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CCF 212: PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conan Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Doom and Gloom by The Rolling Stones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 cm
30
272 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
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210 cm
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285 lbs
14 - 6 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conan Drogo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Campos! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Campos slaps away a takedown attempt from Drogo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Campos avoids a kick to the body.
Conan Drogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Campos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drogo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Drogo throws a sloppy head kick and Campos moves out of range easily. Drogo throws a body shot but no joy. Drogo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Campos looks like he wants to counter punch here. Campos avoids a lazy jab quite easily. It seemed like Campos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Campos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drogo throws out the jab. Drogo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Campos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Drogo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Campos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Drogo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A head kick from Drogo lands but Campos takes it in his stride. Drogo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campos checks a leg kick. Drogo keeps the fight on the outside. Drogo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Drogo connects with a right hand. Campos shakes it off. A looping hook to the body misses from Drogo. Campos does a little dance to reset his feet. Campos lands a nice hook to Drogo's body. Drogo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Campos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drogo throws out the jab. Drogo throws a jab when Campos was well out of range. Campos defending well as Drogo loads up on a big left hand. Daniel Campos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. No joy there for Drogo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Campos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Drogo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Campos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drogo swats him away and circles back towards the center. As Campos backs away, Drogo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Drogo throws a lazy right hand but Campos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. 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! Drogo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campos manages to avoid it. Drogo throws the left hand but Campos avoids the punch easily. Drogo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Drogo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Drogo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Campos as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conan Drogo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Campos tries to clinch but Drogo is having none of it. Drogo tests Campos's chin there with a solid looking shot. Drogo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Campos wants to clinch up but Drogo keeps it at a distance. Campos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Drogo throws a leg kick letting Campos counter with a right hand. Drogo walks into a stiff left hand from Campos. Drogo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Campos. An inside leg kick lands from Campos. Campos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Campos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drogo. Drogo circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Drogo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campos was well out of range. Poor timing from Drogo. Drogo throws the left hand but Campos avoids the punch easily. Drogo throws a quick inside leg kick. Drogo misses with a looping left.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Drogo throws the kick towards the body but Campos avoids it. Drogo looks for a takedown but Campos sprawls well. Campos looks to land a left hand but Drogo moved out of range nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Campos lands a nice looking body shot.
Drogo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Campos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Drogo misses with a wild body shot. Drogo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Campos's hands. Campos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Drogo back to the cage. Campos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Campos misses with a head kick.
As Campos backs away, Drogo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Drogo lands with a straight right. Campos didn't see that one coming. Drogo throws a right hand that misses
and Campos counters with a straight punch to the midsection. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Conan Drogo will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Drogo throws a lazy uppercut
and Campos counters with a lovely straight right hand! Campos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Drogo is looking to slow Campos down with leg kicks. Drogo just misses with a punch to the body.
Campos looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Drogo throws a leg kick letting Campos counter with a right hand. Campos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Campos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Campos misses with a double jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Campos, as that shot connected.
Campos scores with a hook to the body. Drogo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Drogo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Campos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Drogo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Campos throws a head kick that misses and Drogo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Drogo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Campos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drogo scrambles back to his feet. Drogo throws a leg kick letting Campos counter with a right hand. Daniel Campos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Drogo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Drogo swinging wildly here.
Drogo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Campos. Campos misses the jab. Drogo swings and misses with a shot to the body and Drogo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Drogo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Campos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Nice defenses there by Drogo. Campos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drogo. Drogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Drogo keeps Campos at a distance using the push kick. Campos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drogo. Drogo with a body punch. A glancing blow. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Drogo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campos moves away. Campos throws a hook but Drogo blocks it. Drogo closes the distance and clinches up with Campos, looking for a takedown. Drogo pushes Campos against the cage but Campos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Drogo looks to score with a jab to the body but Campos is just out of range. Drogo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Campos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Drogo scoring well with a low kick there.
Good shot there by Campos. Drogo looks to land a combination but Campos avoids it well.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Drogo misses with a body shot.
Campos takes a swing at Drogo's ribcage but misses. Drogo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Campos scores with a jab. Drogo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Drogo just misses with a punch to the body.
Campos misses with a double jab.
Drogo blocks a head kick by Campos.
Drogo blocks a head kick by Campos.
Drogo throws a nice outside leg kick. Campos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daniel Campos seems to be getting the better of the standup. Drogo throws a sloppy body shot
and Campos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Campos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Drogo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Drogo scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Campos throws a body shot but no joy. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Campos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drogo.
Drogo goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Campos tries to clinch up but Drogo circles away and keeps his distance. Drogo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Drogo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Campos's waist but Campos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drogo off to one side. Campos thumps Drogo with a low kick. Drogo shoots for a takedown but Campos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conan Drogo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Drogo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Campos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Drogo has his takedown stuffed and Campos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drogo thinking. Drogo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Campos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Drogo is looking to wear down Campos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Drogo throws the kick towards the body but Campos avoids it. Drogo thows a left - swing and a miss! Campos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Campos moves out of range as Drogo strikes.
Campos moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Campos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Campos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Drogo. Campos blocks a body shot from Drogo. Drogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Campos throws a punch but it's blocked by Drogo. Drogo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Campos tries to throw a body punch but Drogo avoids it by throwing Campos back against the cage. Campos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drogo backwards. Campos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drogo's elbow. Campos misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drogo. A short left from Drogo. A right hand to the body from Drogo.
Campos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drogo's efforts to push away. Campos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campos looks to throw an elbow but misses. Drogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Campos controls his hands.
Drogo blocking some punches.
Campos misses with a body punch.
