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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by Punch-Out!!! - Theme Song. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cletus Dunn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson rushes Dunn with punches - Dunn moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Dunn goes down! Tyson follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Tyson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Furious Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Gavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Furious Styles!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Styles.
It looks like Tommy Gavin has been cut.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Styles.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Styles lands with a straight right. Gavin didn't see that one coming.
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!
Styles misses with a hook.
Furious Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles drops Gavin with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gavin! Styles dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Furious Styles!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Musashi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Musashi Jr!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Uzannavabizch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Musashi Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Uzannavabizch misses.
Musashi Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uzannavabizch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Musashi Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi Jr misses the target.
Uzannavabizch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Musashi Jr.
Uzannavabizch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uzannavabizch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Musashi Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Musashi Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Uzannavabizch throws a nice looking combination but Musashi Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Musashi Jr tests Uzannavabizch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Musashi Jr throws out a loose jab but Uzannavabizch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Musashi Jr lands the left hand.
Musashi Jr misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Musashi Jr.
Musashi Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uzannavabizch.
Musashi Jr tries to clinch up but Uzannavabizch circles away and keeps his distance.
Uzannavabizch scores with a one two! Musashi Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Musashi Jr throws a hook but Uzannavabizch avoids it easily.
Musashi Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Musashi Jr moves into the clinch.
Uzannavabizch prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi Jr gets control of Uzannavabizch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Musashi Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Musashi Jr keeping moving, preventing Uzannavabizch from controlling successfully.
Uzannavabizch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Musashi Jr's head.
Musashi Jr looking to control.
Musashi Jr wants to stand but Uzannavabizch is controlling the position.
Uzannavabizch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uzannavabizch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Uzannavabizch trying to control the position from guard on top but Musashi Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Musashi Jr is on top in guard.
Musashi Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Musashi Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Musashi Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Musashi Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Uzannavabizch does it's job there.
Musashi Jr throws a looping overhand right but Uzannavabizch ducks down to avoid it.
Musashi Jr misses with a straight left.
Uzannavabizch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uzannavabizch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Musashi Jr throws a series of punches but Uzannavabizch moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Musashi Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uzannavabizch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Uzannavabizch finds it's way through Musashi Jr's defenses.
Musashi Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Musashi Jr misses with an uppercut. Uzannavabizch saw that one coming.
Uzannavabizch looks to land a combination. Musashi Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Randy Musashi Jr has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi Jr blocks a jab.
Uzannavabizch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Musashi Jr connects with a body shot.
Uzannavabizch moves away from the strike by Musashi Jr.
A big right from Uzannavabizch misses.
Uzannavabizch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Musashi Jr misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Uzannavabizch misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Uzannavabizch does no damage.
Uzannavabizch connects with a crisp jab.
Uzannavabizch throws a right hand that Musashi Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Musashi Jr also avoids with ease.
Musashi Jr 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.
Uzannavabizch just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Uzannavabizch lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Musashi Jr finds it's target.
Musashi Jr connects with a single shot there.
Musashi Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Uzannavabizch staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Musashi Jr misses.
The fighters circling - Uzannavabizch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Musashi Jr.
Musashi Jr lands a jab.
Musashi Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Uzannavabizch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Good leg kick by Uzannavabizch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body punch from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Uzannavabizch.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uzannavabizch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Uzannavabizch misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musashi Jr throws a right hand that Uzannavabizch ducks under and follows up with a left that Uzannavabizch also avoids with ease.
Uzannavabizch throws a hook to the side of Musashi Jr's head but Musashi Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uzannavabizch throws a hook to the side of Musashi Jr's head but Musashi Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Uzannavabizch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uzannavabizch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi Jr manages to avoid it.
Uzannavabizch connects with a right hand. Musashi Jr shakes it off.
Uzannavabizch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Musashi Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Uzannavabizch counters with a three punch combo that has Musashi Jr backing up. Musashi Jr nods at Uzannavabizch to acknowledge the strikes.
Musashi Jr thuds a left hand into Uzannavabizch's body.
Musashi Jr tries to clinch
and Uzannavabizch counters with a left and a right that stings Musashi Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uzannavabizch misses with a double jab.
Musashi Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Uzannavabizch missing with a left hand there. Musashi Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Musashi Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Musashi Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uzannavabizch.
Musashi Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uzannavabizch tries to avoid it but Musashi Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uzannavabizch to the ground. Uzannavabizch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Musashi Jr throws a shot from downtown. Uzannavabizch moves away and avoids it.
Uzannavabizch is working the combinations to good effect here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Musashi Jr misses the body punch
and Uzannavabizch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Musashi Jr.
Musashi Jr with a nice cross.
Musashi Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Musashi Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Musashi Jr thows a huge punch but Uzannavabizch dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Musashi Jr's cut.
That's time! Uzannavabizch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Uzannavabizch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi Jr.
Uzannavabizch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Musashi Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Uzannavabizch.
The fighters circling - Uzannavabizch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uzannavabizch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Musashi Jr's hands.
Uzannavabizch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Musashi Jr takes a swing at Uzannavabizch's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Musashi Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch is winning the standup battle so far.
Musashi Jr moves out of range as Uzannavabizch strikes.
Uzannavabizch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi Jr manages to avoid it.
Musashi Jr lands with a hook. Uzannavabizch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uzannavabizch throws a series of punches but Musashi Jr avoids them all with ease.
Musashi Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch combination from Uzannavabizch misses.
Uzannavabizch scores a takedown into full mount!
