolitho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bolitho throws a punch but it's blocked by Bosse.
Bolitho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bolitho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bolitho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bosse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolitho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bosse.
A short right from Bolitho on the inside.
Bolitho lands a body shot.
Bolitho lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosse backwards.
Bolitho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolitho presses Bosse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bolitho pushes Bosse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolitho lands an uppercut.
Bolitho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bosse backwards.
Bolitho's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bolitho pushes Bosse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolitho lands a right hand.
Bosse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bolitho lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bolitho.
Bosse tries to work over Bolitho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolitho gets through Bosse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Bolitho.
Bolitho lands a right hand.

Bolitho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolitho connects with a jab.
Bolitho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Bolitho.
Bosse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bosse throws a head kick that misses
and Bolitho counters with a left and a right that stings Bosse.

Bolitho clinches up against the cage.
Bolitho pushes Bosse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Bolitho - that landed with a thud.
Bolitho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bolitho pushes Bosse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bolitho lands a body punch.
Bolitho lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolitho.
A short right from Bolitho.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bolitho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Bolitho.
Bolitho lands with a left to the head.
Bolitho misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bolitho.
Bolitho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaime Bolitho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicholas Bosse's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bosse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bolitho tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bolitho throws a hook but Bosse avoids it easily.
Bosse thows a leg kick but Bolitho checks it
enabling Bolitho to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolitho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bosse at a distance.
Bolitho connects with a looping right hand.
Bolitho cracks Bosse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jaime Bolitho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bosse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Bolitho.
Bosse throws a leg kick
and Bolitho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bosse thinking.
Bosse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bosse throws a head kick but Bolitho moves out of range.
Bosse throws a head kick that misses
and Bolitho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bosse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bolitho.
Bolitho checks the leg kick.
Bolitho cracks Bosse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bolitho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Bosse is predictable there
and Bosse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bosse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bosse walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolitho throws the left hand but Bosse avoids the punch easily.
Bolitho tries to close the distance and clinch but Bosse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bolitho checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Bosse misses
and Bolitho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bolitho lands with an uppercut that bounces Bosse off the cage and back into rage.
Bosse slips a jab from Bolitho.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bolitho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bosse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolitho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bosse thows a leg kick but Bolitho checks it
and Bolitho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Bolitho closes the distance and pushes Bosse back into the cage.
Bolitho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolitho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolitho blocks an uppercut.
Bolitho swings wildly with an uppercut but Bosse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolitho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosses head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolitho.
Jaime Bolitho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bolitho gets through Bosse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bolitho.
A head punch on the inside from Bolitho fails to land.
Bosse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolitho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolitho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bolitho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolitho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolitho lands a nice shot to the body.
Bosse blocking some punches.
Bolitho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bosse or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolitho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bosse backwards.

Bolitho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bolitho connects with a nice looking jab.
Bosse takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bolitho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bolitho cracks Bosse with an open hand slap.
Bolitho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bolitho lands with a cross.

Bolitho rushes Bosse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bosse misses with the head strike.
Bolitho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bosse backwards.
Bolitho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolitho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bosse or not.
Bolitho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolitho misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolitho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bolitho digs a right hand underneath Bosse's ribcage. Bosse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bolitho digs a right hand underneath Bosse's ribcage. Bosse let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolitho cracks Bosse with a nice body shot.
A short right from Bolitho on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bolitho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bosse blocking some punches.
Bolitho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bolitho swings wildly with an uppercut but Bosse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolitho lands a body shot.
Bolitho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Bolitho.
Bolitho lands with a right to the head.

Bolitho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolitho with a hook.

Bolitho has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolitho.
Bolitho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolitho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolitho lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosse backwards.
Bosse blocks an uppercut.
Bosse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bolitho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bolitho lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosse backwards.
Bolitho scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolitho working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolitho scores with a shot to the side of Bosse's head.

Nicholas Bosse's cut is getting worse.
Bolitho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolitho presses Bosse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bolitho digs a right hand underneath Bosse's ribcage. Bosse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bolitho lands a nice shot to the body.
Bolitho lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosse backwards.
Bolitho cracks Bosse with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Bolitho.
Bolitho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Bolitho on the inside.