Drogo tries to circle away but Campos has him pinned against the cage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Drogo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drogo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Drogo throws a body shot but no joy. Drogo misses with a hook. Campos ducked under it nicely. Drogo swings for the body but Campos moves out of range.
Campos misses with a wild body shot. Drogo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A combination from Drogo does no damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Drogo misses with a low kick. Campos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Campos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Campos cracks Drogo with a good jab. Campos cracks a nice hook into Drogo's ribs.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Drogo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Campos. Some wild striking there from Drogo.
Campos slips a jab from Drogo. Drogo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Campos. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Campos lands a jab to Drogo's midsection.
Campos forces Drogo back against the cage and clinches. A shot in the inside from Drogo. Drogo blocks a body shot from Campos. Campos struggles to land a body shot inside as Drogo controls his hands.
Drogo wants a takedown.
Campos pushes Drogo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Campos struggles to land a body shot inside as Drogo controls his hands.
Campos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conan Drogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Drogo blocks a body shot from Campos. Campos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Campos.
A short right from Campos on the inside. 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! Campos pushes Drogo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Campos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Drogo prevents a body shot from Campos. Campos throws an elbow that misses.
Campos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Campos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Campos blocks a body shot from Drogo. Campos blocks a body shot from Drogo. Campos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drogo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Campos pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conan Drogo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Campos lands a nice elbow.
 Drogo is rocked! Campos throws a big uppercut that drops Drogo! More strikes from Campos and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Drogo lies dazed against the cage as Campos celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Campos! During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Campos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoey Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone has chosen Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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222 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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218 lbs
19 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Harris! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoey Malone! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big left from Malone misses. Malone tries to land a leg kick but Harris saw it coming and moves away.
Harris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Malone throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range. Harris avoids the head kick by Malone.
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it. Harris misses with a looping right. Malone throws out a leg kick but Harris moves out of range and Malone only half commits. Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Malone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris. It seemed like Malone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Malone throws a push kick but Harris slaps the foot to one side. Nice uppercut there from Harris. Harris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malone but Malone pushes him off and we're back to square one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harris swings for the body but Malone moves out of range.
Malone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Harris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Malone sprawls and moves away. Some wild striking there from Harris.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Harris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Harris with a lazy takedown attempt and Malone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Malone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Malone pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A looping hook to the body misses from Malone. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet. Harris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away. That kick from Harris tenderised Malone's leg. Malone is trying to keep his angry face on. Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone stuns Harris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Harris's corner calls for a 1-2. Harris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Harris throws a leg kick that is checked and Malone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malone tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malone to the ground. Malone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him. Malone lands a high kick!
 It looks like Paul Harris has been cut.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Harris.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harris feints and as Malone raises his hands in defense, Harris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Malone wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Malone's legs - danger averted. Malone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard.
Malone wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. Harris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Harris is trying to keep Malone in close.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Malone wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. Malone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harris's guard.
Malone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malone. Harris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Malone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Malone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Harris tries to get to full guard but Malone has control of the leg. Malone wants to stand up but Harris manages to regain full guard. Malone is pushing down on Harris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harris is fighting to maintain full guard but Malone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Malone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoey Malone dominated that round. The cut man is working on Paul Harris's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Malone throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Malone throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily. Harris throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Malone counters with a solid body kick. Malone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Malone throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily. Malone misses with a wild body shot. Harris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malone. Harris avoids the head kick by Malone.
Malone throws a head kick that misses. Malone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Paul Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Malone wants to slow Harris down by chopping away at his legs. Harris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. A head kick misses from Malone. Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone.
Harris lands with a nice body punch. A big left from Harris misses.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Harris lands with a straight right. Malone didn't see that one coming. Harris looks to throw the jab but Malone is out of range.
Harris shoots in and bounces Malone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Malone looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.
Harris trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom. Harris stays in close to Malone's body and controls the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Malone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well. Malone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard.
Malone is pushing down on Harris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harris is fighting to maintain full guard but Malone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Malone 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.
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.
Malone escapes and gets back to his feet. Malone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone. Malone lands with a nice body punch. Malone slips a jab from Harris. Malone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Harris misses with a body kick. Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Malone scores with a shot to the body.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Harris getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A big right from Malone misses. Malone jabs Harris to the body, keeping him at a distance. Malone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris. Harris appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Malone lands a front kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Malone throws a shot to the body.
Malone lands with a slapping head kick. Harris darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Malone throws a leg kick and Harris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Sloppy strikes from Malone. Those never looked like landing. Harris ducks right into an uppercut from Malone. Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malone. That did some damage! Harris tries to land a front kick but Malone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Malone slips under a jab. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zoey Malone will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Paul Harris's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Harris moves out of range of the body kick. Malone throws a push kick but Harris slaps the foot to one side. Harris takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Malone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Nice sprawl there from Malone as Harris shoots in. Malone looks for the body kick but Harris saw that one coming. Malone is looking to land body kicks. Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Harris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malone defends it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Malone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Harris checks a leg kick.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harris, right into the meat.
Malone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Harris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malone defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him. Malone throws a lazy head kick and Harris finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Donk. Harris catches Malone right on the button with a cross. Malone misses with a right hand and Harris counters with a straight right hand. Malone throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Harris lands a nice hook to Malone's body. Malone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Malone works Harris's body with a nice hook. Malone avoids the head kick by Harris.
Harris takes one on the chin but keeps 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! Harris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Paul Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Harris tries to advance to mount but can't. Malone sneaks back into half guard.
Malone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Malone wants to get back to full guard. Harris uses his free foot to push down on Malone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Malone. Harris cracks Malone with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by Harris. Harris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Malone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harris controlling from the full mount. Harris looking to finish Malone with some ground and pound. This is bad for Malone! Malone tries to hold on but Harris pushes him away. Malone is trying desperately to improve position.