Musashi Jr tries to hold on but Uzannavabizch pushes him away.
Uzannavabizch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Musashi Jr on the ground.
Musashi Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Uzannavabizch cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Musashi Jr is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Musashi Jr regains half guard.
Musashi Jr trying to hold on to Uzannavabizch's head to control him but Uzannavabizch postures up.
Musashi Jr pushes Uzannavabizch off looking to stand but Uzannavabizch dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzannavabizch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Musashi Jr is trying to control but can't.
Musashi Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Musashi Jr is breathing heavily.
Musashi Jr wants to control but Uzannavabizch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Uzannavabizch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Uzannavabizch throws a series of strikes that have Musashi Jr backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi Jr moves out of range as Uzannavabizch strikes.
Uzannavabizch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Musashi Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Musashi Jr cracks Uzannavabizch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Musashi Jr lands a jab to Uzannavabizch's midsection.
Uzannavabizch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Musashi Jr looks to land a combination but Uzannavabizch avoids it well.
Musashi Jr scores with a hook to the body. Uzannavabizch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Musashi Jr blocks a jab.
Musashi Jr is looking to clinch but Uzannavabizch is avoiding it.
Uzannavabizch thows a body shot but no joy.
Musashi Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uzannavabizch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Musashi Jr ducks under a wild hook from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Uzannavabizch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uzannavabizch throws a nice looking combination but Musashi Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Randy Musashi Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Uzannavabizch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Musashi Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Musashi Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uzannavabizch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch throws a body punch but Musashi Jr moves out of range.
Musashi Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Musashi Jr avoids the head kick by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Musashi Jr.
Uzannavabizch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Uzannavabizch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uzannavabizch throws a one two combo.
Uzannavabizch walks into a left hand.
Musashi Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uzannavabizch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uzannavabizch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Uzannavabizch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Uzannavabizch looks to land a combination but Musashi Jr avoids it well.
Musashi Jr slips under a jab from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Musashi Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Musashi Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uzannavabizch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Musashi Jr swinging wildly here.
Uzannavabizch digs a good body shot into Musashi Jr's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body shot.
Musashi Jr slips a jab and a cross from Uzannavabizch.
Musashi Jr scores with a jab. Uzannavabizch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Musashi Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Uzannavabizch backs up against the cage.
Musashi Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uzannavabizch throws a series of strikes that have Musashi Jr backpedaling.
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!
Uzannavabizch throws a hook to the side of Musashi Jr's head but Musashi Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Musashi Jr lands a head shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Musashi Jr is defended easily by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch walks into a stiff left hand from Musashi Jr.
Musashi Jr lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decent striking displayed by Uzannavabizch there.
Musashi Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Musashi Jr, as that shot connected.
Musashi Jr scores with a nice strike.
Musashi Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randy Musashi Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A punch combination from Uzannavabizch misses.
Musashi Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Uzannavabizch takes a swing at Musashi Jr's ribcage but misses.
Uzannavabizch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uzannavabizch throws a right and a left that Musashi Jr avoids nicely.
Musashi Jr's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Musashi Jr duly obliges.
Uzannavabizch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Musashi Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Musashi Jr lands a nice hook to Uzannavabizch's body. Uzannavabizch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Musashi Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Musashi Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uzannavabizch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A cross from Uzannavabizch lands.
A head kick misses from Uzannavabizch.
Musashi Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Uzannavabizch at a distance.
Uzannavabizch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi Jr moves away.
Uzannavabizch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Musashi Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Uzannavabizch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Musashi Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uzannavabizch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uzannavabizch is working an open guard so Musashi Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Uzannavabizch. No joy for Musashi Jr on that attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Musashi Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Musashi Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Uzannavabizch throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi Jr's shoulder, as Musashi Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Musashi Jr avoids the body shot from Uzannavabizch.
Musashi Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch looks to land a combination but Musashi Jr avoids it well.
Uzannavabizch misses with a series of wild punches.
Musashi Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uzannavabizch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uzannavabizch throws a big shot that misses.
Musashi Jr digs a good hook to Uzannavabizch's body.
Uzannavabizch thows a body shot but no joy.
Musashi Jr lands with a cross.
Uzannavabizch throws the left hand but Musashi Jr avoids the punch easily.
Randy Musashi Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Musashi Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Musashi Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Musashi Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uzannavabizch's head.
Musashi Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Musashi Jr trying to control the action but Uzannavabizch is working from the bottom.
Musashi Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Musashi Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Musashi Jr controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Musashi Jr ducks under a wild hook from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Uzannavabizch misses the target.
Musashi Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Musashi Jr darts in and clinches Uzannavabizch up against the cage.
Musashi Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Uzannavabizch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Musashi Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Musashi Jr.
Uzannavabizch taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Musashi Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Musashi Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Uzannavabizch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Uzannavabizch stalks Musashi Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Musashi Jr's face. Musashi Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musashi Jr missing with a left hand there. Uzannavabizch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uzannavabizch throws a right and a left that Musashi Jr avoids nicely.
Musashi Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Musashi Jr defending well as Uzannavabizch loads up on a big left hand.
Musashi Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uzannavabizch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Musashi Jr throws a nice looking combination but Uzannavabizch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good shot there by Musashi Jr.
Musashi Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Uzannavabizch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musashi Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uzannavabizch.
Musashi Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch throws a shot to the body.
Uzannavabizch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Musashi Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uzannavabizch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Musashi Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Uzannavabizch 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Riggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dario Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Riggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dario Matic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matic defends it nicely.