Bolitho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolitho lands a jab to the nose.
Bolitho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bosses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bosse swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Bolitho clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bolitho is working Bosse over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bolitho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bolitho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bolitho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bolitho.
Bolitho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bolitho lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosse backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaime Bolitho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nicholas Bosse's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bolitho has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bolitho.
A right hand to the body from Bolitho.
Bolitho lands with a light punch inside.
Bolitho throws a punch but it's blocked by Bosse.
Nice body punch from Bolitho.
Bolitho throws a punch but it's blocked by Bosse.
Bosse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bolitho.
Bolitho lands an uppercut.
Bolitho lands a right hand.
Bolitho works on Bosse's body with a couple of short punches.
Bolitho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bosse backwards.
Bolitho scores with a shot to the side of Bosse's head.
Bolitho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolitho lands with a left to the head.
Bolitho lands an uppercut.

Bosse is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Bolitho.
Oh Bosse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bolitho lands an uppercut.
Bolitho is working Bosse over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolitho.
Bolitho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolitho gets through Bosse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bolitho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bosse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Bolitho.
Bolitho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Bolitho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bosse seems to have got his legs back now.
Bolitho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Bolitho closes the distance and clinches.
Bosse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolitho lands a body shot.
Bolitho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolitho scores with a shot to the side of Bosse's head.

Bolitho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bosse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bolitho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bosse was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolitho.
A low kick from Bosse misses
and Bolitho counters with a straight right hand.
Bolitho tries to close the distance and clinch but Bosse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bosse thows a leg kick but Bolitho checks it
and Bolitho counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolitho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bosse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bolitho lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bolitho looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosse is just out of range.
Bolitho throws a looping overhand right but Bosse ducks down to avoid it.
Bolitho throws a hook but Bosse blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bolitho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bosses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bosse throws a leg kick but Bolitho checks it.
Bolitho's corner calls for a 1-2. Bolitho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bolitho tries to clinch up.
Bosse tries to score with a low kick but Bolitho moves his leg out of the way.
Bosse tries to move into range but Bolitho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bolitho works Bosse's body with a nice hook.
Bosse misses with a head kick.
Bosse thows a leg kick but Bolitho checks it

and Bolitho counters by moving into the clinch.

Bolitho breaks from the clinch.
Bolitho lands an overhand right.
Bosse tests Bolitho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Bolitho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bosse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolitho.
Bosse misses with a leg kick

and Bolitho holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bolitho takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolitho swings wildly with an uppercut but Bosse uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolitho.
Nicholas Bosse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolitho cracks Bosse with a nice body shot.
Bolitho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Bolitho manages to break the clinch.

Bolitho has managed to clinch.
Bolitho lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bosse fails to land.
Bolitho lands a shoulder strike.
Bolitho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bolitho lands with a left to the head.
Bolitho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bosse backwards.
Bolitho is working Bosse over against the cage.
Bolitho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bosse backwards.
Bolitho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bosse is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bolitho digs a right hand into Bosse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bosse's gas tank.
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 nice right hand lands inside from Bolitho.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolitho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolitho.
A short uppercut from Bolitho.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolitho.
A right handed body shot lands from Bolitho.
Bolitho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolitho digs a right hand underneath Bosse's ribcage. Bosse let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolitho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Bolitho on the inside.
Bolitho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bolitho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bolitho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bosse backwards.
Bolitho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosses head.
Bolitho scores with a shot to the side of Bosse's head.
A short right from Bolitho on the inside.
Bolitho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bolitho lands a body shot.
Bolitho pushes Bosse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolitho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolitho lands with a left to the head.
Bolitho digs a right hand underneath Bosse's ribcage. Bosse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bolitho lands a left hand.
Bolitho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Bolitho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolitho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bosse at a distance.
Bolitho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Bosse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bolitho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bolitho lands an uppercut.
A short right from Bolitho on the inside.

Bolitho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bolitho tries to bum rush Bosse with a series of wild strikes but Bosse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bosse misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolitho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaime Bolitho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bolitho 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Jaime Bolitho!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Jaime Bolitho!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Jaime Bolitho!

Jaime Bolitho wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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