Harris moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Malone has worked his arm free - good work by Malone!
Paul Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Malone is not content to let Harris control the position.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Malone is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Malone is looking to reverse the position.
Harris swings around for an armbar but Malone sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Harris's guard. Malone controlling from the top position. Malone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Harris. I think Malone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Zoey Malone! Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Zoey Malone! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Zoey Malone!
Zoey Malone wins by unanimous decision! After the big win, Zoey Malone made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aung San Suu Kyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanton Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Suu Kyi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Peace Prize Speech. Crowe has chosen The Builders & The Butchers - Bringing Home The Rain as his entrance music. Aung San Suu Kyi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aung San Suu Kyi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanton Crowe! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A slow jab from Crowe misses its intended target. Crowe ducks under a wild hook from Suu Kyi. Crowe feints the counter takedown. Suu Kyi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Suu Kyi lands with a straight right. Crowe didn't see that one coming. Crowe misses with a straight left. Suu Kyi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
 It looks like Aung San Suu Kyi has been cut. Suu Kyi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Crowe thuds a left hand into Suu Kyi's body. Suu Kyi throws a hook but Crowe blocks it. Donk. Suu Kyi catches Crowe right on the button with a cross. Crowe misses the shot to the body. Crowe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Suu Kyi scores with a hook.
 It looks like Stanton Crowe has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Suu Kyi defending well as Crowe loads up on a big left hand. Crowe throws a solid leg kick but Suu Kyi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crowe.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Crowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suu Kyi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Stanton Crowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Crowe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And Crowe tries to counter it with a takedown but Suu Kyi pushes his down on his head and steps out. Crowe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suu Kyi counters with a slapping leg kick. Suu Kyi misses with a body kick. Suu Kyi stuffs the takedown. Crowe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Suu Kyi ducks right into an uppercut from Crowe. Crowe goes for a double leg but Suu Kyi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suu Kyi continues to drive forward. Suu Kyi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Aung San Suu Kyi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanton Crowe.
Crowe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Suu Kyi! Crowe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Suu Kyi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Suu Kyi is looking to reverse the position. 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! Crowe working the head and body with strikes.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Suu Kyi prevents Crowe from improving position. Crowe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suu Kyi keeps working. Suu Kyi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Crowe trying to control the action but Suu Kyi is working from the bottom. Crowe is just content to waste time from the top position. Suu Kyi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Crowe is posturing up here but Suu Kyi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Crowe tries to roll out but it's too tight and Crowe has to tap! Slick submission there by Suu Kyi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aung San Suu Kyi! A relieved looking Aung San Suu Kyi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esa Tikkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esa Tikkanen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Judah! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
30 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esa Tikkanen! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tikkanen ducks under a wild hook from Judah. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tikkanen. Judah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Tikkanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Judah's waist but Judah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tikkanen off to one side. Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tikkanen is looking to score with low kicks. Tikkanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tikkanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Judah. Judah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tikkanen avoids it really well and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tikkanen clinches up with Judah and pushes him back against the cage. Judah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tikkanen's elbow.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Judah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tikkanen gets control of Judah's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tikkanen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Tikkanen tries to land a sweep but no joy. Judah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Judah won't allow Tikkanen to sweep him here.
Tikkanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Judah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Judah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tikkanen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Judah stacks Tikkanen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Judah!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Judah controlling the position from side mount. Tikkanen is looking for a sweep.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Judah is looking to take a break and control but Tikkanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Tikkanen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Judah's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tikkanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Tikkanen tries to roll over but Judah keeps him under control. Judah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
 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. Tikkanen wants to improve his position but Judah is controlling well.
 The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tikkanen instigates a clinch. Tikkanen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Judah fights it off and pushes away nicely.
David Judah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Tikkanen. Judah moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A swing and a miss from Judah. Judah throws a hook but Tikkanen blocks it. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David Judah will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tikkanen clinches up against the cage. Tikkanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
Tikkanen pulls Judah into guard.
Judah tries to free his leg and advance position but Tikkanen is retaining full guard.
Tikkanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tikkanen looking for a guillotine here but Judah defends easily.
Tikkanen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Judah stacks Tikkanen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Judah! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Judah trying to control the position but Tikkanen is working away.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Tikkanen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Judah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Tikkanen gets back to half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tikkanen manages to get to full guard.
Tikkanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Judah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Judah trying to control the position from guard on top but Tikkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Judah wants to pass the guard but Tikkanen is keeping the position.
Tikkanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Judah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Judah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Tikkanen wants to sweep but no luck.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Judah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Judah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A punch combination from Judah misses. Judah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Judah scores with a hook to the body. Tikkanen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
Tikkanen keeps the fight on the outside. Judah misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tikkanen to counter with a crisp jab. Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tikkanen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Judah misses with a jab to the body
and Tikkanen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tikkanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Judah. Tikkanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tikkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah. Tikkanen throws a quick inside leg kick. David Judah is winning the standup battle so far. Tikkanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Tikkanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Judah swivels and escapes. Tikkanen throws a lazy right hand but Judah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Judah misses the target. Judah misses the shot to the body. David Judah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tikkanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Judah's waist but Judah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tikkanen off to one side. Judah is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Judah moves in looking to clinch but Tikkanen pushes him off. A little jabbing left from Tikkanen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Judah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tikkanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've been told by Judah's head coaches at The Gentleman's Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Judah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tikkanen at a distance.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Tikkanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Judah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tikkanen misses with a hook. Judah tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tikkanen manages to circle out of the way. Judah works the jab nicely. Tikkanen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Judah counters with a right hand to the body. Tikkanen throws a lazy right hand but Judah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A swing and a miss from Tikkanen. A looping hook to the body misses from Tikkanen. Judah does a little dance to reset his feet. Tikkanen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tikkanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Tikkanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judah. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tikkanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Judah 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. Judah is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Tikkanen stopping the sweep attempt from Judah. Tikkanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Judah has wrist control. Tikkanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Judah is retaining full guard. Judah seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Tikkanen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Tikkanen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Judah is avoiding damage well.