Matic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riggins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riggins is one step ahead there.
Matic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riggins controls the pace.
Riggins landing some decent shots from guard.
Riggins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matic's head.
Riggins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Riggins cracks Matic with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riggins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matic wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riggins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riggins stopping the sweep attempt from Matic.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Riggins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riggins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riggins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riggins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riggins.
Matic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Riggins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Matic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riggins lands a couple of digs.
Riggins thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggins preventing the sweep.
Riggins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Riggins stands up over Matic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Matic pushes Riggins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Matic takes a swing at Riggins's ribcage but misses.
Matic tries to close the distance and clinch but Riggins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riggins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riggins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Matic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riggins is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggins tries to free his leg and advance position but Matic is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Riggins cracks Matic with a solid left hand.
Matic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matic wants to sweep but no luck.
Riggins 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.
Riggins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matic's guard.
Riggins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riggins.
Matic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Riggins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matic is trying to stand up here but Riggins is controlling him well.
Riggins throwing shots but Matic is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Riggins stopping the sweep attempt from Matic.
Matic looks gassed!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matic lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matic tries to close the distance and clinch but Riggins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matic scores with a body shot.
Matic tries to clinch up.
Matic doesn't manage to clinch there - Riggins circles away.
Matic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riggins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riggins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matic misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Riggins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matic tries to clinch but Riggins moves out of range.
Matic works Riggins's body with a nice hook.
Matic throws a one two combo.
Matic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riggins circles away quickly and effectively.
Matic throws a sloppy head kick and Riggins moves out of range easily.
Matic tries to close the distance and clinch but Riggins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riggins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riggins won't allow Matic to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic wants to sweep here but Riggins controlling him for the moment.
Riggins is in close to Matic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riggins throwing strikes from guard but Matic blocks nicely.
Riggins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Riggins stands up over Matic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Riggins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matic wants to sweep but no luck.
Riggins slips nicely into half guard.
Riggins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matic tries to roll over but Riggins keeps him under control.
Matic is breathing heavily.
Riggins working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Riggins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Riggins trying to control but Matic is working from the bottom.
Matic 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.
Riggins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Matic tries to clinch but Riggins is having none of it.
Matic throws a right and a left that Riggins avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riggins is defended easily by Matic.
Matic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matic wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Riggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matic tries to close the distance and clinch but Riggins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riggins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matic tries to clinch up but Riggins circles away and keeps his distance.
Matic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riggins.
Riggins closes the distance and clinches up with Matic, looking for a takedown. Riggins pushes Matic against the cage but Matic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Matic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dario Matic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riggins is defended easily by Matic.
Matic misses with the combination.
Matic tries to clinch up but Riggins circles away and keeps his distance.
Matic moves in looking to clinch but Riggins pushes him off.
Riggins has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Riggins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Matic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riggins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matic sprawls well. Matic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riggins gets slowly back to his feet.
Matic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Matic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matic is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matic as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riggins is defended easily by Matic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Riggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riggins keeps the fight on the outside.
Riggins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matic sprawls well initially but Riggins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Riggins prevents Matic from improving his position.
Riggins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dario Matic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggins lands strikes from half guard.
Riggins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matic defending well though.
Matic is looking to improve his position.
Riggins working over Matic with some ground and pound. Matic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Riggins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matic keeps working.
Riggins lands strikes from half guard.
Riggins wants to pass to mount but Matic is defending the position.
Riggins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matic wants to get back to full guard.
Matic manages to get to full guard.
Riggins landing some decent shots from guard.
Matic wants to stand and escape but Riggins is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riggins lands a couple of digs.
Matic wants to sweep here but Riggins controlling him for the moment.
Matic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riggins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matic wants to stand up but Riggins is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matic is on top in guard.
Tim Riggins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matic throws a strike but Riggins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Matic wants to sweep here but Riggins controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Riggins drops back looking for a leg! Matic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matic manages to kick Riggins off! Riggins jumps back into Matic's guard.
Matic looking for a sweep. Not yet Matic, not yet.
Riggins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matic's head.
Riggins won't allow Matic to sweep him here.
Riggins with a nice head shot there.
Tim Riggins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riggins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riggins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matic is looking for a triangle but Riggins pushes his legs off easily.
Riggins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Matic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Riggins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Riggins, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Riggins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maynard Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maynard Keenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zander Cage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keenan defends it nicely.
Cage needs to keep his hands up - Keenan had a free shot at his head there.
Keenan clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keenan.
Keenan lands a body punch.
Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keenan instigates a clinch.
Cage takes a shot to the head.
Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keenan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cage momentarily.
Keenan clinches up against the cage.
Keenan scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan works on Cage's body with a couple of short punches.
Cage looks gassed!
Keenan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keenan has managed to clinch.
Keenan gets through Cage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Zander Cage has been cut.
Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keenan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Keenan - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Keenan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Keenan.
Keenan lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keenan.
Keenan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keenan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cage or not.
Keenan breaks the clinch.
Keenan moves into range and clinches up with Cage.
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keenan closes the distance and pushes Cage back into the cage.
Keenan breaks from the clinch.
Cage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keenan defends it nicely.
Keenan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keenan has closed the distance and engaged Cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keenan.
Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keenan drives through and clinches with Cage against the cage.
A hook to the body from Keenan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan is leaning against Cage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Keenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keenan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keenan digs a right hand underneath Cage's ribcage. Cage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Keenan breaks from the clinch.
