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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pikey Chav (ranked 538 p4p, 92 weight class) and Clifton Von Lee (ranked 569 p4p, 97 weight class). Chav comes into the arena with Shamrock blaring out of the sound system. Von Lee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Day of Anger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pikey Chav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Clifton Von Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chav.
Von Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Von Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A low kick from Chav misses
and Von Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Pikey Chav has been cut.
Chav throws a leg kick but Von Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
Von Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chav with a body shot.
Chav throws a series of punches but Von Lee moves out of range.
Chav bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Von Lee's head backwards.
Chav shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Von Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Lee walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav misses the body punch
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Chav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Lee.
Chav throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chav takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chav moves away.
Von Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chav manages to avoid it.
Chav tried to counter with a leg kick but Von Lee avoided it.
Chav throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Von Lee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Von Lee trying to control but Chav is working from the bottom.
Von Lee advances position into side control!
Chav tries to bench press Von Lee off him but Von Lee keeps the position.
Chav wants to control but Von Lee postures up.
Von Lee misses with the ground and pound.
Chav tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Lee taking a breather here.
Chav sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chav wants to control but Von Lee is keeping busy.
Chav has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Von Lee. Oh but Chav has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Von Lee goes limp - he's gone! Chav jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pikey Chav!
Pikey Chav 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Force (ranked 856 p4p, 38 weight class) and Lavar Ball (ranked 769 p4p, 24 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lavar Ball!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force gets a clinch.
Force lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ball has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Force blocks an uppercut.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Force misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Force throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balls head.
Force working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Force.
Force misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball drops down looking for an ankle pick but Force pulls his leg out and moves away.
Force tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ball uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Force.
Ball tried to score with a low kick but Force checks it.
Force pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ball changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Force misses with a two punch combination.
Ball feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball lands the left hand.
Ball finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Force misses with a lunging right hand
and Ball counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ball.
Force uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Force throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ball counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ball connects with a couple of short punches.
Force is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ball accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ball throws a big elbow that misses.
Force is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ball is controlling him.
Force utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Force is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ball trying to control but Force is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ball presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Force is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Force working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Force throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Force working aggressively here.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ball.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Force.
Force working aggressively here.
Force lands with a light punch inside.
Ball is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Force is keeping busy.
Force lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force blocks a body shot from Ball.
Stalling in the clinch from Ball.
Force makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Force lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ball looking to stall.
Force misses with the head strike.
Force misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Force as the two fighters clinch.
Ball blocking some punches.
Force misses with a punch on the inside.
Force lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Force lands with a light punch inside.
Force misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Ball - that landed with a thud.
Force lands with a light punch inside.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Force.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball misses with a body punch.
Ball blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Force.
Force lands a body punch in the clinch.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside.
Force lands a nice uppercut.
Force doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Force has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Force prevents the takedown attempt.
Nick Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lavar Ball.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Force.
Ball looks winded!
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Force lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Ball.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside.
Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ball is struggling to control the position.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Force dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Force just misses with a punch to the body.
Ball appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Force on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Force moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Force is predictable there
letting Ball counter with a right hand.
Force misses the shot to the body.
Ball throws a head kick but Force moves out of range.
Ball on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Lavar Ball has been cut.
Force misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball's jab looks to have found its range, popping Force under the eye.
Ball throws a leg kick which misses Force's front leg but catches the back leg as Force tries to avoid it.
Ball throws a nice looking combination but Force bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ball just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ball lands a takedown into guard.
Ball pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Force is keeping the position for now.
Force is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ball throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ball sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Force's guard.
Ground and pound from Ball.
Ball thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Force manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ball keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Force blocks an uppercut.
Ball lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Force.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Ball.
A nice right hand lands inside from Force.
Force scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Force misses with a punch on the inside.
Force lands with a short shot to the head.
Ball misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
Force lands a hook to the side of the head.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ball tries to work over Force's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Force pushes Ball back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Force is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ball can do to turn this around?
Force misses with a body punch.
Ball has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Force avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Force stops a takedown attempt from Ball.
Force is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nick Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lavar Ball.
Ball is breathing heavily.
Force misses with the head strike.
Ball lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Force.
Force blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Force throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Force uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Force creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force.
Ball lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Force gets through Ball's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ball tries a body shot but Force blocks it.
Force working aggressively here.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Force lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Force.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Force.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Ball.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Force on the inside.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Force digs a right hand into Ball's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ball's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Force.
Ball blocking some punches.
Force misses with a hook from the clinch.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball digs a right hand underneath Force's ribcage. Force let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Force struggles to land a body shot inside as Ball controls his hands.
A short right from Ball.
Ball has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Force avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nick Force has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Force swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
Force can't find room to land a body shot as Ball controls the action.
Force's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
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 Nick Force will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lavar Ball'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!
Ball throws a shot from downtown. Force moves away and avoids it.
Force ducks under a wild hook from Ball.
A jab from Ball finds it's way through Force's defenses.
Ball fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Force has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ball lunges at Force with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Force's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Force. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
Force displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ball throws out the jab.
Ball moves away from the strike by Force.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Force!
Force stuns Ball with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Force moves out of range of the leg kick from Ball.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball loads up on a big right hand but Force slips the punch.
Force throws a shot to the body.
Ball takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ball 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Force.
Ball swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Force counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ball looks to throw a body kick
and Force counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ball is rocked!
Force tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ball was well out of range. Poor timing from Force.
Force sets himself, and Ball steps forward looking for the clinch! Force avoids it this time.
Ball is still on wobbly legs! Can Force finish him?
Force swings for the body but Ball moves out of range.
Ball seems to have recovered his senses.
Force scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ball throws a jab when Force was well out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Force!
Lavar Ball seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force dips to his left and cracks Ball with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Force blocks a low kick nicely.
Force throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ball sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ball follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Force drops Ball with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Ball! Force dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Force!
A very excited looking Nick Force made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Kapaldi (ranked 318 p4p, 44 weight class) and Ray Malenko (ranked 284 p4p, 38 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Kapaldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Malenko!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Malenko is just out of range.
Malenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kapaldi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malenko in his tracks.
Malenko slips under a jab.
Malenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from Kapaldi finds it's target.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malenko.
Malenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malenko swings for the body but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Malenko takes a swing at Kapaldi's ribcage but misses.
Malenko moves out of range as Kapaldi strikes.
Kapaldi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malenko.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kapaldi.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapaldi walks into a left hand.
Kapaldi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Malenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapaldi tries to land a front kick but Malenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Malenko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Malenko scores with a punch to the head.
Kapaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Malenko off balance momentarily.
Malenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kapaldi avoids the body shot from Malenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenko. Kapaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kapaldi. Malenko shrugs it off though.
Malenko throws a body punch but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Malenko.
Malenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot
and Malenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malenko misses with a looping right.
Malenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Malenko.
Kapaldi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kapaldi throws a front kick that sends Malenko stumbling back into the cage.
Malenko throws a body punch but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Kapaldi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kapaldi blocks a jab.
Malenko jabs Kapaldi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malenko is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
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!
Kapaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malenko manages to avoid it.
Kapaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Kapaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kapaldi takes a swing at Malenko's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malenko manages to avoid it.
Malenko throws out a counter right but Kapaldi avoids it with no problem.
Kapaldi moves away from the strike by Malenko.
Malenko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapaldi.
Malenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Malenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kapaldi is looking to wear down Malenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kapaldi throws the left hand but Malenko avoids the punch easily.
Kapaldi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kapaldi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pedro Kapaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malenko takes a swing at Kapaldi's ribcage but misses.
Malenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kapaldi's waist but Kapaldi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malenko off to one side.
Kapaldi throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Malenko finds it's way through Kapaldi's defenses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kapaldi, as that shot connected.
Malenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi fakes the leg kick and cracks Malenko in the body.
Malenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kapaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malenko.
Malenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kapaldi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Malenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Malenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malenko checks a low kick from Kapaldi.
Malenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kapaldi. Kapaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kapaldi - that will leave a mark!
Malenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Kapaldi throws a head kick but Malenko moves out of range.
Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kapaldi misses with a low kick.
Malenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malenko throws a jab when Kapaldi was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malenko.
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!
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Malenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi moves away from the strike by Malenko.
Kapaldi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malenko connects with a body shot.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot.
Malenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab, jab by Kapaldi - just one landing.
Kapaldi digs a good body shot into Malenko's ribs.
Malenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pedro Kapaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malenko moves away.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot.
Malenko walks into a left hand.
Malenko misses the shot to the body.
Kapaldi misses with a hook to the body
and Kapaldi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapaldi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malenko throws a body punch but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Malenko lands with a shot to the body.
Malenko swings for the body but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi lands with a thumping leg kick.
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 Pedro Kapaldi 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.
Kapaldi looks to land a body kick but Malenko moved away.
Kapaldi tries to land a body kick
and Kapaldi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kapaldi slips under a jab from Malenko.
Kapaldi avoids the body shot from Malenko.
Kapaldi is looking to counter punch.
Kapaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kapaldi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Malenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malenko misses with a hook. Kapaldi ducked under it nicely.
Malenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kapaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malenko manages to avoid it.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot.
Kapaldi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Malenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kapaldi. Kapaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
Malenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws a leg kick
and Malenko counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kapaldi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Malenko.
Malenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malenko punishes Kapaldi's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Malenko - just one landing.
Kapaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Kapaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kapaldi. Kapaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
Malenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Malenko is just out of range.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot.
Malenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kapaldi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kapaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
Kapaldi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kapaldi manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko swings for the body but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi defending well as Malenko loads up on a big left hand.
Kapaldi misses the jab.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Kapaldi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kapaldi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malenko.
Kapaldi avoids the body shot from Malenko.
Malenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Malenko is trying to control. Kapaldi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kapaldi wants to improve his position but Malenko is controlling well.
Kapaldi trying to control but Malenko postures up.
Malenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko is looking to stall here but Kapaldi recovers full guard.
Malenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Malenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kapaldi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kapaldi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Malenko throws a looping overhand right but Kapaldi ducks down to avoid it.
Kapaldi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kapaldi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kapaldi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kapaldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ray Malenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kapaldi misses with a hook. Malenko ducked under it nicely.
Kapaldi lands a lovely overhand right.
Kapaldi misses with a straight right.
Kapaldi keeps Malenko at a distance using the push kick.
Malenko takes a swing at Kapaldi's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick there by Kapaldi.
Malenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Kapaldi should have avoided that one.
Malenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kapaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Kapaldi counters with a straight right hand.
Kapaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malenko throws out a powerful jab.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Malenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kapaldi.
Malenko misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kapaldi avoids the body shot from Malenko.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malenko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kapaldi - the referee stops the clock and Malenko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kapaldi. Malenko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Malenko lands with a shot to the body.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Kapaldi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body kick from Kapaldi.
Nice straight punches there by Kapaldi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kapaldi.
Malenko swings for the body but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi avoids the body shot from Malenko.
Malenko throws a looping overhand right but Kapaldi ducks down to avoid it.
Kapaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kapaldi connects with a body shot.
Kapaldi blocks a jab.
Kapaldi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Malenko lands a jab to Kapaldi's midsection.
Kapaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malenko's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Malenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kapaldi scores with a jab. Malenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Malenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Kapaldi misses with a wild body shot.
Malenko drops his hands momentarily and Kapaldi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kapaldi cracks the inside of Malenko's front leg.
Malenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malenko lands with a shot to the body.
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kapaldi manages to avoid it.
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kapaldi manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Malenko.
Kapaldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kapaldi misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Kapaldi.
Malenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kapaldi scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi blocks a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kapaldi.
Kapaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Malenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kapaldi. Kapaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kapaldi swings for the body but Malenko moves out of range.
Kapaldi throws a body kick that misses.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapaldi is just out of range.
Malenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi tried to score with a low kick but Malenko checks it.
Malenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kapaldi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Malenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kapaldi thinking.
Malenko throws a body punch but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kapaldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malenko.
Malenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kapaldi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malenko will feel that in the morning.
Kapaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kapaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko misses with a hook
and Kapaldi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kapaldi lands a slapping body shot.
Kapaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kapaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malenko manages to avoid it.
Kapaldi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malenko scores with a body shot.
Pedro Kapaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kapaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Malenko is just out of range.
Malenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kapaldi with a body shot.
Kapaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Malenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kapaldi momentarily.
Kapaldi thuds his shin into the meat of Malenko's side.
Kapaldi slips under a jab.
Kapaldi is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malenko.
Malenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Malenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kapaldi to the mat! Kapaldi manages to get full guard.
Malenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 Pedro Kapaldi.
I think Kapaldi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pedro Kapaldi!
A relieved looking Pedro Kapaldi 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Asai (ranked 241 p4p, 30 weight class) and Dao Sonnen (ranked 359 p4p, 48 weight class). Sonnen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Devil's Doorbell. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Asai !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dao Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Asai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Asai enables Sonnen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Asai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Asai is retaining full guard.
Sonnen trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asai controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Asai is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen pushing down on Asai 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sonnen is keen to just control but Asai is a slippery customer.
Asai tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
Sonnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Asai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sonnen on the ground.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but Asai defending well.
Asai trying to control here.
Asai is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Asai wants to get back to full guard.
Sonnen is trying to work for a kimura but Asai is defending well.
Sonnen slows the pace down in half guard.