Tikkanen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Judah is avoiding damage well.
 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. Tikkanen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Judah to see if he's OK. Judah prevents Tikkanen from improving position. Judah manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tikkanen's best efforts. Judah is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tikkanen scores with a couple of nice shots. Judah is looking for a sweep. Tikkanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Judah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tikkanen is working away from the top position though.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Tikkanen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Judah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Judah trying to control from the bottom.
Tikkanen trying to control from half guard but Judah is working away.
 The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Tikkanen slips a jab from Judah. Judah scores with a jab. Judah checks a low kick from Tikkanen. Judah misses with a series of wild punches.
Tikkanen unleashes a big counter combination but Judah bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Tikkanen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Judah momentarily.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Judah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tikkanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tikkanen throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range. Judah tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tikkanen manages to circle out of the way. Tikkanen throws a right and a left that both miss. The fight stays on the outside here - Judah looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Judah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Tikkanen is just out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Tikkanen.
Tikkanen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nice straight punches there by Judah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Judah. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tikkanen fails miserably with a takedown attempt. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Tikkanen really 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Judah scores with a four punch combination! A jab from Judah does it's job there. Tikkanen throws a nice inside leg kick. Tikkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Tikkanen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Judah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Judah tries a body shot but Tikkanen blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Judah working aggressively here.
Tikkanen tries to throw a body punch but Judah avoids it by throwing Tikkanen back against the cage. Judah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Judah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judah lands a nice shot to the body.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Judah lands a damaging elbow. Judah is pressed up against the cage. Tikkanen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Judah down to the mat. Judah avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Donk. Judah catches Tikkanen right on the button with a cross. Judah checks a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Judah blocks a body shot from Tikkanen. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Judah. Tikkanen prevents a body shot from Judah. Judah misses with some punches.
Tikkanen tries for a takedown. No joy.
David Judah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Tikkanen. Judah misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tikkanen. Judah lands a hook that snaps the head of Tikkanen backwards.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Judah misses with a punch to the body.
Judah misses with an elbow over the top. Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Judah lands an elbow inside that Tikkanen shrugs off.
 It looks like Esa Tikkanen has been cut. Tikkanen blocks an uppercut.
Tikkanen dodges an elbow strike from Judah.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A nice right hand lands inside from Tikkanen. Judah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Tikkanen tries to throw a body punch but Judah avoids it by throwing Tikkanen back against the cage. Tikkanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Judah lands a shoulder strike. A head punch on the inside from Tikkanen fails to land. Tikkanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Judah looks to throw an elbow but misses.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Judah misses with the head strike.
Tikkanen avoids the elbow strike from Judah, against the cage.
Judah is defending well against a takedown attempt. A short right from Judah on the inside. Tikkanen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Judah lands with a left to the head. Tikkanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tikkanen misses with a short punch on the inside. Tikkanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Judah won't allow it.
Judah misses with a hook from the clinch. Judah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Judah creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tikkanen's defenses. Judah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tikkanen or not. Judah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Judah throws an elbow that misses.
David Judah has scored more points in the clinch so far. A hook to the body from Judah.
Tikkanen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Judah lands an elbow inside that Tikkanen shrugs off. Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Judah misses with a hook from the clinch. Judah lands an elbow that stopped Tikkanen in his tracks for a moment. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tikkanen avoids the elbow strike from Judah, against the cage.
Tikkanen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Judah walks away with a smile on his face. Tikkanen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Tikkanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it. Judah digs a good hook to Tikkanen's body.
Judah lands a jab. Judah scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Judah stuffs the takedown. Judah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
David Judah had his way with Esa Tikkanen in that round. The cut man is working on Esa Tikkanen's cut. That's time! Judah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Judah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Judah moves in looking to clinch but Tikkanen pushes him off. Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
Tikkanen fails to land with a series of punches.
Judah stuns Tikkanen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Judah connects with a crisp jab. Tikkanen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Judah misses with a two punch combination.
Tikkanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Judah lands a high kick!
Tikkanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Judah scores with a punch to the head. Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tikkanen moves away.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Tikkanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Judah holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Judah misses with a punch to the body.
Tikkanen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Judah avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Tikkanen blocks an elbow strike from Judah.
Tikkanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judah lands a damaging elbow. Judah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tikkanen's elbow. Judah has a couple of punches blocked by Tikkanen.
Judah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tikkanen has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
Judah misses with a short punch on the inside. Tikkanen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Judah avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Tikkanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esa Tikkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Tikkanen lands with a short shot to the head. Tikkanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tikkanen has Judah pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Judah manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. David Judah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Tikkanen. Judah misses with some punches.
Tikkanen misses with a punch to the body.
Judah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Judah creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tikkanen's defenses. Judah blocks an uppercut.
Tikkanen lands a right hand. Judah lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Tikkanen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Judah pulls his leg out and moves away.
Judah takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Judah throws a looping overhand right but Tikkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Judah gets tackled into the cage by Tikkanen. Tikkanen maintains the clinch. Tikkanen working some nice short punches in the clinch. Judah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Tikkanen can't get the takedown.
David Judah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tikkanen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Judah seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tikkanen can turn it around. Judah creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tikkanen's defenses. Tikkanen lands a body punch in the clinch. Judah misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Judah.
Tikkanen lands a takedown into guard.