Keenan takes the fight into the clinch.
Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage shoots in for a takedown but Keenan shows good takedown defense.
Maynard Keenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Cage.
Keenan has managed to clinch.
Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keenan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keenan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keenan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cage, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Keenan.
Keenan breaks from the clinch.
Keenan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keenan lands a lovely overhand right.
Keenan pushes Cage up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Keenan.
A right hand to the body from Keenan.
A hook to the body from Keenan.
Keenan cracks Cage with a nice body shot.
Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keenan drives through and clinches with Cage against the cage.
Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keenan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keenan moves in looking to clinch but Cage pushes him off.
Keenan leaves Cage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keenan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keenan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keenan moves into the clinch successfully.
Keenan scores with a hook to the body.
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan drives through and clinches with Cage against the cage.
Keenan breaks from the clinch.
Keenan wants to clinch up but Cage keeps it at a distance.
Keenan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keenan as he jumps to the side.
Keenan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cage.
Keenan lands with a hook. Cage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Keenan rushes Cage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keenan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan is leaning against Cage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keenan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keenan pushes Cage up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Keenan.
Keenan works on Cage's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maynard Keenan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zander Cage's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Keenan instigates a clinch.
Keenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cage swats away the attempt to clinch by Keenan.
Maynard Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cage swats away the attempt to clinch by Keenan.
Cage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keenan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cage somewhat.
Cage keeps the fight on the outside.
Keenan tries to close the distance and clinch but Cage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan has managed to clinch.
Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keenan tries to avoid it but Cage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keenan to the ground. Keenan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keenan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maynard Keenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Cage.
Keenan tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage tries to keep at a distance but Keenan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keenan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Keenan.
Keenan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keenan gets a clinch.
Keenan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keenan.
A short left from Keenan.
Keenan lands a body shot.
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keenan slaps away a takedown attempt from Cage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Keenan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keenan rushes Cage and presses him up against the cage.
Keenan breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Keenan prevents it.
Keenan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Keenan lands a shot to the body.
Keenan digs a right hand into Cage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cage's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan breaks from the clinch.
Keenan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keenan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keenan tries to clinch but Cage is having none of it.
Keenan tries to close the distance and clinch but Cage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keenan wants to clinch up but Cage keeps it at a distance.
Keenan is looking to clinch.
Cage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keenan is fending him off so far but Cage persists. Nope, Keenan circles away and we're back to standing.
Keenan tries to close the distance and clinch but Cage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cage can do to turn this around?
Keenan doesn't manage to clinch there - Cage circles away.
Keenan forces Cage back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keenan instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keenan.
A right hand to the body from Keenan.
Keenan breaks from the clinch.
Keenan stuffs the takedown.
Cage shoots in but Keenan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Keenan has closed the distance and engaged Cage in a clinch.
Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keenan as he jumps to the side.
Keenan darts in and clinches Cage up against the cage.
Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Keenan.
Keenan closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Keenan.
Keenan breaks the clinch.
Keenan tries to close the distance and clinch but Cage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keenan tries to clinch up but Cage circles away and keeps his distance.
Cage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cage swats away the attempt to clinch by Keenan.
Keenan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keenan gets through Cage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keenan breaks the clinch.
Cage fails with the takedown.
Zander Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keenan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan tries to clinch up.
Keenan moves into range and clinches up with Cage.
Keenan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maynard Keenan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zander Cage's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Keenan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keenan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keenan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maynard Keenan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Keenan prevents the takedown attempt.
Keenan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Keenan breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keenan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keenan clinches up against the cage.
Keenan stalling the fight.
Keenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keenan clinches.
Keenan scores with a hook to the body.
Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keenan moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keenan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maynard Keenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Keenan.
Keenan breaks the clinch.
Keenan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keenan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Keenan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keenan clinches up against the cage.
Keenan breaks the clinch.
Cage throws a right and a left that Keenan avoids nicely.
Keenan tries to clinch but Cage moves out of range.
Keenan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cage misses with the combination.
Keenan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keenan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keenan tries to clinch but Cage is having none of it.
Keenan tries to clinch but Cage moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cage.
Keenan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Keenan tries to clinch but Cage moves out of range.
Cage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keenan sprawls well. Keenan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cage gets slowly back to his feet.
Keenan wants to clinch.
Keenan wants to clinch up but Cage keeps it at a distance.
Keenan closes the distance and pushes Cage back into the cage.
Keenan presses Cage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keenan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cage counters with a nice double leg into side control. Keenan won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An elbow from Cage crashes against the mat.
Cage throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan wants to control but Cage postures up.
Cage scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Keenan to see if he's OK.
Keenan can't do much from the bottom here.
Keenan is looking to regain half guard here but Cage keeps moving and retains side control.
Cage misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Keenan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keenan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keenan clinches with his opponent.
Keenan digs a right hand underneath Cage's ribcage. Cage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Keenan lands with a right to the head.
Keenan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cages head.
Keenan manages to break the clinch.
Keenan clinches but Cage breaks the clinch
and Cage counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Keenan's guard now.
Keenan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage postures up in Keenan's guard and throws a big left but Keenan blocks it.
Keenan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cage is controlling him.
Cage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Keenan's head.
Maynard Keenan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cage scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cage postures up in Keenan's guard and throws a big left but Keenan blocks it.
Cage thows a big elbow that misses.
Cage is looking to work some ground and pound but Keenan has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keenan clinches up with Cage and pushes him back against the cage.