Asai tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
Sonnen controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Asai is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen avoids a kick to the body.
Sonnen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sonnen lands a glancing blow to the side of Asai 's head.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Asai is trying to defend but Sonnen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Asai has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sonnen is on him like a limpet, forcing Asai back against the cage.
Asai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asai but Asai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sonnen. Asai shrugs it off though.
Sonnen blocks a jab.
Sonnen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen's corner calls for a 1-2. Sonnen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sonnen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Asai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sonnen, pushing him back against the cage.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonnen scores with a shoulder strike.
Sonnen works on Asai 's body with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen works on Asai 's body with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asai is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asai 's elbow.
Sonnen struggles to land a body shot inside as Asai controls his hands.
A short right from Sonnen on the inside.
Asai prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen manages to break the clinch.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sonnen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circling - Sonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Asai checks a leg kick.
Asai takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Sonnen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonnen misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen swats away the attempt to clinch by Asai .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sonnen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sonnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asai .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sonnen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sonnen scores with a nice body kick.
Sonnen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donk. Sonnen catches Asai right on the button with a cross.
Sonnen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now.
Asai wants to sweep but no luck.
Asai being controlled here, momentarily.
Asai keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen passes Asai 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sonnen wants to control but Asai is keeping him busy.
Sonnen stalling.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asai keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is trying to control. Asai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sonnen 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 referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sonnen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sonnen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sonnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sonnen tries to bum rush Asai with a series of wild strikes but Asai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Sonnen moves out of range easily.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asai defends well and Sonnen ends up having to push Asai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Asai doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Asai .
Nice uppercut there from Asai .
Asai moves into range and clinches up with Sonnen.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asai .
A head punch on the inside from Sonnen fails to land.
Asai breaks from the clinch.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai lands the left hand.
Asai tries to move into range but Sonnen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Sonnen feints and then cracks Asai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asai down.
Sonnen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sonnen digs a good body shot into Asai 's ribs.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dao Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asai .
Asai throws a head kick that misses
and Asai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen jabs at Asai 's body.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Asai slips a straight right by Sonnen.
As Sonnen looks to move away, Asai throws a big counter combo but Sonnen just gets out of the way.
Sonnen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Asai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asai punishes Sonnen's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
Sonnen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Asai misses the target.
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonnen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Asai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sonnen throws the kick towards the body but Asai avoids it.
It looked like Asai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sonnen.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Asai .
Sonnen keeps the fight on the outside.
Asai wants to clinch up but Sonnen keeps it at a distance.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen throws out a counter right but Asai avoids it with no problem.
Asai connects with the punch.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
Asai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sonnen.
Sonnen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen avoids the head kick by Asai .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asai s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sonnen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sonnen lands with a straight right. Asai didn't see that one coming.
Sonnen lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the cage and back into range.
Asai tries to score with a low kick but Sonnen moves his leg out of the way.
Asai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Sonnen scores with a push kick.
Sonnen moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asai lands with an uppercut that bounces Sonnen off the cage and back into range.
Asai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Dao Sonnen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice jab there from Sonnen.
Sonnen clobbers Asai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asai pushes Sonnen away with a front kick.
Asai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
Sonnen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
Sonnen throws a counter combo.
Asai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sonnen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Asai - the referee stops the clock and Sonnen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Asai . Sonnen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sonnen avoids the head kick by Asai .
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asai misses with a looping right.
And Sonnen tries to counter it with a takedown but Asai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sonnen.
Asai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Asai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Asai scores with the left hand. Sonnen knows he should have avoided that one.
Asai throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai throws a right hand that misses
and Sonnen counters with an outside leg kick.
Sonnen moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai cracks Sonnen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sonnen thumps Asai with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen throws a leg kick which misses Asai 's front leg but catches the back leg as Asai tries to avoid it.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonnen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asai s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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 Yoshihiro Asai .
Well Sonnen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
A very excited looking Dao Sonnen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Callum Pagnozzi (ranked 135 p4p, 6 weight class) and Daniel Crushman (ranked 365 p4p, 14 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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262 lbs
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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
26 - 16 - 5, fighting out of London, Callum Pagnozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Crushman!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Crushman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut.
Crushman misses with a low kick.
Pagnozzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pagnozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crushman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pagnozzi takes a step back to recover.
Pagnozzi lands a body shot.
A big left from Crushman misses.
Crushman throws a jab but it's blocked by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi throws a hook to the side of Crushman's head but Crushman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pagnozzi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pagnozzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crushman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crushman throws an overhand right that lands on Pagnozzi's shoulder, as Pagnozzi tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Pagnozzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crushman misses with a left hand
and Pagnozzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pagnozzi swings for the body but Crushman moves out of range.
Pagnozzi looks to land a combination but Crushman avoids it well.
Crushman throws out a counter right but Pagnozzi avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushman cracks Pagnozzi with a good jab.
Pagnozzi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Callum Pagnozzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crushman slips a jab from Pagnozzi.
Crushman takes a swing at Pagnozzi's ribcage but misses.
Pagnozzi is looking to counter the offense by Crushman and move into the clinch.
Pagnozzi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crushman misses with a hook
and Pagnozzi counters with a left and a right that stings Crushman.
Pagnozzi takes one on the button.
Crushman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pagnozzi's calf.
Pagnozzi punishes Crushman's body with a nice straight punch.
Pagnozzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crushman.
Nice uppercut there from Pagnozzi.
It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crushman tries a low kick but Pagnozzi avoids it.
Pagnozzi jabs Crushman right on the nose. Crushman blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crushman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pagnozzi connects with a body shot that sends Crushman's belly button to the back.
Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pagnozzi.
A jab from Crushman misses.
Pagnozzi tried to counter with a leg kick but Crushman avoided it.
Pagnozzi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crushman. Crushman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crushman with a hook.
Pagnozzi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crushman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crushman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pagnozzi manages to avoid it.
Pagnozzi staying out of range there.
Pagnozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crushman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crushman's calf.
A jab from Pagnozzi misses.
Pagnozzi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crushman misses with a body kick.
Pagnozzi throws a right hand that misses
and Crushman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crushman scores with a push kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Crushman. That snapped Pagnozzi's head back.
Pagnozzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Crushman is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crushman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crushman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Crushman misses.
Crushman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pagnozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Crushman.
Pagnozzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crushman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That has opened up Daniel Crushman's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crushman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pagnozzi to the ground. Crushman is now in Pagnozzi's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crushman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Pagnozzi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Crushman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pagnozzi, who protects the arm well.
Pagnozzi tries to buck Crushman off but Crushman is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pagnozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crushman! But no joy.
Crushman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crushman misses with a body shot.
Crushman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pagnozzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice cross by Crushman.
Pagnozzi lands a right hook to the body.
Pagnozzi defending well as Crushman loads up on a big left hand.
Pagnozzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crushman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pagnozzi scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagnozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pagnozzi cracks the inside of Crushman's front leg.
Pagnozzi's corner calls for a 1-2. Pagnozzi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crushman throws the left hand but Pagnozzi avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pagnozzi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crushman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crushman stuns Pagnozzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crushman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pagnozzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pagnozzi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Daniel Crushman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pagnozzi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crushman misses the jab.
Pagnozzi scores with a jab.
Pagnozzi walks into a stiff left hand from Crushman.
Pagnozzi throws out a loose jab but Crushman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crushman throws out a loose jab but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pagnozzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crushman misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Pagnozzi counter with a right hand.
Crushman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pagnozzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Crushman there.
Pagnozzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pagnozzi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pagnozzi thows a body kick. Crushman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pagnozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Crushman misses the target.
Pagnozzi walks into a jab.
Pagnozzi loads up on a big right hand but Crushman slips the punch.
Crushman throws a leg kick
and Crushman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The cut above Daniel Crushman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crushman misses with an uppercut
letting Pagnozzi counter with a right hand.
Crushman tries to land a front kick but Pagnozzi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pagnozzi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crushman misses with a looping left.
Crushman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crushman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pagnozzi.
A little feinted left hand from Pagnozzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crushman misses with a left hand
and Pagnozzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crushman is breathing heavily.
Crushman throws a leg kick
enabling Pagnozzi to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crushman.
Pagnozzi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crushman backs away from a small jab... but Pagnozzi lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Crushman crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Pagnozzi with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Callum Pagnozzi!
A very excited looking Callum Pagnozzi 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 571 p4p, 21 weight class) and Brandon Simmons (ranked 204 p4p, 10 weight class). Curry comes to the cage accompanied by Molly Malone - The Dubliners. Simmons has chosen 3Hunna as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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263 lbs
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240 lbs
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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
42 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Curry.
A shot to the body from Curry misses
and Simmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been informed that Simmons has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The fighters circling - Simmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Simmons backs away, Curry returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Simmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Curry's head backwards.
Curry misses with a hook
and Simmons counters with a nice uppercut.
Simmons scores with a leg kick.
Curry fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simmons is out of range.
Jab by Curry.
Curry throws a sloppy head kick and Simmons moves out of range easily.
Simmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simmons wants to counter with a clinch but Curry pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curry. Simmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simmons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simmons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Curry to score with a decent uppercut.
Simmons takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curry throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Curry misses
and Simmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Curry lunges at Simmons with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simmons's hand.
Simmons feints and then cracks Curry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Curry down.
Curry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simmons! But no joy.
Simmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Curry tries a low kick but Simmons avoids it.
Simmons is looking to slow Curry down with leg kicks.
Simmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simmons on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Curry. Curry obviously looking to wear him down.
Curry lands a nice shot that snaps Simmons's head back.
Curry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curry tests Simmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Curry's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simmons under the eye.
Curry lands with a hook. Simmons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A shot to the body from Curry misses
and Simmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Curry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simmons.
Simmons moves out of range of the leg kick from Curry.
Curry swings widly with a right hand
and Simmons counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry scores with a nice right hand.
Curry throws a leg kick that misses.
Curry throws a lazy right hand but Simmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simmons lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
Curry throws a lazy body kick
and Simmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Simmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curry throws out the jab.
Simmons tries a quick counter leg kick but Curry is wise to it.
Curry misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simmons rushes Curry and presses him up against the cage.
Simmons pushes Curry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Simmons pushes Curry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons has a couple of punches blocked by Curry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curry.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simmons.
Simmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curry's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simmons.
A head punch on the inside from Curry fails to land.
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simmons.
A short right from Curry on the inside.
Simmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Curry lands a shoulder strike.
Curry has a couple of punches blocked by Simmons.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Simmons.
Curry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simmons blocks a body shot from Curry.
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 Arthur Curry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arthur Curry's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Simmons works the jab nicely.
Simmons throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Curry misses its intended target.
Simmons feints a counter leg kick.
Curry lands with a cross.
Simmons throws a leg kick which misses Curry's front leg but catches the back leg as Curry tries to avoid it.
Curry throws a leg kick
and Simmons counters with a nice uppercut.
Curry misses with a low kick.
Curry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons avoids the body shot from Curry.
Curry wants to land a leg kick but Simmons is out of range.
Simmons tries to counter by closing the distance.
Simmons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Curry will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simmons is out of range.
Simmons is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Simmons checks a low kick from Curry.
Curry scores with a hook.
Curry misses with an uppercut
and Simmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curry throws a leg kick
and Simmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curry swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Simmons to counter with a crisp jab.
Curry throws a right hand that misses
and Simmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curry walks into a stiff left hand from Simmons.
Curry is rocked!
Curry throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curry throws a jab but it's blocked by Simmons.
Curry staying out of range there.
Curry tried to counter with a leg kick but Simmons avoided it.
Simmons drops Curry with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Curry looks back up at him and smiles so Simmons waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Curry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curry throws a lazy uppercut
and Simmons counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Curry out cold! What a finish! Simmons is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Simmons!
After the fight, Brandon Simmons was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Arthur Curry had this to say: 'I am hanging my gloves up for good. Just naked sparring with ur mamma thats it...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Dassler (ranked 289 p4p, 46 weight class) and Archie Moore (ranked 407 p4p, 65 weight class). Archie Moore acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Dassler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Moore!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore throws a push kick but Dassler slaps the foot to one side.
Archie Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moore, right into the meat.
Dassler misses with a takedown attempt - Moore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moore 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.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dassler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dassler. That did some damage!
Moore lands with a nice body kick.
Moore scores with a nice strike.
Dassler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Moore sneaks out the side door and pushes Dassler away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Moore as Dassler shoots in.
Moore misses the body punch
so Dassler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dassler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dassler has Moore in his guard.
Moore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dassler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moore has managed to get both his arms back between Dassler's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moore defends it easily.
Dassler working for submissions but it's allowed Moore to get to half guard.
Dassler is trying to get back to full guard.
Dassler is working hard here to advance position.
Moore stands up from half guard.
Archie Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dassler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dassler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dassler with a poor takedown
and Moore counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dassler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moore after a bit of a struggle.
Dassler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moore breaks from the clinch.
Moore swings for the body but Dassler moves out of range.
It looked like Dassler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from Moore does it's job there.
It looks like Rudi Dassler has been cut.
Dassler tries for a takedown but Moore circles away easily
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Moore.
Moore misses with a kick to the body.
Moore throws the left hand but Dassler avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a body punch but Dassler moves out of range.
Dassler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moore slaps away a takedown attempt from Dassler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dassler misses with a takedown attempt - Moore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moore throws the left hand but Dassler avoids the punch easily.