Judah is trying to keep Tikkanen in close.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Judah looking for a sweep. Not yet Judah, not yet. Tikkanen is working Judah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Judah is pulling down on Tikkanen's head to control his posture. Judah's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Tikkanen looking to pass the guard. Tikkanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
 The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight! David Judah showed his dominance in that final round. I think Judah 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for David Judah! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for David Judah! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for David Judah!
David Judah wins by unanimous decision! David Judah retains his light heavyweight title! A very excited looking David Judah rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renars Stunza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renars Stunza could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hugo Chavez's chin.
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renars Stunza! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Chavez! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stunza throws a hook to the side of Chavez's head but Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nice body kick from Stunza. Stunza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chavez. Chavez digs a good hook to Stunza's body.
Stunza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stunza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away. Chavez looks like he wants to counter punch here. Renars Stunza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Chavez keeps control of Stunza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A short left from Chavez. Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Stunza controls his hands.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Stunza uses good head movement to avoid it. Stunza tries to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Stunza throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chavez throws a head kick that misses. Stunza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bi-polar Asylum **BEST PUBLIC SPARRING IN VEGAS!!! in the buildup to the fight. Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stunza throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chavez avoids it. Stunza tried to score with a low kick but Chavez checks it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Stunza thuds his right hand into Chavez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Chavez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stunza. Chavez connects with a leg kick. Stunza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A looping hook to the body misses from Stunza. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stunza has Chavez up against the cage in a clinch.
Chavez lands a body shot. Stunza keeps control of Chavez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Chavez lands with a right to the head. Chavez working aggressively here.
Stunza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chavez rushes Stunza and presses him up against the cage. Chavez misses with the head strike.
Stunza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Chavez throws a wild body kick that Stunza sees coming a mile off. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez moves into the clinch. Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Stunza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Chavez working hard to break the clinch.
Stunza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Stunza throws a looping overhand right but Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Stunza clinches up with Chavez and pushes him back against the cage. Chavez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stunza backwards.
Stunza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chavez lands a jab to the nose. Stunza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Stunza lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stunza gets a clinch.
Stunza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Stunza blocks a jab. A jab from Stunza finds it's way through Chavez's defenses. Chavez wants to clinch up but Stunza keeps it at a distance. Stunza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Chavez moves out of range as Stunza strikes.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Chavez tries to clinch but Stunza moves out of range. Stunza lunges at Chavez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chavez's hand. Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stunza swats him away and circles back towards the center. A jab from Stunza misses. Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Stunza is just out of range. Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Stunza circles away.
Chavez ducks straight into an uppercut from Stunza and tumbles to the canvas! It�s a flash knockdown though - Chavez manages to regain guard straight away.
 Chavez is rocked!
Stunza stands up and waves to Chavez to follow him. Chavez is still on wobbly legs! Can Stunza finish him? This has been an exciting period of action! Stunza weaves into range and cracks Chavez right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Chavez goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Stunza is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Renars Stunza! An out of breath and clearly excited Renars Stunza thanked xXx Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burt Guth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar comes to the cage accompanied by KoRn En Vivo Mtv. Guth has chosen Alva Noto - Module 7 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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153 lbs
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Escobar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burt Guth! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Escobar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guth but Guth pushes him off and we're back to square one. Escobar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Guth. A cross from Escobar lands. Guth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escobar.
Guth flicks out a counter leg kick but Escobar steps away. Guth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guth is out of range. Guth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Guth flicks out a counter leg kick but Escobar steps away. We've been hearing reports that Escobar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Escobar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Escobar misses with an uppercut. Guth tries to counter with a clinch but Escobar shakes him off and moves away.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Escobar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Guth is out of range and Escobar settles back down. Guth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Escobar. Escobar lands with a shot to the body. Guth ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Guth tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Escobar is in Guth's guard. Guth wants to sweep but no luck. Escobar looking to pass the guard. Guth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Guth keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass. Guth looking for a sweep. Not yet Guth, not yet.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Escobar tries to land a leg kick but Guth saw it coming and moves away.
Guth wants to counter with a clinch but Escobar pushes him away. Escobar throws a wild body kick that Guth sees coming a mile off. Escobar lands a jab to Guth's midsection. Guth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Guth wants to counter the offense by Escobar and move into the clinch position. A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Guth does a little dance to reset his feet. Escobar looks to land a combination but Guth avoids it well. Escobar misses with an uppercut. Guth saw that one coming. Escobar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Escobar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Guth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar scores with a takedown into Guth's guard. Escobar looking to pass the guard. Guth working a defensive guard here.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Escobar preventing the sweep. Escobar wants to control from the top but Guth keeps moving. Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guth swivels though and keeps the full guard. Guth trying to keep a closed guard but Escobar is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Escobar trying to control but Guth is working from the bottom. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Guth keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
 The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Escobar works Guth's body with a nice hook. A clash of legs there as Guth blocks the low kick. Guth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Escobar. Nice body punch from Escobar. Escobar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot. Guth blocks a jab. Escobar backing away here, and Guth unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Guth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar scores with a jab. Guth acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Escobar scores with a body shot.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar throws a body punch but Guth moves out of range. Escobar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGuth.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Escobar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escobar shoots in looking for a takedown. Guth tries to sprawl out of it but Escobar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Guth flicks out a counter leg kick but Escobar steps away. Guth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Guth wants to counter with a clinch but Escobar pushes him away. Escobar's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Escobar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guth. Guth circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guth can do to turn this around? A big left from Escobar misses. Guth tries to counter by closing the distance. Escobar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guth circles away quickly and effectively. Escobar misses with a hook. Guth tries a quick counter leg kick but Escobar is wise to it. Escobar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pablo Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar gets a takedown into half guard.
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura but Guth is defending well.