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keenan tries to clinch but Cage moves out of range.
Keenan scores with a shot to the body.
Zander Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keenan stuffs the takedown attempt from Cage. Cage gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maynard Keenan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keenan, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maynard Keenan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George AKA ProActive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George AKA ProActive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Ramsey!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsey tries to clinch up.
AKA ProActive misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramsey drives through and clinches with AKA ProActive against the cage.
AKA ProActive has Ramsey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramsey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ramsey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramsey misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Ramsey.
AKA ProActive wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George AKA ProActive. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ramsey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ramsey throws a head punch that misses.
AKA ProActive is trying to drag Ramsey to the mat but Ramsey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ramsey has a couple of punches blocked by AKA ProActive.
Ramsey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with AKA ProActive's elbow.
Ramsey avoiding damage.
AKA ProActive is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramsey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ramsey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
AKA ProActive is trying to drag Ramsey to the mat but Ramsey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ramsey misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ramsey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Travis Ramsey.
Ramsey wants to clinch.
AKA ProActive misses with a wild body shot.
Ramsey closes the distance and pushes AKA ProActive back into the cage.
AKA ProActive looking for a takedown.
Ramsey misses with some punches.
AKA ProActive can't get the takedown.
Ramsey displaying some good clinch control by pressing AKA ProActive up against the cage.
AKA ProActive is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ramsey prevents a takedown attempt there.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ramsey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ramsey lands a right hand.
Ramsey is struggling to control the position.
Ramsey cracks AKA ProActive with a nice body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Ramsey.
Ramsey throws a head punch that misses.
AKA ProActive is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramsey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ramsey leaning his opponent against the cage.
AKA ProActive looking for a takedown.
AKA ProActive has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ramsey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ramsey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
AKA ProActive tries to pull guard but Ramsey won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ramsey - that landed with a thud.
Ramsey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
AKA ProActive tries to pull guard but Ramsey holds him up against the cage and eventually AKA ProActive drops back down to his feet.
Come on Ramsey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Travis Ramsey.
AKA ProActive shoots in but no luck this time.
AKA ProActive fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ramsey tries to close the distance and clinch up but AKA ProActive swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramsey clinches up with AKA ProActive and pushes him back against the cage.
AKA ProActive goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ramsey prevents it.
Ramsey throws a punch but it's blocked by AKA ProActive.
AKA ProActive can't get the takedown.
AKA ProActive fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ramsey is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramsey slowing the pace effectively.
AKA ProActive fails to pull guard.
Ramsey has AKA ProActive pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Travis Ramsey.
AKA ProActive swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramsey.
AKA ProActive shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramsey as he avoids it easily.
Ramsey slaps away a takedown attempt from AKA ProActive, before circling back to the center of the mat.
AKA ProActive looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
AKA ProActive keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramsey stuffs the takedown.
Ramsey is looking to clinch but AKA ProActive is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Ramsey 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.
Nice takedown defense from Ramsey. No joy for AKA ProActive on that attempt.
AKA ProActive shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramsey as he avoids it easily.
Ramsey looks to score with a jab to the body but AKA ProActive is just out of range.
AKA ProActive fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George AKA ProActive. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsey moves into the clinch successfully.
AKA ProActive tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ramsey smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from AKA ProActive is defended easily by Ramsey.
Ramsey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
AKA ProActive tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramsey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
AKA ProActive has Ramsey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramsey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ramsey working aggressively here.
AKA ProActive has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramsey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Ramsey.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramsey stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Travis Ramsey.
AKA ProActive dives in and grabs Ramsey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramsey pushes down on AKA ProActive's head and hops out.
Ramsey rushes AKA ProActive and presses him up against the cage.
Ramsey struggles to land a body shot inside as AKA ProActive controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramsey.
AKA ProActive jumps guard but Ramsey stands there with AKA ProActive around his waist. AKA ProActive gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ramsey is pushing AKA ProActive up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
AKA ProActive is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramsey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
AKA ProActive wants a takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
AKA ProActive jumps guard but Ramsey stands there with AKA ProActive around his waist. AKA ProActive gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ramsey leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
AKA ProActive wants a takedown.
AKA ProActive blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramsey stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Travis Ramsey.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
AKA ProActive swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramsey.
AKA ProActive keeps the fight on the outside.
AKA ProActive fails with the takedown.
AKA ProActive shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. AKA ProActive showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AKA ProActive tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramsey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
AKA ProActive trying to control the action but Ramsey is working from the bottom.
AKA ProActive will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
AKA ProActive throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
AKA ProActive seems to be working for a kimura but Ramsey defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
AKA ProActive seems to be looking for submissions.
Ramsey won't allow AKA ProActive to pass to mount.
AKA ProActive is looking for a kimura but Ramsey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for AKA ProActive to get the leverage.
AKA ProActive trying to control from half guard but Ramsey is working away.
AKA ProActive seems to be looking for submissions.
AKA ProActive seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Travis Ramsey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ramsey has AKA ProActive up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramsey just leaning against AKA ProActive, taking a breather.
AKA ProActive is trying to drag Ramsey to the mat but Ramsey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
AKA ProActive tries to pull guard but Ramsey holds him up against the cage and eventually AKA ProActive drops back down to his feet.
Ramsey lands a shoulder strike.