Nice takedown defense from Moore. No joy for Dassler on that attempt.
Moore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moore tries to land knees in the clinch but Dassler avoids the damage to the body.
Dassler jumps guard but Moore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dassler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dassler gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dassler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dassler is looking for a kimura but Moore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dassler to get the leverage.
Dassler is looking for a kimura but Moore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dassler to get the leverage.
Dassler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dassler throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moore looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dassler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dassler pushing down on Moore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Moore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rudi Dassler's cut.
That's time! Dassler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dassler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dassler lands in his opponent's guard.
Dassler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moore is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dassler, into his guard.
Dassler has an active guard here but Moore has managed to pass into half guard.
Moore prevents Dassler from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Archie Moore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moore wants to stand up but Dassler has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dassler tries to roll over but Moore keeps him under control.
Moore seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dassler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dassler throws his legs up looking for a submission but Moore uses it to pass to side control.
Dassler tries to buck Moore off but Moore is having none of it.
Moore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dassler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dassler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Moore has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Dassler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dassler is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dassler tries to free his leg and advance position but Moore is retaining full guard.
Dassler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Moore manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dassler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moore passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore gets to mount! Dassler was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dassler wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Dassler tries to escape but Moore has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Moore stands up.
Moore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Archie Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moore scores with a hook to the body. Dassler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dassler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moore swivels and escapes.
Moore cracks Dassler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moore scores with the left hand. Dassler knows he should have avoided that one.
Dassler fails with a takedown attempt.
Moore jabs at Dassler's body.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moore but Moore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rudi Dassler's cut.
That's time! Dassler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Moore misses with a left hand
and Dassler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dassler looks for a takedown but Moore sprawls well.
A low kick from Moore misses
and Dassler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dassler.
Dassler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dassler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dassler manages to get himself to full guard.
Moore wants to get up but he can't break Dassler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Moore stacks Dassler 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 Moore!
Dassler tries to bench press Moore off him but Moore keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler gets back to half guard.
Moore decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dassler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Moore clinches up with Dassler and pushes him back against the cage.
Dassler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moore walks away with a smile on his face. Dassler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moore gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dassler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dassler.
Dassler is looking to advance position but Moore has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Moore gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Moore lands an overhand right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dassler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moore throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dassler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moore pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moore gets underhooks to prevent Dassler's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dassler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Moore misses
and Dassler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moore's guard.
Dassler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Moore looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Moore looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Moore!
Dassler gets back to half guard.
Moore is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moore decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Moore scores with a punch to the head.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Moore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Archie Moore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moore throws out a powerful jab.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Dassler moves away and avoids it.
Dassler attempts a counter takedown but Moore avoids it well and moves away.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense.
Moore misses with a hook. Dassler ducked under it nicely.
Moore moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moore sprawls well. Moore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dassler gets slowly back to his feet.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Dassler's shoulder, as Dassler tries to avoid the shot.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Dassler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moore's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dassler looking to pass the guard.
Moore is controlling Dassler's posture.
Dassler wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
Dassler postures up in Moore's guard and throws a big left but Moore blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moore has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Moore!
Post fight, Archie Moore stared into the camera and said 'I am the Barbarian!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donsone DeNeville (ranked 262 p4p, 41 weight class) and Yuri Boyka (ranked 217 p4p, 33 weight class). Boyka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Three 6 Mafia - Its A Fight lyrics . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsone DeNeville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeNeville steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
A head kick misses from DeNeville.
DeNeville looks to throw the jab but Boyka is out of range.
Boyka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DeNeville is able to avoid easily.
DeNeville wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeNeville lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeNeville has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Boyka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boyka connects with a body shot.
Boyka misses with a body shot.
DeNeville throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeNeville dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boyka. That did some damage!
Boyka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyka misses the jab.
DeNeville takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeNeville throws a chopping leg kick but Boyka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Boyka.
Boyka feints and then cracks DeNeville's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeNeville down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka checks a low kick from DeNeville.
DeNeville connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boyka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeNeville.
Boyka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeNeville throws a low kick but Boyka moves out of range easily.
Boyka throws a poor cross that misses
and DeNeville counters with a leg kick.
DeNeville falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boyka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DeNeville checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyka misses the target.
Boyka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeNeville.
DeNeville ducks under a wild hook from Boyka.
Nice defenses there by Boyka.
Boyka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeNeville keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boyka.
Donsone DeNeville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeNeville fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boyka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville avoids the body shot from Boyka.
Boyka looks to score with a jab to the body but DeNeville is just out of range.
Boyka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeNeville rather than just go for the knockout.
DeNeville throws a low kick but Boyka moves out of range easily.
Boyka throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Boyka.
DeNeville changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boyka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boyka tries to buck DeNeville off but DeNeville is having none of it.
DeNeville is looking to take a break and control but Boyka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeNeville misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
DeNeville throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boyka pushes DeNeville away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, DeNeville gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
DeNeville tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boyka's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka wants to control but DeNeville postures up.
DeNeville tries to score with some ground and pound. Boyka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
DeNeville landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
DeNeville trying to control the action but Boyka is working from the bottom.
Boyka parries the strikes from DeNeville easily there. DeNeville is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Boyka to escape.
DeNeville throws a strike aimed at the side of Boyka's head but Boyka avoids it well.
Who's going to make the next move?
Boyka managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by DeNeville.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville tries to score with some ground and pound. Boyka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
DeNeville creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyka dodges the ground and pound from DeNeville.
DeNeville has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DeNeville creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
An elbow from DeNeville crashes against the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boyka is trying to get back to half guard.
DeNeville lands a decent elbow from side control.
DeNeville tries to score with some ground and pound. Boyka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
DeNeville lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boyka throws DeNeville to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeNeville misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donsone DeNeville dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boyka looks to throw the jab but DeNeville is out of range.
DeNeville looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
DeNeville misses with an uppercut
and Boyka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
DeNeville looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeNeville wants to improve his position but instead Boyka has moved into half guard.
Boyka prevents DeNeville from improving his position.
DeNeville makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeNeville.
Boyka stopping the sweep attempt from DeNeville.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyka gets to his feet. DeNeville looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boyka tries to clinch up but DeNeville circles away and keeps his distance.
Boyka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boyka wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville misses with a low kick.
DeNeville misses with a lunging right hand
and Boyka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as DeNeville blocks the leg kick.
Boyka swings away with a body shot that misses
and DeNeville counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DeNeville shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boyka loads up on a big right hand but DeNeville slips the punch.
DeNeville feints and then cracks Boyka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boyka down.
Yuri Boyka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boyka avoids the body shot from DeNeville.
Boyka cracks a nice hook into DeNeville's ribs.
DeNeville ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeNeville was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
DeNeville misses the shot to the body.