Escobar is keen to just control but Guth is a slippery customer. Escobar passes to full mount! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Escobar throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Guth can't escape the position.
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. Escobar tries to control but Guth wriggling away. Escobar throws some wild stikes that Guth manages to avoid easily.
Escobar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Guth manages to avoid the submission attempt. Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Guth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Guth is trying to control Escobar's posture but Escobar avoids it.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Escobar trying to control the position but Guth is working away.
Escobar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Escobar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Guth is avoiding damage well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that second round. That's time! Escobar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Escobar misses with an uppercut. Guth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guth was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar. Guth wants to counter the offense by Escobar and move into the clinch position. Escobar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escobar misses with a right hand and Guth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Escobar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guth but Guth pushes him off and we're back to square one. Guth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Guth avoids the body shot from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar throws a body punch but Guth moves out of range. Escobar sets himself, and Guth steps forward looking for the clinch! Escobar avoids it this time. Escobar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Escobar misses with an uppercut
and Guth counters with an inside leg kick.
Escobar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Guth tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Escobar is in Guth's guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Escobar wants to control from the top but Guth keeps moving. Pablo Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Escobar looking to pass the guard. Guth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guth wants to sweep here but Escobar controlling him for the moment.
 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. Escobar trying to control but Guth is working from the bottom.
 The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Guth slips a straight right by Escobar.
Escobar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Guth to the mat! Guth manages to get full guard. Escobar throwing strikes but missing. Escobar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Escobar trying to move into half guard but instead Guth has managed to sweep!
Guth won't allow Escobar to sweep him here. Guth forces his way into half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Escobar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Guth working some strikes from top position. Guth preventing the sweep. Guth trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom. Guth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobar is keeping the position for now. Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Guth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Guth throwing strikes but missing. Escobar is trying to keep Guth in close.
Guth trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guth is aware though and is defending well. Escobar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy. Guth wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
 The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Guth walks into a left hand. Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Guth is just out of range. Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guth wants to counter the offense by Escobar and move into the clinch position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight! Pablo Escobar showed his dominance in that final round. Well Escobar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Pablo Escobar! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Pablo Escobar! Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Pablo Escobar!
Pablo Escobar wins by unanimous decision! Pablo Escobar very nearly forgot to thank Kemists ↑� 5x160Q - $149-199 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nero Padilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Padilla has chosen Dead by Dawn by Deicide as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ray Finkle! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nero Padilla! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Finkle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Padilla.
Finkle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Finkle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Padilla was well out of range. Poor timing from Finkle. Ray Finkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Padilla loads up on a big right hand but Finkle slips the punch. Padilla looks to land a body kick but Finkle moved away. Finkle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Padilla has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Finkle throws a looping overhand right but Padilla ducks down to avoid it. Padilla wants to counter the offense by Finkle and move into the clinch position. Padilla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Padilla misses with a wild body shot. Finkle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Finkle closes the distance and lands a one-two. A head kick misses from Finkle. Finkle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight. Finkle catches Padilla with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Padilla lands a nice looking body shot.
Padilla looks to land a right hand but Finkle moved out of range. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Finkle tries to clinch up. Padilla lands a right hook to the body.
Finkle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Padilla slips a jab from Finkle.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Finkle misses with a low kick. Padilla misses with a low kick. Padilla on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Padilla looks to land a combination. Finkle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Padilla uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Finkle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Padilla connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Padilla throws a hook to the side of Finkle's head but Finkle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Padilla throws a nice looking combination but Finkle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Finkle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Finkle doesn't manage to clinch there - Padilla circles away.
Padilla avoids the head kick by Finkle.
Finkle cracks Padilla with an open hand slap. This has been an exciting period of action! Finkle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Padilla.
Finkle darts in and clinches Padilla up against the cage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padilla manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Padilla wants to sweep but no luck. Padilla keeping moving, preventing Finkle from controlling successfully. Finkle's corner is telling him to maintain position. Finkle trying to control but Padilla is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Padilla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Finkle trying to move into half guard but instead Padilla has managed to sweep!
Padilla tries to free his leg and advance position but Finkle is retaining full guard. Finkle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Padilla's guard.
 Finkle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finkle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Padilla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Padilla being controlled here, momentarily.
Finkle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finkle controls from within his opponent's guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Padilla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Finkle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Padilla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finkle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Finkle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Finkle wants to control from the top but Padilla keeps moving.
Padilla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Padilla dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Padilla drives through and clinches with Finkle against the cage.
Padilla scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Finkle. Finkle lands with a left to the head. Padilla lands a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Finkle - that landed with a thud.
Padilla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Padilla is trying to pull guard but Finkle has him pressed against the cage. Finkle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Finkle.
 It looks like Nero Padilla has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finkle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Padilla avoids it. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Padilla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Padilla struggles to land a body shot inside as Finkle controls his hands.
Finkle blocks an uppercut.
Padilla pulls guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Finkle wants to control from the top but Padilla keeps moving. Finkle preventing the sweep. Finkle stands up over Padilla, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Finkle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Padilla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Finkle manages to get himself to full guard.
Padilla wants to pass the guard but Finkle is keeping the position. Finkle is trying to keep Padilla in close.
Finkle keeping full guard, as Padilla tries to pass.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Padilla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Finkle's guard. Finkle works his way to full guard. Good work. Padilla wants to pass the guard but Finkle is keeping the position. Finkle 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. Nero Padilla has got the better of the ground game so far. Padilla wants to pass the guard but Finkle is keeping the position. Padilla is looking to advance position but Finkle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Finkle thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Finkle looking to finish with strikes here!
Padilla is trying to escape the mount.