Ramsey has AKA ProActive pressed against the cage.
AKA ProActive fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George AKA ProActive. That's going to take a lot out of him.
AKA ProActive tries to pull guard but Ramsey won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AKA ProActive being controlled against the cage.
Ramsey throws a punch but it's blocked by AKA ProActive.
AKA ProActive drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramsey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ramsey slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AKA ProActive tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ramsey smiles and moves away.
Ramsey tries to clinch but AKA ProActive moves out of range.
Ramsey tries to clinch but AKA ProActive moves out of range.
AKA ProActive shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramsey tries to sprawl out of it but AKA ProActive keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramsey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
AKA ProActive shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramsey but Ramsey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
AKA ProActive has a takedown stuffed.
AKA ProActive circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramsey looks to score with a jab to the body but AKA ProActive is just out of range.
Ramsey doesn't manage to clinch there - AKA ProActive circles away.
Ramsey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with AKA ProActive, pushing him back against the cage.
AKA ProActive wants a takedown but no success here.
Ramsey throws a punch but it's blocked by AKA ProActive.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ramsey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AKA ProActive is trying to drag Ramsey to the mat but Ramsey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ramsey has AKA ProActive pushed against the cage.
Ramsey is pressed up against the cage. AKA ProActive has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ramsey down to the mat. Ramsey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ramsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Ramsey. No joy for AKA ProActive on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramsey tries to clinch up.
AKA ProActive will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramsey stuffs the takedown attempt from AKA ProActive. AKA ProActive gets slowly back to his feet.
AKA ProActive looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramsey doesn't manage to clinch there - AKA ProActive circles away.
Ramsey has closed the distance and engaged AKA ProActive in a clinch.
Ramsey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
AKA ProActive blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramsey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AKA ProActive has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramsey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ramsey misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramsey throws a head punch that misses.
AKA ProActive tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramsey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Travis Ramsey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
AKA ProActive has Ramsey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramsey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ramsey gets underhooks to prevent AKA ProActive's takedown attempt.
Ramsey lands a left hand that snaps the head of AKA ProActive backwards.
Ramsey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ramsey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
AKA ProActive jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ramsey walks away with a smile on his face. AKA ProActive gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ramsey stuffs the takedown.
AKA ProActive fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramsey avoids it really well and circles away.
Ramsey wants to clinch up but AKA ProActive keeps it at a distance.
Ramsey tries to close the distance and clinch but AKA ProActive swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramsey rushes AKA ProActive and presses him up against the cage.
Ramsey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AKA ProActive jumps guard but Ramsey stands there with AKA ProActive around his waist. AKA ProActive gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
AKA ProActive jumps guard but Ramsey stands there with AKA ProActive around his waist. AKA ProActive gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ramsey is stalling here.
AKA ProActive has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramsey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ramsey leaning against his opponent.
AKA ProActive tries for a takedown. No joy.
George AKA ProActive has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
AKA ProActive blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramsey leaning his opponent against the cage.
Travis Ramsey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramsey.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Ramsey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ramsey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Ramsey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Giordano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giordano has chosen Godfather Theme (hip hop remix) as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Curtis Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Giordano!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giordano throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Curtis Payne has been cut.
Giordano lands with an overhand left.
Payne moves out of range as Giordano strikes.
Giordano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payne thows a body shot but no joy.
Giordano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payne on the side of the head.
Giordano misses the shot to the body.
Payne could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Giordano drops Payne with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Payne! Giordano dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Giordano!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Titus Pullo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jik Chuyhn Jyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titus Pullo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jik Chuyhn Jyu!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jyu misses with a low kick.
Jyu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pullo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pullo wants to control from the top but Jyu keeps moving.
Pullo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jyu keeping full guard, as Pullo tries to pass.
Pullo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jyu's head.
Jyu is looking to stand up but Pullo isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pullo 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pullo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyu keeping moving, preventing Pullo from controlling successfully.
Jyu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pullo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jyu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jyu wants to stand and escape but Pullo is having none of it.
Jyu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pullo stops Jyu from standing up.
Pullo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pullo is in close to Jyu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pullo landing with the ground and pound.
Pullo landing some decent shots from guard.
Pullo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pullo passes Jyu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jyu won't allow Pullo to pass to mount.
Pullo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jyu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pullo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pullo breaks from Jyu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullo looking to finish Jyu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jyu!
Pullo looking to control but Jyu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Jyu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jyu tries to reverse the position but Pullo maintains control.
Pullo working Jyu over with strikes here.
Pullo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jyu hang on?
Pullo is breathing heavily.
Pullo lands a big elbow.
Pullo working Jyu over with strikes here.
Pullo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jyu is looking to escape.
Jyu wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
A nice elbow there by Pullo .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jyu is trying to stand.
Pullo dominating with strikes here.
Jyu is trying to stand up.
Pullo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jyu is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Pullo unloading with bombs!
Pullo lands a heavy elbow.
Pullo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jyu really wants to buck Pullo off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pullo landing strikes from the mount.
Pullo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pullo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jyu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Pullo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pullo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pullo showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Pullo seems content to control.
Jyu won't allow Pullo to pass to mount.
Pullo drops an elbow to the side of Jyu's head.
Jyu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jyu looking for submissions off his back.
Pullo not doing much here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jyu is trying to stand up here but Pullo is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyu is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Pullo not doing much here.