Boyka throws a sloppy body shot
and DeNeville counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DeNeville thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeNeville goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
DeNeville swats away the attempt to clinch by Boyka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville avoids the body shot from Boyka.
DeNeville throws a nice looking combination but Boyka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyka looks to land a left hand but DeNeville moved out of range nicely.
Boyka misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boyka.
Yuri Boyka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Boyka.
Boyka throws a hook but DeNeville blocks it.
Boyka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boyka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeNeville.
DeNeville throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boyka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boyka just misses with a punch to the body.
DeNeville just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeNeville slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeNeville looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DeNeville walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boyka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boyka has DeNeville up against the cage in a clinch.
Boyka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeNeville lands a right hand.
DeNeville lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boyka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boyka struggles to land a body shot inside as DeNeville controls his hands.
Boyka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boyka lands with a light punch inside.
Boyka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boyka misses with a punch to the body.
Boyka lands a nice uppercut.
DeNeville lands a nice uppercut.
Boyka misses with a knee to the head.
DeNeville blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four 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!
Boyka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeNeville misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from DeNeville.
DeNeville doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boyka blocks a body shot from DeNeville.
DeNeville softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeNeville lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boyka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeNeville has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boyka lands a body punch.
Boyka gets through DeNeville's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boyka lands a left hand.
Boyka tries to throw a body punch but DeNeville avoids it by throwing Boyka back against the cage.
Boyka leaning his opponent against the cage.
DeNeville lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boyka backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boyka.
DeNeville works on Boyka's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yuri Boyka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
DeNeville connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DeNeville throws a leg kick but Boyka moved away.
Boyka feints a counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by DeNeville there.
DeNeville keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeNeville. Boyka does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from DeNeville misses.
Boyka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeNeville.
Jab by DeNeville.
DeNeville gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Boyka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. DeNeville is lucky that one didn't land flush.
DeNeville misses with an uppercut. Boyka saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
DeNeville lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Boyka misses its intended target.
DeNeville half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boyka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeNeville at a distance.
DeNeville takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boyka.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boyka checks a leg kick.
DeNeville connects with a body shot that sends Boyka's belly button to the back.
DeNeville moves out of range as Boyka strikes.
And DeNeville counters with a quick kick to the body but Boyka blocks it.
DeNeville steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
DeNeville keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeNeville connects with a jab.
Boyka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as DeNeville blocks the low kick.
Boyka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but DeNeville checks it well.
Boyka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DeNeville is out of range.
Boyka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeNeville's head.
DeNeville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyka was well out of range. Poor timing from DeNeville.
Boyka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boyka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boyka's sensitive parts.
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!
DeNeville walks into a straight right hand from Boyka.
DeNeville is rocked!
Boyka checks a leg kick.
Boyka feints and then cracks DeNeville's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeNeville down.
Boyka throws a low kick, looking for DeNeville's leg but DeNeville calmly moves out of range.
DeNeville tried to counter with a leg kick but Boyka avoided it.
Boyka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by DeNeville there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boyka throws a big shot that misses.
Boyka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from DeNeville.
DeNeville misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyka.
DeNeville comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeNeville works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeNeville staying out of range there.
DeNeville appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That kick from DeNeville tenderised Boyka's leg. Boyka is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boyka throws a right hand that misses
and DeNeville counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boyka checks a leg kick.
A jab from Boyka does it's job there.
Boyka moves away from the strike by DeNeville.
Boyka blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Boyka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boyka is looking to clinch.
Boyka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeNeville was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyka.
DeNeville slips under a jab from Boyka.
DeNeville seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DeNeville looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyka is just out of range.
DeNeville connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boyka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeNeville.
Boyka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DeNeville connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from DeNeville misses the target.
DeNeville connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boyka blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Boyka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyka. DeNeville does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeNeville takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeNeville takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boyka throws a looping overhand right but DeNeville ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Boyka blocks the low kick.
Boyka throws a predictable looking body shot
and DeNeville makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DeNeville uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boyka.
Boyka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeNeville.
DeNeville sizes up Boyka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
DeNeville shoots in for a double leg but Boyka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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 Donsone DeNeville.
I think DeNeville has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Donsone DeNeville!
Our winner, Donsone DeNeville, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 25 p4p, 4 weight class) and Basten Sodergren (ranked 53 p4p, 9 weight class). 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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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
31 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Goodman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Basten Sodergren!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sodergren scores with a jab. Goodman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren lands a nice hook to Goodman's body. Goodman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Goodman checks it.
Sodergren takes one on the button.
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Goodman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goodman takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Goodman lands a body shot.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Sodergren missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sodergren throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
A good leg kick by Sodergren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren misses with an uppercut.
Goodman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
It looked like Goodman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a nice shot to the body.
Sodergren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sodergren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sodergren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sodergren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Goodman is looking to wear down Sodergren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Goodman.
Sodergren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goodman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sodergren if he has to take too many more of those.
Goodman scores with a jab. Sodergren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goodman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Goodman.
Sodergren wants to counter the offense by Goodman and move into the clinch position.
Goodman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sodergren is out of range.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
The fighters circling - Sodergren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman tried to counter with a leg kick but Sodergren avoided it.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sodergren.
Sodergren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
Goodman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goodman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sodergren connects with the punch.
Goodman checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Sodergren tries to land a body kick
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Sodergren.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Sodergren's leg. Sodergren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goodman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sodergren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Sodergren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sodergren.
Goodman thumps Sodergren with a low kick.
Sodergren misses with a straight left.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sodergren lands a jab to the nose.
Sodergren digs a good hook to Goodman's body.
Sodergren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Goodman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman digs a good body shot into Sodergren's ribs.
Sodergren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Goodman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goodman lands a really nice looking cross but Sodergren seems unphased.
Sodergren checks a leg kick.
Goodman checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Goodman throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
Sodergren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goodman's sensitive parts.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses
and Sodergren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sodergren digs a good hook to Goodman's body.
Sodergren on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goodman delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Goodman.
Sodergren misses with a left hand
and Goodman counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Sodergren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren throws a right hand that Goodman ducks under and follows up with a left that Goodman also avoids with ease.
Goodman throws out a powerful jab.
Goodman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sodergren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Sodergren misses
and Goodman counters with a body kick.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Sodergren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Sodergren.
A nice combination there by Goodman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sodergren throws a right hand that misses
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Sodergren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren misses with a body shot.
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Sodergren clinches up against the cage.
Sodergren working aggressively here.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Goodman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sodergren tries to pull guard but Goodman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Goodman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.
Goodman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman digs a right hand into Sodergren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sodergren's gas tank.
Sodergren lands a body punch.
Sodergren pushes Goodman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Goodman.
Still in the clinch, Sodergren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goodman blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren misses with a body punch.