Finkle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Finkle throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Padilla because Finkle loaded up on that one. Padilla is desperately trying to improve his position but Finkle has a good base and remains in mount. Padilla avoids a series of strikes thrown by Finkle.
Padilla is looking to improve his position but Finkle isn't that keen on the idea.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Finkle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Finkle throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Padilla tries to get back to half guard but can't. Finkle content just to control the position here. Padilla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Finkle will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Nero Padilla's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Padilla misses with a body shot
and Finkle counters with a nice uppercut. Padilla gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Padilla throws a hook but Finkle avoids it easily. Padilla lands a jab to the head.
Padilla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finkle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Padilla's hands. Padilla misses with a kick to the body.
Finkle misses with a kick to the body.
Padilla scores with a jab to the head.
Finkle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Finkle throws a looping overhand right but Padilla ducks down to avoid it. Finkle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Padilla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Padilla misses with a low kick. Padilla ducks right into an uppercut from Finkle. Padilla circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finkle.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Finkle throws a head kick that Padilla semi-blocks.
Padilla throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Padilla throws a low kick but it's checked well by Finkle. Padilla blocks a low kick nicely. Padilla takes one to the chin there. Finkle checks a low kick from Padilla. Padilla's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finkle under the eye. Finkle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. It seemed like Padilla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Padilla misses with the combination.
Nero Padilla seems to be getting the better of the standup. Finkle misses with a lunging right hand
and Padilla counters by moving into the clinch. Finkle takes a shot to the head. Padilla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finkle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Padilla's defenses. Finkle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Finkle blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Finkle. Nice elbow from Finkle. Padilla managing to block the knees to the body from Finkle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finkle. Finkle blocks an uppercut.
Finkle misses with a knee to the head. Padilla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow. Padilla throws a head punch that misses. Padilla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Padilla throws a head punch that misses. Padilla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Finkle misses with an elbow over the top. Padilla tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Padilla back against the cage. Finkle lands a nice elbow. Padilla lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Padilla tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Finkle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Padilla is defending well for now. Padilla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Padilla lands with a left to the head. Finkle blocks an uppercut.
Finkle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Padilla's elbow. Padilla jumps guard but Finkle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Finkle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finkle lands a hook to the side of the head. Padilla misses with a hook from the clinch. Finkle lands an elbow just above Padilla 's eye.
 Padilla is rocked! Padilla lands with a short head shot on the inside. Padilla managing to block the knees to the body from Finkle.
Padilla jumps guard but Finkle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Ray Finkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nero Padilla. Finkle lands a nice elbow.
 That has opened up Nero Padilla's cut even more. Padilla tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Padilla back against the cage.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Finkle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finkle throws an elbow but misses. Finkle lands a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice elbow from Finkle. Padilla is still on wobbly legs! Can Finkle finish him? Padilla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Padilla pulls guard successfully.
Padilla seems to have recovered his senses. Finkle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Padilla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Finkle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Padilla has his foot on Finkle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finkle works his way back into a safe position though. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Finkle clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Nero Padilla's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Padilla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finkle rushes Padilla and presses him up against the cage. Finkle misses with a knee strike.
Finkle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A nice glancing elbow lands by Finkle. Finkle lands a body punch in the clinch. Finkle blocking some punches.
Finkle missing with knees to the body.
Finkle misses with an elbow over the top. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finkle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Padilla's brow. Finkle has a couple of punches blocked by Padilla.
Ray Finkle has scored more points in the clinch so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Padilla avoids a wild elbow strike from Finkle. Padilla lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finkle backwards. Padilla tries to pull guard but Finkle holds him up against the cage and eventually Padilla drops back down to his feet.
Padilla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Padilla blocking some punches.
Finkle tries a knee to the head but Padilla blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Finkle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Padilla misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Finkle.
 The cut above Nero Padilla's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Still in the clinch, Finkle scores with a nice short uppercut. Finkle misses with an elbow over the top. Padilla scores with a shot to the side of Finkle's head. Finkle lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Padilla lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Padilla tries to pull guard but Finkle holds him up against the cage and eventually Padilla drops back down to his feet.
Padilla scores with an uppercut up the middle. Padilla struggles to land a body shot inside as Finkle controls his hands.
Padilla jumps guard but Finkle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Ray Finkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nero Padilla. Finkle lands an uppercut.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Finkle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Finkle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Finkle.
 Nero Padilla's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Finkle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Padilla avoids it. Finkle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Finkle. Finkle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nero Padilla's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ray Finkle! Ray Finkle is the new middleweight champion! Our winner, Ray Finkle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Kennison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennison has chosen Snot- Stoopid as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
43 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Baddabing! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Kennison! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kennison lands with a right hand. Baddabing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kennison. Baddabing throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Baddabing throws a series of punches but Kennison moves out of range. Kennison throws a shot from downtown. Baddabing moves away and avoids it. Baddabing fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Baddabing defending well as Kennison loads up on a big left hand. Baddabing circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baddabing tightens his grip and picks Kennison up, before dumping him to the ground. Kennison manages to land in guard. Baddabing is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Baddabing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kennison is keeping the position for now. Baddabing wants to control from the top but Kennison keeps moving. Baddabing slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Baddabing trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baddabing slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Kennison wants to stand and escape but Baddabing is having none of it. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Kennison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
 The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Baddabing takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kennison lands a lovely overhand right. Baddabing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kennison. Baddabing appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Baddabing tries to keep at a distance but Kennison has taken the fight into the clinch.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kennison throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baddabing wants to take the fight to the mat but Kennison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Baddabing is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kennison to keep the fight standing. Baddabing wants to take the fight to the mat but Kennison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kennison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Kennison throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baddabing managing to block the knees to the body from Kennison.