Jyu taking some punishment here, with Pullo in his half guard.
Pullo stops Jyu from getting back to his feet.
Pullo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jyu throws a solid leg kick but Pullo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jyu.
Jyu throws a nice head kick!
Jik Chuyhn Jyu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jyu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pullo . That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jyu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jyu!
A slapping body kick lands there for Jyu.
Jyu wants to land a leg kick but Pullo is out of range.
Jyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Jyu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jyu throws a leg kick but Pullo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pullo blocks a low kick nicely.
Jyu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jyu throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jyu. Pullo shrugs it off though.
Jyu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jyu fakes the leg kick and cracks Pullo in the body.
Jyu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jyu lands a high kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jyu. That's going to slow Pullo down.
Both fighters circling a little - Jyu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jyu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jyu scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pullo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jyu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jyu thuds his shin into the meat of Pullo 's side.
Jyu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pullo will feel that in the morning.
Jyu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pullo .
Jyu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jyu scores with a nice body kick.
Pullo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jyu. Jyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Jyu connects with a high kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Jyu.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jyu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu 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!
Jyu throws a head kick that half lands.
Jyu thumps Pullo with a low kick.
Pullo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jyu scores with a spinning back kick!
Jyu throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jyu.
Jyu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jyu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pullo is rocked!
Pullo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jyu scores with a head kick.
Oh Pullo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack! Jyu lands a heavy head kick that drops Pullo . The ref tackles Jyu to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Pullo was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jik Chuyhn Jyu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and African Sensitive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Un. African Sensitive will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stanley Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, African Sensitive!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Paul was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sensitive keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paul lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
It looks like African Sensitive has been cut.
Sensitive keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paul raining down shots from the mount!
Sensitive is bucking up trying to escape but Paul cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sensitive is desperately trying to improve his position but Paul has a good base and remains in mount.
Paul with a couple of short strikes.
Sensitive is rocked!
Paul pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sensitive is still in real trouble! Can Paul finish him?
Paul sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sensitive takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Paul cracks Sensitive with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Paul!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Flikflak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Cross could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pedro Flikflak's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Cross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pedro Flikflak!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Cross there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A clash of legs there as Flikflak blocks the low kick.
Cross pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cross tries to clinch up but Flikflak circles away and keeps his distance.
Cross misses with a leg kick.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cross throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flikflak keeps the fight on the outside.
Cross misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cross tries to score with a low kick but Flikflak moves his leg out of the way.
Cross throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cross wants to clinch up but Flikflak keeps it at a distance.
Marcus Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Flikflak moves out of range as Cross throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Flikflak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cross is looking to chop away at Flikflak's legs.
Flikflak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cross wants to clinch.
Cross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Flikflak is out of range.
Flikflak takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Flikflak looks gassed!
Cross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cross tries to clinch but Flikflak is having none of it.
Flikflak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cross.
Cross tries to land a front kick but Flikflak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Flikflak circles away.
Marcus Cross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flikflak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cross looks to land a body kick but Flikflak moved away.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Flikflak pushes him off.
Cross clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flikflak's defenses.
Cross lands an elbow that stopped Flikflak in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Pedro Flikflak has been cut.
Cross comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flikflak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cross lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Cross.
Flikflak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Cross.
Flikflak takes an elbow to the temple.
Flikflak takes an elbow to the temple.
Flikflak avoids the elbow strike from Cross, against the cage.
Flikflak fails to pull guard.
Cross lands an elbow that stopped Flikflak in his tracks for a moment.
Cross misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Cross.
Cross lands an elbow inside.
Cross comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cross lands an elbow inside that Flikflak shrugs off.
Cross lands an elbow inside.
Flikflak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marcus Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Flikflak.
Cross creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cross lands an elbow just above Flikflak 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross lands an elbow that stopped Flikflak in his tracks for a moment.
Cross lands an elbow inside that Flikflak shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cross.
Cross lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Pedro Flikflak's cut even more.
Flikflak tries to pull guard but Cross won't allow it.
Cross lands an elbow just above Flikflak 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cross throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Cross.
Cross lands an elbow just above Flikflak 's eye.
Cross lands an elbow inside.
Cross comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cross lands an elbow just above Flikflak 's eye.
Cross lands a damaging elbow.
Cross lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cross just misses with a elbow thrown towards Flikflak's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flikflak blocks an elbow strike from Cross.
Cross lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Flikflak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cross lands a damaging elbow.
Cross comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Cross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Flikflak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flikflak keeps the fight on the outside.
Cross throws a push kick but Flikflak slaps the foot to one side.
Flikflak keeps the fight on the outside.
Cross lands with a nice body kick.
Cross tries to clinch up but Flikflak circles away and keeps his distance.
Cross throws a low kick, looking for Flikflak's leg but Flikflak calmly moves out of range.
Flikflak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flikflak is breathing heavily.
Flikflak swats away the attempt to clinch by Cross.
Cross wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross throws a front kick that sends Flikflak stumbling back into the cage.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Flikflak circles away.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flikflak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cross pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cross connects with a solid leg kick.
Cross is looking to clinch.
Flikflak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cross can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross wants to clinch up but Flikflak keeps it at a distance.
Cross shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cross tries to clinch up but Flikflak circles away and keeps his distance.
Flikflak tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cross tries to clinch but Flikflak is having none of it.
Cross misses with a low kick.
Marcus Cross is winning the standup battle so far.