Sodergren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sodergren has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goodman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sodergren can turn it around.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sodergren misses with a body punch.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Sodergren digs a right hand underneath Goodman's ribcage. Goodman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
Saul Goodman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
Sodergren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goodman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sodergren scrambles back to his feet.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Goodman throws a low kick but Sodergren avoids it.
Sodergren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sodergren throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Goodman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sodergren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman throws a chopping leg kick but Sodergren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goodman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sodergren can pounce on him.
Goodman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sodergren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Sodergren.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Sodergren's leg. Sodergren is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Goodman throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sodergren wants to counter with a clinch but Goodman pushes him away.
Sodergren tests Goodman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Goodman catches Sodergren right on the button with a cross.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Goodman stuns Sodergren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sodergren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Sodergren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sodergren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodman finds it's way round the side to connect with Sodergren's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren lands with a straight right. Goodman didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Sodergren tried to score with a low kick but Goodman checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Sodergren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crunch! Sodergren slams his shin into Goodman's torso.
Sodergren throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goodman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from Sodergren.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sodergren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Sodergren. Those never looked like landing.
Sodergren tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sodergren tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Goodman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Goodman.
Goodman tries a low kick but Sodergren avoids it.
Goodman cracks Sodergren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick.
Sodergren looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goodman moves out of range as Sodergren strikes.
Sodergren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sodergren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sodergren clinches up against the cage.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Sodergren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sodergren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sodergren tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Goodman tries a body shot but Sodergren blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goodman cracks Sodergren with a nice body shot.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sodergren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman pushes Sodergren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodman.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Goodman.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren is trying to pull guard but Goodman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Goodman as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Goodman.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sodergren is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Sodergren back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Goodman.
Sodergren is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodman finish him?
Sodergren tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Sodergren seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Goodman lands a body punch.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Goodman.
Goodman gets through Sodergren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goodman gets through Sodergren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goodman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Goodman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sodergren with a big uppercut! Sodergren tries to clinch up but Goodman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sodergren to the mat! Sodergren covers up and Goodman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman retains his middleweight title!
Saul Goodman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Gower (ranked 3 p4p, 1 weight class) and Katu Partio (ranked 67 p4p, 11 weight class). Partio has chosen Sininen sunnuntai as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Gower!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katu Partio!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Gower's shoulder, as Gower tries to avoid the shot.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gower manages to avoid it.
Partio blocks the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Gower blocks the low kick.
A big left from Partio misses.
Gower connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Partio moves into range and clinches up with Gower.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
Partio breaks the clinch.
Gower throws a push kick but Partio slaps the foot to one side.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Partio has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Partio lands with a slapping head kick.
Gower shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gower looks to land a right hand but Partio moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Partio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gower finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Gower moves out of range easily.
Partio clinches up against the cage.
Gower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Partio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gower misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Gower.
Partio has a couple of punches blocked by Gower.
Gower struggles to land a body shot inside as Partio controls his hands.
Gower misses with a punch to the body.
Gower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
Gower lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Gower.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
Gower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gower misses with a punch to the body.
Gower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gower lands a body shot.
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Partio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Gower.
Gower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Partio working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Gower - that landed with a thud.
Partio tries a body shot but Gower blocks it.
Gower scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gower lands with a right to the head.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gower lands a shot to the body.
Partio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gower digs a right hand into Partio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Partio's gas tank.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by Partio.
Partio tries to throw a body punch but Gower avoids it by throwing Partio back against the cage.
Gower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Partio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Partio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Gower's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gower lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Partio.
Gower blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower misses with a punch to the body.
Partio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Partio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Partio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gower scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Gower.
Gower misses with the head strike.
Gower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Partio's elbow.
A short right from Gower on the inside.
Partio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Partio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gower throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
Partio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gower is out of range.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Gower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gower.
Gower checks a low kick from Partio.
Partio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gower. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Partio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gower. That's going to slow Partio down.
Partio lands a nice shot that snaps Gower's head back.
Partio moves out of range as Gower throws a body kick.
Partio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Partio.
Gower throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Gower checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
Partio throws a chopping leg kick but Gower manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gower swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gower.
Gower misses with a kick to the body.
Partio lands a nice looking body shot.
Partio moves into the clinch.
Partio breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio rushes Gower and presses him up against the cage.
Partio lands a shoulder strike.
Gower misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gower.
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 Jeff Gower will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Partio tries to score with a low kick but Gower moves his leg out of the way.
Gower stuns Partio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gower cracks Partio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gower throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Partio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Partio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Partio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gower moves out of range of the leg kick from Partio.
Gower lands a nice looking body shot.
Gower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gower scores with a kick to the midsection.
Partio lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Katu Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gower misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
Partio lands an overhand right.
Partio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Gower tried to score with a low kick but Partio checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gower misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Partio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Partio digs a good hook to Gower's body.
Katu Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gower throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gower tried to counter with a leg kick but Partio avoided it.
Gower misses with a low kick.
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Partio moves away from the strike by Gower.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gower connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Partio throws a big shot that misses.
Gower feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Partio takes a swing at Gower's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Partio misses.
Partio is looking to score with low kicks.
Gower fires out a quick counter leg kick but Partio just manages to avoid it.
Gower buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gower moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gower tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Partio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gower throws a solid leg kick but Partio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gower.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a push kick but Gower slaps the foot to one side.
Gower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
It seemed like Partio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gower throws a right hand that misses
enabling Partio to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio tries to bum rush Gower with a series of wild strikes but Gower uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Partio misses with a head kick.
Partio throws a leg kick but Gower sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gower tries a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Gower throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Partio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gower lands a really nice looking cross but Partio seems unphased.
Partio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gower.
Gower blocks a leg kick.
Gower misses with a head kick.
Gower throws a low kick, looking for Partio's leg but Partio calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gower.
Gower throws a solid leg kick but Partio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gower.
Partio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Partio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gower is out of range and Partio settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Partio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio jabs Gower right on the nose. Gower blinks but takes it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Partio blocks the leg kick.
Partio clinches up with Gower and pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Partio.
Gower tries to work over Partio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Partio lands a right hand.
Gower blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gower.
Partio gets through Gower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Partio is looking to break free of the clinch but Gower has double underhooks.
Partio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gower misses with a body punch.
Gower struggles to land a body shot inside as Partio controls his hands.
Partio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gower throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Partio's elbow.
Partio misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
Still in the clinch, Partio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Katu Partio has been cut.
Partio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gower.
Gower tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
Gower blocks a body shot from Partio.
A short uppercut from Partio.
Partio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Partio tries to throw a body punch but Gower avoids it by throwing Partio back against the cage.
Partio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Partio misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
Gower takes a shot to the head.