Baddabing takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Manny Baddabing has been cut. Kennison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baddabing takes an elbow to the forehead. Kennison lands with a right to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kennison pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Baddabing tries to pull guard but Kennison forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Kennison lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kennison pushes off an throws an elbow but Baddabing leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Baddabing is looking to take this one to the mat. Kennison lands a damaging elbow. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennison. Baddabing wants a takedown but no success here.
Baddabing drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kennison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Kennison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baddabing backwards. Kennison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Baddabing is trying to pull guard but Kennison turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Kennison is trying to maintain a safe position but Baddabing gets an underhook and turns Kennison into the cage. A nice left hand lands by Kennison.
Kennison pushes off an throws an elbow but Baddabing leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Baddabing takes an elbow to the temple. A short uppercut from Kennison. Baddabing has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kennison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kennison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baddabing's defenses.
 Manny Baddabing's cut is getting worse. Baddabing has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kennison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kennison pushes Baddabing back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kennison lands an elbow that stopped Baddabing in his tracks for a moment. Baddabing takes a knee to the side of the body. Baddabing is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Baddabing avoids a wild elbow strike from Kennison. Kennison lands an uppercut. Kennison lands a shoulder strike. Kennison lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kennison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baddabing avoids it. Baddabing looking for a takedown.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Baddabing has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kennison after a bit of a struggle.
Kennison breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Kennison lands. Baddabing chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kennison can pounce on him.
Kennison moves in looking to clinch but Baddabing pushes him off. Kennison connects with a crisp jab. Kennison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kennison slips a straight right by Baddabing. Kennison tries to close the distance and clinch but Baddabing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Baddabing walks into a straight right hand from Kennison. Kennison is looking to clinch.
Kennison moves into the clinch. Baddabing has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kennison after a bit of a struggle. Kennison lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kennison lands an elbow inside. Kennison prevents the takedown attempt.
Kennison stops a takedown attempt from Baddabing.
Baddabing tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Kennison dominated that round. The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut. That's time! Baddabing's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baddabing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kennison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kennison has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Baddabing connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kennison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Baddabing is working for takedown but Kennison is calmly controlling the position for now. A right hand to the body from Kennison.
Kennison lands an uppercut. Baddabing goes for a takedown attempt but Kennison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baddabing tries to keep at a distance but Kennison has taken the fight into the clinch. Baddabing managing to block the knees to the body from Kennison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kennison lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Kennison prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennison manages to break the clinch.
Baddabing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennison lunges at Baddabing with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baddabing's hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Baddabing fails with a takedown attempt.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kennison looks to land a left hand but Baddabing moved out of range nicely. Kennison misses with a looping right. Kennison misses with a hook.
Kennison has closed the distance and engaged Baddabing in a clinch.
Baddabing is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kennison gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Kennison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 Manny Baddabing's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Kennison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baddabing tries to pull guard but Kennison holds him up against the cage and eventually Baddabing drops back down to his feet.
Kennison lands an elbow inside that Baddabing shrugs off. Kennison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baddabing's defenses. Kennison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baddabings head. Kennison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baddabing.
Kennison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Baddabing drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kennison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kennison missing with knees to the body.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Baddabing is trying to pull guard but Kennison has him pressed against the cage. Kennison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 Jeez, Manny Baddabing's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. 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! Kennison lands an elbow inside that Baddabing shrugs off. Kennison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Baddabing drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kennison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kennison closes the distance and clinches. Baddabing tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baddabing gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Kennison keeping moving, preventing Baddabing from controlling successfully. Baddabing stops Kennison from standing up.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Baddabing content to stall in guard here.
Kennison pushes Baddabing off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Kennison misses with a body shot.
Kennison rushes Baddabing and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Baddabing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Baddabing avoiding damage as Kennison throws knees to the body.
Karl Kennison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Kennison misses with an elbow over the top. Kennison has Baddabing pressed against the cage, preventing Baddabing from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kennison lands a right hand. Baddabing wants to take the fight to the mat but Kennison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kennison throws a head punch that misses. A battle for position here, against the cage. Kennison lands with a right to the head. Baddabing tries to break the clinch but Kennison is controlling the position. Baddabing is trying to pull guard but Kennison has him pressed against the cage. Kennison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Kennison is looking to control Baddabing's arms but Baddabing gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kennison has his back to the cage. Baddabing drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baddabing drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kennison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kennison looks to throw the jab but Baddabing is out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kennison throws a jab when Baddabing was well out of range. Karl Kennison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kennison misses with a straight right. Kennison tries to clinch up. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Kennison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kennison throws the left hand but Baddabing avoids the punch easily. Baddabing missing with a left hand there. Kennison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kennison throws a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baddabing or perhaps it was just good defense by Kennison, which made it look bad. Kennison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baddabing's head backwards. Kennison wants to clinch.
Kennison darts in and clinches Baddabing up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kennison lands a nice elbow. Kennison throws a punch but it's blocked by Baddabing. Kennison gets underhooks to prevent Baddabing's takedown attempt.
Kennison lands an elbow just above Baddabing 's eye.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kennison gets underhooks to prevent Baddabing's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him. Baddabing drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kennison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kennison tries to clinch but Baddabing moves out of range. A big right from Kennison misses.
Kennison closes the distance and clinches. Baddabing drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Baddabing changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kennison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Baddabing is looking for a takedown. Kennison prevents the takedown attempt.
Baddabing has Kennison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kennison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Kennison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baddabing's defenses. Baddabing dodges an elbow strike from Kennison.
Baddabing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Manny Baddabing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Baddabing throws a head punch that misses. Kennison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kennison lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Manny Baddabing's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karl Kennison! Karl Kennison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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