Cross tries to land a leg kick but Flikflak saw it coming and moves away.
Flikflak has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cross.
Cross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flikflak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Cross finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross connects with a solid leg kick.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Flikflak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cross is looking to land body kicks.
Cross tries a low kick but Flikflak avoids it.
Cross tries to land a front kick but Flikflak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cross misses with a low kick.
Flikflak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flikflak moves out of range as Cross throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cross leaves Flikflak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Flikflak swats away the attempt to clinch by Cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cross tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cross pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flikflak closes the distance and clinches up with Cross, looking for a takedown. Flikflak pushes Cross against the cage but Cross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Cross dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Flikflak's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cross slaps away a takedown attempt from Flikflak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Flikflak swats away the attempt to clinch by Cross.
Cross throws the kick towards the body but Flikflak avoids it.
Cross misses with a low kick.
Cross tries to clinch but Flikflak moves out of range.
Flikflak circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flikflak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cross as he jumps to the side.
Cross bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Flikflak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A clash of legs there as Flikflak blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross wants to clinch.
Flikflak swats away the attempt to clinch by Cross.
Cross misses with a body kick.
Cross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cross misses with an attempted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Flikflak blocks the low kick.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Flikflak pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cross throws a push kick but Flikflak slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cross.
Cross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cross misses with a body kick.
Flikflak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cross fakes the leg kick and cracks Flikflak in the body.
Flikflak swats away the attempt to clinch by Cross.
Flikflak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Flikflak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cross as he jumps to the side.
Marcus Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Flikflak.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Flikflak pushes him off.
Flikflak has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flikflak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cross throws a body kick that misses.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flikflak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cross.
Cross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Flikflak is out of range.
Cross scores with a nice body kick.
Cross tries to clinch there but Flikflak circles away.
Cross attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flikflak moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak keeps the fight on the outside.
Flikflak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cross tries to clinch but Flikflak is having none of it.
An inside leg kick from Cross misses.
Cross keeps Flikflak at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flikflak's calf.
Cross is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flikflak moves out of range as Cross throws a body kick.
Cross tries to clinch up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Flikflak checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Cross clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Flikflak's cut.
That's time! Cross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cross tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cross misses with a kick to the body.
Flikflak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flikflak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Flikflak moves out of range of the body kick.
Cross throws a body kick that misses.
Cross looks to land a body kick but Flikflak moved away.
Cross tries to clinch but Flikflak is having none of it.
Cross is looking to score with low kicks.
Cross tries to land a leg kick but Flikflak saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross is looking to score with low kicks.
Flikflak avoids a kick to the body.
Cross displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flikflak.
Cross tries to clinch but Flikflak is having none of it.
Cross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flikflak can do to turn this around?
Cross misses with a low kick as Flikflak jumps back.
Flikflak shoots in for a double leg but Cross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cross tries to clinch up but Flikflak circles away and keeps his distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Flikflak.
Flikflak is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cross is trying to get back to half guard.
Cross struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cross trying to control from the bottom.
Flikflak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flikflak 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.
Flikflak is trying to control the action in half guard but Cross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross wants to get back to full guard.
Cross trying to control but Flikflak postures up.
Cross keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Flikflak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cross moves into the clinch.
Cross throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cross creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flikflak's defenses.
Cross lands an elbow inside that Flikflak shrugs off.
Cross creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flikflak's defenses.
Cross lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cross lands an elbow just above Flikflak 's eye.
Cross lands an elbow inside that Flikflak shrugs off.
Flikflak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marcus Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Flikflak.
Cross lands an elbow just above Flikflak 's eye.
Cross creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cross throws an elbow but misses.
Flikflak wants a takedown.
Cross misses with an elbow strike.
Flikflak blocks an elbow strike from Cross.
Cross comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cross comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flikflak dodges an elbow strike from Cross.
Cross lands a damaging elbow.
Cross gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cross throws an elbow but misses.
Flikflak takes an elbow to the temple.
Cross lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cross lands an elbow that stopped Flikflak in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cross throws an elbow but misses.
Cross pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Cross had his way with Pedro Flikflak in that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Flikflak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross throws a low kick but Flikflak avoids it.
Flikflak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cross lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flikflak's sensitive parts.
Cross chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flikflak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flikflak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cross pinned against the cage. Cross gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cross looks to land a body kick but Flikflak moved away.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flikflak is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Cross.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Flikflak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flikflak takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Flikflak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cross misses with a leg kick.
Cross looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cross wants to clinch.
Cross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Flikflak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Flikflak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cross forces Flikflak back against the cage and clinches.
Flikflak blocks the elbow strike.
Cross creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Flikflak avoids a wild elbow strike from Cross.
Flikflak jumps guard but Cross stands there with Flikflak around his waist. Flikflak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross lands an elbow just above Flikflak 's eye.
Cross throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Flikflak dodges an elbow strike from Cross.
Flikflak avoids the elbow strike from Cross, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cross smiles and moves away.
Marcus Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Flikflak.
Flikflak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flikflak keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cross.
Cross is looking to clinch.
Cross wants to clinch.
Cross looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marcus Cross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Flikflak is out of range.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cross scores with a leg kick.
Cross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cross throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cross is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Cross there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Cross finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pedro Flikflak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cross wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Cross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cross, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:41
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:41
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Cross!
Marcus Cross is the new heavyweight champion!
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