Partio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Partio throws a shot from downtown. Gower moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Gower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Partio lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gower throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katu Partio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Katu Partio's cut.
That's time! Gower's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Partio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gower.
Partio throws the left hand but Gower avoids the punch easily.
Gower cracks Partio with a right hand to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Partio finds it's target.
Partio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gower's corner calls for a 1-2. Gower obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gower staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Gower.
Gower checks a low kick from Partio.
Partio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Partio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gower - the referee stops the clock and Partio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gower. Partio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gower moves in looking to clinch but Partio pushes him off.
Partio flicks out a counter leg kick but Gower steps away.
Gower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gower connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gower keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Partio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gower.
Gower is looking to chop away at Partio's legs.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio slips under a jab.
Partio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gower scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Partio lands a leg kick that knocks Gower off balance momentarily.
Gower misses with a kick to the body.
Gower moves away from the strike by Partio.
A clash of legs there as Partio blocks the low kick.
Gower blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Gower. That snapped Partio's head back.
Gower walks into a stiff left hand from Partio.
Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Partio avoids the body shot from Gower.
Gower takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Partio connects with an inside leg kick.
Gower fails in his attempt to clinch.
Partio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gower, pushing him back against the cage.
Gower misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio is working Gower over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katu Partio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Partio misses with the head strike.
Partio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gower tries a body shot but Partio blocks it.
Gower can't find room to land a body shot as Partio controls the action.
Partio misses with some punches.
Partio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Partio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gower backwards.
Gower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Partio prevents a body shot from Gower.
Partio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Partio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gower.
Gower misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gower.
Partio working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Partio.
Gower struggles to land a body shot inside as Partio controls his hands.
Gower misses with a body punch.
Partio blocks a body shot from Gower.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gower blocking some punches.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
Partio struggles to land a body shot inside as Gower controls his hands.
Gower misses with a body punch.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Partio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower working aggressively here.
Partio misses with a body punch.
Partio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Partio lands a nice uppercut.
Partio blocking some punches.
Partio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Partio.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gower lands with a right to the head.
Gower misses with the head strike.
Partio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Partio digs a right hand into Gower's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gower's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Gower.
Gower lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Partio.
Partio blocking some punches.
Gower tries to work over Partio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Partio blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Partio.
Gower misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Partio.
Gower lands with a short shot to the head.
Partio is trying to break the clinch but Gower is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Katu Partio just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Katu Partio's cut.
That's time! Gower's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gower tries to land a leg kick but Partio saw it coming and moves away.
Gower looks to land a body kick but Partio moved away.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gower.
Gower moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Partio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gower throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Gower misses.
Gower avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Partio throws a chopping leg kick but Gower manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gower.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gower throws a leg kick which misses Partio's front leg but catches the back leg as Partio tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Partio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Partio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gower.
Partio checks a low kick from Gower.
Partio connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gower.
Partio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gower checks a low kick from Partio.
Partio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gower.
Partio takes a swing at Gower's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gower, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick from Gower misses.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gower misses with a straight right.
Partio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gower. That did some damage!
Partio gets a clinch.
Partio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Gower.
Partio tries a body shot but Gower blocks it.
Gower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Partio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Partio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gower blocks an uppercut.
Partio tries to throw a body punch but Gower avoids it by throwing Partio back against the cage.
Gower misses with a body punch.
Gower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
Partio misses with a punch to the body.
Gower works on Partio's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Partio.
Gower tries to throw a body punch but Partio avoids it by throwing Gower back against the cage.
Partio prevents a body shot from Gower.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Partio lands with a right to the head.
Partio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Partio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gower.
Gower backing away here, and Partio unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gower.
Partio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gower can pounce on him.
Gower throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gower tries to land a body kick
and Partio counters with a low kick, right behind Gower 's knee.
Partio is looking to slow Gower down with leg kicks.
A jab from Gower misses.
Gower staying out of range there.
Gower slips under a jab.
Partio scores with a head kick. Gower tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gower throws a nice inside leg kick.
Partio slips a jab from Gower.
Gower throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Gower lands with a shot to the body.
Gower lands with a kick to the ribs.
Partio scores with a head kick.
Gower moves out of range of the leg kick from Partio.
Partio lands a glancing blow to the side of Gower's head.
Gower lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gower doesn't manage to clinch there - Partio circles away.
Partio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gower misses with a body kick.
Gower misses with a body shot.
Gower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partio's sensitive parts.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Partio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gower has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gower and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gower lands a nice hook to Partio's body. Partio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Partio.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Gower.
Partio scores with a jab.
Gower takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Partio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Partio. Gower shrugs it off though.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gower throws the kick towards the body but Partio avoids it.
Gower lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Partio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Partio throws a hook but Gower blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Katu Partio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Katu Partio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Partio throws the left hand but Gower avoids the punch easily.
Gower tries to score with a low kick but Partio moves his leg out of the way.
Partio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Partio feints and then cracks Gower's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gower down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gower. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio tries to work over Gower's front leg with a kick but Gower checks it.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Partio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gower delivers a nice body kick.
Gower shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A cross from Partio lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
Gower slips under a jab from Partio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Partio.
Partio misses with a straight left.
Gower pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Partio scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio looks to throw the jab but Gower is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gower is out of range and Partio settles back down.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gower clinches.
Gower tries to throw a body punch but Partio avoids it by throwing Gower back against the cage.
Partio throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gower.
Gower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
Gower lands a right hand.
Partio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gower.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gower can't find room to land a body shot as Partio controls the action.
Gower works on Partio's body with a couple of short punches.
Gower misses with a punch to the body.
Gower lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Partio is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gower lands an uppercut.
Jeff Gower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gower makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Partio has had enough of the clinch but Gower keeps him there for the moment.
Partio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Partio blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Partio.
Partio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
Partio misses with some punches.
Gower tries a body shot but Partio blocks it.
Gower tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Gower.
A short left from Gower.
Gower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
Gower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Partio misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Partio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
Gower tries to work over Partio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gower misses with a punch to the body.
Partio prevents a body shot from Gower.
Still in the clinch, Partio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gower lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Partio.
Gower blocking some punches.
Gower lands an uppercut.
Partio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gower backwards.
Gower scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Partio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gower pushes Partio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gower tries to work over Partio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Partio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio blocks a body shot from Gower.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by Partio.
A head punch on the inside from Partio fails to land.
Partio scores with a shoulder strike.
Partio lands a body shot.
Partio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gower or not.
Partio lands a left hand.
Gower takes a shot to the head.
Gower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
Partio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gower misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Gower is predictable there
and Partio counters with a nice uppercut.
Gower takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gower checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Partio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gower fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Partio gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Katu Partio.
I think Partio 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Katu Partio!
Katu Partio is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Katu Partio misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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